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Putter headRelated Patent Categories: Games Using Tangible Projectile, Golf, Club Or Club Support, Head, PutterPutter head description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070167253, Putter head. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a putter-type club head. More specifically, the present invention relates to a putter-type club head having interchangeable weights and interchangeable alignment inserts. BACKGROUND Brief Description of Related Art [0002] One example of a putter is described in is Uebelhor, U.S. Pat. No. 6,086,484, for a Golf Putter Head. Uebelhor discloses a putter head with a U-shaped body and a block within the middle. The block has a lower specific gravity than the U-shaped body. [0003] Yet another example is Rose et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,951,412 for a Golf Club, Particularly A Putter. The Rose patent discloses a center portion composed of a light metal material and the heel and toe portions composed of heavier metals. The metals are forged or cast to create the putter head. [0004] An example of a putter having an interchangeable crown plate displaying an alignment mechanism that assists a golfer in properly aiming a golf ball toward a hole when putting is Tang et al., U.S. Pat. No. 6,974,394, entitled Putter Head. Tang et al., teaches that the alignment mechanism displayed on the crown plate may comprise a large white strip or one or more circular symbols. SUMMARY OF INVENTION [0005] One aspect of the present invention is a putter-type club head and system including a body and a plurality of interchangeable alignment inserts and a plurality of interchangeable weight members which allow for the modification of the playing characteristics of the putter-type club head. The putter-type club head has a body defining a front face and an aft side, first and second spaced, aft-members extending substantially perpendicularly out of the aft side, interchangeable bridge members of varying weights that may be selectively and removably installed on the distal ends of the first and second spaced, aft-members, and interchangeable alignment inserts that may be selectively and removably installed between the first and second spaced, aft-members of the club head. [0006] Having briefly described the present invention, the above and further objects, features and advantages thereof will be recognized by those skilled in the pertinent art from the following detailed description of the invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0007] For the present invention to be clearly understood and readily practiced, the present invention will be described in conjunction with the following figures which are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification, wherein: [0008] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a putter-type club head of the present invention. [0009] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the putter-type club head of FIG. 1. [0010] FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the putter-type club head of FIG. 1. [0011] FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the putter-type club head of FIG. 1. [0012] FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the putter-type club head of FIG. 1. [0013] FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view of the putter-type club head of FIG. 1. [0014] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of an alignment insert for use with a putter-type club head and system of the present invention. [0015] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another preferred embodiment of an alignment insert for use with a putter-type club head and system of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0016] It is to be understood that the figures and descriptions of the present invention have been simplified to illustrate elements that are relevant for a clear understanding of the present invention, while eliminating, for purposes of clarity, other elements that may be well known. Those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that other elements are desirable and/or required in order to implement the present invention. However, because such elements are well known in the art, and because they do not facilitate a better understanding of the present invention, a discussion of such elements is not provided herein. The detailed description of the present invention and the preferred embodiment(s) thereof is set forth in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. [0017] Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate corresponding structure throughout the views, FIG. 1 illustrates a preferred embodiment of a putter-type club head of the present invention generally designated 20. The club head 20 has a body 22 that is preferably composed of a cast or forged metal. In a preferred embodiment, the body 22 comprises a material such as an aluminum alloy. Alternative materials for the body 22 include aluminum, titanium, titanium alloys, magnesium, magnesium alloys, and the like. The body 22 is preferably formed by casting, milling, welding, and/or forging. Formed pieces and the like may also be utilized without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. [0018] The body 22 of the putter head 20 defines a front face 24 which may include an insert 25 of a different material which may include copper, stainless steel, plastics and/or polymers. The top of body 22 defines an aperture 28 into which a shaft or hosel may be installed, and a scored sight line 23 to aid in aligning the putter head during use. The body 22 also comprises an aft side 26 which is substantially planar and a pair of spaced, aft-members 30, 32 extending substantially perpendicularly out of aft side 26. An interchangeable bridge member 50 is removably installed on the distal ends of the first and second spaced, aft-members 30, 32 using allen bolts 51 or other fastening means such as socket bolts, screws, etc., inserted through apertures 54, 56 and screwed into threaded apertures 34, 36, respectively, as is well known in the art. The bridge member 50 may define a sight line 52, as shown in FIG. 2, as an additional alignment aid. Continue reading about Putter head... 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