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Golf putter head
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-07-18
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Granted: 1979-04-03
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Expires: 1997-07-18
Abstract
Abstract A golf putter head for mounting on a golf club shaft of a putter. The putter head having an inverted "Y" shaped yoke attached to both ends of a semi-circular base used for putting a golf ball.
Inventors
- 👤 William H. Strop
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:01
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B53/00; A63B53/04; A63B53/0487; A63B53/0437; A63B53/0433; A63B60/00; A63B60/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
A golf putter head for mounting on a golf club shaft of a putter, the putter head used for putting a golf ball on a putting surface, the putter head comprising: a base, said base having a top portion, a bottom portion, a toe portion, a heel portion, a front portion, and a rear portion, the top portion horizontally disposed, the bottom portion semi-circular with the ends thereof extending upwardly joining the ends of the top portion, the front portion vertically disposed and forming a face plate for striking the golf ball; sighting means formed in said base and centered thereon; an inverted "Y" shaped yoke having a neck portion with a forward arm and a rearward arm, the forward arm extending downwardly above the center of said base with the end of the forward arm attached to the top of the toe portion of said base, the rearward arm extending downwardly with the end of the rearward arm attached to the top of the heel portion of said base; and sighting means formed in said yoke centered above said sighting means on said base when the putter head is balanced on top of the putting surface and said sighting means are in alignment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
A golf putter head for mounting on a golf club shaft of a putter, the putter head used for putting a golf ball on a putting surface, the putter head comprising: a base, said base having a top portion, a bottom portion, a toe portion, a heel portion, a front portion, and a rear portion, the top portion horizontally disposed, the bottom portion semi-circular with the ends thereof extending upwardly joining the ends of the top portion, the front portion vertically disposed and forming a face plate for striking the golf ball; sighting means formed in said base and centered thereon; an inverted "Y" shaped yoke having a neck portion with a forward arm and a rearward arm, the forward arm extending downwardly above the center of said base with the end of the forward arm attached to the top of the toe portion of said base, the rearward arm extending downwardly with the end of the rearward arm attached to the top of the heel portion of said base; and sighting means formed in said yoke centered above said sighting means on said base when the putter head is balanced on top of the putting surface and said sighting means are in alignment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The putter head as described in claim 1, wherein the neck portion of said yoke further includes an upwardly extending hosel for attaching the putter head to the golf club shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The putter head as described in claim 1, wherein the center of the top portion and the rear portion of said base are hollowed out for balancing the weight of the putter head with the weight distributed in the toe and the heel portion of said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The putter head as described in claim 1, wherein the bottom of the rear portion of said base is angled upwardly from the horizontal for ease in moving the putter head during the back swing of the putter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
209 words
A golf putter head for mounting on a golf club shaft of a putter, the putter head used for putting a golf ball on a putting surface, the putter head comprising: a base, said base having a horizontal top portion, a semi-circular bottom portion with the ends of the bottom portion angled upwardly joining the ends of the top portion of said base, a toe portion, a heel portion, and a vertical front portion forming a face plate for striking the golf ball; a depression formed in the top portion of said base and centered thereon; an inverted "Y" shaped yoke having a neck portion with a forward arm and a rearward arm, the forward arm extending downwardly above the center of said base with the end of the forward arm attached to the top of the toe portion of said base, the rearward arm extending downwardly with the end of the rearward arm attached to the top of the heal portion of said base; and a slot in the side of the forward arm of said yoke, said slot centered above said base and in alignment with the depression in the top portion of said base when the putter head is balanced on top of the putting surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
209 words
A golf putter head for mounting on a golf club shaft of a putter, the putter head used for putting a golf ball on a putting surface, the putter head comprising: a base, said base having a horizontal top portion, a semi-circular bottom portion with the ends of the bottom portion angled upwardly joining the ends of the top portion of said base, a toe portion, a heel portion, and a vertical front portion forming a face plate for striking the golf ball; a depression formed in the top portion of said base and centered thereon; an inverted "Y" shaped yoke having a neck portion with a forward arm and a rearward arm, the forward arm extending downwardly above the center of said base with the end of the forward arm attached to the top of the toe portion of said base, the rearward arm extending downwardly with the end of the rearward arm attached to the top of the heal portion of said base; and a slot in the side of the forward arm of said yoke, said slot centered above said base and in alignment with the depression in the top portion of said base when the putter head is balanced on top of the putting surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
The putter head as described in claim 5, wherein the putter head is balanced by hollowing out the center of the top portion and the rear portion of said base so that the weight is distributed in the toe and the heel portion of said base.
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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) | 1982-04-02 | 1982-10-02 | 1983-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-02 | 1986-10-02 | 1987-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-02 | 1990-10-02 | 1991-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |