US4188032A
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Nickel-plated golf club shaft made of fiber-reinforced plastics
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-04-25
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Granted: 1980-02-12
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Expires: 1997-04-25
Abstract
Abstract A golf club shaft is provided which includes an elongated body having one end adapted to the grip and the opposite end attached to a golf club head, the elongated body being composed of fiber-reinforced plastic material having on substantially its entire outer surface a metallic plating selected from the group consisting of nickel and nickel based alloys.
Inventors
- 👤 Seiichi Yanagioka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B53/00; A63B53/10; A63B2209/00; A63B2209/02; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/08; A63B60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
a golf club shaft comprising and elongated body having one end adapted to be gripped and an opposite end adapted to be attached to a golf club head, said elongated body composed of fiber-reinforced plastic material having on substantially its entire outer surface a metallic plating selected from the group consisting of nickel and nickel based alloys.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
a golf club shaft comprising and elongated body having one end adapted to be gripped and an opposite end adapted to be attached to a golf club head, said elongated body composed of fiber-reinforced plastic material having on substantially its entire outer surface a metallic plating selected from the group consisting of nickel and nickel based alloys.
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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) | 1983-02-11 | 1983-08-13 | 1984-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-11 | 1987-08-13 | 1988-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-11 | 1991-08-13 | 1992-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |