US3857570A
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Golf putting training device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-24
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Granted: 1974-12-31
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Expires: 1994-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A horizontally disposed generally U-shaped frame is provided for disposition on a suitable golf putting support surface. One leg of the U-shaped frame is provided with an inverted generally Lshaped support arm or bracket including an upstanding leg and a horizontal leg. The lower end of the upstanding leg is secured to and projects upwardly from one leg of the U-shaped frame at a point spaced therealong corresponding to a point on the other leg of the frame generally centrally intermediate its opposite ends. The upper horizontal leg of the support arm is disposed at right angles relative to the legs of the frame and projects inwardly over the area between the legs of the U-shaped frame and an elongated horizontal guide bar has a mid-portion thereof supported from the free end of the horizontal arm of the support bracket intermediate its opposite ends. The guide bar is disposed in position paralleling the legs of the frame and therefore at right angles relative to the upper horizontal leg of the support bracket and the guide bar is disposed in a vertical plane positioned approximately midway between the legs of the frame. The elevation of the guide bar above the undersurface portions of the frame is at least somewhat greater than the height of the head of the putter.
Inventors
- 👤 R Gutierrez
- 👤 M Gutierrez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:09
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3676; A63B69/3621; A63B69/36211; A63B69/3682; A63B71/00; A63B71/02; A63B71/023; A63B2071/024; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A golf putting practice device comprising a horizontal frame including a pair of parallel elongated opposite side members interconnectEd at one pair of corresponding ends by means of a transverse member extending and connected therebetween, an elongated guide bar supported from said frame in elevated position relative thereto with said guide bar generally paralleling said side members and disposed in a vertical plane spaced centrally intermediate said side members, the space between said guide bar and at least one of said side members being unobstructed, the spacing between said side members being slightly greater than the length of the head of a conventional putter and the height of said guide bar above the undersurface of said side members being slightly greater than the height of a conventional putter head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A golf putting practice device comprising a horizontal frame including a pair of parallel elongated opposite side members interconnectEd at one pair of corresponding ends by means of a transverse member extending and connected therebetween, an elongated guide bar supported from said frame in elevated position relative thereto with said guide bar generally paralleling said side members and disposed in a vertical plane spaced centrally intermediate said side members, the space between said guide bar and at least one of said side members being unobstructed, the spacing between said side members being slightly greater than the length of the head of a conventional putter and the height of said guide bar above the undersurface of said side members being slightly greater than the height of a conventional putter head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
88 words
The combination of claim 1 including an inverted generally L-shaped support bracket including a lower upright arm and an upper horzontal arm, the lower end of said upright arm being supported from the portion of the other side member opposite the mid-portion of said one side member and the horizontal arm projecting inwardly over the central area of said frame from the upper end of said upright arm, the mid-portion of said guide bar being supported from the end of said horizontal arm remote from said upright arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said side member and said transverse member comprise angle members including upstanding outer flanges and horizontal inwardly projecting lower flanges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
93 words
The combination of claim 1 including an inverted generally L-shaped support bracket including a lower upright arm and an upper horizontal arm, the lower end of said upright arm being supported from the portion of the other side member opposite the mid-portion of said one side member and the horizontal arm projecting inwardly over the central area of said frame from the upper end of said upright arm, the mid-portion of said guide bar being supported from the end of said horizontal arm remote from said upright arm, said arms comprising angle members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said side member and said transverse member comprise angle members including upstanding outer flanges and horizontal inwardly projecting lower flanges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
110 words
The combination of claim 1 including an inverted generally L-shaped support bracket including a lower upright arm and an upper horizontal arm, the lower end of said upright arm being supported from the portion of the other side member opposite the mid-portion of said one side member and the horizontal arm projecting inwardly over the central area of said frame from the upper end of said upright arm, the mid-portion of said guide bar being supported from the end of said horizontal arm remote from said upright arm, said horizontal arm being disposed in an upright plane disposed at right angles relative to said side members and said guide bar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
116 words
A golf putting practice device comprising a pair of parallel elongated horizontal side members rigidly interconnected at one pair of corresponding ends, an elongated guide bar supported from said frame in elevated position relative thereto with said guide bar generally paralleling said side members and disposed in a vertical plane spaced centrally intermediate said side members, the space between said guide bar and at least one of said side members being unobstructed, the spacing between said side members being slightly greater than the length of the head of a conventional putter and the height of said guide bar above the undersurface of said side members being slightly greater than the height of a conventional putter head.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
116 words
A golf putting practice device comprising a pair of parallel elongated horizontal side members rigidly interconnected at one pair of corresponding ends, an elongated guide bar supported from said frame in elevated position relative thereto with said guide bar generally paralleling said side members and disposed in a vertical plane spaced centrally intermediate said side members, the space between said guide bar and at least one of said side members being unobstructed, the spacing between said side members being slightly greater than the length of the head of a conventional putter and the height of said guide bar above the undersurface of said side members being slightly greater than the height of a conventional putter head.
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) | 1977-12-30 | 1978-07-01 | 1978-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-30 | 1982-07-01 | 1982-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-30 | 1986-07-01 | 1986-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |