US4674746A
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Golf club
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-03-27
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Granted: 1987-06-23
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Expires: 2004-03-27
Abstract
Abstract An improved golf club providing means for positioning the center of percussion in the head of each golf club so as to optimize the energy transfer between the club head and the golf ball and so as to optimize the feel of the golf shot for the golfer.
Inventors
- 👤 William R. Benoit
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/22; A63B60/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
An improved golf club comprising in combination: a shaft having a first end and a second end; a grip nonmovably affixed to said first end of said shaft; a clubhead nonmovably attached to said second end of said shaft; a pivot point intermediate said first and second ends of said shaft, said pivot point being the point about which said golf club rotates when swung by a golfer and said pivot point normally being located closer to said first end than said second end; and means for positioning the center of percussion of said golf club anywhere within the volume of said clubhead, said means comprising a counterweight added to the interior of said shaft between said pivot point and said first end of said shaft, said counterweight having a unique predetermined value independent of weight added to or subtracted from said club at the location of said center of percussion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
An improved golf club comprising in combination: a shaft having a first end and a second end; a grip nonmovably affixed to said first end of said shaft; a clubhead nonmovably attached to said second end of said shaft; a pivot point intermediate said first and second ends of said shaft, said pivot point being the point about which said golf club rotates when swung by a golfer and said pivot point normally being located closer to said first end than said second end; and means for positioning the center of percussion of said golf club anywhere within the volume of said clubhead, said means comprising a counterweight added to the interior of said shaft between said pivot point and said first end of said shaft, said counterweight having a unique predetermined value independent of weight added to or subtracted from said club at the location of said center of percussion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
An improved golf club according to claim 1 wherein said counterweight is made of tungsten.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
An improved golf club according to claim 1 wherein said counterweight is made of brass.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
An improved golf club according to claim 1 wherein said counterweight is made of lead.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
An improved golf club according to claim 1 wherein said counterweight is made of steel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
An improved golf club according to claim 1 wherein said counterweight is made of a metal matrix composite.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
153 words
An improved golf club comprising in combination: a shaft having a first end and a second end; a grip nonmovably affixed to said first end of said shaft; a clubhead nonmovably attached to said second end of said shaft; a pivot point intermediate said first and second ends of said shaft, said pivot point being the point about which said golf club rotates when swung by a golfer and said pivot point normally being located closer to said first end than said second end; and means for positioning the center of percussion of said golf club anywhere within the volume of said clubhead, said means for positioning the center of percussion of said golf club in said clubhead comprising a counterweight concentric with and juxtaposed to said grip, said counterweight having a unique predetermined value independent of weight added to or substracted from said club at the location of said center of percussion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
153 words
An improved golf club comprising in combination: a shaft having a first end and a second end; a grip nonmovably affixed to said first end of said shaft; a clubhead nonmovably attached to said second end of said shaft; a pivot point intermediate said first and second ends of said shaft, said pivot point being the point about which said golf club rotates when swung by a golfer and said pivot point normally being located closer to said first end than said second end; and means for positioning the center of percussion of said golf club anywhere within the volume of said clubhead, said means for positioning the center of percussion of said golf club in said clubhead comprising a counterweight concentric with and juxtaposed to said grip, said counterweight having a unique predetermined value independent of weight added to or substracted from said club at the location of said center of percussion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
An improved golf club according to claim 7 wherein said counterweight is made of tungsten.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
An improved golf club according to claim 7 wherein said counterweight is made of brass.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
An improved golf club according to claim 7 wherein said counterweight is made of lead.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
An improved golf club according to claim 7 wherein said counterweight is made of steel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
An improved golf club according to claim 7 wherein said counterweight is made of a metal matrix composite.
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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) | 1990-06-22 | 1990-12-22 | 1991-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-06-22 | 1994-12-22 | 1995-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-06-22 | 1998-12-22 | 1999-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |