US4544160A
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Practice device for putting strokes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-04-16
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Granted: 1985-10-01
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Expires: 2004-04-16
Abstract
Abstract The golf putting practice device includes a pair of elongated rigid strips that are held spaced apart and parallel by a transverse bar to define between their inner longitudinal edges a putter stroke area. A pair of plate members are moveable along each of the rigid strips and include lock elements to fix them at positions along the rigid strips selected by use of measurement indicia on the upper surfaces of the rigid strips. The transverse bar is adjustable to vary the spacing between the parallel strip and a further bar is secured to one of the moveable plate members and extends away from the strips to provide a foot location guide.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Miner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:33
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3676; A63B69/3621; A63B71/00; A63B71/02; A63B71/023; A63B2071/024; A63B71/06; A63B2071/0694; A63B2210/00; A63B2210/50; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A golf putting practice device comprising a first elongated rigid strip member having longitudinal measurement indicia on the top surface thereof, a second elongated rigid strip member substantially identical to said first elongated rigid strip member, adjustable spacer means connected to said first and second elongated rigid strip members at one end thereof to hold said first and second strip members in spaced apart parallel relation to each other while defining therebetween a rectangular putter stroke area, a first rectilinear plate member slidably carried on said first strip member for sliding movement towards and away from said adjustable spacer means and first locking means for selectively locking said first rectilinear plate member to said first strip member at a desired position, a second rectilinear plate slidably carried on said second strip member for movement toward and away from said adjustable spacer means and second locking means for selectively locking said second rectilinear plate member to said second strip member at a desired position and a bar secured to said second rectilinear plate member and extending outwardly away from said rectangular putter stroke area perpendicular to said second strip member for locating the forward foot of the user perpendicular to said second strip member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A golf putting practice device comprising a first elongated rigid strip member having longitudinal measurement indicia on the top surface thereof, a second elongated rigid strip member substantially identical to said first elongated rigid strip member, adjustable spacer means connected to said first and second elongated rigid strip members at one end thereof to hold said first and second strip members in spaced apart parallel relation to each other while defining therebetween a rectangular putter stroke area, a first rectilinear plate member slidably carried on said first strip member for sliding movement towards and away from said adjustable spacer means and first locking means for selectively locking said first rectilinear plate member to said first strip member at a desired position, a second rectilinear plate slidably carried on said second strip member for movement toward and away from said adjustable spacer means and second locking means for selectively locking said second rectilinear plate member to said second strip member at a desired position and a bar secured to said second rectilinear plate member and extending outwardly away from said rectangular putter stroke area perpendicular to said second strip member for locating the forward foot of the user perpendicular to said second strip member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
A golf putting practice device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first and second strip members each have a longitudinal slot in the upper surface thereof and said first and second rectilinear plate members each have tongue means depending from the lower surface thereof complementary to said longitudinal slots in order to maintain the sides of said first and second rectilinear plate members normal to the respective first and second strip members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A practice device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first and second locking means are comprised of set screws threaded through said first and second rectilinear plate members for engagement with said first and second strip members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A practice device as set forth in claim 3 wherein said first and second rectilinear plate members each have an aperture extending therethrough for receiving said set screws.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A practice device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first and second strip members each have pin means secured to the bottom surfaces thereof for holding the practice device in position upon a supporting surface.
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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) | 1988-09-30 | 1989-04-01 | 1989-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-09-30 | 1993-04-01 | 1993-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-09-30 | 1997-04-01 | 1997-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |