Putter head construction

• US 6,663,505 B1
• Filed: 10/10/2002
• Issued: 12/16/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 10/10/2002
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Ray L. Solari
• Original Assignee: Ray L. Solari
• Inventors: Solari, Ray L.
• Primary Examiner(s): Passaniti, Sebastiano
• Application Number:
  US10/267,892
• Time in Patent Office: 432 Days
• Field of Search: 473/324, 473/334, 473/335, 473/336, 473/337, 473/338, 473/339, 473/340, 473/341, 473/349, 473/313, 473/251, 473/288, 473/290, 473/291, 473/328, D21/736
• US Class Current: 473/334
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2053/0491 with added weights, e.g. changeable, replaceable
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 53/0433 with special sole configurations
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 53/0487 for putters A63B53/065 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 53/08 with special arrangements for obtaining a variable impact
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 60/00 Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like

Abstract

A golf putter head portion (10) has a lower surface that is convexly curved about two orthogonal axes (C1, C2). A weight storing housing (14) is formed in the lower surface for receiving a selective number of weights (24) to provide a predetermined overall putter head weight and center of percussion customized for an individual. A cover (26) lockingly snaps in place over the housing opening.

Claims

1. A golf putter head construction, comprising:

a head portion having a lower surface and a cavity formed in the head portion opening solely at the lower surface;

a shelving member fittingly mounted within the head portion cavity including a plurality of identical compartments all opening at the head portion lower surface;

a weight dimensioned for fitting receipt within any one of the compartments; and

a cover engaged with the head portion over the cavity opening securing the weight within its receiving compartment against relative movement;

said cover and adjacent head portion lower surface forming a convexly extending surface curved about two different radii of curvature orthogonal to each other.

2. A golf putter head construction as in claim 1, in which the weight is selectively positioned within a particular compartment to shift the putter head portion center of percussion in a predetermined direction and amount.

3. A golf putter head construction as in claim 1, in which a plurality of weights are provided and located in a similar plurality of compartments to achieve a predetermined location of the head portion center of percussion.

4. A golf putter head construction as in claim 1, in which the cover includes a plurality of peg members which are arranged in identical configuration to an identical plurality of openings in the lower surface of the head portion, said peg members being received within said openings to retain the cover over the cavity.

5. A golf putter head construction as in claim 1, in which the maximum extension of the convexly curved cover and adjacent lower surface of the head portion from a flat condition is 0.250 inch.

6. A golf putter head construction as in claim 1, in which the maximum extension of the convexly surved cover and adjacent lower surface of the head portion from a flat condition is not less than about 0.125 inch.