U.S. patent application number 14/965505 was filed with the patent office on 2016-04-07 for golf putter grip.
The applicant listed for this patent is Bernard Garsen. Invention is credited to Bernard Garsen.
Application Number | 20160096089 14/965505 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 49003475 |
Filed Date | 2016-04-07 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160096089 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Garsen; Bernard |
April 7, 2016 |
GOLF PUTTER GRIP
Abstract
Disclosed is a golf putter grip having proximal and distal ends,
the distal end being open and the proximal end being closed and
including a bore therethrough for installation of a golf putter.
The putter grip of the present invention further comprises a main
grip area having a forward facing surface with a cross section
comprised of three substantially flat sides arranged in a
half-hexagonal shape. The intersections of the left and right sides
with the center side create dual frontal vertex lines. The rear
facing surface forms a arcuate cross section which is convex when
viewed from the rear direction.
Inventors: |
Garsen; Bernard; (Miami,
FL) |
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Applicant: |
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Garsen; Bernard |
Miami |
FL |
US |
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Family ID: |
49003475 |
Appl. No.: |
14/965505 |
Filed: |
December 10, 2015 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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Application
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13834154 |
Mar 15, 2013 |
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14965505 |
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29358248 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
D681758 |
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13834154 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
473/303 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 60/00 20151001;
A63B 69/3685 20130101; A63B 53/007 20130101; A63B 60/14 20151001;
A63B 60/08 20151001; A63B 60/10 20151001; A63B 60/12 20151001; A63B
53/14 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A63B 53/14 20060101
A63B053/14 |
Claims
1. A golf putter grip comprising: a proximal end and a distal end,
the distal end being open and the proximal end being closed and
including a bore therethrough adapted to fit on the shaft of a
putter; a main grip area located between said proximal and distal
ends having a forward facing surface and a rear facing surface;
said forward facing surface of said main grip area having a cross
section with left right and central sides arranged in a
half-hexagonal shape resulting in two vertex lines running
longitudinally along the front of said main grip area; said
rear-facing surface of the main grip area having an arcuate cross
section which is convex when viewed from the rear of said grip;
said rear facing and front facing surfaces intersecting along the
sides of said main grip area. resulting in vertex lines running
longitudinally along the left and right sides of said main grip
area; and said main grip area tapering gradually along its
longitude in the proximal-to-distal direction.
Description
CLAIM OF PRIORITY
[0001] This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application
Ser. No. 13/834,154 filed on Mar. 15, 2013, which is a
continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 29/358,248
filed on Mar. 24, 2010, now U.S. Pat. No. D681,758. a
continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 29/368,718
filed on Aug. 27, 2010, now U.S. Pat. No. D680,604, and a
continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 29/393,644
filed on Jun. 7, 2011, now U.S. Pat. No. D680,605, the contents of
which are incorporated, herein by reference.
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to equipment used to play the
sport of golf. More particularly, the present invention relates to
a hand grip ("grip") for a golf putting club ("putter") which
forces the player to place his hands in a position which is
conducive to greater balance and control of the club.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Unlike many other facets of the game of golf which rely on
power and strength, putting relies, for the most part, on finesse.
Specifically, a solid, smooth and balanced putting stroke is
essential to achieve good results within the greens. For this
reason, many golf experts believe that putting is the hardest
aspect of the game of golf to master.
[0004] Successful putting requires a chain of events to occur in a
specific order starting with the body and ending with the putter
face striking the ball. The interface between body and putter
occurs at the grip which is significant because this is the point
where the "chain" can he broken due to a poor interaction which
disrupts the body's muscular recruitment sequence for an efficient
putting stroke.
[0005] Traditional putter grips are designed without a clear
understanding of how hand position affect's the body's natural
ability to perform a smooth, efficient and repeatable putting
stroke. This fact is evident as seen by the increasing popularity
of "fat" putter grips, belly and long putters which try to tap into
the body's efficient muscular recruitment pattern.
[0006] Golfers at all levels are always looking to maximize optimal
club and body interaction in order to make them perform as one.
When this occurs, the movement sequence produces a smooth and
accurate stroke more often.
[0007] Previous attempts at putter grips that optimize the
interaction between the golfer and the club have failed to achieve
good results.
[0008] Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to
provide a golf putter grip that creates a desirable interaction
between body and putter that automatically turns on the correct
upper body muscular recruitment sequence resulting in an efficient
putting movement.
[0009] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a
golf putter grip that automatically places the golfer's hands in a
position so that their palms face each other and the wrists are in
a neutral position.
[0010] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a
golf putter grip that teaches and encourages a repeatable and
correct putter stroke
[0011] These and other objects, features, and advantages of the
present invention may be more clearly understood and appreciated
from a review of ensuing detailed description of the preferred and
alternate embodiments and by reference to the accompanying drawings
and claims.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, provided is a
golf putter grip having proximal and distal ends, the distal end
being open and the proximal end being closed and including a bore
therethrough for installation of a golf putter. The putter grip of
the present invention further comprises a main grip area having a
forward facing surface and a rear facing surface. The forward
facing surface of the main grip area having a cross section which
is "V" shaped with the vertex, of the "V" pointing away from the
golfer, and resulting in a vertex line running longitudinal along
the entire front of the main grip area. The rear-facing surface of
the main grip area having an arcuate or "C" shaped cross section
which is convex from the viewpoint of the rear of the grip. The
rear facing and front facing contours meet along the sides of the
main grip area to create a cross section that is substantially
teardrop shaped. The entire length of the main grip area of the
grip tapers gradually in the proximal-to-distal direction.
[0013] In a second embodiment of the present invention, provided is
a golf putter grip having proximal and distal ends, the distal end
being open and the proximal end being closed and including a bore
therethrough for installation of a golf putter. The putter grip of
the present invention further comprises a main grip area having a
forward facing surface and a rear facing surface. The forward
facing surface of the main grip area having a cross section which
is comprised of three substantially flat sides, namely a left, a
right and a center side. The left and right sides form diagonal
converging planes which converge in the direction that is a way
from the golfer. The center side is the most forward facing and is
substantially horizontal with respect to the left and right sides.
In combination, the cross section formed by the left, right and
center sides of the forward facing surface of the main grip forms a
half-hexagon in which the hexagon has been cut by a line running
from one of its vertices to the opposite vertex. The rear-facing
surface of the main grip area having an arcuate or "C" shaped cross
section which is convex from the viewpoint of the rear of the grip.
The rear facing and front facing surfaces meet along the sides of
the main grip area. The entire length of the main grip area of the
grip tapers gradually in the proximal-to-distal direction.
[0014] In a third embodiment of the present invention, provided is
a golf putter grip having proximal and distal ends, the distal end
being open and the proximal end being closed and including a bore
therethrough for installation of a golf putter. The putter grip of
the present invention further comprises a main grip area having a
forward facing surface and a rear facing surface. The forward
facing surface of the main grip area having a cross section which
is "V" shaped with the vertex, of the "V" pointing away from the
golfer, and resulting in a vertex line running longitudinal along
the entire front of the main grip area. The rear facing surface of
the main grip area also having a cross section which is "V" shaped
with the vertex of the "V" pointing towards the golfer, and
resulting in a vertex line running longitudinal along the entire
rear of the main grip area. The rear facing and front facing
contours are optionally substantially symmetrical and meet along
the sides of the main grip area to create a cross section that is
substantially diamond shaped. The entire length of the main grip
area of the grip tapers gradually in the proximal-to-distal
direction.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will
now be described in detail, wherein like reference numerals refer
to identical or similar components or steps, with reference to the
following figures. Likewise, some of the figures herein depict
minimal line-work for ease of understanding.
[0016] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a golf putter grip in
accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention.
[0017] FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of a golf putter grip in
accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of a golf putter grip in
accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention.
[0019] FIG. 4 is a right elevation view of a golf putter grip in
accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention.
