US3824698A
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Golf-club selection aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-02
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Granted: 1974-07-23
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Expires: 1992-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A mathematically proportioned sequentially related, coloridentified set of markers for use in training as integral parts of respective golf clubs of a set and adapted to indicate correct club selection; the golfer makes a ''''one-time'''' calibration with regard to his own characteristics and to characteristic flagstick height on the course played to determine which color he should use of a sequence displayed on each device of the set, and after that selects all his clubs with reference to that single color.
Inventors
- 👤 W Brucker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 06:27
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3623; A63B69/3632; G; G01; G01C; G01C3/00; G01C3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A club selection device for golfers'' use in conjunction with a set of discrete golf-clubs comprising: a set of discrete calibrators, each discrete calibrator adapted for carrying as a part of a respective discrete club; each said discrete calibrator including a series of marks, each said discrete calibrator having a fiducial mark with the marks of said series being spaced from the fiducial mark predetermined amounts proportioned in one-club normal distance increments for coincidence with lines of sight to the base and tip of a said flag when held at arms length and sighted past by a golfer who is, in terms of his own capacity using said discrete club within the distance to a said flag peculiar to said discrete club carrying the discrete calibrator, and the distance in spacing between successive of the discrete calibrators in the set thereof increasing in one-club normal distance increments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A club selection device for golfers'' use in conjunction with a set of discrete golf-clubs comprising: a set of discrete calibrators, each discrete calibrator adapted for carrying as a part of a respective discrete club; each said discrete calibrator including a series of marks, each said discrete calibrator having a fiducial mark with the marks of said series being spaced from the fiducial mark predetermined amounts proportioned in one-club normal distance increments for coincidence with lines of sight to the base and tip of a said flag when held at arms length and sighted past by a golfer who is, in terms of his own capacity using said discrete club within the distance to a said flag peculiar to said discrete club carrying the discrete calibrator, and the distance in spacing between successive of the discrete calibrators in the set thereof increasing in one-club normal distance increments.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
A club selection device as recited in claim 1, wherein the series of marks comprises lines, wherein plural of said lines are made distinct by a color sequence, and wherein the color sequence is repeated in each discrete calibrator of the set, thereby adapting the club selection device to indicate by single color-band reference correct club selection from a said set of golf clubs taking into account golfer arm length and hitting ability and golf course characteristic flagstick height.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A club selection device as recited in claim 2, wherein each calibrator comprises a strip of material having an adhesive backing and wherein the set of calibrators includes a release paper mounting with the calibrators mounted in sequence thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A club selection device as recited in claim 2, wherein the lines are substantially parallel, with at least one of said lines being of a length adapted to extend around a substantial portion of a golf shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
A club selection device as recited in claim 4, wherein the discrete calibrator comprises a band-like portion of material-adapted for mounting on a portion of the shaft of a said discrete club with the series of lines perpendicular to said shaft, and wherein a designator is provided for correspondence with the discrete designation of a said discrete club on which the discrete calibrator is adapted for mounting.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A club selection device as recited in claim 5, wherein the discrete calibrator is a strip of material adapted for wraparound mounting and wherein the designator is positioned along one end of the strip of material, thereby preventing mis-registration at the wraparound overlap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A club selection device as recited in claim 6, wherein the strip of material has an adhesive backing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-07-22 | 1978-01-21 | 1978-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-22 | 1982-01-21 | 1982-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-22 | 1986-01-21 | 1986-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |