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Golf putter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-21
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Granted: 1979-07-24
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Expires: 1997-01-21
Abstract
Abstract A golf putter has on its face a convex, parabolic protruding portion extending horizontally along the face at a height such as to strike a golf ball slightly below its center. The convex protuberance provides only a very slight lift to the ball and imparts a substantial amount of overspin.
Inventors
- 👤 William B. Thomson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:15
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B53/00; A63B53/04; A63B53/0487; A63B53/0408
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
In a golf putter having a shaft and a head, an improved face on one side of the head for stroking a golf ball, comprising: an elongate face surface; an elongate convex striking surface protruding forwardly from said face surface, and extending generally horizontal therealong; the extreme forward apex portion of said convex striking surface being disposed only slightly below the center of a standard size golf ball when the ball and head are resting on a typical putting surface on which the club is designed to be used and also when the putter head is held slightly above the putting surface; and said convex surface having a generally arcuate portion of about 0.7 inches radius at said apex and transitioning to an upper surface generally tangent to said arcuate surface and disposed at about 3° to the vertical.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
In a golf putter having a shaft and a head, an improved face on one side of the head for stroking a golf ball, comprising: an elongate face surface; an elongate convex striking surface protruding forwardly from said face surface, and extending generally horizontal therealong; the extreme forward apex portion of said convex striking surface being disposed only slightly below the center of a standard size golf ball when the ball and head are resting on a typical putting surface on which the club is designed to be used and also when the putter head is held slightly above the putting surface; and said convex surface having a generally arcuate portion of about 0.7 inches radius at said apex and transitioning to an upper surface generally tangent to said arcuate surface and disposed at about 3° to the vertical.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A golf putter in accordance with claim 1 wherein said upper surface is slightly rounded to a very flat parabolic shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A golf putter in accordance with claim 1 wherein the dimension from the bottom surface of the head to the axis of curvature is about 0.6 inches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A golf putter in accordance with claim 1 wherein the axis of curvature is located about 0.10 inches below the center of the ball when putting with a normal stroke.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A golf putter in accordance with claim 1 wherein said face portion below said striking surface is a generally planar surface, generally tangent to the arc of said striking surface, and disposed at an angle of about 2° to the vertical.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A golf putter in accordance with claim 1 wherein said convex striking surface extends substantially across the entire length of the putter face.
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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) | 1982-07-23 | 1983-01-22 | 1983-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-23 | 1987-01-22 | 1987-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-23 | 1991-01-22 | 1991-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |