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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7435185 | Adjustable length belly putter A belly putter incorporating an adjustable shaft length feature. The adjustable length shaft feature may be added to an existing standard putter or may be incorporated into a specifically built belly putter. A rounded top to the belly putter shaft with completely cu... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7328491 | Gate mate This specification discloses an apparatus for constructing a gate opening comprised of a spacing unit with a first end and a second end, means for expanding the spacing unit such that the distance between the first end and the second end may vary; means for locking ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7320647 | Golf putter length adjustment holder device A golf putter length adjustment holder device (1) comprising a hollow extension tube that fits over a putter shaft (2). The tube may be telescoping, thereby permitting for quick length conversion of the golf putter. In the alternative, the tube may be ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7316622 | Adjustable golf putter An adjustable putter 10 having a shaft (12) and a grip assembly (16) that is connected to the butt end of shaft (12). A hosel assembly (20) is connected to the tip end (18) of shaft (12) and a head assembly (22... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7309293 | Golf ball gripping device A device for securely engaging and retaining a golf ball. The device is preferably adapted for secure placement on the end of the grip of a golf club, such as a putter, thus enabling a user to use the club to extend his/her reach and pick up a golf ball from the gro... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7244189 | Golf club with heel and toe weighting A golf club is disclosed that can be used with a structure of a golf club head that has a space between the front striking face and the back piece of the club head. The front face and the back piece are attached to each other at the heel edge and the toe edge. This ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7229092 | Walking aid A strong, light weight walking aid with optional seat that can be used to assist a person in walking and resting on the walking aid. The walking aid collapses so that it can be stored in a small space and the handle can be removed and reattached to make it even smal... | 06/12/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7172514 | Extendable golf club having interlockable spacer segments An extendable golf club having threadably intercoupled upper and lower shaft sections. The golf club can be extended by threadably coupling one or more spacers between the upper and lower shaft sections and tightening a set screw into engagement with a spacer. ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7160199 | Golf putting and chipping training devices Golf training devices and methods of using a training device, that includes primary for putting and chipping. The invention can include an attachment socket for attaching the device on top of a hand grip of a golf club and a plate extending from the top of the attac... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7147568 | Adjustable length belly putter A belly putter incorporating an adjustable shaft length feature. The adjustable length shaft feature may be added to an existing standard putter or may be incorporated into a specifically built belly putter. A rounded top to the belly putter shaft with completely cu... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7090588 | Golf swing training device Golf swing training devices are disclosed. The swing training devices can be used during practice, during play, or both. In one non-limiting embodiment, the swing training device can be used by the golfer to ensure that he or she stands the correct distance from the... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7070515 | Adjustable golf putter An adjustable golf putter includes a shaft and a head; the head being comprised of a putting part and an adjustment device connected to the back of the putting part; the adjustment device includes a base, a trough being disposed on the central section of the base to... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7063623 | Apparatus and method for playing golf using a ball launcher A ball launching device which eliminates the need for golf clubs so that disabled individuals can play golf without having to swing a golf club. The ball launching device is configured in the form of the rifle so that it can be carried by a player while the player i... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7056222 | Golf swing training device A device and method for practicing a golf swing using a device to simulate golf club and having one or more a positioning components such as a forearm guide, a golf ball sighting mirror and/or a vertical indicator. ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7041004 | Putter with rotatable shaft for converting from practice to play The present invention is an improved putter that combines several features to provide a balanced putter, which assists a player in perfecting a putt stroke during practice and repeating it with the same club during play. The shaft is attached to the clubhead such th... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7004850 | Training golf club A training golf club helps a golfer become aware of the direction and angle of their swing and adjust their stance, the angle at which they are holding their club and the direction of their swing or putter when practicing. The golf club has a club-shaft, a club-grip... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6964616 | Adjustable putter for dual handed use A putter comprises a linearly elongated telescopic shaft having a handle or grip at an end. The shaft is coupled to a putter head at an opposing (lower or inferior) end. The head is adjustable for altering the lie angle of the putter. The putter may further comprise... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6962536 | Golf accessory having multiple functions A compact golf accessory which may function as a cigar holder, golf club rest or golf ball retriever. The golf accessory is conveniently carried in a golf bag. ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6953313 | Self-locking linear adjustment mechanism A self-locking linear adjustment mechanism may be configured in the form of a rod assembly or a cartridge assembly. The self-locking linear adjustment mechanism in the form of a cartridge assembly includes a self-locking linear adjustment mechanism including a locki... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6939243 | Golf putting and chipping training devices Golf training devices and methods of using a training device, that includes primarily for putting and chipping. The invention can include an attachment socket for attaching the device on top of a hand grip of a golf club and a plate extending from the top of the att... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6932711 | Extendable golf club having interlockable spacer segments An extendable golf club having threadably intercoupled upper and lower shaft sections. The golf club can be extended by threadably coupling one or more spacers between the upper and lower shaft sections and tightening a set screw into engagement with a spacer. ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6875123 | Adjustable golf club A golf club which includes an adjustable shaft, in which the shaft comprises an inner shaft part, an outer shaft part which receives an end of the inner shaft within it in a telescoping arrangement, and an internal tube which is fastened within the outer shaft part ... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6846244 | Method of playing a game with a telescopic putter mounted to headband A telescopic putter mounted to a headband is a novelty game that mimics the game of golf. It is played indoors with a lightweight plastic ball and a cup resting on the floor. The game follows the general rules of putt-putt golf, except for the rule that the player m... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6780120 | Adjustable length golf putter A golf club, such as a putter, having a first tube, a second tube, and a clamp assembly. The clamp assembly defines a longitudinally extending bore, a shoulder surface on the exterior surface of the clamp assembly, an orifice extending from the inner surface of the ... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6749521 | Extendable golf club having interlockable spacer segments An extendable golf club having threadably intercoupled upper and lower shaft sections. The golf club can be extended by threadably coupling one or more spacers between the upper and lower shaft sections and tightening a set screw into engagement with a spacer. ... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6723000 | Adjustable putter head and club shaft combination golf putter An adjustable putter head and club shaft combination golf putter is adjustable in both shaft length and head angle. A main shaft includes a second shaft portion which telescopes inside a first shaft portion for adjusting the length of the main shaft. A gear assembly... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6547673 | Interchangeable golf club head and adjustable handle system A system for converting readily available standard off the shelf golf club parts into a interchangeable golf club system. A conversion system consists of a head insert which can be glued into the hosel of a standard golf club head. A shaft insert having a... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6533676 | Golf putting aid and brace member therefor An improved golf putter is provided with an upper brace member portion extending above the grip of the putter. The upper brace member portion has a lower arm brace, an upper arm brace and an anchor that are all oriented to follow the underside of a golfer... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6413168 | Adjustable length shaft for golf clubs, and the like An adjustable length shaft assembly including a handle portion and an extensible shaft. An upper end of the shaft includes a set of locking teeth. The handle has an internal locking mechanism with a tooth rack to accommodate the locking teeth. A control h... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6402634 | Instrumented golf club system and method of use An instrumented golf club system having an instrumented golf club, an interface means and a computing means is disclosed herein. The instrumented golf club includes a plurality of sensors, an internal power supply, an angular rate sensor and an internal r... | 06/11/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6283874 | Golf putter A putter for use in the game of golf including a first elongated shaft having a first and a second end, a second elongated shaft having a first end telescopically received within the second end of the first elongated shaft, a putter head fixedly secured t... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6224493 | Instrumented golf club system and method of use An instrumented golf club system having an instrumented golf club, an interface means and a computing means is disclosed herein. The instrumented golf club includes a plurality of sensors, an internal power supply, an angular rate sensor and an internal r... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6110055 | Golf club A golf club having a shaft (3) and a club head (2) which is connected to a shank portion (4) of the shaft at its heel end (31) so that it can be rotated around the axis of the shank portion. The configuration of the shank portion is such that the shaft ax... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6039910 | Golf ball and manufacturing method of golf ball core A golf ball core and a method of making the same wherein remarkable reduction of eccentricity of an inner layer to an outer layer is accomplished, and mass-production of the golfball cores are possible. The golfball inner layer is penetrated into at least... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6000286 | Shift selection aiding apparatus for selecting optimum shaft for a golfer A high speed camera takes an image in the vicinity of a ball 3 and a club head 12, while a high speed camera 5 takes an image in the vicinity of the top of the swing of a golfer 1, and the images are recorded in a high speed video tape recorder 6. The rec... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5997412 | Extensible golf club A golf club which includes interconnected segments which can be added to extend the length thus providing an inexpensive alternative to buying new golf clubs. The segments are securely connected to achieve a rigid and sturdy golf club which can grow longe... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5792006 | Axially collapsible golf clubs and golf club shafts The disclosed collapsible golf club shaft is formed of a conventional stepped one-piece tubular golf shaft having diameters progressing from a large ID and OD end to a smaller ID and OD end, being cut in two at the end of one cylindrical axial sections ne... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5649870 | Elongated golf club putter A golf club putter having an elongated shaft that is used in a manner that insures a golfer putts with a pendulum type stroke, as recommended by many Professional Golf Association teaching professionals. The elongated putter consists of two tapered shaft ... | 07/22/1997 |
