Patents by Inventor Paul Welsh

Paul Welsh 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: 7048643
    Abstract: A golf putter having a bent shaft and designed to be used with an individual facing the intended travel direction of the launched golf ball. The golf putter comprises a bent shaft configuration, an upper handle assembly having a rotating upper grip, a fixed lower grip, and a putter head assembly. In operation, the right-handed individual will hold the golf putter with the left hand grasping the rotating handle assembly and the right hand grasping the lower fixed grip. The left hand and the rotating upper grip are held against the abdomen for stability purposes. Using the right hand, the individual rotates the shaft rearward and then forward to make contact between the putter head and the golf ball. The present invention golf putter comprises unique symmetry allowing a left-handed individual to use the golf putter simply by reversing the hand positions described. By enabling the individual to face the cup, the proposed invention provides better sight alignment and enables a more natural swing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventors: Richard Paul Welsh, Michael William Welsh
  • Publication number: 20040242340
    Abstract: The DO-DROP golf putter is a bent shaft putter, designed to be used with the golfer facing the golf hole. The upper handle assembly will consist of a rotating grip. The lower grip will be fixed. The right-handed golfer will hold the putter with the left hand grasping the rotating handle assembly and the right hand grasping the lower fixed grip. The left hand, which is grasping the handle assembly, will be held against the abdomen. Using the right hand, the golfer will rotate the shaft rearward and then forward to make contact between the putter head and the golf ball. The symmetry of the DO-DROP golf putter enables it to be used by a left-handed person by reversing the hand positions described. By enabling the golfer to face the cup, the proposed invention provides better sight alignment and enables a more natural swing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Richard Paul Welsh, Michael William Welsh
  • Patent number: D769097
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Paul Welsh