Games using tangible projectile – Golf – Hand on grip positioning aid or grip indicator
Reexamination Certificate
1998-07-16
2001-01-16
Nguyen, Kien T. (Department: 3712)
Games using tangible projectile
Golf
Hand on grip positioning aid or grip indicator
C473S298000, C473S551000, C016S110100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06174244
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to golfing equipment, a kit used with golfing equipment and a method to obtain improved golfing equipment and, more particularly, to a golf club, a kit used with a golf club and a method of adjusting a golf club grip.
In the game of golf, it is well known that when a golf ball is improperly hit, the ball can hook, slice or merely roll along the ground. In such event, the ball does not carry as far as one desires and the number of strokes increased.
The ball is improperly hit when the hands of the golfer gripping the golf club shaft slips or otherwise moves relative to the shaft as the club is being swung, and when the hands of the golfer gripping the golf club shaft are not properly positioned around the shaft so that the head of the golf club approaches the ball at an improper angle.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a golf club with a grip that assists the golfer in preventing movement of the golfer's hands relative to the golf club shaft as the club is being swung.
Further, it is an object of the present invention to provide a golf club with a grip that assists the golfer in properly aligning the golfer's hands around the golf club shaft so that the head of the golf club is properly maintained as the golf club head strikes the golf ball after the club is swung.
Further, it is an object of the present invention to provide a kit that is used with a golf club that assists the golfer in preventing movement of the golfer's hands relative to the golf club shaft as the club is being swung.
Further, it is an object of the present invention to provide a kit that is used with a golf club that assists the golfer in properly aligning the golfer's hands around the golf club shaft so that the head of the golf club is properly maintained so that the golf club head properly strikes the golf ball after the club is swung.
Further, it is an object of the present invention to provide a method of adjusting the grip on a golf club to each individual golfer so that movement of the hands of the golfer relative to the golf club shaft is prevented.
Further, it is an object of the present invention to provide a method of adjusting the grip on a golf club to each individual golfer so that the head of the golf club is maintained so that the golf club head properly strikes the golf ball after the club is swung.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a golf club having a head for striking a golf ball. An elongated shaft has a first end and a second end that is secured to the head. A grip is connected to the first end of the shaft and includes a plurality of shoulders extending away from the shaft and grooves extending between the shoulders. The shoulders are disposed apart from one another by a distance sufficient to receive fingers in the grooves when the grip is gripped by a golfer.
Further, in accordance with the present invention, there is provided a kit that is used with a golf club. The kit comprises an elongated pad adapted to provide a plurality of shoulders extending away from a shaft of the gulf club and grooves extending between the shoulders. The shoulders are disposed apart from one another by a distance sufficient to receive fingers in the grooves when gripped by a golfer. Connecting apparatus is used to detachably connect the pad to a grip of the golf club.
Further, in accordance with the present invention, there is provided a method of adjusting the grip of a golf club. The method comprises the steps of supporting a golf club with its head positioned as if to hit a golf ball. The position on the grip of the club is then located with the knuckles of the fingers being located while the club is positioned. An elongated strip of two-sided tape is fastened to the position where the knuckles of the golfer are to be located. An elongated pad of thermoplastic material is then fastened to the two-sided tape. The thermoplastic material is heated to a moldable temperature. The grip and pad are gripped by the golfer to form shoulders and grooves for the fingers of the individual golfer. The thermoplastic material is then allowed to set.
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Nguyen Kien T.
Post, III Harry C.
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