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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8152650 | Golf swing practice device for engaging a golfer's knee or calf muscle and preventing body sway during a golf club back swing An adjustable golf swing practice device adapted for engaging a knee or calf muscle of a back leg of a golfer and preventing body sway during a golf club back swing. The practice device includes an adjustable leg brace for engaging the outside of the knee or calf mu... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8088020 | Golf swing training apparatus A golf swing training apparatus includes a base, a supporting member extending from the base and a body restraining member slidably and pivotably coupled to the supporting member. A swivel mechanism detachably interconnects the supporting member to the body restrain... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8057321 | Golf alignment device and method A portable, expandable golf training device that can be placed on the ground to provide alignment. The present invention can supply a plurality of light beams produced by lasers or other light sources or a plurality of extendable tapes to provide alignment both in t... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7980958 | Golf work station A golf work station having a base module with telescoping knee guides and adjustable target knee posts. A rear attachment module having a posture post is removably attached to the base module rear, said posture post being longitudinally extensible and angularly adju... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7780545 | Training systems and methods for athletes The system monitors a user's key physical movements when performing a particular activity, such as a golf swing, and signals visually and/or aurally when a single (or several) error(s) is/are committed, for the purpose of encouraging faster learning of fundamentally... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7758443 | Golf work station A golf work station having a base module with telescoping knee guides and adjustable target knee posts. A rear attachment module having a posture post is removably attached to the base module rear, said posture post being longitudinally extensible and angularly adju... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7708650 | Golf swing training device A golf swing training device comprising a first shoulder guide portion for guiding a first shoulder of a user during at least a part of a practice backswing and a second shoulder guide portion for guiding a second shoulder of a user during at least a part of a pract... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7654912 | Golfing stance training apparatus and method A golfing stance training apparatus and method includes a spherical housing has a diameter between 5 inches and 9 inches. The housing is comprised of an elastic material and is inflated. The housing is positioned between a person's legs so that the housing is positi... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7651406 | Active golf instruction system An active golf instruction system comprises a first main unit and a second main unit. The first main unit further comprises three lifting mechanisms and three sliding mechanisms each connected to one lifting mechanism. A top shaft and several positioning shafts are ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7601074 | Golf putting training aid A golf putting training aid is provided which comprises an elongated outer element having a display area, such as a window, for displaying one of a plurality of putting distance indicia longitudinally disposed on inner element moveable, such as rotatable, within the... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7566278 | Golf swing aid A golf swing aid for assisting a golf player in properly maintaining alignment, balance, and lower body biomechanics during a golf swing comprising a base having a bottom surface and a top surface; a vertical support post having a first end, a second end, a longitud... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7431661 | Modular 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 |
| 7367887 | Game apparatus, storage medium, and computer program that adjust level of game difficulty A game apparatus, a storage medium and a computer program, suitable to games that can be experienced by a player using an entire body to play a game. The game apparatus comprises: a storage section for storing a predetermined assigned movement for a player; an assig... | 05/06/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7311611 | Method and apparatus for determining golf ball performance versus golf club configuration in accordance with a golfer's individual swing characteristics An apparatus and method is provided for analyzing a golfer's individual swing attributes and determining, based on that analysis, a suitable golf club configuration for that golfer. The swing analysis apparatus include video cameras for obtaining video images of a g... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7285056 | Apparatus and method for training a golfer The disclosure sets forth an apparatus and method that is best used to train a player to swing a golf club. Specifically, the invention focuses upon how to train a golfer to assume a correct stance and posture from the point of addressing the ball through the swing ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7264554 | Method and system for athletic motion analysis and instruction A system and method for analyzing and improving the performance of an athletic motion such as a golf swing requires: instrumenting a user with inertial sensors and video cameras and monitoring a golf swing or such other athletic motion of interest; drawing upon and ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7241228 | Golf swing alignment device Devices and methods for aligning an individual's golf swing have been developed. The devices and methods help a golfer to properly position a golf ball and to properly execute a swing, increasing the likelihood of an accurately hit golf shot. Golf swing alignment de... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238118 | Foldable golf swing training aid for use by a right-handed golfer and a left-handed golfer A foldable golf swing training aid for use by a right-handed golfer and a left-handed golfer. A base receives a golf tee and includes a pair of members pivotally attached to each other so as to allow the base to be foldable. A pair of arms are pivotally attached to ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7238117 | Swing guide for golfer A swing guide exerciser for training a golfer which comprises: a panel, substantially rectangular, an elongated bar, a coupler secured to the surface of the panel, adjacent a corner, for mounting an end of the bar on the surface wherein the bar forms an... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7226402 | Exercise device for exercising the major muscle groups of the middle and lower torso An exercise device for exercising the major muscle groups of the middle and lower torso. The exercise device has a self-standing framework that includes a vertical post. A cross beam is provided that has two ends and a middle section. The middle section of the cross... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7214138 | Golf ball flight monitoring system A system is described for monitoring the swing path of a golf club head and for monitoring flight characteristics of a golf ball following impact. A processor utilizes data from spaced apart spaced sensor arrays in determining the club head speed and head angle of a... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207895 | Putt training and practice device A golf putting and practice aid, which is a flat device having a pointer portion, a long shaft, a fin-shaped assembly and an elongate back bar portion, for visualizing, before making a putt, the desired trajectory and golf club head alignment for achieving such traj... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7207896 | Aid for training a golf swing A training aid for practicing a golf swing. Two laser pointers are mounted at opposite ends of a bar that is affixed to a hat. The laser pointers are horizontally and vertically adjustable and are adjusted such that the laser beams from the two laser pointers cross ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204769 | Ball hitting practice device A ball hitting practice device has a base member, a post projecting upwardly from the base member and a pivot joint between the lower end of the post and the base member for allowing pivoting of the post in any direction about the base member to any selected tilt an... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7192359 | System, computer program product and method for recording and analyzing performance data A system, a computer program product and a method for registration and analysis of data from a practised stage, and for generation of action programs in dependence of said data. Preferably, the system and the method are adapted for the analysis of the player propert... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7163464 | Apparatus and method for controlling and stabilizing the swing mechanics of a golfer A novel system and method for controlling and stabilizing the swing mechanics of a golfer is disclosed. More specifically, a system for and method of stabilizing the right knee (the left knee for left handed golfers) of a golfer such that a critical knee flexion ang... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7159451 | 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... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156747 | Golf swing stance stabilizer The present invention relates generally to the game of golf and golf accessories more particularly, to an alignment device for setting a player's stance. This invention relates to golf training devices and the method of using the devices. Specifically disclosed here... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153217 | Golf swing training apparatus A golf swing training apparatus is intended for use in learning the proper technique of swinging a golf club to hit a golf ball and accelerate the golf ball along an intended path. The training apparatus includes a planar reflective panel, such as a mirror for visua... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150683 | Golf swing training method and apparatus A golf swing training apparatus increases the efficiency of the training process for a desired golf swing. Multiple training apparatus are mounted on a support base to define the proper golf swing path and corresponding body movement. The golfer strikes a barrier wh... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7137902 | System for aligning a golfer's stance An apparatus and methodology are provided for determining the proper set-up for a golfer. The methodology and apparatus set a golfer's hips parallel to his intended ball roll or flight line (target line) based upon his right or left hip rotation and shoulder width t... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7118489 | Golf swing training device Apparatus 10 for a golf swing training device comprising a golf club 20 with a shaft 24 with a grip 22 at one end and a club head 26 at the other end of the shaft with a cup 12 attached to the face 14 of the club head... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7115044 | Magnetic module golf swing learning, training, and practice device The present invention is a Golf learning, training, practice device utilizing a Magnetic Module, Swing Plate, Impact Form, and Ball Holder. The Magnetic Module is a shallow case enclosing a plurality of magnets, inserted flush with earth ground, or a board. The Swin... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7108610 | Swing training device The present invention provides for a swing training device for golfers which allows a golfer to receive immediate visual feedback as to his stance, form, and technique. The training device includes a break-resistant mirror and long support legs mounted behind the re... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7095388 | Method and system for developing consistency of motion A method and system for improving the physical skills of a user performing a given activity. In the method and system, processed images of the user during the performance of the activity are gathered and displayed to the user in real-time using a viewer. Images are ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7086958 | Posture correcting tool A posture correcting tool is provided which allows a golf player to practice so that the forward inclination angle of the upper-half body when impacting on a ball with a club can be controlled appropriately and extend the ball flight distance. Being a posture correc... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7066828 | Golf training machine A golf training machine for correcting the posture for addressing a golf ball and the golfer's swing is disclosed. The machine includes a supporting body including a flat plate and pillar vertically inserted and arranged on the plate, a pivot arm which is rotatably ... | 06/27/2006 |
