Golf putter balance-revealing apparatus

Claim 2

A balance-revealing apparatus for testing the balance of golf putters comprises: support means including a base and support column; a club arm pivotally received by said support column; and means for receiving and holding a golf putter so as to enable freedom of rotation for said golf putter about the longitudinal axis of the putter shaft, said means for receiving and holding being adjustably attached to said club arm for pivotal movement concurrently with said club arm.

Claim 3

The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the base of said support means is weighted for free-standing support of the remainder of said apparatus on a substantially horizontal surface.

Claim 4

The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the support column includes a bearing means adjacent an end distal from said base.

Claim 5

The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said club arm is a metal rod having a first section received by said bearing means and a second section adapted to be attached to said means for receiving and holding.

Claim 6

The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the support column includes a bearing means adjacent an end distal from said base.

Claim 7

The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said club arm is a metal rod having a first section received by said bearing means and a second section adapted to be attached to said means for receiving and holding.

Claim 8

The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said base includes a tapered stake and an enlarged flange positioned between the tapered stake and the support column.

Claim 9

A balance-revealing apparatus for testing the balance of golf putters comprises: support means including a base and support column wherein the base of said support means is weighted for free-standing support of the remainder of the apparatus on a substantially horizontal surface and wherein the support column includes a bearing means adjacent an end distal from said base; a club arm pivotally received by said support column; means for receiving and holding a golf putter so as to enable freedom of rotation for said golf putter about the longitudinal axis of the putter shaft, said means being adjustably attached to said club arm for pivotal movement concurrently with said club arm, said club arm being a metal rod having first section received by said bearing means and a second section adapted to be attached to said means for receiving and holding; and said means for receiving and holding includes a tubular member having an upper end and an opposite lower end, a cap which is threadedly attached to the putter grip and assembled to said upper end and a plug which is assembled to the opposite lower end.

Claim 10

A balance-revealing apparatus for testing the balance of golf putters comprises: support means including a base and support column wherein the base of said support means is weighted for free-standing support of the remainder of the apparatus on a substantially horizontal surface and wherein the support column includes a bearing means adjacent an end distal from said base; a club arm pivotally received by said support column; means for receiving and holding a golf putter so as to enable freedom of rotation for said golf putter about the longitudinal axis of the putter shaft, said means being adjustably attached to said club arm for pivotal movement concurrently with said club arm, said club arm being a metal rod having first section received by said bearing means and a second section adapted to be attached to said means for receiving and holding; and said means for receiving and holding includes a tubular member having an upper end and an opposite lower end, a cap which is threadedly attached to the putter grip and assembled to said upper end and a plug which is assembled to the opposite lower end.

Claim 11

A balance-revealing apparatus for testing the balance of golf putters comprises: support means including a base and support column; a club arm pivotally received by said support column; means for receiving and holding a golf putter so as to enable freedom of rotation for said golf putter about the longitudinal axis of the putter shaft, said holder means being adjustably attached to said club arm for pivotal movement concurrently with said club arm, wherein said means for receiving and holding includes a tubular member having an upper end and an opposite lower end, a cap which is threadedly attached to the putter grip and assembled to said upper end and a plug which is assembled to the opposite lower end.

Claim 12

A balance-revealing apparatus for testing the balance of golf putters comprises: support means including a base and support column; a club arm pivotally received by said support column; means for receiving and holding a golf putter so as to enable freedom of rotation for said golf putter about the longitudinal axis of the putter shaft, said holder means being adjustably attached to said club arm for pivotal movement concurrently with said club arm, wherein said means for receiving and holding includes a tubular member having an upper end and an opposite lower end, a cap which is threadedly attached to the putter grip and assembled to said upper end and a plug which is assembled to the opposite lower end.

Claim 13

The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said plug includes a central aperture which is of a diameter size that is greater than the portion of the putter shaft passing through the plug.

Claim 14

The apparatus of claim 10 wherein said cap is sized to fit over the upper end of said tubular member and arranged to rotate freely with the club relative to the tubular member.

Claim 15

The apparatus of claim 9 wherein the base of said support means is weighted for free-standing support of the remainder of said apparatus on a substantially horizontal surface.

Claim 16

The apparatus of claim 12 wherein the support column includes a bearing means adjacent an end distal from said base.

Claim 17

A balance-revealing apparatus for testing the balance of golf putters comprises: a support column designed and arranged to be oriented in an upright position on an substantially horizontal surface; a pivotally hinged support arm received by said support column; and a tubular holder rigidly secured to said support arm and designed to receive and support a putter in a manner that permits rotation of the putter about the longitudinal axis of the putter shaft.

Claim 18

A balance-revealing apparatus for testing the balance of golf putters comprises: a support column designed and arranged to be oriented in an upright position on an substantially horizontal surface; a pivotally hinged support arm received by said support column; and a tubular holder rigidly secured to said support arm and designed to receive and support a putter in a manner that permits rotation of the putter about the longitudinal axis of the putter shaft.

Claim 19

A balance-revealing apparatus for testing the balance of golf putters comprises: a support column designed and arranged to be oriented in an upright position on an substantially horizontal surface; a pivotally hinged support arm received by said support column; and a tubular holder rigidly secured to said support arm and designed to receive and support a putter in a manner that permits rotation of the putter about the longitudinal axis of the putter shaft, wherein said tubular holder includes a main body member having an upper end and an opposite lower end, a cap which is threadedly attached to the putter grip and assembled to said upper end and a plug which is assembled to the opposite lower end.

Claim 20

A balance-revealing apparatus for testing the balance of golf putters comprises: a support column designed and arranged to be oriented in an upright position on an substantially horizontal surface; a pivotally hinged support arm received by said support column; and a tubular holder rigidly secured to said support arm and designed to receive and support a putter in a manner that permits rotation of the putter about the longitudinal axis of the putter shaft, wherein said tubular holder includes a main body member having an upper end and an opposite lower end, a cap which is threadedly attached to the putter grip and assembled to said upper end and a plug which is assembled to the opposite lower end.

Claim 21

The apparatus of claim 15 wherein said plug includes a central aperture which is of a diameter size that is greater than the portion of the putter shaft passing through the plug.

Claim 22

The apparatus of claim 16 wherein said cap is sized to fit over the upper end of said tubular member and arranged to rotate freely with the club relative to the tubular member.