ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,551,762, issued on Feb. 17, was assigned to EVNROLL PUTTERS LLC (Carlsbad, Calif.).
"Face forward putter type golf club" was invented by Guerin D. Rife (Carlsbad, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A putter type golf club includes a club head body having a striking face in a face forward position. The golf club also includes a shaft and a club grip at an upper end of the shaft. The golf club yet further includes a hosel connecting the shaft to the club head body at a heel area on a forward location of the club head body. The hosel is oriented in a reverse, onset position located behind the striking face. The hosel includes a hosel arm...