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Golf Club with a Unitized Structure

a golf club and unitized technology, applied in the field of golf clubs, can solve the problem that no single golf club design is best suited for all players, and achieve the effect of less visual distraction

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-02-26
NIKE INC
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Benefits of technology

The solution provides a more solid and consistent feel, reducing visual distractions and energy absorption, making the clubs more appealing and effective for various players.

Problems solved by technology

Club “feel” is a very personal characteristic in that a club that “feels” good to one user may have totally undesirable “feel” characteristics for another.
While technological improvements to golf club designs have been made, because of the very personal nature of the swing and feels aspects of striking a golf ball, no single golf club design is best suited for all players.
Again, this enlarged hosel element or overall junction area can be distracting to users when making a shot.

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[0020]In the following description of various example embodiments of the invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration various example structures, systems, and steps in which aspects of the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other specific arrangements of parts, structures, example devices, systems, and steps may be utilized and structural and functional modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Also, while the terms “top,”“bottom,”“front,”“back,”“side,” and the like may be used in this specification to describe various example features and elements of the invention, these terms are used herein as a matter of convenience, e.g., based on the example orientations shown in the figures. Nothing in this specification should be construed as requiring a specific three dimensional orientation of structures in order to fall within the scope of t...

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Abstract

Golf clubs (including putters and wedges) include: a ball striking head and a shaft connecting member extending from the head; and (b) a shaft fixed to the shaft connecting member. The shaft may be fixed to the shaft connecting member without a hosel element and / or in such a manner that a smooth or substantially smooth exterior junction and / or overall handle member is provided. The connection may be made by welding, soldering, brazing, other fusing techniques, adhesives, mechanical connectors, or and the like.

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RELATED APPLICATION DATA[0001]This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 120,177, filed May 3, 2005, entitled “Golf Club with a Unitized Structure,” in the names of David N. Franklin and John Thomas Stites. This priority application is entirely incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates generally to golf clubs, including putters and iron type golf clubs (such as wedges). Golf clubs in accordance with at least some examples of the invention may be constructed without a hosel element and / or with a smooth transition between the shaft member and the club head at the junction between these members.BACKGROUND[0003]Golf is enjoyed by a wide variety of players—players of different genders and players of dramatically different ages and skill levels. Golf is somewhat unique in the sporting world in that such diverse collections of players can play together in golf events, even in direct competition with one another (e.g., us...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B53/02A63B53/04
CPCA63B53/02A63B53/007A63B53/00
Inventor FRANKLIN, DAVID N.STITES, JOHN T.
Owner NIKE INC