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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7717802 | Putting training device and method The putting training device positions a plurality of objects and a practice ball on a practice surface, and, in the preferred embodiment, comprises an arm arrangement of two connected rods having telescoping ball receptacles at each end. Four golf balls contained wi... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7686703 | Practice device for corrected golf swing A practice device for corrected golf swing basically comprises a frame which is relatively long in one direction and a pair of strip-shaped members extending in alignment with each other in the one direction so as to define a straight target line. The frame includes... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7594860 | Golf swing training method and apparatus A golf swing training apparatus for practicing a golf swing. In one embodiment, the training apparatus includes a sensor unit including a sensor outputting a sensor beam in a substantially horizontal direction, the sensor unit further including a microcontroller in ... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7429222 | Parallel 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 |
| 7281986 | Parallel 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 ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7273416 | Golf training apparatus A golf training apparatus for practicing straight hits has an upright rack, a rod provided on the rack and aligned substantially horizontally and parallel to a desired hitting direction, the rod being arranged at a distance to the rack such that a golf club is swing... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7267618 | Golf swing training apparatus A system for teaching proper takeaway of a golf club during a golf swing uses an apparatus having a sliding element for engaging a back of the golf club when the club is in a set-up position. The sliding element moves in a defined track in response to movement of th... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261653 | Golf swing training apparatus The present invention provides a training apparatus and method for improving the stance of a golfer throughout the golfer's swing. The apparatus comprises a shaft pivotally connected to a base so that the shaft pivots about a pivot point along a plane to increase or... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7217198 | Golf putting practice aid A golf putting practice aid comprising a guide having a guide surface (3) with which a heel or the toe of a putter makes contact in use. The guide is positioned to extend upwardly from a substantially planar base or ground surface (1,100′). By making the gu... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7172515 | Golf swing plane training method and apparatus A golf swing plane training method and apparatus consisting a pair of elastic cords suspended above the ground faithfully defining a cross section of the swing plane. The elastic cords are parallel to each other and approximately parallel to the ground. The plane fo... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7160201 | Golf putting trainer A golf putting trainer includes a holder for a putter having a shaft and a head, elements for guiding the holder in a curved movement path and elements for holding the putter head in a position perpendicular to the direction of movement of the holder. The golf putti... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7140971 | Practice putting and ball retrieving device A practice putting device according to the present invention is an annular collar sized for a snug friction fit onto a conventional golf ball. The collar in use is placed on a putting surface so that the golf ball may be aimed at the collar opening when the collar i... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7125342 | Putting training aid and calibration device A putting training aid and putter calibration device for use on a putting surface is disclosed which includes a horizontal calibrated bar with a linear centered scale and a parallel calibration block having an orthogonal face and set on the practice putting surface ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7112146 | Putting practice and training device A putting practice and training device having a support member having a first end and a second end. The first end may be adapted engage a surface. A rotatable, swingable arm may have at least two members arranged where only one member is visible when viewing the arm... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7083527 | Putting aid for aiding a golfer in property aligning the golfer's line of sight, putting stroke and club head angle A golf putting aid is provided that includes first and second attachment structures. Upper and lower alignment members are each disposed between and attached to the attachment structures. The alignment members are also vertically aligned to define a vertical plane w... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7077759 | Golf putting training device There is provided a golf putting training apparatus that is portable and operable with standard USGA golf equipment. The apparatus include parallel channels each emanating from a respective dimple. The channels are separated by a distance such that a golf ball place... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7063626 | Golf teaching and training device A multi-positional swing training device having adjustable configurations suitable for addressing a plurality of swing flaws, such as with a golf swing, is provided. The training device includes a base, and an upright member extending vertically from the base. An el... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7063627 | Method and system for golf instruction A golf instructional system and method is provided for learning proper setup for swinging a golf club, such a system being customizable for an individual golfer by a professional golf instructor. Various embodiments utilize positioning markers, a mirror, an arm wedg... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7063624 | Golf training apparatus and method of using the same A golf training apparatus and a method of using the same are disclosed. In one form, a golf training apparatus includes a substrate with a lower portion and a hooded upper portion and a guide extension coupled to the lower portion. The guide extension includes a str... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7029401 | Golf swing practice device The present invention is a golf practice device for assisting in the development of a correct golf swing including an elevated path guidance apparatus for establishing a linear path limit under which the correct golf swing can arc while passing through a stationary ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7025689 | Adjustable athletic swing training aid An adjustable swing training aid for training an athlete to perform a desired swing. The swing training aid includes an adjustable stand having a pad connector; and a swing pad having an attachment spot for attaching the swing pad to the adjustable stand. The stand ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7004851 | Golf training aid A golf training aid for improving putting stroke and stance is transparent plastic in the shape of a tunnel, the bottom being open for placement on grass or carpet. A guide slot is formed by a rectilinear guide slot housing centrally disposed along the length of the... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7001285 | Golf swing tracking device A golfing aid comprising a guide structure in the form of a base member with a plurality of swing deviation indicators pivotally mounted thereon with the indicators positioned on opposite sides of a desired area defining an intended club head swing path, the deviati... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6932712 | Golf teaching and training device A golf teaching and training device including a frame adapted to extend upwardly from a playing surface and a pair of pivotable arms extending away from the frame in a spaced relationship from the base of the frame and adapted to prevent an over-the-top golf swing. ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6921341 | Putting training aid and calibration device A putting training aid and putter calibration device for use on a putting surface is disclosed which includes a horizontal calibrated bar with a linear centered scale and a parallel calibration block having an orthogonal face and set on the practice putting surface ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6890268 | Golf putter training apparatus A golf club training apparatus for use in operable combination with a golf club includes an alignment device having a golf club head receiving structure formed of a base portion having a front edge, a rear edge, and first and second side edges, as well as a rear wal... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6840870 | Alignment guide for practice putting An alignment guide for practice putting has a base with perpendicular target and putter face lines. An unobstructed gap extends away from the putter face line along the target line. A pair of guide rails are secured to the base in parallel relationship to and on opp... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6773357 | Putting aid for aiding a golfer in properly aligning the golfer's line of sight, putting stroke and club head angle A putting aid is provided that has a first and a second attachment structure, an upper alignment member disposed between and attached to the attachment structures and a lower alignment member disposed between and attached to the attachment structures, such that the ... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6755751 | Putting trainer device and method An apparatus for improving a golfer's putting stroke along a line of intended travel of a golf ball. The apparatus enables the golfer to practice positioning his or hear head and feet in selected positions with respect to the golf ball and the line of intended ball ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6729968 | Putting training aid and calibration device A putting training aid and putter calibration device for use on a putting surface is disclosed which includes a horizontal calibrated bar with a linear centered scale and a parallel calibration block having an oblique face and set on the practice putting surface bel... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6716113 | Golf putting training device A golf putting training device for improving the putting of a golfer. The golf putting training device includes a body member having a base portion. The base portion is designed for resting on a support surface. The body member has a distal wall. The distal wall is ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6709343 | Golf putt training apparatus A golf putt training apparatus is provided which assists a golfer in maintaining the putter head along an intendded target line while practicing a putting stroke. The training apparatus includes a pair of mutually opposing guide rails having plurality of substantial... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6669574 | Golf training device A device for training a golfer to putt correctly using the concept of muscle memory having an adjustable width, elongated guide path between parallel guide members mounted on an elongated pad. The pad has a fixed guide member and a laterally movable guide... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6595866 | Golf aid A golf aid having a horizontally elongated body with a top surface, bottom surface, front surface, back surface and two opposing end surfaces. A plurality of lines are disposed upon the front, top and back surfaces. Two holes located adjacent to each end ... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6551197 | Golf putting practice device A golf putting stroke is taught and practiced using a device that includes a frame element attached to the golf club. The frame element includes a golf club clamping unit that is slidably attached to a frame unit that is supported on the ground. The clamp... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6461246 | Device for putt-practice A device for putt-practice is disclosed. This device has a first casing opened at its opposite ends, with a speed sensor provided at each end of the first casing and a ball inlet formed at one end of the first casing. A second casing, opened at its opposi... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6443852 | Putting guide This invention is comprised of an apparatus which provides improved means for perfecting the art of putting of a golf ball by a golfer. It allows for refining a golfer's putting skill by making the starting and ending points of the putting stroke easy to ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6352481 | Golf swing improving system A golf swing improving system for teaching beginning golfers a conventional golf swing. The golf swing improving system includes a golf club, a striking mat and a block portion. The striking mat comprises a panel having a top edge. A frame portion has a l... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6261189 | Human movement and golf swing monitoring and training system A technique for monitoring a golf swing, human movement in other sports, and other activities involving human movement and for teaching and reinforcing desired human movement. A golf swing is monitored for a golfer swinging a golf club through a tee area ... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6135895 | Golf training system A golf training system that includes a stance platform having four adjustable height legs to allow the user to simulate swinging at different angles. The stance platform includes multiple ball connecting apertures so that the user can practice at several ... | 10/24/2000 |
