GOLF PUTTER

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The embodiments generally relate to the field of golf putters.

BACKGROUND

Golf putters have various shapes and sizes to accommodate different golfers. Some golf putters have a striking face that is prone to striking a golf ball downward toward the ground, which can be undesirable.

There is a need for a golf putter that has a striking face that prevents a golfer from striking a golf ball downward toward the ground.

SUMMARY

This summary is provided to introduce a variety of concepts in a simplified form that is further disclosed in the detailed description of the embodiments. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

In general, the disclosed golf putter can include a shaft; a hosel connected to the shaft; a putter head connected to the hosel, the putter head having a front striking face, the front striking face having a first circular curvature that extends from a top portion of the front striking face to a bottom portion of the front striking face, wherein: the bottom portion of the front striking face and the bottom surface of the putter head form a first angle that is not obtuse; and the top portion of the front striking face and the bottom surface of the putter head form a second angle that is acute.

Other illustrative variations within the scope of the invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. The detailed description and enumerated variations, while disclosing optional variations, are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A more complete understanding of the embodiments, and the attendant advantages and features thereof, will be more readily understood by references to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 illustrates a side view of a golf putter, according to some embodiments disclosed herein;

FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of a putter head of a golf putter, according to some embodiments disclosed herein; and

FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of a putter head of a golf putter, according to some embodiments disclosed herein.

The drawings are not necessarily to scale, and certain features and certain views of the drawings may be shown exaggerated in scale or in schematic in the interest of clarity and conciseness.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The specific details of the single embodiment or variety of embodiments described herein are to the described product or methods of use. Any specific details of the embodiments are used for demonstration purposes only and no unnecessary limitations or inferences are to be understood from there.

It is noted that the embodiments reside primarily in combinations of components and procedures related to the products. Accordingly, the product and components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

In general, the embodiments described herein relate to a golf putter that has a striking face with a circular curvature that extends from a bottom portion of the striking face to a top portion of the striking face. In some embodiments, the bottom portion of the striking face is generally perpendicular to the bottom surface of the putter head of the golf putter. In some embodiments, the top portion of the striking face and the bottom surface of the putter head form an acute angle.

In some embodiments, the golf putter can be a left-handed golf putter or a right-handed golf putter.

In some embodiments, the golf putter can be made primarily of durable material. For example, the golf putter can be made primarily of metal, plastic, wood, or a combination thereof.

Referring to FIG. 1, a golf putter 10 can include a shaft 12. In some embodiments, the shaft 12 can be connected to a putter head 16. In some embodiments, a hosel 14 can be connected to the shaft 12. In some embodiments, the putter head 16 can be connected to the hosel 14.

In some embodiments, the putter head 16 can have a front striking face 20. In some embodiments, the front striking face 20 can have a first circular curvature C₁ that extends from a top portion 21 of the front striking face 20 to a bottom portion 22 of the front striking face 20. In some embodiments, the bottom portion 22 of the front striking face 20 can be generally perpendicular to the bottom surface 30 of the putter head 16. In some embodiments a backside 23 of the putter head 16 can be opposite the front striking face 20, wherein the backside 23 does not have a circular curvature.

In some embodiments, the bottom portion 22 of the front striking face 20 and the bottom surface 30 of the putter head 16 can form a first angle θ₁. In some embodiments, the first angle θ₁ is not obtuse. For example, the first angle θ₁ is not obtuse when the first angle θ₁ is greater than 0 degrees and equal to or less than 90 degrees. In some embodiments, the first angle θ₁ can be a right angle. For example, the first angle 01 can be a right angle when the first angle θ₁ is 90 degrees.

In some embodiments, the top portion 21 of the front striking face 20 and the bottom surface 30 of the putter head 16 can form a second angle θ₂. In some embodiments, the second angle θ₂ can be an acute angle. For example, the second angle θ₂ can be an acute angle when the second angle θ₂ is greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees.

In some embodiments, the front striking face 20 can have a radius R_F of curvature. In some embodiments, the radius R_F of curvature can be approximately 13 to 16 inches.

In some embodiments, the putter head 16 can have a top surface 32 and the bottom surface 30, wherein the bottom surface 30 is opposite the top surface 32. In some embodiments, the front striking face 20 can be positioned between the top surface 32 and the bottom surface 30 of the putter head 16.

Referring to FIG. 2, in some embodiments, the putter head 16 can have a first curved edge 51 connecting the top surface 32 of the putter head 16 to the top portion 21 of the front striking face 20. In some embodiments, the putter head 16 can have a second curved edge 52 connecting the bottom surface 30 of the putter head 16 to the bottom portion 22 of the front striking face 20.

In some embodiments, the first curved edge 51 can have a second curvature C₂ that is different than the first circular curvature C₁ of the front striking face 20. In some embodiments, the first curved edge 51 can have a radius R₁ of curvature that is different (e.g., smaller) than the radius R_F of curvature of the front striking face 20.

In some embodiments, the second curved edge 52 can have a third curvature C₃ that is different than the first circular curvature C₁ of the front striking face 20. In some embodiments, the second curved edge 52 can have a second radius R₂ of curvature that is different (e.g., smaller) than the radius R_F of curvature of the front striking face 20.

Referring back to FIG. 2, in some embodiments, a face plate 65 can be mounted to (e.g., adhered to) a front striking face 66 of a putter head 75. In some embodiments, the top surface 32 can be a top surface of the face plate 65 that includes the front striking face 20. In some embodiments, the bottom surface 30 can be a bottom surface of the face plate 65. In some embodiments, the first curved edge 51 can be a first curved edge 51 of the face plate 65. In some embodiments, the second curved edge 52 can be a second curved edge 52 of the face plate 65. In some embodiments, the face plate 65 can be removeable from the putter head 75.

Referring to FIG. 3, the front striking face 20 can be curved along a vertical direction 61 that is generally perpendicular to the bottom surface 30 of the putter head 16. In some embodiments, the front striking face 20 may not be curved along a horizontal direction 62 that is generally perpendicular to the vertical direction 61. In some embodiments, the horizontal direction 62 can be parallel to the bottom surface 30 of the putter head 16. In some embodiments, the front striking face 20 can have a height 60 of approximately 1 inch.

According to variation 1, a golf putter can include a shaft; a hosel connected to the shaft; a putter head connected to the hosel, the putter head having a front striking face, the front striking face having a first circular curvature that extends from a top portion of the front striking face to a bottom portion of the front striking face, wherein: the bottom portion of the front striking face and the bottom surface of the putter head form a first angle that is not obtuse; and the top portion of the front striking face and the bottom surface of the putter head form a second angle that is acute.

According to variation 2, a golf putter can include a shaft; a putter head connected to the shaft, the putter head having a front striking face, the front striking face having a first circular curvature that extends from a top portion of the front striking face to a bottom portion of the front striking face, wherein: the bottom portion of the front striking face and the bottom surface of the putter head form a first angle that is not obtuse; and the top portion of the front striking face and the bottom surface of the putter head form a second angle that is acute.

According to variation 3, a golf putter can include a shaft; a hosel connected to the shaft; a putter head connected to the hosel, the putter head having a front striking face, the front striking face having a first circular curvature that extends from a top portion of the front striking face to a bottom portion of the front striking face, wherein: the bottom portion of the front striking face and the bottom surface of the putter head form a first right angle; and the top portion of the front striking face and the bottom surface of the putter head form a second angle that is acute.

Variation 4 can include the golf putter of variation 1, 2, or 3, wherein the front striking face has a radius of curvature of approximately 13 to 16 inches.

Variation 5 can include the golf putter of variation 1, 2, or 3, wherein: the putter head has a top surface and the bottom surface; the front striking face is positioned between the top surface and the bottom surface of the putter head; the putter head has a first curved edge connecting the top surface of the putter head to the top portion of the front striking face; the putter head has a second curved edge connecting the bottom surface of the putter head to the bottom portion of the front striking face; the first curved edge has a second curvature that is different than the first circular curvature of the front striking face; the second curved edge has a third curvature that is different than the first circular curvature of the front striking face.

Variation 6 can include the golf putter of variation 1 or 2, wherein the first angle is a right angle.

Variation 7 can include the golf putter of variation 1 or 2, wherein the bottom portion of the front striking face is generally perpendicular to the bottom surface of the putter head.

Variation 8 can include the golf putter of variation 1, 2, or 3, wherein: the front striking face is curved along a vertical direction that is generally perpendicular to the bottom surface of the putter head; the front striking face is not curved along a horizontal direction that is generally perpendicular to the vertical direction.

Variation 9 can include the golf putter of variation 1, 2, or 3, wherein the front striking face has a height of approximately 1 inch.

Many different embodiments have been disclosed herein, in connection with the above description and the drawings. It will be understood that it would be unduly repetitious and obfuscating to describe and illustrate every combination and subcombination of these embodiments. Accordingly, all embodiments can be combined in any way and/or combination, and the present specification, including the drawings, shall be construed to constitute a complete written description of all combinations and subcombinations of the embodiments described herein, and of the manner and process of making and using them, and shall support claims to any such combination or subcombination.

An equivalent substitution of two or more elements can be made for anyone of the elements in the claims below or that a single element can be substituted for two or more elements in a claim. Although elements can be described above as acting in certain combinations, and even initially claimed as such, it is to be expressly understood that one or more elements from a claimed combination can, in some cases, be excised from the combination and that the claimed combination can be directed to a subcombination or variation of a subcombination.

It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present embodiment is not limited to what has been particularly shown and described hereinabove. A variety of modifications and variations are possible considering the above teachings without departing from the following claims.