“Linear Putter Device of a Golf Club” US Patent Number 6659880
This putter involves a connecting rod that fits to person’s
chin in order help move the putter in a linear fashion. This patent in the golf
industry would definitely be considered silly and very much a gimmick.
Validity: This patent is valid because it is novel and
it is not obvious when it comes to golfers.
There could be some use for someone out there; however, most serious or even occasional golfers would find it to be silly.
Anticipation: I
believe there was little anticipation besides the fact there have been anchored
putters to the belly and chest.
Prior Art: Elongated
putters and as listed above, anchored putters to the chest and abdomen are
among the prior art.
Obviousness: This
putter that anchors to the chin would not be an obvious tool in golf.
Potential
Infringement: I do not believe that infringement on this product would be
probable; however, if infringement were to occur, I doubt revenues from this
product would make litigation worth it.
Matt,
ReplyDeleteI particularly like this post and I am a big golfer! The linear putter seems quite... interesting. To say the least haha. I cannot say as a golfer I would use it. But this always strikes me a problem within the patent office as they grant very obscure patents. I think not granting as many patents would alleviate the stress of patent troll issues as well.
Cheers