Patents by Inventor Lawrence J. Hargraves

Lawrence J. Hargraves has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4781382
    Abstract: The invention is a device for aiding a golfer to properly stroke the ball with a putter. In detail, the invention comprises a support member for detachably mounting to the gripping portion of the putter at substantially the end thereof. A generally linear arm is rotatably attached to the support member which, when in use extends outward from the shaft in a direction at right angles to and in the opposite direction of the striking surface of the putter. The arm being rotatively mounted, can be rotated downward in alignment with the longitudinal axis of the shaft when storing the putter. Preferably, a detent is incorporated which releasably positions the arm in the extended position or the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Hargraves