IP Library Granted Patent US 7,891,105
Granted Patent B2
US 7,891,105 · App. 12/570,304 · Granted Feb 22, 2011

Putter fitting station

Assignee: Kramski Putter GmbH
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Patent No.
US 7,891,105
App. No.
12/570,304
Granted
Feb 22, 2011
Kind
B2
Abstract

A putter fitting device ( 1 ) having a base plate ( 2 ) with a fixation device ( 5 ) for a putter head ( 14 ), which provides a first fixation state for a first, torque-proof fixation of the putter head ( 14 ) and a second fixation state for a second, rotational fixation of the putter head ( 14 ) in reference to the base plate ( 2 ), with the putter head ( 14 ) in the second fixation state being rotational in a plate plane of the base plate ( 2 ). An adjustable positioning body ( 11 ) is connected to the base plate to predetermine a stance of a person in reference to the base plate ( 2 ), and alignment markings ( 9, 27, 29 ) are provided for a targeted alignment of the putter head ( 14 ) in the second fixation state and for controlling a selected alignment of the putter head ( 14 ).

Claims (20)

1. A putter fitting device ( 1 ) comprising a base plate ( 2 ) with a fixation device ( 5 ) for a putter head ( 14 ), which provides a first fixation state for a first, torque-proof fixation of the putter head ( 14 ) or a second fixation state for a second, rotational fixation of the putter head ( 14 ) in reference to the base plate ( 2 ), with the putter head ( 14 ) in the second fixation state being rotational in a plate plane of the base plate ( 2 ), an adjustable positioning body ( 11 ) is connected to the base plate to predetermine a stance of a person in reference to the base plate ( 2 ), and alignment markings ( 9 , 27 , 29 ) for a targeted alignment of the putter head ( 14 ) in the second fixation state and for controlling a selected alignment of the putter head ( 14 ).

2. A putter fitting device ( 1 ) according to claim 1 , wherein the fixation device ( 5 ) comprises a first fixation structure ( 8 ) for a rotational connection to the putter head ( 14 ) in the second fixation state, cooperating with a complementary first fixation structure ( 17 , 18 ) at the putter head ( 14 ).

3. A putter fitting device ( 1 ) according to claim 2 , wherein the first fixation structure ( 8 ) comprises a protrusion extending perpendicularly in reference to the plate plane of the base plate ( 2 ).

4. A putter fitting device ( 1 ) according to claim 2 , wherein the fixation device ( 5 ) comprises a second fixation structure ( 6 , 22 , 25 ) for a selective blocking of a rotary motion of the putter head ( 14 ) for the first fixation state, cooperating with a complementary second fixation structure ( 21 ) at the putter head ( 14 ).

5. A putter fitting device ( 1 ) according to claim 4 , wherein the second fixation structure comprises a recess ( 6 , 25 ) in the base plate ( 2 ) and a fixation element ( 22 ) that can be inserted into the recess.

6. A putter fitting device ( 1 ) according to claim 2 , wherein the alignment markings comprise at least one alignment line ( 9 ) applied on the base plate ( 2 ) and at least the first fixation structure ( 8 ) is arranged on or in an extension of the alignment line ( 9 ).

7. A putter fitting device ( 1 ) according to claim 1 , wherein the base plate ( 2 ) comprises a recess ( 3 ) for accepting the putter head ( 14 ), and a bottom ( 4 ) of the recess ( 3 ) comprised at least one of a different color or material than a remaining portion of the base plate ( 2 ).

8. A putter fitting device ( 1 ) according to claim 7 , wherein the fixation device ( 5 ) is arranged in an area of the recess ( 3 ).

9. A putter fitting device ( 1 ) according to claim 1 , wherein in an area of the fixation device ( 5 ) at least one positioning device ( 7 ) for a golf ball ( 15 ) is arranged such that it assumes a position at a distance (a) from an impact area ( 19 ) of the putter head ( 14 ).

10. A putter fitting device ( 1 ) according to claim 4 , wherein the fixation device ( 5 ) is embodied inversely redundant in reference to the base plate ( 2 ), with at least the second fixation structure ( 6 , 25 ) being provided in duplicate.

11. A putter fitting device ( 1 ) according to claim 1 , wherein the positioning body comprises a straight, oblong element ( 11 ), which projects laterally from the base plate ( 2 ) and which can be positioned in various settings in reference thereto.

12. A putter fitting device ( 1 ) according to claim 11 , wherein the oblong element ( 110 can be inserted into the base plate ( 2 ) in certain positions ( 10 . 1 , 10 . 2 , . . . ) laterally projecting therefrom, and be held here in a form-fitting and detachable manner.

13. A putter fitting device ( 1 ) according to claim 12 , wherein the base plate ( 2 ) comprises a number of insert openings ( 10 . 1 , 10 . 2 , . . . ) for inserting the oblong element ( 11 ), which are arranged in an edge area of the base plate ( 2 ).

14. A putter fitting device ( 1 ) according to claim 13 , wherein at least one of settings or the insert openings ( 10 . 1 , 10 . 2 , . . . ) are arranged along a first straight line extending parallel in reference to a second straight line ( 9 ), which is a part of the alignment markings.

15. A putter fitting device ( 1 ) according to claim 1 , further comprising the putter with a fixation device ( 18 , 21 ) that cooperates with the fixation device ( 5 ) of the putter fitting device ( 1 ).

16. A putter fitting device ( 1 ) according to claim 3 , further comprising the putter which includes a first fixation structure ( 19 ) that cooperates with the first fixation structure ( 8 ) of the putter fitting device ( 1 ).

17. A putter fitting device according to claim 4 , further comprising the putter which includes a second fixation structure ( 21 ), cooperating with the second fixation structure ( 6 , 22 , 25 ) of the putter fitting device ( 1 ).

18. A putter fixing device according to claim 6 , further comprising the putter including at least one alignment line ( 27 , 29 ) that is aligned to the alignment line ( 9 ), at least in a first fixation of the putter at the putter fitting device ( 1 ).

19. A putter fixing device according to claim 15 , wherein the putter is adjustable with regard to at least one of a length (L) of the shaft or a lie angle (α).

20. A putter fixing device according to claim 15 , wherein a device ( 27 , 29 ) for determining the posture of a person in reference to a putter head ( 14 ), particularly an arrangement in the line-of-sight.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 30, 2009
From: KRAMSKI, WIESTAW
To: KRAMSKI PUTTER GMBH
Reel/Frame 023306/0293 →
Priority Claims (1)
DE 20 2008 013 049 U · Oct 2, 2008 · national
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 61108091 · Oct 24, 2008
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