US3572709A
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Golf club construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-10-14
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Granted: 1971-03-30
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Expires: 1988-10-14
Abstract
Abstract The inner sleeve joining the shaft of the golf club to the head projects but a small distance beyond the head and an outer sleeve of relatively stiff flexible materials forms in effect an extension of the inner sleeve and snugly embraces the shaft well beyond the inner sleeve. In this way, the shaft is allowed to flex along a greater extent of its length then would otherwise be possible.
Inventors
- 👤 John D Risher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:19
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B53/00; A63B53/02; A63B60/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7075; Y10T403/7077; Y10T403/7079; Y10T403/7084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A wood-type golf club comprising a head, shaft and means operatively connecting said sahdt and head, said head comprising a toe, heel and sole portions, a top surface opposite said sole portion and a hitting surface therebetween: said top surface having a generally inclined generally flat mounting surface above said heel portion, said mounting surface being continuous from said top surface, and a shaft bore substantially normal to said mounting surface and extending toward said sole portion, said shaft bore inlcuding an upper counterbore communicating with said mounting surface; a first inner sleeve circumjacent to an intermediate portion of said shaft and generally complimentary to said counterbore in which it is disposed; said first sleeve including an enlarged upper portion overlying said mounting surface and in engagement therewith and a second sleeve circumposed about said enlarged upper portion of said first sleeve and lockingly engaged therewith; and said second sleeve having its lower end engaging said mounting surface and its upper end extending above said first sleeve enlarged portion and generally merging into the outer surface of the shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A wood-type golf club comprising a head, shaft and means operatively connecting said sahdt and head, said head comprising a toe, heel and sole portions, a top surface opposite said sole portion and a hitting surface therebetween: said top surface having a generally inclined generally flat mounting surface above said heel portion, said mounting surface being continuous from said top surface, and a shaft bore substantially normal to said mounting surface and extending toward said sole portion, said shaft bore inlcuding an upper counterbore communicating with said mounting surface; a first inner sleeve circumjacent to an intermediate portion of said shaft and generally complimentary to said counterbore in which it is disposed; said first sleeve including an enlarged upper portion overlying said mounting surface and in engagement therewith and a second sleeve circumposed about said enlarged upper portion of said first sleeve and lockingly engaged therewith; and said second sleeve having its lower end engaging said mounting surface and its upper end extending above said first sleeve enlarged portion and generally merging into the outer surface of the shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
148 words
A wood-type golf club comprising a head, shaft and means operatively connecting said shaft and head: said head including toe, heel, sole and top surfaces with a hitting surface therebetween; said top surface including a generally flat inclined mounting surface continuous from said top surface and above said heel; said heel including a bore extending through said mounting surface and extending toward said sole, said means connecting said shaft and head comprising a pair of telescoped sleeves secured about an intermediate portion of said shaft, said shaft extending into said bore, an innermost one of said sleeves depending into said bore, and above said mounting surface and including anenlarged portion generally engaging said mounting surface, the other sleeve being connected to said enlarged portion and having a lower end engaging said mounting surface and an upper end connected to said enlarged portion and generally merging into said shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
148 words
A wood-type golf club comprising a head, shaft and means operatively connecting said shaft and head: said head including toe, heel, sole and top surfaces with a hitting surface therebetween; said top surface including a generally flat inclined mounting surface continuous from said top surface and above said heel; said heel including a bore extending through said mounting surface and extending toward said sole, said means connecting said shaft and head comprising a pair of telescoped sleeves secured about an intermediate portion of said shaft, said shaft extending into said bore, an innermost one of said sleeves depending into said bore, and above said mounting surface and including anenlarged portion generally engaging said mounting surface, the other sleeve being connected to said enlarged portion and having a lower end engaging said mounting surface and an upper end connected to said enlarged portion and generally merging into said shaft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure as claimed in claim 2 including mechanical lock means extending transversely through said head and intermediate portions of said inner sleeve and shaft within said bore.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The structure as claimed in claim 2 in which said bore includes a Counterbore communicating with said mounting surface and within which said inner sleeve depends, said bore extending to said sole and being terminally angled thereat, and a sole plate overly and covering said sole at said bore.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure as claimed in claim 2 in which said sleeves include mechanically interlocked portions securing the sleeves in assembled relation on said shaft.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure as claimed in claim 5 in which said mechanical interlocked portions comprise rib-and-groove portions on respective opposed portions of said sleeves.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
The structure as claimed in claim 2 in which said second sleeve is relatively thin and flexible and defines an inner, hollow tapered space with the outer surface of said shaft said second sleeve generally converging into the outer surface of the shaft at the upper end thereof for equalizing shaft-stresses when a blow is struck with the club.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure as claimed in claim 2 in which said second sleeve includes a depending skirt portion extending toward and substantially engaging said mounting surface below the connection with said enlarged portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure as claimed in claim 2 including adjesive means retaining said shaft, head and sleeves in assembled relation.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure as claimed in claim 2 in which said enlarged portion and the lower end of said second sleeve include cooperating chamfered portions facilitating assembly and repair of said club.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure as claimed in claim 2 in which said innermost sleeve and shaft include complimentary tapered portions within said head bore to snuggly assemble the sleeve and shaft in said shaft bore.
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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) | 1974-03-29 | 1974-09-28 | 1975-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-29 | 1978-09-28 | 1979-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-29 | 1982-09-28 | 1983-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |