| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 473257000 | Swingable implement swing path indicator | 64 |
| 20080261712 | Golf club and method of training a user to swing a golf club - A golf club having a head with a face configured to contact a ball and a shaft attached to the head at a first end such that the first end extends into and is received within the head. The shaft is gripped by a golfer at a second end so as to be swung by the golfer to head strike the ball. The head is configured to provide the golfer with a visual indication of the position of the first end of the shaft such that the position of first end of the shaft is monitored during the swing. The visual indication can be provided by a transparent region and highlighting the first end of the shaft. There is also described methods of training and assessing a golfer's golf swing using such a club. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090075746 | GOLF SWING GUIDE - Disclosed are embodiments of golf swing guide apparatus and related methods and systems. Various embodiments disclosed herein may be used as a training tool to teach a desired swing motion to a golfer. In one embodiment, the device may comprise a guide bar positioned at some height above the ground. The guide bar may be configured to guide a golfer's backswing such that the swing begins in a desired swing plane. In some embodiments, the device may be configured to automatically retract the guide bar during, or after, the golfer's backswing such that it does not interfere with the forward movement of the golf swing. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20100009769 | GOLF SWING TRAINING DEVICE - A golf training aid device that has an elongated plane arm, a pivot device coupled to the plane arm and a base member coupled to the pivot device. The base member is configured to stably support the pivot device and the plane arm in a desired swing plane. The pivot device and plane arm are configured in combination to provide for movement of the plane arm at an angle relative to the base member. The pivot device locks the plane arm in a locked position at an angle to establish the desired swing plane. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100120549 | GOLF SWING TRAINING DEVICE - The golf swing training device of the present invention includes a base positioned on the floor or ground in front of a golfer. A leg extends pivotably upward from the base. An arm is pivotally attached to the leg and extends forwardly toward the golfer. A frame is provided on the arm, with an extension member extending pivotally forwardly from the frame. The leg, frame, and extension member are each adjustable to accommodate various heights and postures of different golfers. The device can also be used with both right-handed and left-handed golfers. In use, the golfer views the golf ball through the frame and swings the golf club through a proper swing plane with hands passing beneath the extension member without contact. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100144458 | Golf Swing Alignment Training Device - Golfers need and desire to practice and perfect their golf swings, and proper alignment of the golfer's body and the arc that the head of club travels are critical in this regard. The golf swing alignment training device provided allows golfers of different height and body proportions, and using a variety of different golf clubs to practice and perfect their swing. The device comprises a stance rule changeably marked to indicate proper location of the golfer's feet as required using different clubs, a connecting shaft perpendicular to the stance rule that can be moved as needed for clubs of different length, a swing guide governing the direction of the golfer's swing and the shape of its arc, a club face orientation indicator that can be adjusted to indicate proper club face orientation for different shots, and a ball position indicator which properly locates the ball in relation to the device and the golfer's body. The device is of simple, rugged construction, easily adjustable as needed by golfers of different size and body proportion, and a single device can be used by right or left handed golfers, and even by children. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100197421 | PUTTING AID - The present invention in several embodiments comprises a straight crosspiece approximately 24″ long that is supported by two perpendicular recessed support members. The crosspiece may extend out over the putter's sight line. Several adjustable brightly colored clips may be attached to the crosspiece. These pieces may slide apart or together into varying positions in order to train the golfer in the appropriate stroke length for a putt of any distance. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100248855 | Golf swing training aid - A golf swing training aid to assist golfers with multiple skills required in the game of golf and assist the golfer in creating a repeatable impact position with all golf shots. A short portion and a parallel long portion both connect to a rear portion and define a channel. The short portion is shorter than the long portion to form a J-shaped mat. A golf ball is placed between the two portions at designated markers depending on the type of golf iron used, and the size of the divot resulting from impact can be estimated using the one or more other markers along the short and long portion to help evaluate the swing and direction of the golf club as a result of the size and direction of the divot. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100311515 | APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING A GOLF SWING - A training apparatus for improving a golfer's golf swing is disclosed. The training apparatus can restrict movement of the golfer's hands, as well as the shaft of the golfer's golf club, during the swing. A set of rails supported by a support structure are oriented so as to restrict the golfer's hand movement, and golf club shaft movement. The set of rails include at least two rails for inducing the golfer to move the golfer's hands within the hand space, throughout at least a portion of the swing, and at least two rails for inducing the golfer to move the golfer's golf club shaft within the golf club shaft space. The rails can include various adjustability features, allowing for adjusting the height and angular orientation of the set of rails, as well as the spacing and orientation of individual rails relative to each other. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100317450 | Golf training aid - The present invention is for a golf training aid designed to teach a golfer the correct path to swing a golf club from the set up position to the top of the swing to impact and follow through. Specifically, this invention includes a golf training aid in the form of a tubular frame with adjustable poles, preferably made of light weight aluminum or PVC (polyvinyl chloride). The golf training aid trains a golfer by using a swing board which is set up at the correct shaft angle plane which guides the shaft of the club back approximately 18 inches. As a result of the slight friction between the swing board and the golf club shaft, the golfer will feel the correct path of their swing going back. Two shaft plane guides are provided at the waist height of the golfer. The shaft plane guides are adjustable and permit the golfer to identify their correct backswing and downswing. On the downswing, the golfer keeps the club below the shoulder plane guide and above the shaft plane guide and the swing board, thus putting the club into the correct downswing position. The club will return slightly above the swing board to impact and stay outside the follow through guide (shaft plane guide). | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100317451 | ADJUSTABLE PUTTER ALIGNMENT AIDE - A golf club head with a body and a pivotable alignment aide non-removably housed on a top surface of the body is provided. The pivotable alignment aide is pivotable relative to the top surface and about an axis of rotation transverse to the top surface. The pivotable alignment aide may be coupled to the remainder of the golf club head through a resistive connection and may be shifted to assist a golfer in squaring the face of the golf club face to a perceived eye line and resulting in the golfer being able to better square the golf club head with the eye line at a point of contact. The golf club head may be a golf club head for a putter. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110111876 | Golf Training System and Method - The training system comprises a base assembly, an upright extension, a chin support member, and a putter. In use, the training system positions the user's overall-body prior to and throughout the execution of a putt, and teaches proper putting technique, thus improving the user's putting accuracy. The chin support engages the chin of the user, preventing movement of the user's head. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110294588 | GOLF PLANE TRAINING DEVICES - A golf plane device for use at full golf swing speed and to strike golf balls that trains the golfer to swing the club on the proper golf shaft plane. The device includes a set of bottom | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120010013 | Swing assistant device - The Swing Assistant is made up of a lightweight ABS material and consists of 3-pieces which when extended form a “T” shaped design. When all three pieces are extended, the Swing Assistant forms a pattern for placement of 6 ordinary golf tees. When the tees are placed as instructed, the six tees form a swing path which the golfer swings through. The subject invention is the use of the compact “T” shaped design which requires nothing artificial to attach to the golfer's club or body to effectively improve a golfers' iron swing. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120064987 | GOLF BALL MARKER - A golf ball marker that includes a body having a geometric shape and an arcuate ball location reference for easily positioning a golf ball. The body may also include alignment indicia for aligning the golf ball with an intended ball path. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120100924 | PORTABLE GOLF-PUTTING IMPROVEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - In one embodiment, the present invention is a relatively thin, portable device for improving golf putting skills. The device comprises an alignment member and two securing members. The alignment member, which has an elongated and substantially linear shape such that the alignment member can be aligned with a desired trajectory of the golf ball, has indicia thereon for assuring alignment of a putt when the ball is set into motion. Further, the alignment member has indicia thereon to guide a user in making putts using the “straight back, straight through,” “inside, down the line,” and “inside, square, inside” putting methods. The securing members extend perpendicularly from one end of the alignment member in opposite directions such that the putting device is T-shaped. Each securing member has at least one aperture through which a golf tee may be inserted to secure the putting device to a putting surface. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120135816 | GOLF TRAINING AID - To improve a golf player's ability to produce accurate draw and fade shots the invention provides a golf training aid comprising a guide member including a curve, said curve lying substantially in a plane substantially parallel with the plane of a surface on which the aid rests in use, the curved section acting, in use, as a visual guide for the movement of the club. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120190472 | COMPACT GOLF SWING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS - A compact golf swing assistance system comprising a segmented rod having a first rod section, and second rod section, a third rod section, and a fourth rod section. The assembled segmented rod may be placed on a ground surface adjacent a golf tee, pointing the direction as an indicator means for a golfer to hit a golf ball for reaching the hole in the fewest number of strokes. A first male end of a second rod section inserts into a second female end of a first rod section, a first male end of a third rod section inserts into a second female end of a second rod section, and a first male end of a fourth rod section inserts into a second female end of a third rod section. The sections are joined interiorly by a shock cord and may be collapsed for storage. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120202613 | Collapsible Putting Practice Apparatus - A collapsible putting practice apparatus designed to perfect a golfer's putting stroke, while being easily collapsible and portable. The collapsible putting apparatus incorporates multiple user positions, and includes design elements to conform the user's putting stroke to the apparatus's arced features. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120295728 | GOLF SWING BALL IMPACT TEACHING TOOL - A golf teaching tool to provide instant user feedback, while explaining and encouraging proper ball impact. The golf teaching tool includes a rectangular plate with a cutout section. The golf teaching tool is placed on a playing surface with the cutout section pointed towards an intended target. A golf ball is placed on the playing surface within the cutout section and subsequently hit. Sound, impact, ball flight and movement of the golf teaching tool due to the golf club hitting the golf teaching tool, or no movement of the golf teaching tool provide the user immediate feedback regarding the correctness of the swing. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120302362 | Method And Apparatus For Analyzing A Golf Swing - This disclosure relates to a method for analyzing a golf swing, and an associated apparatus for use in the method. More specifically, this disclosure relates generally to a method of analyzing a golf swing by impacting a deformable medium with a golf club head. In the method, a club head impacts the deformable medium, causing the deformable medium to change shape. The change in shape may then be correlated to the value of a swing profile characteristic. Alternatively, the deformable medium may include a sensor, such that the sensor senses a measurement that is correlated to a value of a swing profile characteristic. Also disclosed are a deformable medium and a kit for use in the method. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130178302 | Golf Aid - A golf aid is disclosed for providing a unique method of aiming and aligning a golf shot. The golf aid comprises an elongated base having a plurality of apertures and a plurality of elongated rods adapted to fit within the apertures. By inserting the elongated rods into the apertures in a pre-determined orientation, the present invention can assist the golfer with aiming, alignment, swing mechanics, backswing accuracy, follow-through accuracy, opening/closing their stance, and more. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130190101 | GOLF TRAINING AID - A golf swing training aid in the form of a modified golf tee including an indicator for indicating the target line from the tee to the target and a second indicator for indicating the preferred swing path of a golf club for moving the ball toward the target line and in the direction of the target. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130203521 | Ever Square - A golf training device used to place the putter square to the golf ball and or target at address. The device consists of a straight back edge roughly the same length as a putter head. An open slot starts from the front going through the center of the device to a point where the ball sets at the same distance from the putter as the back of the device at address. The ball sets into the device at a straight line to the hole or target when placed into the slot of the device. If the golf ball is struck with the putter head parallel to the back of the device, and the slot is straight to the hole or target, the path of the ball to the hole or target will be straight. This improves grip and stance at address giving a true path to the hole or target as well as topspin from missing the device for a better roll. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130252752 | GOLF TEMPLATE AND METHOD - A template for teaching a golfer a proper swing includes a false target disposed on a first portion of the template for positioning a golfer at a start of teaching a proper swing. A real target for being struck by the golfer during teaching is not disposed on the first portion of the template. A first marking is disposed on the first portion of the template, the first marking being disposed behind the false target and indicating a position for placing the real target off of the first portion of the template. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130303298 | "PUTT LINE" PUTTING ALIGNMENT AND TEMPO DEVICE - Described is a golf putting training device and a corresponding method to use the device to teach sound putting skills The device includes a length of flexible material having a center marker attached at or near its center. A least three pairs of corresponding markers, each pair made up of a first marker and a second marker. The first marker of each pair is attached to the flexible material at a different point between the center point and the first end of the flexible material, and the second marker of each pair is attached to the flexible material at a different point between the center point and the second end of the flexible material. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140031138 | GOLF TRAINING AND PRACTICE DEVICE - A golf training and practice device has a flat element which is placed on the ground separated from the user and spaced from a golf ball, and has on its upper face at least one ball direction mark, indicating the direction in which the golf ball is to go once hit, and a club orientation mark, indicating the orientation in which a clubface of a golf club that is being used must be placed, or lines parallel to said clubface etched on a surface of said golf club, where said ball direction mark and said club orientation mark are mutually separated from and are substantially perpendicular to one another. Furthermore, the flat element has a fastening and/or pivot hole. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140038738 | Club-Swing Alignment Apparatus and a Frame Thereof - A club-swing alignment apparatus includes a tee and a frame assembled to the tee. The tee has a positioning portion and a ball supporter. The frame includes two rails and a crossbar interconnected between the two rails. The two rails and the crossbar jointly form a reference movement path. The crossbar includes an engaging portion assembled to the ball supporter of the tee. A frame of a club-swing alignment apparatus is also proposed. The frame includes two rails and a crossbar interconnected between the two rails. The crossbar has an engaging portion. The two rails and the crossbar jointly form a reference movement path. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140045603 | BACKSWING TRAINING DEVICE - A golf backswing training device. The device includes a first elongate portion defining a first major axis. A second elongate portion slideably engageable with the first elongate portion is included, the second elongate portion defining a second major axis, a first end, and a second end. A club alignment element coupled to the first end of the second elongate portion is included, the club alignment element having a first club contact surface disposed at an acute angle with respect to the second major axis. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140113737 | Golf Swing Training Device - A golf swing training device with a thin elongated rubber sheet with a first fastening structure on each end and a pair of posts with a second fastening structure coupled to each of them. The first and second fastening structures are adapted to be removably coupled together, to allow the sheet to be removably fastened to the posts. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140121033 | Golf swing alignment system - A golf swing alignment system having a base rod and a centering rod that extends primarily perpendicular from the base rod, to allow a golfer to center themselves with the ball and the target. Blocks of different shapes and sizes allow the rods to connect. Additional rods are provided in some embodiments to be used for other alignment purposes, for example: a support rod and a backswing rod to assess backswing; a support rod and a follow-through rod to assess follow-through; a support rod and an inside/outside rod to assess inside-out or outside-in swing; two support rods and two hip sway rods to assess hip sway during a swing. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140128174 | GOLF TRAINING AID - A golf training aid ( | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140148263 | No Peek Putting - The “No Peek Putting” device is a golf putting training device which is designed to eliminate a golfer's urge to pick up or turn their head to peek or look at the golf ball as it begins to roll down the target line toward the golf hole. This simple designed golf putting training device is nothing more than a small rectangular shaped panel that sits 3 to 4 inches above the putting surface on four legs. This elevation allows the golf ball to roll under the putting device out of the golfer's view which eliminates the urge to peek or look at the golf ball as it rolls down the target line. It has a slot cut part way into the “Putter Side” of the device to allow the putter shaft to pass into the “No Peek Putting” training aid; this slot is called the “Stroke Groove”. The “Stroke Groove” is designed to keep the putter on the target line and gives the golfer a proper feel of a “free flowing” putting stroke because NO contact with the training device is made with the putter. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140302942 | PUTTING TRAINING AID - A putting training aid including an elongated body, a reflective mechanism and a tee. The elongated body has an upper surface. The reflective mechanism has an upper surface that is substantially aligned with the upper surface of the elongated body. The reflective mechanism has a length that is greater than a diameter of a golf ball that is used in conjunction with the putting training aid. The tee is formed in at least one of the elongated body and the reflective mechanism. The tee is adapted to receive a portion of the golf ball. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140335968 | GOLF SWING TRAINING DEVICE - A golf training aid having a base and a plurality of flexible flappers is provided. The base may include a first side, a second side, and a length (l) having a first end and a second end. The plurality of flexible flappers may each include a rear end and a front end. The rear end may be attached to the base and the front end may protrude from at least one of the first side and the second side of the base. The plurality of flexible flappers may be oriented along the length (l) of the base. The front ends of the plurality of flexible flappers align to at least partially form a concave arc. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140335969 | GOLF SWING TRAINING DEVICE - A training aid with a substantially flat body is provided. The body includes a front end, a rear end, a first side, and a second side. The present invention may further include a protrusion extending from the front end of at least one of the first side and the second side of the body. A strike zone is formed along and within adjacent edges of the body and the at least one protrusion. In certain embodiments, a plurality of indicia are along a length of the least one protrusion. At least one flexible peg extends vertically from at least one of the protrusion and the body. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140378241 | Full Swing Golf Exercise Apparatus - A full swing golf exercise apparatus comprises a supporting rod ( | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150024861 | GOLF SWING TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD - A golf swing training device has first and second radially spaced swing guides that define a swing plane of a golf club and restricts movement of the golf club within the swing plane. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150024862 | GOLF PRACTICE AID - A practice aid for use by a golfer practicing hitting a golf ball (B) out of a sand trap. A disc (D) of predetermined diameter is placed on the top of the sand (S) with its leading edge either touching the underside of the golf ball or resting slightly behind it. When practicing a bunker shot, the golfer swings their club so it enters the sand immediately behind the trailing edge of the disc and passes through the sand beneath both the disc and the golf ball. The force imparted to the sand by the club causes the ball to fly out of the bunker on a cushion of sand. The disc provides an indication to the golfer as to how far behind the golf ball their club should enter the sand in order to hit the golf ball out of the sand trap. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150148144 | GOLF PUTT TRAINING AID - A golf putting aid is provided. The golf putting aid includes a body, a first arm, and a second arm. The body has a substantially flat top and bottom surface and includes a front side, a rear side, a first side, and a second side. The rear side includes a straight edge. The first arm protrudes from the front side at the first side of the body, and the second arm protrudes from the front side at the second side of the body. The first arm 16 and the second arm form a slot in between sized to receive a golf ball within. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20160184685 | Athletic Training Assembly - A athletic training assembly includes a base that may be positioned on a support surface. A pair of guide rods is each movably coupled to the base. Each of the pair of guide rods is curved between a first end and a second end of the pair of guide rods. The first end and the second end of each of the pair of guide rods is coupled together. The pair of guide rods forms a crescent shape. A user slidably engages an athletic implement to each of the pair of guide rods. The athletic implement travels upwardly and downwardly between the first and second ends of the pair of guide rods when the user swings the athletic implement. The pair of guide rods retains the athletic implement on a correct trajectory. The user is trained in swinging the athletic implement in the correct trajectory. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160250526 | GOLF CLUB HEADS AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF CLUB HEADS | 09-01-2016 |
| 20220134207 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A GOLF PUTTING TRAINING AID APPARATUS - Various embodiments for a golf putting training aid having a first stake coupled to a second stake by an upper alignment string and a lower alignment string that collectively establish parallel reference putting lines when the first and second stakes are deployed around a putting surface to train a golfer to properly align their eyes when executing a putt are disclosed. | 05-05-2022 |
| 473258000 | Head or shaft continuously engaged during swing | 11 |
| 20110039629 | GOLF PUTTING TRAINING APPARATUS - Golf putting training apparatus ( | 02-17-2011 |
| 20150375073 | GOLF EQUIPMENT FITTING SYSTEM AND GOLF EQUIPMENT FITTING PROGRAM - A golf equipment fitting system and a golf equipment fitting program is capable of providing accurate calculation results even when specifications that affect swing time are changed, and of outputting simulation results in a short period of time. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160030828 | UNIVERSAL SWING TRAINING APPARATUS - A universal swing training apparatus is provided that includes a sports-related implement and a slide mechanism. The implement includes a proximal section and a distal section that are spaced apart to form a gap there-between. The slide mechanism is inserted within this gap and is connected to the upper end of the proximal section and the lower end of the distal section. The slide mechanism includes a rail guide, a plurality of front ball bearings, a plurality of rear ball bearings, and a sliding rail assembly that are cooperatively configured to insure that this upper end and this lower end are coaxial when the sliding rail assembly is situated in a coaxial position on the rail guide, and permit a lateral shift of this lower end relative to this upper end during a swinging of the implement. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160038818 | TRAINING DEVICE FOR PUTTING A GOLF BALL - A training device for a putting stroke in the game of golf includes a pointer stick, and a support member for supporting the pointer stick in a generally parallel position with respect the ground. The stick may be positioned so as to generally point at the location of the sun such that the shadow of the stick on the ground may be used as a guide for the correct stroke path of the putter. Two or more pins may optionally be provided to form a gate through which the golf ball must pass in order to go into a golf cup. | 02-11-2016 |
| 473259000 | Closed loop | 6 |
| 20100048315 | Golf Swing Training Apparatus - A golf swing training apparatus including a golf club guide and, preferably, a support frame having spaced apart front and rear frame members connected together by a base frame member. The support frame is adjustably inclined at the lie angle of the golf club by a support arm. The golf club guide includes closely spaced apart front and rear guide ring segments which define a substantially planar circular shaped golf club swing slot therebetween, the swing slot having an unobstructed preferably adjustable width for free swing a golf club therewithin. The front guide ring segment is attached to and is supported by the front frame members while the rear guide ring segment is attached to and is supported by the rear frame member. An economy embodiment is also provided. A substantially flat club shaft guide supportively aligns the golf club shaft at the lie angle of the head. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100087268 | INFLATABLE TYPE GOLF SWING TRAINING APPARATUS - An inflatable type golf swing training apparatus, which comprises an inflatable track guide and adjustable struts. The inflatable track guide had a radian of an swing track and is made by an enclosed capsule which is hollow and inflatable and is made of elastic material. The adjustable struts includes two front adjustable struts which are provided at the lower part of the inflatable track guide and used for adjusting the height and angle thereof, and two rear adjustable struts which are provided at the middle part of the inflatable track guide and used for adjusting the angle of the track guide plane with respect to the horizontal plane | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100124998 | Golf swing exercising/training apparatus and associated method - A golf swing exercising and training apparatus for assisting a user to improve a golf swing may include a curvilinear track sized and shaped to simulate a golf swing. A frame may be situated on a ground surface to keep the track at a stable position. The track may be angularly offset such that a beginning point is situated anterior to a finishing point of the track. A mechanism may be included for teaching users to maintain a desired spine angle, and the desired head and arm positions during operation. The teaching mechanism may include a moveable guide member slidably coupled to the track, a mechanism for maintaining direct and continuous contact between the guide and track, and a mechanism for prohibiting the user's head from rising beyond a predetermined height during operation. In addition, a mechanism for indicating proper arm movement during an initial backswing may be included. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20110269563 | Golf Swing Training Apparatus - A golf swing training apparatus including a golf club guide and, preferably, a support frame having spaced apart front and rear frame members connected together by a base frame member. The support frame is adjustably inclined at the lie angle of the golf club by a support arm. The golf club guide includes closely spaced apart front and rear guide ring segments which define a substantially planar circular shaped golf club swing slot therebetween, the swing slot having an unobstructed preferably adjustable width for free swing a golf club therewithin. The front guide ring segment is attached to and is supported by the front frame members while the rear guide ring segment is attached to and is supported by the rear frame member. An economy embodiment is also provided. A substantially flat club shaft guide supportively aligns the golf club shaft at the lie angle of the head. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20130065704 | GOLF SWING TRAINING DEVICE - A golf swing training device ( | 03-14-2013 |
| 20140011602 | GOLF SWING TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A golf swing training apparatus and method of enhancing muscle tone and improving swing form includes a swing device that guides a user's swing along a predetermined path in a selected swing plane to improve form and enhance muscle memory for a preferred swing. A tensioning device enables the user to adjust the resistance to his or her swing, increasing resistance to strengthen muscles used while executing the preferred swing. The apparatus is adjustable for individuals of varying height, size, strength and ability. | 01-09-2014 |
| 473260000 | Swingable implement head engaged | 1 |
| 20140206468 | ROBOTIC PUTTING SYSTEM - A robotic putting system includes a mechanism for actively and physically guiding a putter head along a determined preferred putting path. The golfer need only hold the putter and allow the robotic mechanism to guide the motion of the putter head. The system enables a golfer to develop and practice a feel for the preferred path/stroke. | 07-24-2014 |
| 473261000 | Barrier which monitors swingable implement head movement | 11 |
| 20090170623 | PUTTING TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention provides a device and method for putting practice. The putting training device of the present invention positions a plurality of objects and a practice ball on a practice surface in a pattern and, in the preferred embodiment, comprises an arm arrangement of two connected rods having telescoping ball receptacles at each end. The rods are pivotally connected at the approximate midpoint of each rod at a pivot point such that the rods may move in a scissor-like fashion. Each receptacle contains a cavity that allows a standard golf ball to nest within it. A fifth receptacle is located directly below the pivot point of the two rods and also contains a cavity in which a golf ball may nest. The four golf balls contained within the perimeter receptacles are the guiding balls. The golf ball positioned within the fifth receptacle is the practice ball to be putted once the putting training device is removed from the five positioned golf balls. The method comprises: providing an alignment device comprising; two ball sockets that define a take-away gap; two ball sockets that define a follow-through gap; the take-away gap and follow-through gap further defining a putting arc distance gap; placing a plurality of objects on a putting surface; overlaying the alignment device on the objects so that the sockets contain an object; and removing the device, thereby leaving the objects on the putting surface. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090286613 | PUTTING TRACK - A golf stroke training device includes a base that has a first section and a second section, and a vertical guide coupled to the base. The vertical guide is substantially perpendicular to the base. The first section has an arc extending from an approximate midpoint of the device to a first end of the device, and the second section comprises a substantially straight edge extending from the approximate midpoint of the device to a second end of the device. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20110263347 | GOLF PUTTING TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF TRAINING A GOLFER TO USE A PUTTER - A golf putting training apparatus for improving a golf stroke along a line of intended travel of a golf ball. The golf training apparatus includes a pair of upright supports and an eye alignment tool for aligning a user's eyes above the apparatus and in a vertical plane that includes the golf ball and the line of intended travel. The eye alignment tool is supported by and connected between the supports and above the golf ball and includes a substantially linear top edge and pair of generally parallel planar sides depending from the top edge toward a bottom edge. With the golf putting training apparatus further including a longitudinally elongated tool arranged under the lower bottom edge of said eye alignment tool and extending along the line of intended travel of said golf ball. A method of training a golfer to use a putter used by the golfer during a golf putting stroke is also disclosed. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120088596 | PUTTING PRACTICE DEVICE - A putting practice device has a bottom support, side supports, a front plate, and a cover. The side supports are attached at opposed ends of the bottom support. Each side support has a top edge with a horizontally disposed sliding track. A front plate has a face that defines at least a portion of a desired travel path of a putter head. A cover has sliders that engage the sliding track of the side supports and the central support such that the top plate is slideably connected to each side support and to the central support. The cover has an extended portion that extends past the front plate and covers the at least a portion of the desired travel path. The position of the extended portion is adjustable by sliding the sliders along the sliding tracks. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20140213383 | Putting Stroke Training System - A putting stroke training system identifies a preferred putting stroke and facilitates training for a golfer to repeat the preferred putting stroke. The training system includes a grid box with a fixed side wall and a movable side wall. The movable side wall is positionable relative to the fixed side wall into alignment with the preferred putting stroke. The training system also includes an alignment sensor attachable to a putter head. In some embodiments, the alignment sensor signals when the putter head deviates from the preferred stroke. | 07-31-2014 |
| 473262000 | Barrier is projectile addressing surface | 3 |
| 20090082125 | Golf swing alignment apparatus - A golf swing alignment apparatus has a generally elogate and straight body, a golf tee accepting apperture at each end of the elogate body, and a cross bar at approximately 90 degree angle to the elongate boby medial to one golf tee accepting apperture. The tool focuses on the takeaway path and clubhead position for the first move in a golf swing during recreational play and accurately aligns a golfer's swing path during the swing as well as a golfer's golf club head position. The crossmember is located approximately 1/4″ behind the ball being held on the front tee. The device gives a clear visual path to follow and is portable, lightweight, flexible and convenient. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20100105496 | Takeaway Tee - An elongate strip of material includes a longitudinal base, a forward portion for receiving a tee whose heard is to be disposed above a substantially planar surface, and a rearward portion. The forward portion and the rearward portion tangentially align about the substantially planar surface to visually stimulate a projected trajectory. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20140024472 | Turf-Saver - The inventor has not observed in pro shops, golf stores, or on golf courses/driving ranges a durable, small, rubber-like or pliable, soft plastic product that does what The Turf-Saver does. Alignment devices are typically larger and more cumbersome. The current method of preserving driving range turf is by use of mats on concrete platforms that are roundly disliked by most golfers, especially older golfers whose wrists and forearms are adversely affected. None of the existing devices are practicable for use on the course. The invention is a device designed to provide a surface that will preserve turf, while assisting in alignment of golf clubs with the golf ball, driver through wedge, both on practice ranges and on the golf course. The device, which may be manufactured either of a soft, resilient rubber, or a type of pliable plastic that simulates rubber, is structured so as to receive the club well, simulating actual turf, while preserving the bottom of the club from undue abrasion. There is a one-eighth inch wide stripe located along the center of the device, from front to back, to ensure a proper takeaway at the inception of the swing, and to guide correct release of the club at the instant of impact. | 01-23-2014 |
| 473265000 | Plural barriers, horizontally spaced apart | 3 |
| 20090062028 | DIRECTIONAL PRACTICE DEVICE - A directional practice device includes an elongated ball-receiving member disposed on a flat surface and having a slot adapted for receiving a plurality of golf balls, and an upright heel-engaging surface disposed at a side of the ball-receiving member and perpendicular to the flat surface. The heel-engaging surface has a lower end defining a side of a head-traveling path extending along a longitudinal direction. The golf balls can be pushed by a putter head to drop from the slot onto the head-traveling path one at a time. After one of the golf balls drops onto the head-traveling path, the putter head can be moved along the head-traveling path to strike the one of the golf balls in the longitudinal direction in such a manner that the heel of the putter head moves on the heel-engaging surface. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20130178303 | PUTTING AID - A putting aid which includes a base plate, guide rails attached to the base plate, which are spaced apart to form a guide passage for a putting stroke, and markers which are engaged with guide rails, each marker being engageable with the ground at a defined position, wherein the base plate and the guide rails are movable leaving the markers at the defined positions. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20160045804 | Golf Training Apparatus - A device that helps a golfer improve their swing by providing a track over which to swing the club, a strike plate which swivels to keep contact with the club as long as possible and a resistance to movement over the strike plate in the track so the player understands the weight transfer required in a golf swing. An embodiment includes a sled sliding on at least one rail with front and rear strike plates and a center resistance mechanism that provides adjustable resistance to the swing using pads to contact the rails. The user can set different ranges of resistance. | 02-18-2016 |
