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Golf putter and method for putting

US5377987A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 16, 1994
Grant dateJan 3, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 16, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B53/0433
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

There is provided a golf ball putter having an elongated shaft which includes a gripping handle at one end and a putter head affixed to the other end. The putter head has ball striking surface having a length greater than its height, a bottom surface, a top surface, a rear surface. The bottom surface and top surface are joined by a toe end and a heel end. A pivot is formed on the bottom surface of the putter head proximate the heel end and extends therefrom. The elongated shaft is affixed to the putter head at a substantially right angle. A method for using the putter is provided wherein the putter head is aligned behind the ball to direct it toward the cup and the putter head is then rested on the pivot. The shaft is then rotated around the pivot to strike the ball.

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