[0020] FIG. 5 is a top elevation view of a golf putter grip in
accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] FIG. 6 is a bottom elevation view of a golf putter grip in
accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention.
[0022] FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view of the main grip area a
golf putter grip in accordance with a first embodiment of the
present invention.
[0023] FIG. 8 illustrates a golf putter grip in accordance with a
first embodiment of the present invention installed on the shaft of
a putter.
[0024] FIG. 9 illustrates a golfer gripping a golf putter with a
golf putter grip in accordance with a first embodiment of the
present invention.
[0025] FIG. 10 is a cross sectional view of the main grip area a
golf putter grip in accordance with a second embodiment of the
present invention.
[0026] FIG. 11 is a cross sectional view of the main grip area a
golf putter grip in accordance with a third embodiment of the
present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0027] While the present invention will be described more fully
hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which a
number of embodiments of the present invention are shown, it is to
be understood at the outset of the description which follows that
persons of skill in the appropriate arts may modify the invention
herein described while still achieving the favorable results of
this invention. Accordingly, the description which follows is to be
understood as being a broad, reaching disclosure directed to
persons of skill in the appropriate arts, and not as limiting upon
the present invention.
[0028] Referring first to FIGS. 1, 2, 3 and 4, in a first
embodiment of the present invention, provided is a putter grip
(100) having a distal (1) and proximal (2) end, a main grip area
(3), a bore opening (4) on the distal end insertion of a putter
(801) (not shown), and a closed surface (5) on the proximal end
(2).
[0029] The bore through the grip extends substantially from the
distal end (1) to the proximal end (2) where it is capped by closed
surface (5). The bore opening (4) is more clearly illustrated in
FIG. 6 where it is shown as having a circular shape. Opening (4),
however, can be any shape that substantially matches the cross
section of the upper shaft of a putter where the grip is to be
installed. Closed surface (5) is more clearly illustrated in FIG. 5
where it is shown as having a generally oval or ovoid shape. Closed
surface (5), however, can have any shape that is aesthetically
pleasing to the golfer.
[0030] The main grip area (3) has a forward facing surface (6) and
a rear facing surface (7) which meet at lateral vertex lines (8)
and (9). The front facing surface (6) of the main grip area (3) is
divided into left (10) and right (11) surfaces which converge at a
forward vertex line (12). The main grip area (3) also has a rear
facing surface (7) which has a convex, generally "C" shaped rounded
surface.
[0031] The disposition and shapes of forward facing surface (6) and
rear facing surface (7) can be better seen in FIG. 7 which
represents an upward-looking cross sectional view of golf grip
(100). The cross sectional view is taken approximately midway down
the main grip area (3) but is substantially proportional cross
sections taken along the entire length of the main grip area
(3).
[0032] As can be seen in FIG. 7, left (10) and right (11) surfaces
of the front facing surface (6) form a substantially a "V" shaped
cross section with a vertex (12) formed in the forward facing
direction. Rear facing surface (7), in turn, forms a "C" shaped
cross section which is convex when viewed from the rear direction.
The front facing (6) and rear facing (7) surfaces of the main grip
area (3) intersect at right (9) and left (8) lateral vertex
lines.
[0033] As can be best seen in FIGS. 2, 3 and 4, the entire grip
(100) tapers substantially uniformly from the distal end (1) to the
proximal end (2).
[0034] Additional embodiments of the present invention are shown in
FIGS. 10 and 11. The embodiments shown in these figures are
substantially identical to the previously described embodiment,
except that they have different features in the forward (6a, 6b)
and rear (7a, 7b) facing surfaces of the main grip area (3).
[0035] FIG. 10 illustrates represents an upward-looking cross
sectional view of golf grip (100) in an embodiment in which the
forward facing surface (6a) of the main grip area (3) has a cross
section which is comprised of three substantially fiat sides,
namely a left (10a), a right (11a) and a center (21) side. The left
(10a) and right (11a) sides form diagonal converging planes which
converge in the direction away from the golfer. The center side
(21) is the most forward facing and is substantially horizontal
with respect to the left (10a) and right (11a) sides. In
combination, the cross section formed by the left (10a), right
(11a) and center sides of the forward facing surface of the main
grip forms a half-hexagon in which the hexagon has been cut by a
line running from one of its vertices to the opposite vertex. The
intersections of the left (10a) and right (11a) sides with the
center (21) side create dual frontal vertex lines (20, 22) which
are similar to forward vertex line (12) in the first embodiment
disclosed. Rear facing surface (7a), in turn, forms a "C" shaped
cross section which is convex when viewed from the rear direction.
The left (10a) and right (11a) sides of front facing surface (6a)
surface intersect rear facing surface (7a) of the main grip area
(3) intersect at right (9a) and left (8a) lateral vertex lines.
[0036] FIG. 11 illustrates represents an upward-looking cross
sectional view of golf grip (100) in an embodiment in which the
cross section is substantially diamond shaped. Left (10b) and right
(11b) surfaces of the front facing surface (6b) form a
substantially a "V" shaped cross section with a vertex (12b) formed
in the forward facing direction. Left (32) and right (31) surfaces
of the rear facing surface (7b) form a substantially a "V" shaped
cross section with a vertex (30) formed in the rear facing
direction. The left (10b) and right (11b) sides of front facing
surface (6b) intersect the left (32) and right (31) sides of rear
facing surface (7b) of the main grip area (3) intersect at right
(9b) and left (8b) lateral vertex lines.
[0037] Shown in FIG. 8 is an illustration of a grip according to
the present invention installed on the shaft of a putter. It should
be pointed that when properly installed, forward vertex line (12)
is aligned with the shaft of the putter so that an imaginary line
(13) bisecting the grip from rear to front (see FIG. 7) is parallel
to the face of the putter.
[0038] In use, the grip (100) of the present invention creates a
desirable interaction between body and putter that automatically
turns on the correct upper body muscular recruitment sequence
resulting in an efficient putting movement. This is accomplished by
placing the hands in a position so the palms face each other and
the wrists are neutral. This small change to hand and wrist
position, on the grip makes a fundamental change to muscular
recruitment and interaction between body and putter.
[0039] Shown in FIG. 9 is an illustration of a golfer holding a
putter with the disclosed grip in a typical golf grip. As can be
seen, left (10) and right (11) forward facing surfaces of the main
grip area (3) direct the golfer's palms to face each other and
place the wrists in a neutral position. With the palms facing each
other and wrists neutral, the new position naturally places the
arms next to the body without arm or shoulder tension. With the
arms in this position, the body will recruit larger muscles of the
trunk needed for torso and shoulder rotation instead of recruiting
forearm or arm muscles which cause hand, wrist or elbow involvement
during the stroke. Specifically, the external aid internal oblique
muscles (located in anterior lower/mid trunk) in conjunction with
the lower trapezius muscles (located in posterior upper trunk)
generate a fluid rotation of the torso and shoulders with
simultaneous smooth putter movement.
[0040] The design of the disclosed putter grip adapts to the body's
natural muscular recruitment pattern for efficient movement of body
and putter as one during the stroke increases a golfer's chance of
success on the putting green more often unlike traditional
grips.
[0041] In an independent study conducted by the inventor of the
disclosed grip, fifty golfers who used traditional grips were given
the grip of the present invention to place on their putter. In an
indoor training facility located in Miami Beach, Fla., each golfer
was given 20 putts using the new grip. After putting, the golfer
was given a standard questionnaire to provide feedback.
Overwhelmingly, 92% of the golfers responded that the grip helped
produce a more relaxed putting stroke, eliminated hand or wrist
involvement during the stroke, gained more confidence putting with
the Garsen grip and will be kept on the putter.
[0042] Finally, from a medical standpoint, the disclosed putter
grip also allows players with arthritis to hold and use the putter
without creating additional stress across the joints of the hands
and wrists due to their neutral position during movement.
[0043] Accordingly, it will be understood that several embodiments
of the present invention have been disclosed by way of example and
that other modifications and alterations may occur to those skilled
in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the
appended claims.
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