US20100056290A1 - Detachable Putter Head - Google Patents

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US20100056290A1
US20100056290A1 US12/545,800 US54580009A US2010056290A1 US 20100056290 A1 US20100056290 A1 US 20100056290A1 US 54580009 A US54580009 A US 54580009A US 2010056290 A1 US2010056290 A1 US 2010056290A1
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  • This patent application generally relates to a club for golf. More particularly it relates to a detachable putter head for an iron club striking surface. Even more particularly it relates to a detachable putter head for a wedge club striking surface.
  • the device includes a detachable putter head, wherein the detachable putter head includes a putter striking surface and an attaching surface.
  • the attaching surface is for attaching to the wedge striking surface at an angle in the range from 45 to 60 degrees with respect to the putter striking surface.
  • a golf wedge comprising a wedge club and a detachable putter head.
  • the detachable putter head includes a putter striking surface and an attaching surface.
  • the wedge club includes a wedge striking surface, wherein the attaching surface is for attaching to the wedge striking surface.
  • the attaching surface is at an angle in the range from 45 to 60 degrees with respect to the putter striking surface.
  • a method of playing golf includes providing a wedge and a detachable putter head, wherein the wedge includes a wedge striking surface. The method further includes attaching the detachable putter head to the wedge striking surface and using the wedge to putt.
  • FIG. 1 is three dimensional view of one embodiment of a detachable putter head of the present patent application, showing a detachable putter head connected to a conventional wedge iron;
  • FIG. 2 a is another three dimensional view of the embodiment of a detachable putter head mounted on the conventional wedge iron of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 2 b is a three dimensional view of the embodiment of a detachable putter head of FIG. 1 before attachment to the conventional wedge iron;
  • FIG. 2 c is a three dimensional view of a conventional wedge iron ready for attachment of the detachable putter head
  • FIG. 2 d is a three dimensional view of a detachable putter head
  • FIG. 3 a is a side view of conventional wedge iron ready for attachment of the detachable putter head
  • FIG. 3 b is a side view of the embodiment of a detachable putter head of FIG. 1 before attachment to the conventional wedge iron;
  • FIG. 3 c is a side view of the embodiment of a detachable putter head mounted on the conventional wedge iron of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 d is a front view of the detachable putter head mounted on the conventional wedge iron of FIG. 3 c;
  • FIG. 3 e is another side view of the detachable putter head mounted on the conventional wedge iron of FIG. 3 c;
  • FIG. 4 a is a three dimensional bottom view of the embodiment of the detachable putter head of FIG. 1 a;
  • FIG. 4 b is a three dimensional view of the front and top of the detachable putter head of FIG. 4 a;
  • FIG. 4 c is a front view of the front and top of the detachable putter head of FIG. 4 a;
  • FIG. 4 d is a three dimensional view of the side and top of the detachable putter head of FIG. 4 a;
  • FIG. 4 e is a bottom view of the embodiment of the detachable putter head of FIG. 1 a;
  • FIG. 5 a is a three dimensional bottom and side view of the detachable putter head of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 5 b is a three dimensional front, top, and side view of the detachable putter head of FIG. 1 ;
  • a device for attaching to wedge striking surface 20 includes detachable putter head 22 , as shown in FIG. 1 .
  • Detachable putter head 22 includes putter striking surface 24 and attaching surface 26 , as shown in FIGS. 2 a - 2 d and FIGS. 3 a - 3 e .
  • Attaching surface 26 is for attaching to wedge striking surface 20 .
  • Attaching surface 26 is at an angle in the range from 45 to 60 degrees with respect to putter striking surface 24 , as shown in FIG. 3 b.
  • the angle is about 55 degrees which allows for use on a range of wedges, as shown in FIG. 3 b.
  • detachable putter head 22 includes magnets 30 a - 30 b , as shown in FIGS. 4 a , 4 e and FIG. 5 a .
  • Attaching surface 26 attaches to wedge striking surface 20 with magnets 30 a - 30 b .
  • Magnets 30 a - 30 b are connected to attaching surface 26 with screws.
  • plastic is injection molded to hold magnets 30 c - 30 d in place on attaching surface 26 . Different sized magnets can be used.
  • Magnets 30 a , 30 b are included in recessed regions in attaching surface 26 . Other recessed regions 32 can be provided to reduce the weight and cost of detachable putter head 22 .
  • Other schemes for attaching detachable putter head 22 can be used, including a strap, an elastic band, and a clamp.
  • Wedge striking surface 20 has an area, and attaching surface 26 covers at least 40% of that area when detachable putter head 22 is mounted to wedge striking surface 20 .
  • detachable putter head 22 includes plastic portion 36 , as shown in FIGS. 4 a - 4 e and FIG. 5 a - 5 b .
  • Plastic portion 36 can include polycarbonate.
  • putter striking surface 24 includes metal strike plate 38 , such as aluminum, stainless steel, brass, titanium, and alloys.
  • Metal strike plate 38 is adhesively attached to plastic portion 36 .
  • a double stick adhesive tape (not shown) can be used.
  • detachable putter head 22 is fabricated entirely of a metal, such as aluminum, stainless steel, brass, titanium, and alloys, as shown in FIGS. 3 a - 3 e .
  • Wedge 40 has wedge leading edge 42
  • detachable putter head 22 includes skid stops 44 a , 44 b .
  • Skid stops 44 a , 44 b contact wedge leading edge 42 .
  • Two points of contact provide detachable putter head 22 firmly held in position against wedge leading edge 42 .
  • Pair of magnets 30 c , 30 d are located at these points of contact.
  • a method of playing golf includes providing wedge 40 that includes wedge striking surface 20 , attaching detachable putter head 22 to wedge striking surface 20 , and then using wedge 40 to putt.
  • a magnet is used for attaching detachable putter head 22 to wedge striking surface 20 .
  • a strap, an elastic band, and a clamp can also be used.

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A device for attaching to a wedge striking surface includes a detachable putter head. The detachable putter head includes a putter striking surface and an attaching surface. The attaching surface is for attaching to the wedge striking surface at an angle in the range from 45 to 60 degrees with respect to the putter striking surface.

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    RELATED APPLICATIONS AND PRIORITY
  • This patent application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application 61/092,131 filed Aug. 27, 2008, entitled “Detachable Putter Head” incorporated herein by reference.
    • FIELD
  • This patent application generally relates to a club for golf. More particularly it relates to a detachable putter head for an iron club striking surface. Even more particularly it relates to a detachable putter head for a wedge club striking surface.
    • SUMMARY
  • One aspect of the present patent application is a device for attaching to a wedge striking surface. The device includes a detachable putter head, wherein the detachable putter head includes a putter striking surface and an attaching surface. The attaching surface is for attaching to the wedge striking surface at an angle in the range from 45 to 60 degrees with respect to the putter striking surface.
  • Another aspect of the present patent application is a golf wedge comprising a wedge club and a detachable putter head. The detachable putter head includes a putter striking surface and an attaching surface. The wedge club includes a wedge striking surface, wherein the attaching surface is for attaching to the wedge striking surface. The attaching surface is at an angle in the range from 45 to 60 degrees with respect to the putter striking surface.
  • A method of playing golf includes providing a wedge and a detachable putter head, wherein the wedge includes a wedge striking surface. The method further includes attaching the detachable putter head to the wedge striking surface and using the wedge to putt.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • The foregoing will be apparent from the following detailed description as illustrated in the accompanying drawings, for clarity not drawn to scale, in which:
  • FIG. 1 is three dimensional view of one embodiment of a detachable putter head of the present patent application, showing a detachable putter head connected to a conventional wedge iron;
  • FIG. 2 a is another three dimensional view of the embodiment of a detachable putter head mounted on the conventional wedge iron of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 2 b is a three dimensional view of the embodiment of a detachable putter head of FIG. 1 before attachment to the conventional wedge iron;
  • FIG. 2 c is a three dimensional view of a conventional wedge iron ready for attachment of the detachable putter head;
  • FIG. 2 d is a three dimensional view of a detachable putter head;
  • FIG. 3 a is a side view of conventional wedge iron ready for attachment of the detachable putter head;
  • FIG. 3 b is a side view of the embodiment of a detachable putter head of FIG. 1 before attachment to the conventional wedge iron;
  • FIG. 3 c is a side view of the embodiment of a detachable putter head mounted on the conventional wedge iron of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 d is a front view of the detachable putter head mounted on the conventional wedge iron of FIG. 3 c;
  • FIG. 3 e is another side view of the detachable putter head mounted on the conventional wedge iron of FIG. 3 c;
  • FIG. 4 a is a three dimensional bottom view of the embodiment of the detachable putter head of FIG. 1 a;
  • FIG. 4 b is a three dimensional view of the front and top of the detachable putter head of FIG. 4 a;
  • FIG. 4 c is a front view of the front and top of the detachable putter head of FIG. 4 a;
  • FIG. 4 d is a three dimensional view of the side and top of the detachable putter head of FIG. 4 a;
  • FIG. 4 e is a bottom view of the embodiment of the detachable putter head of FIG. 1 a;
  • FIG. 5 a is a three dimensional bottom and side view of the detachable putter head of FIG. 1; and
  • FIG. 5 b is a three dimensional front, top, and side view of the detachable putter head of FIG. 1;
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION
  • A device for attaching to wedge striking surface 20 includes detachable putter head 22, as shown in FIG. 1. Detachable putter head 22 includes putter striking surface 24 and attaching surface 26, as shown in FIGS. 2 a-2 d and FIGS. 3 a-3 e. Attaching surface 26 is for attaching to wedge striking surface 20. Attaching surface 26 is at an angle in the range from 45 to 60 degrees with respect to putter striking surface 24, as shown in FIG. 3 b.
