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Face-balanced putter with offset hosel

US5544883A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 16, 1995
Grant dateAug 13, 1996
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B60/02
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A face-balanced putter includes an offset hosel which is configured to permit top line alignment between the putter and a golf ball. The hosel includes a bottom portion which extends upwardly from the heel portion of the putter, a forwardly extending portion which extends forwardly beyond the face of the putter, a laterally extending portion which is postioned forwardly of the face, and a socket for supporting a shaft.

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