Golf Putter

The embodiments generally relate to the field of golf putters.

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.

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.

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.

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, a golf puttercan include a shaft. In some embodiments, the shaftcan be connected to a putter head. In some embodiments, a hoselcan be connected to the shaft. In some embodiments, the putter headcan be connected to the hosel.

In some embodiments, the putter headcan have a front striking face. In some embodiments, the front striking facecan have a first circular curvature Cthat extends from a top portionof the front striking faceto a bottom portionof the front striking face. In some embodiments, the bottom portionof the front striking facecan be generally perpendicular to the bottom surfaceof the putter head. In some embodiments a backsideof the putter headcan be opposite the front striking face, wherein the backsidedoes not have a circular curvature.

In some embodiments, the bottom portionof the front striking faceand the bottom surfaceof the putter headcan form a first angle θ. In some embodiments, the first angle θis not obtuse. For example, the first angle θis not obtuse when the first angle θis greater than 0 degrees and equal to or less than 90 degrees. In some embodiments, the first angle θcan be a right angle. For example, the first anglecan be a right angle when the first angle θis 90 degrees.

In some embodiments, the top portionof the front striking faceand the bottom surfaceof the putter headcan form a second angle θ. In some embodiments, the second angle θcan be an acute angle. For example, the second angle θcan be an acute angle when the second angle θis greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees.

In some embodiments, the front striking facecan have a radius Rof curvature. In some embodiments, the radius Rof curvature can be approximatelytoinches.

In some embodiments, the putter headcan have a top surfaceand the bottom surface, wherein the bottom surfaceis opposite the top surface. In some embodiments, the front striking facecan be positioned between the top surfaceand the bottom surfaceof the putter head.

Referring to, in some embodiments, the putter headcan have a first curved edgeconnecting the top surfaceof the putter headto the top portionof the front striking face. In some embodiments, the putter headcan have a second curved edgeconnecting the bottom surfaceof the putter headto the bottom portionof the front striking face.

In some embodiments, the first curved edgecan have a second curvature Cthat is different than the first circular curvature Cof the front striking face. In some embodiments, the first curved edgecan have a radius Rof curvature that is different (e.g., smaller) than the radius Rof curvature of the front striking face.

In some embodiments, the second curved edgecan have a third curvature Cthat is different than the first circular curvature Cof the front striking face. In some embodiments, the second curved edgecan have a second radius Rof curvature that is different (e.g., smaller) than the radius Rof curvature of the front striking face.

Referring back to, in some embodiments, a face platecan be mounted to (e.g., adhered to) a front striking faceof a putter head. In some embodiments, the top surfacecan be a top surface of the face platethat includes the front striking face. In some embodiments, the bottom surfacecan be a bottom surface of the face plate. In some embodiments, the first curved edgecan be a first curved edgeof the face plate. In some embodiments, the second curved edgecan be a second curved edgeof the face plate. In some embodiments, the face platecan be removeable from the putter head.

Referring to, the front striking facecan be curved along a vertical directionthat is generally perpendicular to the bottom surfaceof the putter head. In some embodiments, the front striking facemay not be curved along a horizontal directionthat is generally perpendicular to the vertical direction. In some embodiments, the horizontal directioncan be parallel to the bottom surfaceof the putter head. In some embodiments, the front striking facecan have a heightof approximately 1 inch.

According to variation, 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, 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, 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.