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Golf putting aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-22
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Granted: 1977-08-30
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Expires: 1996-03-22
Abstract
Abstract A golf putting aid adapted to be placed between the golfer's legs comprising a rigid member having at least one pair of opposed concave side surfaces and an opposed pair of concave end surfaces for engaging the legs to maintain the legs in a plurality of substantially fixed positions to steady the golfer's stance and reduce body sway.
Inventors
- 👤 Cary Schuman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:33
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0057; A63B69/0059; A63B69/0062; A63B69/36; A63B69/3676; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A golf putting aid configured to be placed between the golfer's legs comprising an elongated rigid member having a first pair of opposed concave indentations of equal curvature in the side surfaces of said member for receiving said legs to maintain said legs spaced apart in a substantially fixed putting position, and a second pair of opposed, concave leg receiving indentations of equal curvature positioned in the ends of said member and spaced a different distance apart than said first pair of concave indentations to provide the golfer a second leg spacing position upon the spatial rotation of said member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A golf putting aid configured to be placed between the golfer's legs comprising an elongated rigid member having a first pair of opposed concave indentations of equal curvature in the side surfaces of said member for receiving said legs to maintain said legs spaced apart in a substantially fixed putting position, and a second pair of opposed, concave leg receiving indentations of equal curvature positioned in the ends of said member and spaced a different distance apart than said first pair of concave indentations to provide the golfer a second leg spacing position upon the spatial rotation of said member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The putting aid of claim 1 wherein the surfaces of said indentations include means for frictionally engaging said legs to prevent the slippage thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The putting aid of claim 1 wherein said member comprises a plastic material.
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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) | 1980-08-29 | 1981-02-28 | 1981-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-29 | 1985-02-28 | 1985-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-29 | 1989-02-28 | 1989-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |