US4034989A
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Golf ball putter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-11-21
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Granted: 1977-07-12
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Expires: 1995-11-21
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a golf putter having a pair of horizontally spaced sights on the back face of the club head, with the sights diverging outwardly and rearwardly, the arrangement being such that the forward projection of the sights converges at a point spaced several feet in front of the putter.
Inventors
- 👤 Aubrey P. Stewart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:22
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3676; A63B69/3685
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
In combination with a putter having a shaft secured to a head with the head having a flat front face for striking a golf ball, an alignment aid comprising a horizontally arranged generally M-shaped member secured to the back of the head with the legs of the member forming spaced sighting portions diverging outwardly and rearwardly from the head, the arrangement being such that a projection of said sighting portions forwardly converges at a point several feet in front of said face.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
In combination with a putter having a shaft secured to a head with the head having a flat front face for striking a golf ball, an alignment aid comprising a horizontally arranged generally M-shaped member secured to the back of the head with the legs of the member forming spaced sighting portions diverging outwardly and rearwardly from the head, the arrangement being such that a projection of said sighting portions forwardly converges at a point several feet in front of said face.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
91 words
In combination with a putter having a shaft secured to a head with the head having a flat front face for striking a golf ball, an alignment aid comprising a horizontally arranged generally M-shaped member formed of wire of approximately 1/8 inch diameter and secured to the back of the head with the legs of the member forming spaced sighting portions diverging outwardly ad rearwardly from the head, the arrangement being such that a projection of said sighting portions forwardly converges at a point several feet in front of said face.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
91 words
In combination with a putter having a shaft secured to a head with the head having a flat front face for striking a golf ball, an alignment aid comprising a horizontally arranged generally M-shaped member formed of wire of approximately 1/8 inch diameter and secured to the back of the head with the legs of the member forming spaced sighting portions diverging outwardly ad rearwardly from the head, the arrangement being such that a projection of said sighting portions forwardly converges at a point several feet in front of said face.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
In combination with a putter having a shaft secured to a head with the head having a flat front face for striking a golf ball, an alignment aid comprising a pair of spaced, round, wire-like metal members secured to and diverging outwardly from the back of the head, the arrangement being such that a projection forwardly of said members converges at a point approximately two feet in front of said face.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
In combination with a putter having a shaft secured to a head with the head having a flat front face for striking a golf ball, an alignment aid comprising a pair of spaced, round, wire-like metal members secured to and diverging outwardly from the back of the head, the arrangement being such that a projection forwardly of said members converges at a point approximately two feet in front of said face.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
84 words
In combination with a putter having a shaft secured to a head with the head having a flat front face for striking a golf ball, an alignment aid comprising a pair of horizontally spaced members extending rearwardly from said face, each of said spaced members being entirely elongate, substantially straight member with its entire peripheral surface diverging outwardly from the head, the arrangement being such that a forward projection of said members converges at a point approximately two feet in front of said face.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
84 words
In combination with a putter having a shaft secured to a head with the head having a flat front face for striking a golf ball, an alignment aid comprising a pair of horizontally spaced members extending rearwardly from said face, each of said spaced members being entirely elongate, substantially straight member with its entire peripheral surface diverging outwardly from the head, the arrangement being such that a forward projection of said members converges at a point approximately two feet in front of said face.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
89 words
In combination with a putter having a shaft secured to a head with the head having a flat front face for striking a golf ball, an alignment aid comprising a pair of spaced, round, wire-like metal members secured to and diverging outwardly from the back of the head, the arrangement being such that a projection forwardly of said members converges at a point approximately two feet in front of said face and said metal members have outwardly extending tips upon which ball means are mounted to guard against injury.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
89 words
In combination with a putter having a shaft secured to a head with the head having a flat front face for striking a golf ball, an alignment aid comprising a pair of spaced, round, wire-like metal members secured to and diverging outwardly from the back of the head, the arrangement being such that a projection forwardly of said members converges at a point approximately two feet in front of said face and said metal members have outwardly extending tips upon which ball means are mounted to guard against injury.
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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) | 1980-07-11 | 1981-01-10 | 1981-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-11 | 1985-01-10 | 1985-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-11 | 1989-01-10 | 1989-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |