Golf putter

Abstract

A golf putter for putting golf balls. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Description

BACKGROUND [0001] 1. Technical Field [0002] This application relates to a golf putter for putting golf balls. This application further relates to a golf putter for putting golf balls that is designed to help determine the slope of the putting green, to help a user see both the golf ball and the intended target of the golf ball, and to help a user strike the ball such that the ball hits its target. [0003] 2. Background Information [0004] Golf putters are available in many different designs. Each is typically comprised of a grip, a shaft, and a putter head, but vary in size, shape, and concept. The putter is a golf club that is typically utilized when the golf ball is located on the putting green. The purpose of the putter is to strike the ball such that the ball is put into the cup. The effectiveness of the putter is dependent upon the ability of the player to strike the ball such that a line tangent to the point of impact on the golf ball is perpendicular to the intended line of bal...

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Benefits of technology

[0008] One possible object is to provide a golf putter that can help determine the slope of the putting green.

[0009] Another possible object is to provide a golf putter that can help a user see both the golf ball and the intended target at address during putting.

[0010] A further possible object is to provide a golf putter that can help a user strike the ball such that errors, such as pushing or pulling the ball, may be compensated for by the shape of the putter. SUMMARY

Problems solved by technology

It should be noted that a putt executed perfectly would not be successful if the actual line of travel varies from the anticipated line of travel.

It should be noted that many execution errors occur due to the player's inability to strike the ball with the so-called “sweet spot” or center of the striking face.

Further, a putter head that consists of hard material may produce bounce at impact that varies from putt to putt, thereby resulting in inconsistent initial ball travel velocity.

This negatively impacts putting performance.

It should be noted that continually reaching down to retrieve a golf ball during play may cause some players some short term or long term discomfort.

However, once the ball is through this opening, it could remain there when the club head is raised to the level of the player's hand because the gravitational force on the ball is insufficient to pull the ball back through the opening.

It should be noted that it might be cumbersome for a player to maintain and / or locate a golf ball marker to be placed on the putting surface to mark the ball location.

It should be noted that many execution errors that occur during the putting stroke are the result of the point of impact being such that a line tangent to this point is not perpendicular to the intended initial line of ball travel, as is necessary to achieve the desired results.

A common execution error is when a putt is pulled.

Another common error is when a putt is pushed.

It should be noted that it might be cumbersome for a player to maintain and / or locate a golf ball marker to be placed on the putting surface to mark the ball location.

Further, a putter head that consists of hard material may produce bounce at impact that varies from putt to putt, therefore resulting in inconsistent initial ball travel velocity.

This negatively impacts putting performance.

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