Test procedure for measuring the geometric features of a golf club face
US8000517B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2220/05
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The test procedure for determining groove conformance employs a replicating compound to obtain a self-supporting mass with a negative image of the grooves of a club face. A thin test specimen strip is sliced from the mass and then scanned to form an electronic trace of the profile of the ribs. A negative image of the profile of the ribs is then obtained as a replica of the profile of the grooves and the grooves measured to determine conformance to USGA Rules. A protective covering may be placed on the self-supporting mass to insure the integrity of the ribs during slicing.
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