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Class 473/257 - Swingable implement swing path indicator


Subclass of Class 473 - Games using tangible projectile
Definition: Subject matter wherein the information providing means cooperating
No. of patents: 223
Last issue date: 03/06/2012


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8128506Golf 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 ...
03/06/2012
8066582System and device for golf putting practice
A system and device for golf putting practice, in which the device includes a first leg, a slider element attached to the first leg for grasping a shaft, and a shorter second leg pivotable to the first leg. The second leg is released and squeezed against the first t...
11/29/2011
8043164Apparatus 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 ...
10/25/2011
8038543Golf 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 ...
10/18/2011
8029379Golf 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 p...
10/04/2011
8029380Golf 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 p...
10/04/2011
7997994Golf 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 ...
08/16/2011
7985145Portable sports swing feedback apparatus
A portable apparatus and method for providing real time visual feedback of a sports swing to a user is provided. The portable apparatus comprises a rotatable reflecting surface housed in a frame, an attachment assembly connected to a rear section of the frame, a tel...
07/26/2011
7946927Golf 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 ...
05/24/2011
7914390Portable sports swing training device and method
The present invention provides a muscle training, development, stretching and warming device for sports swings. The device comprises a handle connected with an adjustable mounting device via a tensioning element of variable resistance. The tension element of a highe...
03/29/2011
7901296Golf swing training apparatus
A training apparatus that instructs a trainee in the two optimum golf swings, namely an inward swing method and an outward swing. The apparatus is uniquely constructed so that during use the trainee can positively feel the differences between the inward golf swing a...
03/08/2011
7896755Device for swing training
Herein is described a swing training device comprising two handles, each handle with a threaded post, a male manufactured head with a male locking device and a threaded receptacle for the threaded post and a female manufactured head with a female locking device and ...
03/01/2011
7874930Golf swing training tool providing a direct visual indication of proper club head swing path
The present golf swing training tool assists a golfer in learning the correct swing path the club head should follow during a normal golf swing, in order to consistently hit the ball in the desired direction, by providing a direct visual prompt of the proper club he...
01/25/2011
7862444Golf swing training device
In general, this disclosure relates to a golf swing training device, comprises three interoperating portions, the first portion of the device being an active area, the second being a collapsible frame, and the third being a golf club-like device and carriage. The co...
01/04/2011
7857708Golf swing-diagnosing system
A computer (16) for capturing a colored moving image photographed by photographing means (14, 15) has an extraction means for extracting images having necessary swing postures as check-point images from a large number of still images constituting the c...
12/28/2010
7846034Golf aim assisting assembly
A golf stroke aim assisting assembly includes a golf tee that has a top end, a bottom end and a peripheral surface extending between the top and bottom ends. The bottom end is pointed and the top end is concave to support a golf ball. A plate has a top side, a botto...
12/07/2010
7815516Method and apparatus for golf club swing training
A golf training and simulation device measures a signal indicative of the displacement of a club and in an alternate embodiment, the detection of a golf ball after being struck. The measurement system can be used in conjunction with a golf simulator or as a golf tra...
10/19/2010
7806780Robotic golf swing trainer
A robotic golf swing trainer according to embodiments of this invention moves a golf club a golfer is holding in the same way as a modeled, well-executed swing such as that of a selected professional golfer. This robotically controlled movement is performed at a mul...
10/05/2010
7780544System and method for indicating a golf swing region
A system is provided for indicating a region of a golf swing. The system includes a strip configured to encircle the feet of a golfer preparing to conduct the golf swing of a golf club. The strip is marked with one or more markings for a respective golf swing region...
08/24/2010
7758441Golf training assembly
A golf training assembly includes a base assembly disposed in supported relation on a playing surface and in at least a partially surrounding relation to a playing area. The golf training assembly further includes at least one swing aid disposed into an operative or...
07/20/2010
7758442Golf swing training device
A golf swing training device is disclosed that includes a substantially planar surface. In use, the surface acts as a guide for the movement of a golfer's shoulders when the golfer executes a substantial portion of a backswing. ...
07/20/2010
7727082Golf 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 positione...
06/01/2010
7708649Method and apparatus for golf swing alignment
The present invention relates generally to the field of training aids and methods for the development and improvement of a proper golf swing. Specifically, the present invention relates to training aids and methods for the development of proper golf swings that aid ...
05/04/2010
7670233Golf swing training device method and apparatus
A golf swing training aid adapted to have a first rail and a second rail whereby a carriage system is slidably attached thereto and the pitch of the club is controlled with respect to the position of the carriage assembly in the course of a swing. In one form, the r...
03/02/2010
7651405Device for visualizing and practicing a correct golf swing
A golf training device comprises two shatter-resistant mirrors. A striking mirror is held in a horizontal position in the hitting area and is used as a striking mat for hitting golf balls. A second, adjustable mirror is positioned above the striking mirror. The adju...
01/26/2010
7641567Gold putting training apparatus and method
Apparatus for training golfers in putting techniques and the method for its use are taught. The principle of the apparatus of the invention provides two reference points, one of which is adjustable and fixed relative to the head of a putter. By sliding the two refer...
01/05/2010
7618328Golf swing trainer
A practice device that can be used with or without a ball to help further develop the feel and muscle memory of a proper swing. A swing training device includes a handle, a shaft and a weight slidably mounted along the shaft. During the swinging of the club, the wei...
11/17/2009
7614961Golf putting teaching device and method
A unitary golf putting teaching device that achieves four goals: teaching proper club head path; teaching proper club face angle at impact; teaching proper posture and proper eye alignment; and teaching green reading. ...
11/10/2009
7578748Golf swing training device and method
A golf swing training system, including a paddle suitable for hitting with a palm in training to improve one's golf swing, a swing arm attached to the paddle, a base that provides stability, and a spring attached to the swing arm and to the base. Preferably, the spr...
08/25/2009
7527562Method and devices for aiming and aligning for a golf shot
The present invention is a device for aiming and aligning a golf shot. The device includes longitudinal and transverse portions and ball position holes in the longitudinal portion. At least one end of the transverse portion includes cutouts for positioning the feet ...
05/05/2009
7513834Golf swing training device
A golf swing training device comprising a substantially planar surface, wherein the surface, in use, acts as a guide for the movement of a golfer's shoulders when the golfer executes a substantial portion of a backswing. ...
04/07/2009
7491132Golf swing guide
Three rectangular panels create an adjustable golf swing plane and physical barrier suitable for teaching and practicing any golf shot with any golf club. In the preferred embodiment, the three panels are pivotally secured by a living hinge system. One side of the b...
02/17/2009
7455596Alignment device for aligning an impact point of a golf ball
An alignment device for aligning an impact point of a golf ball in order to correlate the perceived alignment of the ball by a golfer with the actual direction of impact required to maximize the probability of the ball traveling in the desired direction. ...
11/25/2008
7431661Modular golf swing and putting trainer
A golf swing trainer comprising a set of modular cylindrical ground frame members, in the most basic form an elongated front-back member and at least two elongated fore-aft members removably mounted on the front-back member with connections that allow the position a...
10/07/2008
7429222Parallel putting device and method
A device for putting a golf ball. In one embodiment, the device comprises a base having an elongated side defining a base line, a first and second shoulder attached to the base, and a guide member pivotly attached to the first and second shoulders. The guide member ...
09/30/2008
7399234Golf practice device
A golf practice device is disclosed. In an embodiment, the golf practice device includes a first upper part and a second lower part. A hinge assembly rotatably connects the first upper part and the second lower part. The first upper part includes an interior sized t...
07/15/2008
7371186Putting training aid
A putting training aid comprising a main body having a first recess and a second recess formed therein, wherein the first recess is adapted to at least partially receive a golf ball to provide a guide for placing a marking on the golf ball a spindle member operably ...
05/13/2008
7341546Multi-axis resistance exercise device
A multi-axes exercise machine for strengthening muscles surrounding shoulder joint of a user allows the user a range of motions about lines of motion perpendicular to an arc of circumduction of the shoulder joints. A pair of handholds is suspended from an arcuate gu...
03/11/2008
7338394Golf tee
A golf tee comprising a body and a head is described, wherein the head is elongated and grooved. The golf tee described herein provides directional trajectory to a golf ball upon impact with a golf club. ...
03/04/2008
7326124Golf swing trainer
A golf swing trainer including a towel folded parallel to its longitudinal edges to form a flaccid multi-layer strip which simulates the handle and shaft of a golf club; a tubular member; a flexible strap which interconnects the bottom edge of the strip and said tub...
02/05/2008
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