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Golf club
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-04-03
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Granted: 1992-01-14
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Expires: 2010-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A golf club head characterized by: (1) a longitudinal division of the principal mass, (2) a high polar moment of inertia to mass ratio, (3) a striking surface structure with a first order resonant frequency of at least 2000 cps, (4) nearly equal yaw and pitch polar moments of inertia, (5) symmetry about and positive identification of longitudinal axis and sweet spot, (6) a striking surface which lies well forward of the neutral axes, and (7) a point of application of the stroking forces on the longitudinal axes and forward of the center of gravity.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank J. Winchell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:16
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B53/00; A63B53/04; A63B53/0487; A63B53/0437; A63B53/0441; A63B53/0466; A63B53/047
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A golf club head comprising: a rigid body having a mass, a striking surface, a yaw neutral axis which is generally vertical when said striking surface is addressing a ball and a pitch neutral axis which is generally horizontal when said striking surface is addressing a ball, said body comprising longitudinally spaced concentrations of said mass, a connecting structure between said concentrations, and means for receiving an attached shaft, and wherein: said striking surface is well forward of said pitch and yaw neutral axes and the center of mass of said body, said pitch and yaw neutral axes essentially intersect said center of mass, the geometric center of said body, and the longitudinal axis of said body, the effective point of application of propelling forces from said shaft lies on said longitudinal axis forward of said center of mass, and said mass concentrations are so distributed that yaw and pitch polar moments of inertia are approximately equal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A golf club head comprising: a rigid body having a mass, a striking surface, a yaw neutral axis which is generally vertical when said striking surface is addressing a ball and a pitch neutral axis which is generally horizontal when said striking surface is addressing a ball, said body comprising longitudinally spaced concentrations of said mass, a connecting structure between said concentrations, and means for receiving an attached shaft, and wherein: said striking surface is well forward of said pitch and yaw neutral axes and the center of mass of said body, said pitch and yaw neutral axes essentially intersect said center of mass, the geometric center of said body, and the longitudinal axis of said body, the effective point of application of propelling forces from said shaft lies on said longitudinal axis forward of said center of mass, and said mass concentrations are so distributed that yaw and pitch polar moments of inertia are approximately equal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A golf club head according to claim 1 wherein said striking surface is planar and extends perpendicularly to said longitudinal axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A golf club head according to claim 2 wherein said striking surface is of such a stiffness to provide a first order bending resonance of about 2000 cycles per second.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A golf club head according to claim 3 wherein the mass is distributed in first and second mass concentrations and one of said mass concentrations provides a striking surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A golf club head according to claim 3 wherein said mass is distributed in three mass concentrations, each of said mass concentrations being located at a respective corner of an isosceles triangle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A golf club shaped as a putter and having a head according to claim 3 and wherein said striking surface is about two inches forward of the essential intersection of said pitch and yaw neutral axes and said center of mass.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A golf club shaped as a putter and having a head according to claim 3 and wherein said polar moments of inertia are at least 0.006 inch pound second 2 .
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
A golf club head according to claim 7 wherein the overall longitudinal dimension is 3.5 to 5 inches, the mass is about 0.0026 pound sec. 2 /inch, the radius of gyration about the pitch and yaw neutral axes is about 1.95 inches, and the pitch and yaw polar moments of inertia are approximately 0.01 inch pound second 2 .
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
A golf club shaped as a wood or iron and having a head according to claim 3 and wherein said pitch and yaw polar moments of inertia are at least 0.002 inch pound second 2 .
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A golf club shaped as a putter and having a head according to any one of claims 1 through 5.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
A golf club shaped as a wood or an iron and having a head according to any one of claims 1 through 5.
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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) | 1995-01-13 | 1995-07-15 | 1996-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-01-13 | 1999-07-15 | 2000-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-01-13 | 2003-07-15 | 2004-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |