US3873094A
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Putter-type golf club
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-10
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1992-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A golf club designed for putting, comprising a club head formed of a light-transmitting material and having at least one and preferably three metallic weight members, preferably elongate, disposed transversely to the longitudinal axis of the club head. The weight members are preferably in the form of cylinders whose axis is positioned along a line perpendicular to the striking face of the club head, in the direction in which the club head will move and in the direction the ball normally should proceed. The centrally located weight member is positioned so that its axis is coincident with the ''''sweet point'''' or percussive point of the club, that is, the point at which the ball is most effectively struck. The outwardly disposed weight members are preferably so positioned that the moments of inertia of the club about the point at which the ball is struck are substantially the same. The weight members are clearly visible to the golfer through the club and he can readily determine at what point to strike the ball, and additionally can utilize the outline of the centrally located weight member for sighting the club with the ball and the hole.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander Sebo
- 👤 Leroy H Despins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B53/00; A63B53/04; A63B53/0487; A63B53/0416; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
A putter golf club for use in putting comprising: a. an elongated club head symmetrically formed about a longitudinal axis and composed of a light-transmitting material having at least one relatively flat striking face extending parallel with respect to said longitudinal axis, said head having disposed therein: 1. a centrally located first weight balancing of substantially rod form arranged substantially perpendicular to said striking face having an end face exposed and flush with the surface of said striking face, and having a longitudinal surface substantially perpendicular to said striking face, 2. a second weight balancing member disposed within the toe portion of said club head, 3. a third weight balancing member disposed in the heel portion of said club head, all of said weight members being spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction of said club head, 4. said weight balancing members being composed of metal; and b. a handle comprising a shaft having one end fixedly attached to said head at a location between said first weight balancing member and the heel portion of the club head, and having a grip mounted at the other end of said handle, c. said light-transmitting material being effective to reveal said longitudinal surface of the first weight balancing member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
A putter golf club for use in putting comprising: a. an elongated club head symmetrically formed about a longitudinal axis and composed of a light-transmitting material having at least one relatively flat striking face extending parallel with respect to said longitudinal axis, said head having disposed therein: 1. a centrally located first weight balancing of substantially rod form arranged substantially perpendicular to said striking face having an end face exposed and flush with the surface of said striking face, and having a longitudinal surface substantially perpendicular to said striking face, 2. a second weight balancing member disposed within the toe portion of said club head, 3. a third weight balancing member disposed in the heel portion of said club head, all of said weight members being spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction of said club head, 4. said weight balancing members being composed of metal; and b. a handle comprising a shaft having one end fixedly attached to said head at a location between said first weight balancing member and the heel portion of the club head, and having a grip mounted at the other end of said handle, c. said light-transmitting material being effective to reveal said longitudinal surface of the first weight balancing member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
a second weight balancing member disposed within the toe portion of said club head,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
a second weight balancing member disposed within the toe portion of said club head,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A golf club according to claim 1, wherein said weight balancing members are cylindrical in form, and their axes are perpendicular to said striking face.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A golf club according to claim 1, having a tubular ferrule extending into said head at the top surface thereof, the end of said shaft being disposed within and affixed to said ferrule.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
a third weight balancing member disposed in the heel portion of said club head, all of said weight members being spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction of said club head,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
a third weight balancing member disposed in the heel portion of said club head, all of said weight members being spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction of said club head,
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
69 words
said weight balancing members being composed of metal; and b. a handle comprising a shaft having one end fixedly attached to said head at a location between said first weight balancing member and the heel portion of the club head, and having a grip mounted at the other end of said handle, c. said light-transmitting material being effective to reveal said longitudinal surface of the first weight balancing member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
69 words
said weight balancing members being composed of metal; and b. a handle comprising a shaft having one end fixedly attached to said head at a location between said first weight balancing member and the heel portion of the club head, and having a grip mounted at the other end of said handle, c. said light-transmitting material being effective to reveal said longitudinal surface of the first weight balancing member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
A golf club according to claim 1, wherein said head is formed of two outer relatively thick plates of a transparent plastic material, and wherein a thin sheet of a material having a color otHer than that of said outer plates is interposed between and affixed to said outer plates.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
A golf club according to claim 1 wherein said weight balancing members are so arranged that their axes are substantially parallel with each other.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
A golf club according to claim 1 wherein at least one of said weight members is provided with annular grooves for retaining said weight member within said club head.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
A golf club according to claim 1 wherein at least one of said weight members is provided with annular ribs for retaining said weight member within said club head.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
A golf club according to claim 1 having two substantially parallel striking faces, whereby said club may be used as either a right-handed or a left-handed club.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
A golf club according to claim 8 wherein both end faces of said centrally located weight member are exposed and flush with the surfaces of said striking faces.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
A golf club according to claim 1, wherein said weight balancing members extend a substantially equal amount in opposite directions with respect to the longitudinal axis of the club head.
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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) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |