US3815923A
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Golf swing analysis mat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-26
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1992-12-26
Abstract
Abstract A golf swing analysis mat having bicolored pliable fibers secured to a backing, wherein the fibers are combed to a uniform inclined position and upon being struck by the head of a golf club will be moved to a second position thus disclosing the direction of swing of the golf club. Each fiber comprises two sections secured together and to the backing by heat fusion thus providing an extremely durable and effective mat.
Inventors
- 👤 T Goduto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3661; A63B2069/3664
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A golf swing analysis mat comprising: a backing; a plurality of pliable substantially non resilient, integral fibers, said fibers having a lower portion secured to said backing and an upper portion being bendable from a first normally upstanding position to a second position angularly disposed thereto, whereby said fibers will remain in said first or said second position in the absence of outside forces being applied thereto; and indicating means on said fibers for indicating whether said fibers are in said first or second position, said indicating means including a first color on a first side of said fibers and a second color on a second side of said fibers whereby when said fibers are in said second position, said second color is not visible.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A golf swing analysis mat comprising: a backing; a plurality of pliable substantially non resilient, integral fibers, said fibers having a lower portion secured to said backing and an upper portion being bendable from a first normally upstanding position to a second position angularly disposed thereto, whereby said fibers will remain in said first or said second position in the absence of outside forces being applied thereto; and indicating means on said fibers for indicating whether said fibers are in said first or second position, said indicating means including a first color on a first side of said fibers and a second color on a second side of said fibers whereby when said fibers are in said second position, said second color is not visible.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A golf swing analysis mat as defined in claim 1 wherein a portion of said fibers are substantially flat on said first and second sides thereof to thereby facilitate easy flexing back and forth in a first direction and to resist flexing in a second direction perpendicular to said fiRst direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A golf swing analysis mat as defined in claim 2 wherein each of said integral fibers comprises two identically shaped segments, to thereby facilitate color coding of said fibers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A golf swing analysis mat as defined in claim 3 wherein the upper portion of each said fibers further is of a frusto-pyramidal configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A golf swing analysis mat as defined in claim 3 wherein each of said fibers is tapered towards the top thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A golf swing analysis mat as defined in claim 3 wherein the thickness of each of said fibers is thinner at the top than at the bottom thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A golf swing analysis mat as defined in claim 6 wherein the fibers are made of plastic.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A golf swing analysis mat as defined in claim 1 wherein each said fiber lower portion sidewalls are secured to the sidewalls of adjacent fibers.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A golf swing analysis mat as defined in claim 1 including a target disposed in the center of said plurality of fibers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A golf swing analysis mat as defined in claim 1 wherein said fibers are disposed in rows with alternate rows offset.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |