US4231576A
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Golf club head alignment apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-21
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Granted: 1980-11-04
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Expires: 1999-02-21
Abstract
Abstract A golf club head incorporates: (a) multiple indicia of different configurations on a lower portion of the head rear side, said indicia being spaced apart in two directions and presented upwardly for viewing by the player, and (b) an alignment marker on the head above the level of said indicia and adapted to be brought into visual alignment with a selected one of said indicia in response to adjustment shifting of the player relative to the club head.
Inventors
- 👤 Sonnie J. Perkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3623; A63B69/3632; A63B53/00; A63B53/04; A63B53/047; A63B53/0441
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
In combination with a golf club having a head defining a toe, heel, upright front face and rear side, the improvement combination comprising (a) multiple indicia on a lower portion of the head rear side, said indicia presented upwardly for viewing by the player, and (b) an alignment marker on the club above the level of said indicia and adapted to be brought into visual alignment with a selected one of said indicia in response to adjustment shifting of the player relative to the club head, (c) the indicia on said lower portion of the head rear side being discrete and separate from one another, and also spaced apart both in a first direction extending generally between the toe and heel, and also in a second and forward direction extending generally toward the front face, different of said indicia having at least two different configurations.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
In combination with a golf club having a head defining a toe, heel, upright front face and rear side, the improvement combination comprising (a) multiple indicia on a lower portion of the head rear side, said indicia presented upwardly for viewing by the player, and (b) an alignment marker on the club above the level of said indicia and adapted to be brought into visual alignment with a selected one of said indicia in response to adjustment shifting of the player relative to the club head, (c) the indicia on said lower portion of the head rear side being discrete and separate from one another, and also spaced apart both in a first direction extending generally between the toe and heel, and also in a second and forward direction extending generally toward the front face, different of said indicia having at least two different configurations.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The improvement combination of claim 1 wherein said club comprises an iron with said head having a recess sunk therein from said rear side toward said front face, the lower extent of the recess bounded by an upwardly facing ledge defined by the head, said indicia located on said ledge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The improvement combination of claim 1 wherein said marker overlies said lower portion and is located on an upper portion of the head rear side.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improvement combination of claim 1 wherein the marker is located on the club shaft at the rear side thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The improvement combination of claim 1 wherein the indicia are located proximate the heel of the head.
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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) | 1983-11-04 | 1984-05-05 | 1984-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-04 | 1988-05-05 | 1988-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-04 | 1992-05-05 | 1992-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |