Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
473220000 | With lighting (e.g., laser, etc.) means attachable to or integral with implement | 42 |
20080248889 | Laser Aiming Golf Club - A golf club utilizing a columnated beam of light for providing a guiding target, all incorporated into a golf club, having a switch that de-actuates when the club handle is dropped or rotated to a position in excess of a predetermined safe angle from vertical. Such a system to be utilized in a practical, repeatable fashion during ball address and stroke, while preventing errant light tracing during follow through. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. | 10-09-2008 |
20080305881 | Dual Laser Golf Training System - A golf training system and method wherein a device comprising a straight, elongated arm having an axis, a first proximal end, and a second distal end; a wrist bar connected to the elongated arm at a point near the first proximal end, extending perpendicularly from the straight, elongated arm at a right angle to the axis of the straight, elongated arm; a first green laser enclosed by the straight, elongated arm adapted to emit a green laser beam from the first proximal end along the axis; and a second green laser enclosed by the straight, elongated arm adapted to emit a green laser beam from the second distal end is used to train on plane swing, proper wrist angulations, proper hip turn, proper shoulder turn, and a proper putting motion. | 12-11-2008 |
20090017929 | Laser beam method and system for golfer alignment - An improved static alignment and an improved dynamic alignment are combined in a laser beam method and system that provides instantaneous and continuous information feedback to a golfer to allow the real time correction of defects arising from a golfer's stance, head movement, body movement, golf club alignment, and golf club swing. | 01-15-2009 |
20090137332 | Golfing Aid - A golfing aid | 05-28-2009 |
20090149267 | Golf club grip alignment using laser aligning device - A laser aligning device is mounted on the flat side of a putter grip or other cylindrically asymmetric surface of a club grip and emits a fan shaped light sheet. The light sheet is perpendicular to the flat side of the putter grip. The light sheet projects a visible laser line on a plane such as the ground when the head is on the same plane. The alignment of the grip relative to the putter head's face can be inspected by visually inspecting the orientation of the projected line on the plane relative to the head's face. The grip can be adjusted and fixed so that it is properly oriented to the face. | 06-11-2009 |
20090215548 | GOLF SWING PRACTICE BOARD AND METHOD OF USE - A golf swing training system and method includes a golf club, a light connected to or incorporated in the golf club, and a graphical display upon which a light is projected when a golfer swings the club. The graphics include various markings that indicate foot position and that can be observed to generate the desired golf swing. The golfer moves the clubhead and then the light along a first line until the light reaches a point at the top of the golfer's backswing. As the golfer begins the downswing, a third line provides a visual indication of the orientation of the club shaft at a midpoint of the downswing, when the shaft is parallel to the ground, and then the golfer swings the clubhead to impact the ball on plane and square to the target line, and other markings indicate foot position. | 08-27-2009 |
20090221379 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING GOLF BALL PERFORMANCE VERSUS GOLF CLUB CONFIGURATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH A GOLFER'S INDIVIDUAL SWING CHARACTERISTICS - An apparatus and method is provided for analyzing a golfer's individual swing attributes and determining, based on that analysis, a suitable golf club configuration for that golfer. The swing analysis apparatus include video cameras for obtaining video images of a golfer swinging a golf club, such as a putter, at a golf ball. Images obtained from the video cameras may then be analyzed to determine what golf club dimensions will provide improved results in combination with the golfer's individual swing characteristics. The apparatus may additionally include a golf club having predetermined dimensions. When such a golf club is included, images from the video cameras may be analyzed to determine how the golf club of known dimensions must be adjusted to provide the golfer with desirable swing results. The apparatus may also include a method for confirming the dimensions that it is believed will provide a golfer with improve swing results. | 09-03-2009 |
20090239675 | Golf swing training and exercise system, device and kit - A golf swing training and exercise system includes an optically reflective device, a golf device, a pair of light source devices, and a resistance device. The golf device has a center section that is placed on the back of a user during a golf swing training and exercise routine, two end sections extending outwardly from the center section, and a pair of intermediate sections that are disposed between and interconnect the center section and the respective end sections to one another and on which the user's hands or forearms are placed during the golf swing training and exercise routine. The light source devices are connected to respective distal ends of the end sections for projecting light beams on a reflective surface of the optically reflective device during a golf swing training and exercise routine. The resistance device is removably connected to the golf device to apply a resistance in at least one direction of movement of the golf device during the golf swing training and exercise routine. | 09-24-2009 |
20090270195 | Putter Fitting Method - A putter fitting method and system comprising a laser configured to deflect a laser beam off of a putter at address and strike a scoring map in such a way so as to indicate the any error's in a golfer's aim. The method and system may further comprise determining physical alterations to the golfer's putter in order to correct the aim errors. Such changes may be to the hosels (neck), hosel offset, hosel types, head shape, loft, line combination, length or the like. These changes may be suggested automatically, for example, by a computer program, based on the location of the laser strike, or by a fitting professional. | 10-29-2009 |
20090305805 | DIGITAL INERTIALLY RESPONSIVE GOLF CLUB HEAD MOUNTED DEVICE FOR INSTRUCTING CORRECT CLUB FACE DIRECTION AND SWING SPEED - A device for establishing a correct speed and angular direction of a striking face associated with a golf club head relative to a golf ball. A body is secured to a surface of the club head and incorporates a powered processor in communication with a separate accelerometer. The body includes a visual output, such as pluralities of LED elements, communicated by the processor and instructing at least one of a desired swing speed and correct direction of the ball striking face relative to the golf ball. | 12-10-2009 |
20090325722 | Golf Swing Training Aid - A golf swing training aid is provided that is manually formed at the time of use from a prepared, uniquely constructed sheet-platform of semi-rigid, joint-able material. The golf swing training aid comprises a positioning flap, a horizontal flap, an illumination device disposed on the horizontal flap, and a hinged club-attachment flap. The joint-able material is scored (such as by perforation, pre-bending, kiss-cutting, or the like) to facilitate the bending of particular failure/score lines to form the various flaps. | 12-31-2009 |
20100216561 | GOLF BALL AIMING DEVICE - A golf ball aiming device is provided that allows a golfer to accurately position a ball relative to its intended target. The device includes a laser for aiming and pointing the device along with an alignment feature for aligning the ball relative to the device. | 08-26-2010 |
20100248852 | Golf Club Head and Head Cover Combination Providing Enhanced Functionality - A golf club head has structure for assisting a golfer, and a head cover has structure for supporting the golfer-assisting structure. In one aspect, the golfer-assisting structure provides a visual indicator, such as an alignment marker, a ball impact indicator, a temperature indicator, or the like. In another aspect, the golfer-assisting structure includes sensor(s) and/or other electronic components for measuring swing characteristics, course conditions, global position, or the like. The supporting structure may provide a source of energy, such as a power source, a light source, or a heat source. In some aspects, the supporting structure may include a processor for receiving data from the golfer-assisting structure, and may transmit data to a display on the head cover and/or to an external source. | 09-30-2010 |
20100267460 | Laser Golf Alignment Device and Method - A portable, expandable laser golf training device that can be placed on the ground to provide alignment. The present invention can supply a plurality of light beams produced by lasers or other light sources, switchable on and off, that can be projected along the ground both in the direction of play and perpendicular to it. In a folded configuration, the device can project in four directions creating a pair of axis lines running at right angles to each other. In an expanded configuration, one of the major axis lines can be separated into two parallel lines for putting alignment by sliding the halves of the device apart. The device can be used by placing it on the ground in front of the golfer (between the golfer's feet and the ball. Two lines project outward perpendicular to the direction of play, and two or four lines project into and away from the direction of play. These lines provide alignment for the golfer. Various combinations of beams on or off can be selected by a selector switch under control of the user. The device can contain a rechargeable battery. | 10-21-2010 |
20110021280 | HITTING TECHNIQUE BY IDENTIFYING BALL IMPACT POINTS - A sensor system for identifying an impact point of a ball hitting a ball hitting means, and a system and method for improving a hitting technique based thereupon. One system comprises an optical array, an motion processing module, a processing unit and an interface unit. The optical array is attached to the ball hitting means and comprises light emitters and light detectors arranged to repeatedly determine consequent impact points of the ball by detecting reflections of emitted optical signals. The motion processing module is attached to the ball hitting means measures its motion characteristics. The processing unit is arranged to analyze and process the consequent impact points and the motion characteristics of the ball hitting means to characterized the hitting technique. The interface unit is arranged to present the hitting technique, generate suggestions for improving the hitting technique and allow further analysis of the hitting technique. | 01-27-2011 |
20110081979 | Methods, Apparatus, and Systems to Identify Address Position of Golf Club Heads - Embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems to identify address position of golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 04-07-2011 |
20110124430 | GOLF PUTTERS - A golf putter, comprising: a head assembly which includes a putting head which has a striking face, and at least one alignment beam generator unit which includes an alignment beam generator for generating an alignment beam; and a shaft assembly which comprises a shaft which is connected to the head assembly and a grip unit by which a user grips the fitting device. | 05-26-2011 |
20110159980 | GOLF TRAINING SYSTEM - A golf training system includes a rearward and lower first laser beam defined by a rearward and lower first laser transmitting to a rearward and lower first receiving sensor with a first alarm. The golf training system also includes a forward and upper second laser beam defined by a forward and upper second laser transmitting to a forward and upper second receiving sensor, with a second alarm, located above the shoulder of the user. The first laser beam and the second laser beam are substantially parallel and define an extending ideal path along a designated club head path as a golfer swings. The extending ideal path corresponds to a desired club head path, if the club head crosses the first laser beam, the first alarm associated with the first receiving sensor is activated, and if the club head crosses the second laser beam, the second alarm associated with the second receiving sensor is activated. | 06-30-2011 |
20110230275 | GOLF PUTTERS - A fitting or coaching device ( | 09-22-2011 |
20110244975 | Golf Club - A golf club having an elongate member and means associated with the member for producing oppositely directed in line beams of light to indicate to a user of the aid the path being followed by the member. The golf club may be a golf club and the elongate member may be the shaft of the golf club. The beams of light may be produced by two oppositely directed lasers each mounted to the golf club. | 10-06-2011 |
20120046118 | Golf Training Devices - Golf training devices for practicing driving a ball while providing a visual indication of the orientation of the face of the golf club and location on the face of the club when impact with the ball occurs. The information may be recorded and which can be later analyzed by playback to effectively reproduce the swing of the player. The club uses a row of flashing light sources parallel to the face of the head of the club which creates a line visible to the user to see the orientation of the club and location of the impact of the club with a ball. Various aspects and uses of the club are disclosed. | 02-23-2012 |
20120157218 | Putting Stroke Training System - A putting stroke training system includes a putting board with a putting section and a hole, a light sensitive or touch sensitive screen positioned in the putting section of the putting board, where the light sensitive or touch sensitive screen records stroke paths of a putter head, and a processor that correlates successful strokes with respective ones of the stroke paths. The processor generates a preferred stroke path based on an average of the successful strokes. | 06-21-2012 |
20120231895 | DEVICE FOR GOLF SWING CORRECTION - The present invention relates to a device for golf swing correction, which can be optionally attached to the head of a golf club in such a way as to allow users themselves to confirm whether their swings follow a precise path, by means of a laser light beam irradiated from a laser module. The device for golf swing correction according to the present invention comprises, inter alia: a laser module ( | 09-13-2012 |
20120309555 | Photoelectric Sensing Instant Display Type Golf Swing Collimation Trainer - A photoelectric sensing instant display type golf swing collimation trainer comprises a base ( | 12-06-2012 |
20130123034 | APPARATUS, METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR RECORDING AND REVIEWING DIGITAL VIDEO MEDIA OF A GOLF SWING - A golf swing training apparatus, system, method and computer program product is disclosed for recording and providing digital review a media recording of a filmed golf swing. The golf swing training apparatus allows a golfer to pay to have his/her swing digitally recorded simultaneously from a plurality of camera perspectives, and to review video media of the golf swing in slow motion so as to improve technique, posture, and swing trajectory. The golf swing training apparatus, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of cameras, an interface for prompting a golfer to make payment, and a display for reviewing footage of a golf swing from one of a plurality of perspectives. In some embodiments, flashing lights inform the golfer that the recording is about to begin. | 05-16-2013 |
20130143684 | Golf Swing Training Apparatus And Method - The present invention relates to a golf swing apparatus that includes, a planar photoluminescent sheet ( | 06-06-2013 |
20130184093 | GOLF COACH BOX - Disclosed is a golf coach box, including a batting box and an arch swing plane sliding rail. One end of the swing plane sliding rail is rotatably fixed to the batting box and the other end thereof is connected via a telescopic connecting mechanism to the batting box. The beneficial effect of the present application as compared with the prior art is: the batting box is additionally provided with the swing plane sliding rail, used to simulate a swing plane during batting, thereby having a function of guiding a user to swing correctly during a batting process. | 07-18-2013 |
20130252751 | PUTTER PATH DETECTION AND ANALYSIS - A putting stroke sensor assembly is cooperable with a putter head. The putting stroke sensor assembly includes a processor, a memory storing a preferred putting path, and an accelerometer configured to measure characteristics of a putting stroke. The processor is programmed to compare the characteristics of the putting stroke with the preferred putting path and to generate an output indicative of the comparison. | 09-26-2013 |
20140024470 | GOLF ANALYSIS SYSTEM WITH FRAMELESS OPTICAL SENSOR NET - A golf analysis system includes a light emitter assembly, including first and second light emitters spaced apart from one another, and a light detector assembly, including first and second sets of light detectors arranged along a surface of a practice area beneath the light emitters. The light emitters emit first and second spreads of non-parallel light rays, received by the light detectors, to form an optical sensor net for capturing relational kinetic information when at least one of a golf ball and a golf club passing through the optical sensor net. The region between the level of the light detectors and the level of the light emitters is substantially free of mechanical structure. | 01-23-2014 |
20140100047 | PENDULUM TYPE GOLF PUTTING PRACTICE DEVICE - A pendulum type golf putting practice device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, comprising: a putting guide device having a light-emitting device emitting light to a putter head or a putting surface for guiding a direction and a distance of the putter; a putter sensing device for detecting the moving direction and the distance of the putter; and an alerting information device for informing about the accuracy of the detected moving direction and the distance of the putter. | 04-10-2014 |
20140141901 | Swing Training Device - A swing training system which includes a light-reactive surface, and a training device having a light source capable of striking the light-reactive surface and creating a temporary visual representation of the path of the light over the surface. The device can include multiple light sources, which according to the arrangement of the illuminated paths on the surface indicate if the proper alignment was achieved during a swing. In accordance with at least one embodiment, an individual can use the swing training system to perform a stroke to simulate striking a golf ball on the surface. The movement path of the device over the pad is visually illustrated by the reaction of the light source with the light-reactive material such that the individual can observe the actual stroke direction and alignment indicated by the light source path. The visual representation of the actual path fades in a short amount of time such that the individual can perform subsequent strokes in order to improve the correspondence between the actual stroke and the optimal stroke. | 05-22-2014 |
20140155187 | GOLF PUTTING TRAINER DEVICE - A device for assisting and training golfers with their putts. The device includes an elongated section configured to be placed on the ground where the golfer intends to make his backswing for a selected put. A vertical section or “backstop” is configured to be placed at selected locations along the elongated section to corresponding to different putt lengths, and therefore different backswing lengths. A distance scale may be printed on the elongated section. Light projection devices may be included to project a predicted ball path. A backswing speed indicator system may also be included. | 06-05-2014 |
20140162801 | Golf Stroke Alignment System - The interactive alignment system incorporates a luminescent element that highlights the club's centerline to facilitate aiming and provides a tangential projected halo on the golf ball from the center of club's face that helps visual targeting of the swing stroke. | 06-12-2014 |
20140200090 | Golf Swing Training Apparatus - Improved golf swing apparatus and methods that include a short shaft (preferably about 13 inches) training club having a training grip and a club head that gives instant visual feedback on swing alignment to a user during the motion of swinging. A bubble or spirit level and light-emitting end of the shaft provide further feedback on a user's swing alignment in terms of correct wrist and shaft position. | 07-17-2014 |
20140221116 | GOLF SWING TRAINING AID AND METHOD - A golf swing training club includes a golf club, with a shaft, a grip and a club head, and a golf swing training aid, with a light beam generator along the shaft placeable in an on state to generate inside and outside light beams directed towards inside and outside positions corresponding to the head and toe of the club head. A golfing stroke can be executed over a surface so that the paths of the inside and outside light beams along the surface can be observed during the golfing stroke. A second light beam can be generated generally parallel to the shaft and away from the club head; the path of the second light beam along the surface can also be observed during a backswing portion of the golfing stroke. | 08-07-2014 |
20140315652 | GOLF SWING TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD - A golf swing training apparatus includes a base for supporting a person and at least one target path. A pair of risers is fixed with the base, each having a receiver for an arm mechanism that extends up and over the person's head, terminates at a distal end, and pivots between top and bottom positions. The arm mechanism includes a plurality of pulleys fixed thereto around which a cable is positioned. An urging mechanism urges the arm mechanism into the top position. The cable is fixed between the distal end of the arm mechanism and the riser, and includes a shackle at a distal end thereof. A generally cylindrical handle is slidably fixed with and captures the shackle between forward and rear stops. The handle includes a first laser and an opposing second laser for illuminating the target path during practice swings of the handle. | 10-23-2014 |
20140329612 | Golf Club Swing Aid - Described is a golf club swing aid, comprising a golf club having an elongated shaft and a club head disposed on one end of the shaft. The club head has an interior cavity, a face, and one or more light sources mounted in said interior cavity and flush with the club head face such that the lights are visible to the user. The lights are electrically connected to a power source positioned within the interior cavity and also to a switch that allows a user to turn the light sources on or off. During the swing, the lights positioned on the face create a faint trail of light that allows a user to visualize the swing path of the golf club. In this way, the user can see the position of the club head throughout the swing and is better able to identify any flaws or inconsistencies in his or her swing. | 11-06-2014 |
20150038248 | GOLF CLUB FACE ALIGNMENT TRAINING AID - A golf swing training aid with a target-line guide, a rail, a clubface guide and an upright assembly. The target-line guide provides a straight line for aiming at a target. The rail runs parallel to the target-line guide and has a bottom for placing on a golfing surface. The clubface guide is perpendicular to the target-line guide and provides a straight line for a clubface of a golf club to parallel with when the golfer sets up or when the clubface passes over, under or through the clubface guide when a golfer swings the golf club. The upright assembly is attached to the rail and is constrained along a straight line on the rail, where the straight line is parallel to the target-line guide and where the upright assembly provides the clubface guide. The target-line and clubface guide can be a rod, a string, a series of laser dots, or a laser line. | 02-05-2015 |
20150045130 | MULTI-MATERIAL GOLF CLUB HEAD - The present invention relates to a golf club head having a multifunctional damping assembly. In certain aspects, the invention provides a damping assembly configured to provide dampening of vibrational response of the club head upon impact of the club face with a golf ball, thereby improving the feel of the club. The damping assembly is further configured to provide information to a golfer in the form of visual and/or audible feedback indicative of one or more characteristics of a golf ball strike with the club face. | 02-12-2015 |
20150051008 | MULTIPLE LIGHT BEAM METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GOLF SWING ALIGNMENT AND CALIBRATION - An improved method and system for aligning and calibrating the swing of a golf club, specifically a putter, that uses multiple laser beam projections with markings on them, used in conjunction with an alignment and calibration guide laid on the ground for providing instant and continuous feedback to a golfer for the purpose of hitting a golf ball in a straight direction with a consistent and predictable distance. | 02-19-2015 |
20150111656 | GOLF SWING TRAINING DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A golf swing training device communicates a deviation from a proper golf swing path. The golf swing training device includes a two stands each having a stand adjustment scale attached to a light detector, a light source and a stand base. An upper beam is created by aligning the upper light detector with the upper light source. A lower beam is created by aligning the lower light detector with the lower light source. The proper golf swing path involves swinging a golf club on a back swing outside the lower beam and inside the upper beam, on a down swing inside the upper beam and outside the lower beam and on the follow through, outside the lower beam and inside the upper beam. The deviation from the proper golf swing path is communicated to a user. | 04-23-2015 |
20150297971 | SPORTS TRAINING DEVICE - An athletic training device trains athletes to observe the collision between a ball and bat, club, racquet, or the like. The training device may provide a unique event, such as a flashing light, at the moment of the collision. Athletes can be trained to watch the ball, bat, club, racquet or the like, to note the flash of light, thereby focusing the attention of the athlete to “keep their eye on the ball”. The training device of the present invention can provide a unique event that attracts and induces anticipation from the collision point itself. The unique event can be a light flash, multiple light flashes, colored light flashes, or the like. | 10-22-2015 |