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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120108361 | Golf Ball with Changeable Dimples This disclosure provides a golf ball that is configured to be capable of changing its dimple depth. Changing the dimple depth of at least one of the plurality of dimples affects the aerodynamic properties of the golf ball, such that the play characteristics of the golf ... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120108363 | METHOD FOR SELECTING GOLF CLUB The fitting method includes a step of preparing a relationship C in which a face angle at or before impact and a hitting result are considered when a plurality of golf players swing using a plurality of golf clubs with different head physical property values; a step of ... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120108364 | METHOD FOR FITTING GOLF CLUB A fitting method according to the present invention includes steps of preparing a relationship C of a shaft flex point Y and a face angle X before impact or at impact; measuring a subject's face angle X before impact or at impact by using a test club; and selecting a sh... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120108351 | Device for instructing downswing in golf swing To provide a downswing assisting device in a golf swing In order to increase one's hitting force, since power is generated by the stretching and the contraction of muscles, by making a difference in the returning from being twisted of the u... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120083356 | METHOD OF PUTTING AND A PUTTER A method of putting a golf ball located on a putting green into a hole includes grasping a putter with at least one hand of a golfer and locating the putter at a first position such that the putter head is positioned proximate the golf ball and is at least four feet fro... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120071271 | PHASE TRANSITION GOLF BALL AND METHOD OF USE A phase transition golf ball comprises a phase transition material. The phase transition material may optionally include a microwave susceptor or an induction susceptor. The phase transition material preferably comprises an ethylene acid copolymer, or an ionomer of an e... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120052976 | SPORTS ACTIVITY SWING TRAINER A sports activity swing trainer having a concave curved surface area on which a person stands to practice a swing for a sports activity.... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120052967 | RFID GOLF BALL TARGET SYSTEM AND METHOD A radio-frequency identification (RFID) golf ball range target system is described. The RFID golf ball range target system includes a RFID golf ball, a scanner, a client computer, a game selection module, a target, a target RFID reader and a target network communication... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120040769 | Tennis and golf training device having an adjustable hoop A portable training device to be used by one practicing the game of tennis or golf. The training device includes a stand to rest on a flat surface, an adjustable hoop through which a tennis ball or a golf ball is hit, and a hoop support extending between the stand and t... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120040317 | MOTION TRAINING SCHEMATIC AND METHOD OF INSTRUCTION A method of golf instruction utilizing a schematic represented by a plurality of vertical, diagonal and circular lines which demonstrate a preferred golf swing. A video recorder, processor and monitor can be used to record the golf swing of a student aligned within the ... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120034989 | GOLF RELEASE TRAINING CLUB An apparatus and method for a hinged golf swing training club that provides the kinesthetic feeling of the three most important mechanical aspects of the golf swing: the backswing, the transition and the release. It is composed of an upper portion, lower portion, hinge ... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120028737 | GOLF GLOVE WITH GRIP PRESSURE REDUCING MEANS A golf grip training apparatus for resisting finger and thumb flexion and for counteracting grip forces is disclosed. The apparatus assists the golfer in achieving a lighter grip pressure than would be exerted on the club without its use by providing a golf glove adapte... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120015754 | METHOD AND SYSEM FOR SHOT TRACKING A method for analyzing a golfer's swing speed, wherein the method comprises determining that the golfer is addressing a golf ball to swing a golf club, monitoring a backswing, determining a transition point, monitoring a downswing and transmitting data for the golfer's ... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120015753 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SHOT TRACKING A method for determining an orientation of a putterhead of a putter during a putting stroke, wherein the method comprises determining that the golfer is addressing a golf ball to swing a putter, monitoring the putterhead orientation during the backswing, determining a t... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120010014 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT SYSTEM A golf club incorporating an interchangeable shaft system includes a shaft, a shaft sleeve, a club head and a fastener. The shaft sleeve is coupled to an end of the shaft and is received in a hosel included in the club head. The fastener retains the shaft sleeve in the ... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120010012 | GOLF PUTTER TOP COVER AND ALIGNMENT MEANS The present invention relates to a device and method for protecting the top of a putter club head. The surface is protected by a piece of adhesive backed tape that is positioned entirely on the surface of the top with a straight front edge positioned parallel and behind... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120010011 | GOLF IRON TOP COVER AND ALIGNMENT MEANS The present invention relates to a device and method for protecting the top of a iron club head. The surface is protected by a piece of adhesive backed tape that is positioned entirely on the surface of the top with a straight front edge positioned parallel and behind t... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120004046 | WRIST POSITIONING ATHLETIC DEVICE An apparatus for teaching and practicing the proper positioning of the hands and/or wrists relative to the arms in the performance of an athletic maneuver is disclosed. The apparatus includes a brace to be positioned on the forearm and extend across the wrist and at lea... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20110319199 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FITTING GOLF EQUIPMENT A golf equipment fitting system that uses advanced technology to not only objectively identify the optimum equipment for the golfer, but to also identify and help correct swing flaws so that the golfer can achieve optimum performance on the golf course. Thus, in one emb... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110306434 | Golf swing trainer A golf swing trainer which gives a golfer immediate feedback as to whether the relative timing of the hip movement to the club movement is correct. The trainer comprises a lightweight swing arm which is pivotally connected to the user's belt. For a right handed user, th... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110306440 | Golf Club Head or Other Ball Striking Device Having Stiffened Face Portion A ball striking device, such as a golf club head, has a head that includes a face configured for striking a ball and a body connected to the face, the body being adapted for connection of a shaft thereto. The head may include one or more stiffening elements or other str... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110300962 | T-BAR PUTTING STROKE TRAINER SYSTEM A golf putting trainer may be utilized in combination with a golf putter to: a) position the putter face perpendicular to the shoulder line; b) provide a visual aid to set the shoulders parallel to the perceived putt line; c) train a golfer to execute a putting stroke b... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110300961 | Sound of power This is a golf swing training device, consisting of a single unit which is placed over the grip end of a golf club. The golfer uses this apparatus by swinging the golf club allowing the equipment to slide down the shaft of the golf club during the forward swing process,... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110294589 | GOLF CLUB HEAD OR OTHER BALL STRIKING DEVICE HAVING REMOVABLE or INTERCHANGEABLE BODY MEMBER A ball striking device, such as a golf club, includes a head with a face having a ball striking surface configured for striking a ball, a main body member connected to the face and having an engagement surface located in the rear side, a removable body member removably ... | 12/01/2011 |
| 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 10 and top 8 flexible guides through which the golf shaft 20 t... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110294598 | GOLF PUTTER AND METHODS THEREOF Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a golf putter and methods of using the same. More specifically, embodiments relate to an improved golf putter, designed to allow a golfer to utilize the putter in a novel manner, yielding enhanced results. In one ... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110276153 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING GOLF SWING INSTRUCTION A method for teaching golf based upon comparing a commonality of personal characteristics of a student and the personal characteristics of a group of high-level golfers is contemplated herein. Data mining is used to determine clusters of golfers with common physical cha... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110265922 | Golf Club Head Cover A golf club head cover. Implementations may include a body portion defining an internal cavity for receiving a golf club head, a first flap disposed on the body portion and including a first magnetic fastener, and a second flap disposed on the body portion and including... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110269562 | GOLF PUTTING TRAINING APPARATUS A putting training apparatus having a frame, a handle on the frame to be gripped by a user to perform a putting stroke, a putter head on the frame for striking a golf ball, and a stabilizer assembly on the frame. The stabilizer assembly is engageable with a user's front... | 11/03/2011 |
| 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... | 10/27/2011 |
| 20110263346 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING A GOLFER TO PROPERLY GRIP A GOLF CLUB The present device relates to an apparatus and a method for allowing a golfer to properly grip a golf club. A proper grip is one that allows for the most efficient radial deviation (abduction) and ulnar deviation (adduction) as well as flexion and extension of the wrist... | 10/27/2011 |
| 20110256946 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TRAINING A GOLF STROKE An apparatus for training a golf stroke comprising: a grip for orienting the user's hands; a restraining bar for orienting the user's arms mechanically coupled to one end of the grip; a shaft mechanically coupled to the end of the grip opposite the restraining bar; and ... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110256948 | MULTIPLE FLEX SHAFT METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GOLF CLUBS Embodiments of multiple flex shaft systems are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also presented herein.... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110256947 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A GOLF MAT A golf mat is disclosed comprising a body portion or ground sheet; and a means for holding the body portion in a position which is elevated a first distance above a ground surface. The means for holding the body portion may be connected to the body portion substantially... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110250986 | Golf Club Heads With Protrusion Weights And Related Methods Embodiments of club heads with protrusion weights are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110250993 | ADAPTIVE GOLF BALL The present invention relates to a smart golf ball comprised of one or more mantle layers juxtaposed between an inner core and outer cover, where the core, the mantle layer(s), and/or the cover are further comprised of a ferrofluid, a magnetorheological fluid, an invers... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110244991 | GOLF ASSISTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHING TARGET GOLF HOLES A method of automatically switch of target golf hole is applied in a golf assisting device. The golf assisting device utilizes the memory to store a plurality of golf-hole-region coordinates that define a plurality of regions belonged to every golf hole. A processor of ... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110237343 | Golf Training Apparatus Novel tools and techniques for teaching a player the proper alignment when addressing a golf ball. In one aspect, such tools and techniques provide an alignment aid that allows the player to visualize both the intended target line of the shot as well as the position of ... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110237342 | GOLF PUTTER AID A practice device used to improve a golfer's putting stroke, the device including: a bar member defining a support surface and constructed to be secured to a golf club shaft in order to maintain the support surface essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of t... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110237357 | Golf Putting Visualization Aid A golf putting visualization aid for a golfer who is practicing the putting of a golf ball into a hole located on a green. The visualization aid has a slope indicating vessel (12) containing a coloured liquid (14) that is visible to the golfer. The vessel ... | 09/29/2011 |
