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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7984559 | Golf club fitting apparatus and method A golf club fitting apparatus comprises an image display unit; a linear guide having a lower end that is attached to the image display unit and rotatable in relation to the unit; an arm that is attached to the linear guide and slidable in relation to the linear guid... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7891105 | Putter fitting station A putter fitting device (1) having a base plate (2) with a fixation device (5) for a putter head (14), which provides a first fixation state for a first, torque-proof fixation of the putter head (14) and a second fixation state for... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7802373 | Putter shaft/head designing system A shaft has upper and lower ends and an intermediate extent. A putter head simulator includes a horizontal lower plate having upper and lower surfaces, a mirror attached to the upper surface of the lower plate, and a vertical coupling plate extending upwardly from t... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7513060 | Loft and lie measurement tool for golf clubs A measurement tool for determining at least one of the loft angle or the lie angle of a golf club. The measurement tool includes a golf club head support structure having a mating surface and at least one beveled support element. The gauge also has a clamping tool c... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7415866 | Device for determining the center of gravity of an object The device for determining the center of gravity of an object measures the moments of the object (e.g., golf club head, or other irregularly shaped object) as it is positioned in three mutually orthogonal axes. As the weight of the object is known, the moments may b... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7415867 | Golf shaft and club flex neutralization/matching and method for manufacturing same In accordance with the present invention, this method encompasses a shaft with a neutral flex point mark and identification mark/sticker of quantitative characteristics that has been achieved by deflecting a shaft, at its tip, a specific distance while resting in a ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7403277 | Method and apparatus for measuring face angle A method (250) and apparatus (20) for measuring the face angle of a golf club (300), golf club head (302) or face component (304) of a golf club head is disclosed herein. The method (250) and apparatus (20) use a non-... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7318779 | Static pose fixture The present invention relates to a static pose fixture (10) used for measuring a subject (42) that is the object of a motion capture system. The static pose fixture (10) provides a means for holding the subject (52) in a static position b... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7309291 | Golf club head with alignment indicia A golf club head includes a body and ball alignment indicia that protrudes forwardly of the front surface of the body. A transparent plate covers the ball alignment indicia and has a front face arranged for impacting a golf ball. A flange on the transparent plate is... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7273427 | Method and system for selecting a golf club A method for selecting a golf club suitable for a golfer includes the steps of (a) obtaining at least one of head speed and hit-ball data (initial velocity, launch angle, backspin, side spin, and travel distance) when a golfer hits a golf ball with a golf club; (b) ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7263866 | Golf club hosel bending fixture The golf club hosel bending fixture immovably secures a golf club head therein in order to adjustably bend the hosel angle of the club head to “fine tune” the characteristics of the club. The fixture includes an angularly articulating crown jaw assembly, a relat... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7172513 | Tool for determining optimal putter characteristics A tool has an adjustable lie angle, face angle, weight, and shaft length and is used by a golfer to adjust a putter to the optimal lie angle, face angle, weight and shaft length for that golfer. The tool head has a face plate and a sole disposed normal to one anothe... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7164473 | Method and apparatus for measuring face angle A method (250) and apparatus (20) for measuring the face angle of a golf club (300), golf club head (302) or face component (304) of a golf club head is disclosed herein. The method (250) and apparatus (20) use a non-... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7153215 | Method of fitting a golf club to a golfer A method a fitting a golf club to a golfer based on the golfer's playing characteristics and the inherent properties of the golfer's current golf club. A golf club is selected and a analyzed to determine if the selected golf club is optimized for the golfer. ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7147570 | Method for fitting golf clubs A method is disclosed for effectively guiding golfers and/or their fitting professionals toward the selection of a particular wood-type golf club that is optimally matched or fitted to each golfer's particular swing characteristics, the selection being made from a s... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7142640 | Method and system of remotely restoring communication lines The disclosure relates generally to a system of restoring communication circuits. The system includes an automated circuit switchover system embedded within a telephone central office, a technician terminal for use by telephone network operations personnel, a test a... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7131910 | Golf swing training template The present invention comprises a golf swing training device having a graphic design that illustrates a plurality of golf swing variables, including a club path indicator and a club face angle guide. The template is designed so that golfers may practice swinging a g... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7066827 | Golf training apparatus A golf training apparatus to help golfers hit a golf ball more effectively and consistently. The apparatus includes a base with first markings along a first edge thereof to indicate positions for locating a golfer's feet adjacent the base, and second markings along ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7056223 | Method for producing golf clubs that are individually adapted to the respective height of golf players The invention relates to a method for producing golf clubs that are individually adapted to the respective height of golf players. According to the invention, a test person firstly executes, with a test club whose distance from the floor (H) corresponds to the dista... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7037210 | Golf alignment device At least four alignment members, namely, an aim member 11, a guide member 12, and two positioning members 13, 14, may be arranged in various configurations to assist the golfer with putts and with wood and iron shots. A connector 25 is di... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7010965 | Golf club fixture A device for measuring alignment of a golf club is provided, and allows measurement of the lie angle and loft angle simultaneously. The strike face of the club is placed against an abutment member that is fixed to a base member, and held in place with a clamping mem... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6941670 | Clubhead measuring gauge A clubhead measuring gauge comprises a fixed base capable of rotating and adjusting its position along a circumference and fixing a protractor; an adjustable measuring base for mounting the protractor and allowing the protractor to shift its position in an increasin... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6895680 | Golf head and shaft with flex neutralization and method for manufacturing same A device for determining a neutral point on a golf club head. The device comprises a base. A calibration block is attached to the base. The calibration block comprises an index dial and the index dial comprises a neutral indicator. A head aligner is rotatably attach... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6877201 | Golf club grip alignment apparatus and method An apparatus for positioning and holding a golf club for installation of a golf club grip comprises a shaft cradle, a shaft clamp and a positioning device. The positioning device comprises a platen that is moveable toward and away from the axis of the golf club shaf... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6871414 | Apparatus and method for measuring and adjusting golf club loft and lie The invention provides an apparatus and method for measuring loft and lie angles of a golf club. The apparatus includes a clamping assembly configured to secure the head of a golf club in a stationary position and a shaft sensor system having two cameras spaced apar... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6818824 | Wiring device ganging tool A ganging tool for adjusting the position of a pair of ganged wiring devices such as duplex receptacles, toggle, and decorator type switches on a mounting, e.g., an electrical box. The ganging tool has a frame having a pair of apertures for receiving different kinds... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6799377 | Apparatus for golf putter fitting Apparatus for fitting a golf putter club to a golfer comprising a grip supporting a vertical adjustable rod and representing a vertical length A from the upper end of the grip to the ground and having a horizontal beam extending from the rod, on the ground for indic... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6779277 | Method of golf putter fitting A method for fitting a putter club to an individual golfer comprising the steps of having the golfer assume a position in which his hips are directly above his heels, his eyes are directly above the ball to be putted and his hands are directly below his shoulders an... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6754970 | Golf club aligning kit and method of use A preferred golf club aligning kit includes a tool, ligatures and a marker. The preferred tool includes a base and an arm pivotally secured along a center line of the base. A preferred method of use involves centering a head of the club against the base; binding the... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6644102 | Golf club fixture A device for measuring alignment of a golf club is provided, and allows measurement of the lie angle and loft angle simultaneously. The strike face of the club is placed against an abutment member that is fixed to a base member, and held in place with a c... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6508007 | Device for measuring bounce, loft and lie of golf club A device for measuring bounce angle, bounce width, loft and lie of a golf club includes a registering aid for registering the golf club, a bounce measurer operably associated with the registration aid to enable a bounce measurement to be taken, a loft mea... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6449860 | Golf club measuring apparatus A golf club measuring apparatus for measuring the face progression, lie angle, loft angle of a face includes a base having a flat top reference surface, and a club-holding assembly pivotally mounted on the base for pivotal movement. A shaft of a golf club... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6430829 | Loft and lie gauge for golf clubs A gauge for measuring the loft and lie angles of a golf club includes a rod attachable to the golf club with a first pointer mechanism being in alignment with the shaft axis of the golf club. A body is rotatable about the rod into parallel alignment with ... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6415502 | Golf club grip alignment apparatus An apparatus for receiving a golf club and positioning the head of the club and holding it in a predetermined position and providing a visual indication of that position at a location proximate the extending end of the golf club shaft so that an installer... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6363620 | Apparatus and method for measuring the loft angle and the lie angle of a golf club The present invention is an apparatus and method for measuring the loft angle and the lie angle of a golf club. The present invention allows for comparisons to known values, and removes operator bias from the measurements. The apparatus has an encoder ass... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6298546 | Device and method to quantitatively position a golf club handle grip A device and method to position a newly installed grip or to verify the position of one previously installed, quantitatively, in relation to the leading edge of a golf club head or any point referenced by the alignment assembly. The invention includes two... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6082015 | Ball gauge The invention relates to an arrangement (1) for checking the quality of balls (2) in respect of their diameter (D) and any damage to their periphery (3), in particular intended for checking golf balls (2). A diameter gauge device (4) extending along at le... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5988861 | Sports implement testing methods and apparatus Methods and apparatus for testing a striking-type sports implement such as a bat is disclosed. In terms of apparatus, a system according to the invention includes a bat-swinging module, a ball-delivery module, and one or more programmed computers. The bat... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5984801 | Golf alignment training apparatus and method A portable golf training apparatus and method of use for teaching golfers the consistent achievement of proper ball placement, correct alignment, proper foot placement and stance, and for providing a visual reference or target line in relation to alignmen... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5935015 | Golf putter The present invention contemplates an improved indicator for use in combination with a golf putter to provide improved putting performance by giving the golfer a point of focus on which to concentrate during putting, and by indicating whether the putting ... | 08/10/1999 |
