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WO2008037019A1
WO2008037019A1 PCT/AU2007/001439 AU2007001439W WO2008037019A1 WO 2008037019 A1 WO2008037019 A1 WO 2008037019A1 AU 2007001439 W AU2007001439 W AU 2007001439W WO 2008037019 A1 WO2008037019 A1 WO 2008037019A1
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  • This invention relates to a golf putter. Particular attention is given to putterhead of the golf putter.
  • R 2 Line & Length Putting Device PCT/IB2004/002860.
  • This Device provides a very effective method of perfecting ones putting technique, improving both strength and accuracy. Whilst trying to perfect the R 2 Line & Length Putting Device and hitting literally millions of putts, certain ideas occurred to us regarding the physical properties of an ideal golf putter. We have therefore designed a golf putter, which we believe will be compatible with both the R 2 Line & Length Putting Device and with traditional grass putting surfaces.
  • a second independent invention which has recently been approved by the Royal & Ancient Rules Committee, takes the marking of a conventional golf ball to its logical conclusion.
  • This invention entails clipping a plastic jig onto a conventional golf ball so that an aiming line can be drawn right around its circumference.
  • This aiming line is usually drawn along the same line as the golf ball manufacturers primary or secondary logo.
  • Once on the putting surface it is standard practice for the golfer to mark his/her golf ball. The golfer would then replace the golf ball with the aiming line directed to the intended target he/she wishes to hit the golf ball.
  • This target could be straight at the golf hole or aimed off depending on any anticipated lateral movement of the golf ball due to slope and/or nap.
  • this aiming line provides a definitive line along which the golfer can establish his target line.
  • This independent invention inspired us and thus it is the object of our invention to provide a novel and innovative method of utilising the golf ball manufacturers primary and secondary logos and the drawn on aiming line on the golf balls circumference to the golfers maximum advantage.
  • a golf putterhead being partially or totally transparent (translucent).
  • the golf putterhead will be manufactured from a transparent (translucent) material including glass, laminated glass, toughened glass, perspex, polycarbonate or any other clear or transparent polymer.
  • the golf putterhead will be manufactured from glass, crystal glass or toughened glass.
  • the glass has been heat-treated and is shatterproof.
  • a golf putterhead having scientifically positioned lines and markings (also called positioning and aiming matrices) on the top and/or bottom and/or sides and/or anywhere inside the transparent golf putterhead.
  • these scientifically positioned lines and markings would be inscribed, engraved, painted or burnt (in a multitude of colours) on the top and/or bottom and/or sides and/or anywhere inside the transparent golf putterhead.
  • these scientifically positioned lines and markings on the golf putterhead are accurately positioned so that once lined up correctly in the eyes of the golfer, his/her body and eye position and that of the golf putterhead are automatically fixed in the correct position (also called parallax positioning).
  • a golf putterhead having a 45-degree prism towards the rear of the putterhead, which forms part of the finished shape of a totally functional transparent golf putterhead.
  • the golf putterhead is manufactured from glass, crystal glass or toughened glass.
  • the glass has been heat-treated and is shatterproof.
  • the 45-degree prism forms part of a totally functional glass golf putterhead.
  • the 45-degree. prism is hence an integral part of the golf putterhead itself from a design, construction and material point of view and is thus not a reflective appendage to the golf putterhead.
  • the 45-degree prism is positioned so that the golfer can see a reflected image through the top of the golf putterhead of the whole or part of the ball being putted.
  • the 45-degree prism enables the golfer to position himself/herself in preparation for the putt and accurately line up the putter face perpendicular to the target line which he/she has provided by carefully aligning the logos or aiming line marked on the golf ball with his/her target.
  • the 45-degree prism does not allow the golfer to see the golf hole or flagstick as the image of the golf ball will always eclipse the image of any item positioned behind it. Hence the 45-degree prism is not able to show the golf ball position in relation to the golf hole or flagstick, as is the case in patents where a mirror or prism protrudes above or to the side of the golf putterhead.
  • a golf putterhead having certain areas selectively sandblasted, beadblasted or machined.
  • selectively sandblasting areas of the glass putterface, the top of the golf putterhead or the 45- degree prism itself - it is possible to limit the size, shape and clarity of the image of the golf ball.
  • any number of shapes and sizes could be sandblasted onto the glass putting face, the top of the golf putterhead or the 45 -degree prism.
  • these sandblasted areas of the putterhead should allow only those desired markings on the golf ball to be reflected to the eyes of the golfer. Therefore the aiming line marked on the golf ball or the manufacturers logos, which have been aimed in the intended direction of the putt, will be the only thing reflected to the eyes of the golfer.
  • the glass putting face would be the part of the golf putterhead sandblasted as it would provide instant grip on the golf ball when hit. This would encourage the immediate roll of the ball and prevent the ball from skidding.
  • a glass golf putterhead with rounded (spherical) cutouts at the back of the putterhead is provided.
  • a glass golf putterhead with a plastic or fibre covering on the bottom of the putterhead is provided.
  • the plastic or fibre covering on the bottom of the glass golf putterhead is designed to dampen the noise where the bottom of the putterhead comes into contact with the toughened glass surface of the R 2 Line & Length Putting Device.
  • this plastic or fibre covering on the bottom of the glass golf putterhead will also minimise the damage where the bottom of the putterhead comes into contact with the toughened glass surface of the R 2 Line & Length Putting Device, unlike a conventional putter.
  • Figure 1 A plan of the golf putterhead showing a spherical cut out, the positioning and aiming matrices (scientifically positioned lines and markings) and the putterface.
  • Figure 2 An elevation of the golf putterhead showing the puttershaft joining the putterhead, the plastic or fabric protective layer, the beadblasted or sandblasted putterface and the reflective surface.
  • Figure 3 A cross-section of the golf putterhead showing a spherical cut out and the plastic or fabric protective layer.
  • Figure 4 Shows a bottom view of the transparent golf putterhead having a crystal glass head. Also shown is a 45 -degree prism at the rear of the putterhead. Also shown is a view from the bottom of the putterhead where the fixing groove blind hole or hole would be. Also shown is the putterface at the front of the putterhead. Lastly, Figure 4 shows the R 2 Line & Length logo inscribed or painted on the bottom of the putterhead.
  • Figure 5 Shows a top view of the transparent golf putterhead. Also shown is the hole where the puttershaft would join the putterhead. Also shown is the mirror image of the R 2 Line & Length logo (which has been inscribed or painted on the bottom of the putterhead) now visible through the top of the putterhead. Also shown is the parallax positioning line inscribed or painted on the top of the putterhead. Also shown is the "cross-hairs" inscribed or painted on the top of the putterhead above the reflective surface of the 45-degree prism. Lastly, Figure 5 shows a golf ball in plan with its Titleist logo and an aiming line drawn around its circumference in line with the Titleist logo.
  • Figure 6 Shows a front view (front elevation) of the transparent golf putterhead. Also shown is the hole where the puttershaft would join the putterhead. Also shown is the putterface in contact with a conventional golf ball, which would occur on a traditional grass putting surface. Alternatively, Figure 6 also shows the putterface in contact with the R Line & Length sliding ball. The R Line & Length sliding ball would have a flat sliding disc at its' bottom instead of the bottom of a conventional golf ball. The R 2 Line & Length sliding ball would be used on the toughened glass surface of the R 2 Line & Length Putting Device. Also shown is the secondary aiming logo (Pro VlX 332) on the golf ball provided by the manufacturer. Also shown is the aiming line around the circumference of the ball. Lastly, Figure 6 shows the plastic protective layer or plastic soleplate on the bottom of the putterhead.
  • the R Line & Length sliding ball would have a flat sliding disc at its' bottom instead of the bottom of a conventional golf ball.
  • Figure 7 Shows a side view of the transparent golf putterhead. Also shown is the putterface in contact with a conventional golf ball, which would occur on a traditional grass putting surface. Alternatively, Figure 7 also shows the putterface in contact with a R 2 Line & Length sliding ball.
  • the R 2 Line & Length sliding ball would have a flat sliding disc at its' bottom instead of the bottom of a conventional golf ball.
  • the R 2 Line & Length sliding ball would be used on the toughened glass surface of the R 2 Line & Length Putting Device.
  • Figure 8 Shows a bottom view of the transparent golf putterhead having a crystal glass head. Also shown is a 45-degree prism at the rear of the putterhead. Also shown is a view from the bottom of the putterhead where the fixing groove blind hole or hole would be. Also shown is the spherical or curved cut outs in the putterhead. Lastly, Figure 8 shows a straight line inscribed or painted on the bottom of the putterhead.
  • Figure 9 Shows a top view of the transparent golf putterhead having the straight line (which has been inscribed or painted on the bottom of the putterhead) now eclipsed by the parallax positioning line inscribed or painted on the top of the putterhead. Also shown is the "cross-hairs" inscribed or painted on the top of the putterhead above the reflective surface of the 45-degree prism. Lastly, Figure 9 shows a golf ball in plan with its Titleist logo and an aiming line drawn around its circumference in line with the Titleist logo.
  • Figure 10 Shows a front view (front elevation) of the transparent golf putterhead having the putterface in contact with a conventional golf ball, which would occur on a traditional grass putting surface.
  • Figure 10 also shows the putterface in contact with the R 2 Line & Length sliding ball.
  • the R 2 Line & Length sliding ball would have a flat sliding disc at its' bottom instead of the bottom of a conventional golf ball.
  • the R 2 Line & Length sliding ball would be used on the toughened glass surface of the R Line & Length Putting Device.
  • the secondary aiming logo, (Pro VlX 332) on the golf ball provided by the manufacturer.
  • the aiming line around the circumference of the ball Also shown is the bevelled glass, which enhances the aesthetics of the putterhead.
  • Figure 10 shows the plastic protective layer or plastic soleplate on the bottom of the putterhead.
  • Figure 11 Shows a side view of the transparent golf putterhead. Also shown is the putterface in contact with a conventional golf ball, which would occur on a traditional grass putting surface. Alternatively, Figure 11 also shows the putterface in contact with a R 2 Line & Length sliding ball.
  • the R 2 Line & Length sliding ball would have a flat sliding disc at its' bottom instead of the bottom of a conventional golf ball.
  • the R 2 Line & Length sliding ball would be used on the toughened glass surface of the R 2 Line & Length Putting Device.
  • Figure 12 Shows a bottom view of the transparent golf putterhead. Also shown is a 45-degree prism at the rear of the putterhead. Also shown is the putterface at the front of the putterhead.
  • Figure 13 (Top View) Shows a top view of the transparent golf putterhead. Also shown is the putterface at the front of the putterhead. Also shown is a golf ball in plan with its primary logo (Titleist) provided by the manufacturer. Also shown is an aiming line drawn around its circumference along the same line as the primary logo (Titleist). This aiming line has been coloured in red (instead of black) on the back of the ball.
  • Tileist primary logo
  • aiming line drawn around its circumference along the same line as the primary logo (Titleist). This aiming line has been coloured in red (instead of black) on the back of the ball.
  • the image of the back of the ball passes horizontally through the transparent golf putterhead to the 45-degree prism where it is reflected vertically up to the eyes of the golfer.
  • the golfers' eyes have already been correctly positioned by the parallax positioning system previously mentioned.
  • the golfer adjusts the putterhead until the red line coincides with the "cross-hairs" above the 45-degree prism and then knows that the putterhead is in line with the chosen target. This will also ensure the putterface is perpendicular to the target.
  • Figure 13 Shows a side view of the transparent golf putterhead. Also shown is the image of the vertical red aiming line at the back of the ball passing from the ball at A, horizontally through the transparent putterhead to the 45-degree prism at B and then vertically through C to the eyes of the golfer.
  • Figure 14 Shows a front view (front elevation) of the transparent golf putterhead. Also shown is the putterface in contact with a conventional golf ball or a R 2 Line & Length sliding ball. Finally, the aiming line at the front of the ball (which is black) is shown.
  • Figure 15 Shows a front view (front elevation) of the transparent golf putterhead. Also shown is the putterface, which has been selectively sandblasted making it possible to limit the size, shape and clarity of the image of the ball. Also shown is the "line" area left clear on the putterface which should allow only those desired markings on the golf ball to be reflected to the eyes of the golfer.
  • Figure 16 Shows a top view of the 45-degree prism.
  • the top of the 45-degree prism has been selectively sandblasted making it possible to limit the size, shape and clarity of the image of the ball reflected through it.
  • the "line" area left clear on the top of the 45-degree prism should allow only those desired markings on the golf ball to be reflected to the eyes of the golfer. Therefore the aiming line marked on the golf ball or the manufacturers logos, which have been aimed in the intended direction of the putt, will be the only thing reflected to the eyes of the golfer.
  • Figure 17 Shows a side view of the transparent golf putterhead with the 45-degree prism at its' rear.
  • Figure 18 Shows a bottom view of the 45-degree prism.
  • Figure 19 Shows a view of the back of the golf ball with the aiming line around its circumference.
  • the bottom of the 45-degree prism has been selectively sandblasted making it possible to limit the size, shape and clarity of the image of the ball reflected through it.
  • the "line" area left clear on the bottom of the 45-degree prism should allow only those desired markings on the golf ball to be reflected to the eyes of the golfer. Therefore the aiming line marked on the golf ball or the manufacturers logos, which have been aimed in the intended direction of the putt, will be the only thing reflected to the eyes of the golfer.
  • Figure 20 Shows a front view (front elevation) of the transparent golf putterhead. Also shown, is the putterface, which has been selectively sandblasted making it possible to limit the size, shape and clarity of the image of the ball. Also shown is the "cross" area left clear on the putterface which should allow only those desired markings on the golf ball to be reflected to the eyes of the golfer.
  • Figure 21 Shows a top view of the 45-degree prism.
  • the top of the 45-degree prism has been selectively sandblasted making it possible to limit the size, shape and clarity of the image of the ball reflected through it.
  • the "cross" area left clear on the top of the 45-degree prism should allow only those desired markings on the golf ball to be reflected to the eyes of the golfer. Therefore the "cross" marked on the golf ball or the manufacturers logos, which have been aimed in the intended direction of the putt, will be the only thing reflected to the eyes of the golfer.
  • Figure 22 Shows a side view of the transparent golf putterhead with the 45-degree prism at its' rear.
  • Figure 23 Shows a bottom view of the 45-degree prism.
  • Figure 24 Shows a view of the back of the golf ball with the "cross" marked on it.
  • the bottom of the 45-degree prism has been selectively sandblasted making it possible to limit the size, shape and clarity of the image of the ball reflected through it.
  • the "cross" area left clear on the bottom of the 45-degree prism should allow only those desired ⁇ markings on the golf ball to be reflected to the eyes of the golfer. Therefore the "cross" marked on the golf ball or the manufacturers logos, which have been aimed in the intended direction of the putt, will be the only thing reflected to the eyes of the golfer.
  • FIG. 1 A plan of the golf putterhead is shown. Also shown is a spherical cut out 35, the positioning and aiming matrices 36 (scientifically positioned lines and markings) on the top and bottom of the transparent putterhead. Also shown is the putterface 37.
  • FIG 2 An elevation of the golf putterhead is shown. Also shown is the puttershaft 38 joining the putterhead. Also shown is the plastic or fabric protective layer 39, the beadblasted or sandblasted putterface 40 and the reflective surface 41.
  • Figure 3 A cross-section of the golf putterhead is shown. Also shown is a spherical cut out 35 and the plastic or fabric protective layer 39.
  • FIG 4 a bottom view of the transparent golf putterhead is shown.
  • the putterhead is made of crystal glass 42. Also shown is the 45-degree prism 43 towards the rear 44 of the putterhead. Also shown is a view from the bottom of the putterhead where the fixing groove blind hole or hole 45 would be. Also shown is the R Line & Length logo 46 inscribed or painted on the bottom of the putterhead. Also shown is the putterface 47 at the front of the putterhead.
  • FIG 5 a top view of the transparent golf putterhead is shown. Also shown is the hole 48 where the puttershaft would join the putterhead. Also shown is the R 2 Line & Length logo 46 (which has been inscribed or painted on the bottom of the putterhead) the mirror image of which is now visible through the top of the putterhead. Also shown is the parallax positioning line 49 inscribed or painted on the top of the putterhead. The golfer will position his/her eyes so that the parallax positioning line 49 coincides with the centre of the R 2 Line & Length logo 46 thus ensuring the eyes are directly above the centre of the putterhead (this is known as the parallax positioning system).
  • Figure 5 shows a golf ball in plan with its manufacturers primary logo (Titleist) 51 and an aiming line 52 drawn around its circumference in line with the Titleist logo. This aiming line 52 would be placed, by the golfer, in the direction of his/her intended target.
  • Tileist manufacturers primary logo
  • aiming line 52 drawn around its circumference in line with the Titleist logo. This aiming line 52 would be placed, by the golfer, in the direction of his/her intended target.
  • FIG. 6 a front view (front elevation) of the transparent golf putterhead is shown. Also shown is the hole 48 where the puttershaft would join the putterhead. Also shown is the putterface 47 in contact with a conventional golf ball 53, which would occur on a traditional grass putting surface 54. Alternatively, Figure 6 also shows the putterface 47- in contact with a R 2 Line & Length sliding ball.
  • the R 2 Line • & Length sliding ball would have a flat sliding disc 55 at its' bottom instead of the bottom of a conventional golf ball 53.
  • the R 2 line & Length sliding ball would be used on the toughened glass surface 56 of the R 2 Line & Length Putting Device. Also shown is the manufacturers' secondary logo (Pro VlX 332) 57 on the golf ball. Also shown is the aiming line 52 around the circumference of the ball.
  • Figure 6 shows the plastic protective layer or plastic soleplate 58 on the bottom of the putterhead.
  • Figure 7 a side view of the transparent golf putterhead is shown. Also shown is the putterface 47 in contact with a conventional golf ball 53, which would occur on a traditional grass putting surface 54. Alternatively, Figure 7 also shows the putterface 47 in contact with a R 2 Line & Length sliding ball.
  • the R 2 Line & Length sliding ball would have a flat sliding disc 55 at its' bottom instead of the bottom of a conventional golf ball 53.
  • the R 2 line & Length sliding ball would be used on the toughened glass surface 56 of the R 2 Line & Length Putting Device.
  • FIG 8 a bottom view of the transparent golf putterhead is shown.
  • the putterhead is made of crystal glass 42.
  • the 45-degree prism 43 towards the rear 44 of the putterhead is also shown.
  • the straight line 59 inscribed or painted on the bottom of the putterhead. Hence this straight line 59 has replaced the R 2 Line & Length logo 46 from Drawing No. 2, Figure 4.
  • the putterface 47 at the front of the putterhead.
  • Figure 8 shows the spherical or curved cutouts 60 in the putterhead. These spherical or curved cutouts 60 were designed to retrieve the R 2 Line & Length sliding ball whilst using the R 2 Line & Length Putting Device.
  • FIG 9 a top view of the transparent golf putterhead is shown. Also shown is the parallax positioning line 49 inscribed or painted on the top of the putterhead.
  • the straight line 59 from Figure 8 (which has been inscribed or painted on the bottom of the putterhead) has now replaced the R 2 Line & Length logo 46 from Drawing No. 2, Figure 5.
  • the golfer will position his/her eyes so that the parallax positioning line 49 completely eclipses the straight line 59 thus ensuring the eyes are directly above the centre of the putterhead (this is known as the parallax positioning system). Additionally this will also ensure that the bottom of the putterhead will be "square" with the putting surface.
  • Figure 9 shows a golf ball in plan with its manufacturers primary logo (Titleist) 51 and an aiming line 52 drawn around its circumference in line with the Titleist logo. This aiming line 52 would be placed, by the golfer, in the direction of his/her intended target.
  • Tileist manufacturers primary logo
  • aiming line 52 drawn around its circumference in line with the Titleist logo. This aiming line 52 would be placed, by the golfer, in the direction of his/her intended target.
  • FIG 10 a front view (front elevation) of the transparent golf putterhead is shown. Also shown is the putterface 47 in contact with a conventional golf ball 53, which would occur on a traditional grass putting surface 54. Alternatively, Figure 10 also shows the putterface 47 in contact with a R 2 Line & Length sliding ball.
  • the R 2 Line & Length sliding ball would have a flat sliding disc 55 at its' bottom instead of the bottom of a conventional golf ball 53.
  • the R 2 line & Length sliding ball would be used on the toughened glass surface 56 of the R 2 Line & Length Putting Device.
  • the manufacturers' secondary logo (Pro VlX 332) 57 on the golf ball.
  • the aiming line 52 around the circumference of the ball.
  • the bevelled glass 61 which enhances the aesthetics of the putterhead.
  • Figure 10 shows the plastic protective layer or plastic soleplate 58 on the bottom of the putterhead.
  • Figure 11 a side view of the transparent golf putterhead is shown. Also shown is the putterface 47 in contact with a conventional golf ball 53, which would occur on a traditional grass putting surface 54. Alternatively, Figure 11 also shows the putterface 47 in contact with a R 2 Line & Length sliding ball.
  • the R 2 Line & Length sliding ball would have a flat sliding disc 55 at its' bottom instead of the bottom of a conventional golf ball 53.
  • the R 2 line & Length sliding ball would be used on the toughened glass surface 56 of the R 2 Line & Length Putting Device.
  • FIG 12 a bottom view of the transparent golf putterhead is shown. Also shown is the 45 -degree prism 43 towards the rear 44 of the putterhead. Also shown is the putterface 47 at the front of the putterhead.
  • FIG 13 Top View a top view of the transparent golf putterhead is shown. Also shown is the 45 -degree prism 43 towards the rear of the putterhead. Also shown is a golf ball in plan with its primary logo (Titleist) 51 provided by the manufacturer. Also shown is an aiming line 52 drawn around its circumference along the same line as the primary logo (Titleist) 51. This aiming line 52 has been coloured in red (instead of black) on the back of the ball at A. The image of the back of the ball (with the vertical red line at its centre) at A passes horizontally through the transparent golf putterhead to the 45-degree prism at B where it is reflected vertically up to the eyes of the golfer.
  • Titleist primary logo
  • aiming line 52 drawn around its circumference along the same line as the primary logo (Titleist) 51. This aiming line 52 has been coloured in red (instead of black) on the back of the ball at A. The image of the back of the ball (with the vertical red line at its centre) at A
  • FIG 13 (Side View) a side view of the transparent golf putterhead is shown. Also shown is the image of the vertical red aiming line 52 at the back of the ball passing from the ball at A, horizontally through the transparent putterhead to the 45-degree prism 43 at B and then vertically through the "cross-hairs" 50 to the eyes of the golfer at C.
  • FIG 14 a front view (front elevation) of the transparent golf putterhead is shown. Also shown is the putterface 47 in contact with a conventional golf ball or a R 2 Line & Length sliding ball. Finally, the aiming line 52 at the front of the ball (which is black) is shown.
  • FIG 15 a front view (front elevation) of the transparent golf putterhead is shown. Also shown is the putterface, which has been selectively sandblasted 62 making it possible to limit the size, shape and clarity of the image of the ball. Also shown is the "line" area left clear 63 on the putterface which should allow only those desired markings on the golf ball to be reflected to the eyes of the golfer. Therefore the aiming line marked on the golf ball or the manufacturers logos, which have been aimed in the intended direction of the putt, will be the only thing reflected to the eyes of the golfer. Alternatively, the putterface could have been beadblasted or machined to get the same desired effect. It is preferable that the putterface is sandblasted, beadblasted or machined, as it would provide instant grip on the golf ball when hit. This would encourage the immediate roll of the ball and prevent the ball skidding.
  • FIG 16 a top view of the 45-degree prism.
  • the top of the 45-degree prism has been selectively sandblasted 64 making it possible to limit the size, shape and clarity of the image of the ball reflected through it.
  • the "line" area left clear 65 on the top of the 45-degree prism should allow only those desired markings on the golf ball to be reflected to the eyes of the golfer. Therefore the aiming line 66 marked on the golf ball 69 or the manufacturers logos (from Drawing No.5, Figure 19), which have been aimed in the intended direction of the putt, will be the only thing reflected to the eyes of the golfer.
  • the top of the 45-degree prism could have been beadblasted or machined to get the same desired effect.
  • Figure 18 a bottom view of the 45-degree prism and
  • Figure 19 a view of the back of the golf ball with the aiming line around its circumference.
  • the bottom of the 45-degree prism has been selectively sandblasted 67 making it possible to limit the size, shape and clarity of the image of the ball reflected through it.
  • the "line" area left clear 68 on the bottom of the 45-degree prism should allow only those desired markings on the golf ball to be reflected to the eyes of the golfer.
  • the aiming line 66 or the manufacturers logos marked on the golf ball 69 which have been aimed in the intended direction of the putt, will be the only thing reflected to the eyes of the golfer.
  • the bottom of the 45-degree prism could have been beadblasted or machined to get the same desired effect.
  • any number of shapes and sizes could be sandblasted onto the glass puttingface, the top of the golf putterhead or the bottom of the 45-degree prism. As seen in Drawing No.6.
  • FIG 20 a front view (front elevation) of the transparent golf putterhead is shown. Also shown is the putterface, which has been selectively sandblasted 70, making it possible to limit the size, shape and clarity of the image of the ball. Also shown is the " cross" area left clear 71 on the putterface which should allow only those desired markings on the golf ball to be reflected to the eyes of the golfer. Therefore the "cross" marked on the golf ball or the manufacturers logos, which have been aimed in the intended direction of the putt, will be the only thing reflected to the eyes of the golfer. Alternatively, the putterface could have been beadblasted or machined to get the same desired effect. It is preferable that the putterface is sandblasted, beadblasted or machined, as it would provide instant grip on the golf ball when hit. This would encourage the immediate roll of the ball and prevent the ball skidding.
  • FIG 21 a top view of the 45-degree prism.
  • the top of the 45-degree prism has been selectively sandblasted 72 making it possible to limit the size, shape and clarity of the image of the ball reflected through it.
  • the "cross" area left clear 73 on the top of the 45 degree prism should allow only those desired markings on the golf ball to be reflected to the eyes of the golfer. Therefore the "cross" 74 marked on the golf ball 75 or the manufacturers logos (from Drawing No.6, Figure 24), which have been aimed in the intended direction of the putt, will be the only thing reflected to the eyes of the golfer.
  • the top of the 45-degree prism could have been beadblasted or machined to get the same desired effect.
  • Figure 22 a side view of the transparent golf putterhead with the 45-degree prism at its' rear;
  • Figure 23 a bottom view of the 45-degree prism and
  • Figure 24 a view of the back of the golf ball with the "cross" marked on it.
  • the bottom of the 45- degree prism has been selectively sandblasted 76 making it possible to limit the size, shape and clarity of the image of the ball reflected through it.
  • the "cross" area left clear 77 on the bottom of the 45-degree prism should allow only those desired markings on the golf ball to be reflected to the eyes of the golfer.
  • the "cross" 74 or the manufacturers logos marked on the golf ball 75 which have been aimed in the intended direction of the putt, will be the only thing reflected to the eyes of the golfer.
  • the bottom of the 45-degree prism could have been beadblasted or machined to get the same desired effect.

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L'invention concerne une tête de fer droit de golf (47) partiellement ou totalement transparente qui peut être fabriquée à l'aide de verre ou de matériau polymère transparent. La tête de fer droit (47) peut avoir des lignes et des marquages positionnés de façon appropriée (également appelés matrices de positionnement et de visée), tels que des réticules (50), en tant que partie d'un système de positionnement parallaxe. La tête de fer droit (47) peut également comprendre un prisme de 45 degrés (43) en une seule pièce pour refléter l'image d'une balle (50) à un utilisateur, ce qui permet aux lignes ou logos (50, 52) sur la balle et la tête de fer droit d'être alignés à des fins de visée. La tête de fer droit (47) peut être passée sélectivement au jet de sable, au jet de billes ou être usinée; elle peut avoir des découpes arrondies à l'arrière pour la récupération de balles; et elle peut avoir un revêtement en matière plastique ou en fibres sur la surface inférieure.
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