U.S. patent application number 11/705587 was filed with the patent office on 2008-08-14 for krutch putter.
Invention is credited to Mark R. Cokewell.
Application Number | 20080194352 11/705587 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 39686317 |
Filed Date | 2008-08-14 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080194352 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Cokewell; Mark R. |
August 14, 2008 |
Krutch putter
Abstract
The present invention is an innovative new putter, the putter
features a long straight shaft that can be adjusted to the users
height. The angle of entry of the shaft to the club head allows for
a comfortable distance from the ball to sight and complete the putt
The putter head has an impact surface that allows for different
materials with varying hardness levels, and has weights that can be
inserted or removed to customize the head for the individuals
preference. The head is face balanced and has a radius on the
bottom to allow for varying ball elevation in relation to the
golfer. The shape of the head reduces twist by placing weights
extended from the stroke line. The elongated grip is designed to
comply with golf regulations and provide maximum comfort and
stability. The present invention essentially allows a golfer to
change the way they golf to better sight and perform a putt to
minimize their score and maximize their enjoyment. Putting with
this club allows the user to face the hole and see the putt with
both eyes.
Inventors: |
Cokewell; Mark R.; (Tampa,
FL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Mark R Cokewell
19951 Tamiami Ave
Tampa
FL
33647
US
|
Family ID: |
39686317 |
Appl. No.: |
11/705587 |
Filed: |
February 13, 2007 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
473/293 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 2053/0491 20130101;
A63B 53/0487 20130101; A63B 53/0416 20200801; A63B 53/0441
20200801 |
Class at
Publication: |
473/293 |
International
Class: |
A63B 53/00 20060101
A63B053/00 |
Claims
1. A putter that allows ones feet to be parallel to the line of the
intended putt through the ball, while facing the hole allowing the
end of the shaft to be anchored in the arm pit for pendulum
swing.
2. A putter according to claim 1 that has an extended continuous
formed grip that extends from the golfers armpit to their palm.
3. A putter with a steep shaft entry angle, extended grip,
changeable face material, and improved sighting line for
incorporated with weighted insert.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a new and improved golf
putter. The putter is designed to allow putting the ball while
facing the hole. In particular, the invention relates to the
gripper, shaft, and golf head design that allow for putting in this
out of the standard way.
[0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art
[0004] Golf as a sport has increased tremendously in popularity due
to the ever increasing number of golf courses and can be a fun game
to play at any level of expertise. There are many aspects to the
game, but, the single most important club used is the putter.
Designing a better putter that is easier to use then is a key to
improving ones game. The ability to putt well can take many strokes
off ones score and move someone from a good golfer to an excellent
golfer.
[0005] The traditional putting method is to hold a putter with two
hands and your feet are perpendicular to the line of travel of the
ball. Normally if you are right handed you are also right eye
dominate when sighting. When sighting the ball before a putt your
dominant eye is normally the trailing eye. This is a disadvantage
when putting.
[0006] The proposed design devised Aug. 15.sup.th 2006, the goal of
this new design putter is to incorporate scientific theories that
will help the golfer to lower his scores and increase his enjoyment
of the game of golf.
[0007] This putter uses three new and unique techniques to enable
the golfer to better align and judge the speed or distance of a
putt. The first is based on Dominant Eye theory. One eye is
dominant in sighting objects and alignment of objects.
[0008] In the traditional putting stance the golfer is
disadvantaged because his dominant eye is his trailing eye. By
standing facing the hole, the golfer takes full advantage of his
dominant eye and is better able to see the proper line of the putt.
The second is perspective or depth perception theory. In order to
fully gauge depth or distance a person needs both eyes. Once again
in the traditional putting stance the golfer is disadvantaged by
head position and eye position. Finally since the golfer is facing
the hole, the sighting picture remains constant. This is a huge
advantage for golfers at every level. The method of holding this
putter enables the golfer to reduce or eliminate adverse and
unnecessary movements that could cause the putt to track offline
and/or at the incorrect pace or speed.
[0009] The golfer who uses a traditional putting stance is
constantly adjusting his mental picture of the line and distance or
speed of the putt. When the putt is delivered it is almost a guess
from memory regarding the direction and force of the putt. He lines
up behind the putt and picks a spot to start the ball at and takes
a mental picture of that line and how hard he needs to hit the putt
to get it to the hole. He then addresses the ball and again looks
at the line and back to the ball and again at the line to pick that
same spot and remember the speed. All these adjustments to the
stroke are potentially negative when it comes time to deliver the
stroke.
[0010] To improve golf putting the golfer should position the head
so that the dominant eye has an unobstructed and aligned view of
the ball and the hole. This is not possible with the traditional
putting method, this design facilitates this recommendation.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0011] The present invention is an innovative new putter, the
putter features a long straight shaft that can be adjusted to the
users height. The angle of entry of the shaft to the club head
allows for a comfortable distance from the ball to sight and
complete the putt.
[0012] The putter head has an impact surface that allows for
different materials with varying hardness levels, and has weights
that can be inserted or removed to customize the head for the
individuals preference. The head is face balanced and has a radius
on the bottom to allow for varying ball elevation in relation to
the golfer. The shape of the head reduces twist by placing weights
extended from the stroke line. The grip is designed to comply with
golf regulations and provide maximum comfort and stability. The
present invention essentially allows a golfer to change the way
they golf to better sight and perform a putt to minimize their
score and maximize ones enjoyment of the game.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] The drawings constitute a part of the specification and
include general embodiments of the present invention, including the
following;
[0014] FIG. 1 is the top view of the putting head.
[0015] FIG. 2 is a side view of the putting head face.
[0016] FIG. 3 is a side view of the putter.
[0017] FIG. 4 is a view of how the shaft fits into the head.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0018] FIG. 1 shows the putter head, it is machined or molded as
one main section. There is an impacting face that allows for loft
to impart roll on the ball. There is an insert-face that allows
variation in the impact characteristics of the club.
[0019] The shaft enters the putter in a section just behind the
main face and allows for a straight shaft. Weights are fit at the
opposite end of the putter head away from the centerline of the
head to minimize rotation of the head while stroking to hit the
ball. The base of the putter has a radius that allows for varying
ball location. The shaft is cut to length for each player or fit
with an adjustable or telescoping shaft for adjustment to the user.
The weight of the putter head is sufficient to allow for a
controlled put, but, not too heavy to reduce the control of the
stroke. The present invention is an innovative new putter, the
putter features a long straight shaft that can be adjusted to the
users height. The angle of entry of the shaft to the club head
allows for a comfortable distance from the ball to sight and
complete the put. The putter head has a impact surface that allows
for different materials with varying hardness levels, and has
weights that can be inserted or removed to customize the head for
the individuals preference. The head is face balanced and has a
radius on the bottom to allow for varying ball elevation in
relation to the golfer. The shape of the head reduces twist by
placing weights extended from the stroke line. The grip is designed
to comply with golf regulations and provide maximum comfort and
stability.
[0020] The present invention essentially allows a golfer to change
the way they golf to better sight and perform a put to minimize
their score and maximize ones enjoyment of the game. Thus, specific
details of the invention as disclosed herein are not to be
interpreted as limiting the scope of the invention, but, simply
provides a basis for the claims and for teaching one skilled in the
art to variously practice and construct the present invention in
any appropriate manner. Changes may be made in the details of the
construction of the putter and design without departing from the
spirit of the invention, especially as outlined in the following
claims.
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