US3941390A
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Heel and toe weighted golf club head
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-26
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Granted: 1976-03-02
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Expires: 1992-04-26
Abstract
Abstract A golf club head is formed having weighting material of a density greater than the density of the parent head material positioned at the sides of the club head to increase the inertia effect of the head. The weighting material can be arranged to increase the inertia effect of the head and at the same time shaped to locate the centre of gravity of the head in alignment with the shaft centre line. The invention also contemplates the pre-positioning of the weighting material at a specified distance from the bottom of the club head whereby the swingweight may be changed without either changing the overall weight of the club or the head and/or changing the shaft flex. The invention also provides a design of soleplate to increase the inertia effect when attached to a golf club head.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas Hussey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:34
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B53/00; A63B53/04; A63B53/0466; A63B53/047; A63B60/00; A63B60/02; A63B53/0433; A63B53/0487
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
240 words
A golf club head comprising: a. a main body portion of a parent material of predetermined density having shaft attachment means for the attachment of a shaft thereto; b. said main body portion having a front striking face, a rear surface, a sole surface, a top surface and toe and heel portions; c. said heel and toe portions defining peripheral side portions of said main body portion; d. a plurality of weighting elements having an outer and inner surface with said outer surface located adjacent to and forming a part at least of said peripheral side portions and blended therewith, said inner surface following generally the contour of said outer surface; e. each of said weighting elements being of a material having a density greater than said parent material; f. each of said weighting elements having a similar predetermined shape and substantially symmetrically located about a predetermined vertical plane substantially centrally located in said main body portion which defines the intended flight line, said elements being spaced from said flight line; g. each of said weighting elements located a predetermined distance from said sole surface and extending a predetermined distance rearwardly of said striking face; said elements having a cross-section wherein the major dimension extends substantially parallel with said flight line and h. said weighting elements provide the club head with a center of gravity located a predetermined distance above said sole surface and a maximized area moment of inertia.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
240 words
A golf club head comprising: a. a main body portion of a parent material of predetermined density having shaft attachment means for the attachment of a shaft thereto; b. said main body portion having a front striking face, a rear surface, a sole surface, a top surface and toe and heel portions; c. said heel and toe portions defining peripheral side portions of said main body portion; d. a plurality of weighting elements having an outer and inner surface with said outer surface located adjacent to and forming a part at least of said peripheral side portions and blended therewith, said inner surface following generally the contour of said outer surface; e. each of said weighting elements being of a material having a density greater than said parent material; f. each of said weighting elements having a similar predetermined shape and substantially symmetrically located about a predetermined vertical plane substantially centrally located in said main body portion which defines the intended flight line, said elements being spaced from said flight line; g. each of said weighting elements located a predetermined distance from said sole surface and extending a predetermined distance rearwardly of said striking face; said elements having a cross-section wherein the major dimension extends substantially parallel with said flight line and h. said weighting elements provide the club head with a center of gravity located a predetermined distance above said sole surface and a maximized area moment of inertia.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A golf club head according to claim 1 wherein the center of gravity of said head is located in said plane and said weighting elements are configured to position said center of gravity relative to said striking face.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A golf club head according to claim 2 wherein said weighting elements have a first end and a second end, said first end being heavier than said second end, and wherein said second end is located adjacent said striking face such that the center of gravity of said head is positioned between an extension of said center line and said rear surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A golf club head according to claim 2 wherein said shaft attachment means includes a center line substantially coincident with a shaft to be fitted thereto and wherein the center of gravity of said head is positioned substantially in alignment with an extension of said center line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
A golf club head according to claim 4 wherein said weighting elements have a first end and a second end, said first end being heavier than said second end, and wherein said first end is located adjacent said striking face such that the center of gravity of said head is located substantially in alignment with said extension of said center line.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A golf club head according to claim 2 wherein said outer surface diverges towards said striking face.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A golf club head according to claim 1 wherein said outer surface is generally strip like in form and substantially parallel with said sole surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A golf club head according to claim 1 wherein said outer surface forms a generally elongate strip extending in a plane substantially vertically of said sole surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
A golf club head according to claim 1 wherein said weighting elements have an upper end and a lower end, said lower end being heavier than said upper end, and wherein said lower end is located adjacent said sole surface whereby the center of gravity of said head is located adjacent said sole surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A golf club head according to claim 1 wherein said predetermined center of gravity distance is within a range of about 0.8 to 0.85 inches.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A golf club head according to claim 1 including a restraining member extending around said rear surface and connecting said weighting elements.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
A golf club head according to claim 11 wherein said restraining member is of resilient material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
A golf club head according to claim 12 wherein said weighting elements are removably attached to said head by means of said restraining member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
57 words
A golf club head according to claim 1 wherein said head is of the wood type and wherein said shaft attachment means comprises a hosel member for said head, said weighting elements comprising elongate members located intermediate said top surface and said sole surface and having predetermined cross-sectional dimensions whereby said area moment of inertia is maximized.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
A golf club head according to claim 1 wherein said weighting elements are of a substantially constant thickness extending into said main body portion short of said flight line and being of a predetermined depth.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
A golf club head according to claim 1 wherein said striking face is substantially flat.
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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) | 1979-03-02 | 1979-09-01 | 1980-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-02 | 1983-09-01 | 1984-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-02 | 1987-09-01 | 1988-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |