US4168111A
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Golfing glasses
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-01-17
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Granted: 1979-09-18
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Expires: 1998-01-17
Abstract
Abstract A golfing aid for limiting the horizontal movement of the eyes and/or head of a golfer during the swing. The aid comprises a pair of glasses having two frame mounted lenses, each being opaque except for a full height vertically elongated clear section generally centrally of each lens.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A. Baines
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:26
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C5/00; G02C5/001; G02C7/00; G02C7/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A golfing aid to assist in limiting horizontal movement of the eyes, said golfing aid comprising a pair of lenses, means mounting said lenses for a positioning of the lenses before the eyes of a user whereby said lenses are substantially coextensive with the user's field of view, each lens having a narrow, vertically elongated, clear section generally centrally thereof to define a vertical field of view, each vertically elongated clear section extending the full vertical height of the lens, each lens, to the opposite sides of the clear section and for the full height of the lens, being opaque whereby the field of view through the lenses is limited to the vertical field of view defined by the full height vertically elongated clear section of each lens.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A golfing aid to assist in limiting horizontal movement of the eyes, said golfing aid comprising a pair of lenses, means mounting said lenses for a positioning of the lenses before the eyes of a user whereby said lenses are substantially coextensive with the user's field of view, each lens having a narrow, vertically elongated, clear section generally centrally thereof to define a vertical field of view, each vertically elongated clear section extending the full vertical height of the lens, each lens, to the opposite sides of the clear section and for the full height of the lens, being opaque whereby the field of view through the lenses is limited to the vertical field of view defined by the full height vertically elongated clear section of each lens.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The golfing aid of claim 1 wherein said clear section is defined by the lens being transparent for the extent of the clear section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The golfing aid of claim 1 wherein said clear section is defined by an opening through said lens for the extent of the clear section.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-09-17 | 1983-03-19 | 1983-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-09-17 | 1987-03-19 | 1987-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-09-17 | 1991-03-19 | 1991-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |