Golf club weight attachment mechanisms and related methods
US-9089748-B2 · Jul 28, 2015 · US
System and method for weighting a golf club
US10046217B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10046217-B2 |
| Application number | US-201514982730-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Publication date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2018 |
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A system and method for weighting a golf club. The system is configured to adjust the overall club weight and the weight balance of a golf club.
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We claim: 1. A weight assembly for attachment to a golf club, comprising a housing, wherein the housing includes a base and a plurality of flexible cantilevered arms extending distally away from the base, wherein the housing includes a threaded portion; and a weight member including a shank, wherein the shank is threaded, wherein the shank of the weight member is threaded into the threaded portion of the housing, wherein at least one of the flexible arms includes a cushion disposed on an outer surface of the flexible arm and constructed from a material having a durometer of Shore A 60 or softer. 2. The weight assembly of claim 1 , wherein a threaded aperture is in the base and extends entirely through the base. 3. The weight assembly of claim 1 , wherein the weight member includes a tapered portion that abuts a distal portion of each of the flexible arms, wherein the tapered portion includes a portion having an outer diameter that is greater than the shank. 4. The weight assembly of claim 1 , wherein the base has an outer diameter that is larger than an outer diameter formed by the flexible arms. 5. The weight assembly of claim 1 , wherein the base includes a cap portion that extends radially outward further from an outer surface of the flexible arms by at least ⅛ inch. 6. The weight assembly of claim 1 , wherein the shank includes a tool engagement feature disposed at a proximal end of the shank.
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Handles · CPC title
Non-metallic shafts · CPC title
Movable ballast means {(A63B15/005 takes precedence)} · CPC title
Metallic shafts · CPC title
with added weights, e.g. changeable, replaceable · CPC title
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- What does patent US10046217B2 cover?
- A system and method for weighting a golf club. The system is configured to adjust the overall club weight and the weight balance of a golf club.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Acushnet Co
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A63B60/24. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Aug 14 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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