  • In one embodiment the angle is about 55 degrees which allows for use on a range of wedges, as shown in FIG. 3 b.
  • In the embodiments shown in the figures, detachable putter head 22 includes magnets 30 a-30 b, as shown in FIGS. 4 a, 4 e and FIG. 5 a. Attaching surface 26 attaches to wedge striking surface 20 with magnets 30 a-30 b. Magnets 30 a-30 b are connected to attaching surface 26 with screws. In one embodiment, in forming detachable putter head 22 plastic is injection molded to hold magnets 30 c-30 d in place on attaching surface 26. Different sized magnets can be used. Magnets 30 a, 30 b are included in recessed regions in attaching surface 26. Other recessed regions 32 can be provided to reduce the weight and cost of detachable putter head 22. Other schemes for attaching detachable putter head 22 can be used, including a strap, an elastic band, and a clamp.
  • Wedge striking surface 20 has an area, and attaching surface 26 covers at least 40% of that area when detachable putter head 22 is mounted to wedge striking surface 20.
  • In one embodiment, detachable putter head 22 includes plastic portion 36, as shown in FIGS. 4 a-4 e and FIG. 5 a-5 b. Plastic portion 36 can include polycarbonate. In this embodiment putter striking surface 24 includes metal strike plate 38, such as aluminum, stainless steel, brass, titanium, and alloys. Metal strike plate 38 is adhesively attached to plastic portion 36. A double stick adhesive tape (not shown) can be used.
  • In another embodiment, detachable putter head 22 is fabricated entirely of a metal, such as aluminum, stainless steel, brass, titanium, and alloys, as shown in FIGS. 3 a-3 e.
  • Wedge 40 has wedge leading edge 42, and detachable putter head 22 includes skid stops 44 a, 44 b. Skid stops 44 a, 44 b contact wedge leading edge 42. Two points of contact provide detachable putter head 22 firmly held in position against wedge leading edge 42. Pair of magnets 30 c, 30 d are located at these points of contact.
  • A method of playing golf includes providing wedge 40 that includes wedge striking surface 20, attaching detachable putter head 22 to wedge striking surface 20, and then using wedge 40 to putt. In one embodiment a magnet is used for attaching detachable putter head 22 to wedge striking surface 20. A strap, an elastic band, and a clamp can also be used.
  • While the disclosed methods and systems have been shown and described in connection with illustrated embodiments, various changes may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

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1. A device for attaching to a wedge striking surface, comprising a detachable putter head, wherein said detachable putter head includes a putter striking surface and an attaching surface, wherein said attaching surface is for attaching to the wedge striking surface, wherein said attaching surface is at an angle in the range from 45 to 60 degrees with respect to said putter striking surface.
2. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said angle is about 55 degrees.
3. A device as recited in claim 1, further comprising a magnet, wherein said attaching surface is for attaching to the wedge striking surface with said magnet.
4. A device as recited in claim 3, wherein said attaching surface includes said magnet.
5. A device as recited in claim 4, wherein said attaching surface includes a plurality of magnets.
6. A device as recited in claim 5, wherein said attaching surface includes a first magnet and a second magnet, wherein said first magnet is larger than said second magnet.
7. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said wedge striking surface has an area, wherein said attaching surface covers at least 40% of said area when said detachable putter head is mounted to the wedge striking surface.
8. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said detachable putter head includes a plastic portion.
9. A device as recited in claim 8, wherein said plastic portion includes polycarbonate.
10. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said putter striking surface includes a metal portion.
11. A device as recited in claim 10, wherein said metal includes one from the group consisting of aluminum, stainless steel, brass, titanium, and alloys.
12. A device as recited in claim 10, wherein said detachable putter head includes a plastic portion, wherein said metal portion is adhesively attached to said plastic portion.
13. A device as recited in claim 10, wherein said detachable putter head is fabricated entirely of a metal.
14. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein the wedge has a leading edge, wherein said detachable putter head further comprises a skid stop, wherein said skid stop contacts the wedge leading edge and wherein said detachable putter head is held in position against the wedge leading edge.
15. A device as recited in claim 14, wherein said skid stop has two points of contact with the wedge leading edge.
16. A golf wedge comprising a wedge club and a detachable putter head, wherein said detachable putter head includes a putter striking surface and an attaching surface, wherein said wedge club includes a wedge striking surface, wherein said attaching surface is for attaching to the wedge striking surface, wherein said attaching surface is at an angle in the range from 45 to 60 degrees with respect to said putter striking surface.
17. A method of playing golf, comprising:
a. providing a wedge and a detachable putter head, wherein said wedge includes a wedge striking surface;
b. attaching the detachable putter head to the wedge striking surface; and
c. using the wedge to putt.
18. A method as recited in claim 17, wherein said attaching is with a magnet.
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