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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7997996 | Swing training device and system Described is a swing training device comprising a first foot plate, a second of foot plate, a connector connecting the first foot plate to the second foot plate, a first foot pad pivotably mounted on the first foot plate, and a second foot pad pivotably mounted on t... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7927227 | Golf swing alignment training device Golfers need and desire to practice and perfect their golf swings, and proper alignment of the golfer's body and the arc that the head of club travels are critical in this regard. The golf swing alignment training device provided allows golfers of different height a... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7927228 | Golf swing training mat A golf swing training aid to allow a golfer to learn the correct swing path utilizes a mat having three visual guidelines displayed thereon or therethrough. One guideline is aimed at the target. A second guideline would guide the club head on the back swing and a th... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7914392 | Golf practice system, method and apparatus The present invention is directed to a golf practice system having a practice mat and first and second alignment devices. The first alignment device has a first light emitting device rotatably attached to a first housing and rotatable about a vertical axis. The firs... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7892104 | Golf stance and ball alignment device A device used for achieving correct stance, ball position and alignment in the game of golf is disclosed. The device includes a reel, attachable to a first shoe of a golf player, a string or tape, the first end of which is connected to the reel and which is wound/un... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7335117 | Swing training device for sports A device for practicing an address stance and ball-hitting motion in sports such as baseball, softball and tennis. A hitter stands on a step plate (30) and a swivel plate (31) mounted on a flat base (12). The plates have adjustable separation, w... | 02/26/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7261640 | Golf alignment aid The invention relates to a golf stance aid for a golfer. It includes a foot alignment member along which the golfer's feet align. There is a ball alignment member that is parallel to the foot alignment member and along which a golf ball aligns. There is also a first... | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7214146 | Putting training device and method A putting training device used to teach a new method of putting that teaches the golfer to swing the putter along a target line that extends between the golfer and the hole and to adjust the angle of the putter head to match the final slope angle of the putting gree... | 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 |
| 7186184 | Golf mat and pattern A golf teaching aid is disclosed. The beneficial golf mat and instructional pattern provide for precise, reproducible foot positioning and alignment, and a wide selection of precise, reproducible ball position options. The pattern may be variously displayed, for ins... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7160197 | Target identifier sports training aid A sports training aid that displays multiple surface-targets so as to aid the practitioner in acquiring accurate alignment, identifying an intermediate surface-target upon which to focus, and building confidence. The training aid utilizes a beginning point (16 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 7125350 | Swing training device for sports A device for practicing an address stance and ball-hitting motion in a sport such as softball. A batter stands on a step plate (30) and a swivel plate (31) mounted on a flat base (12). The plates have adjustable separation, and align the user's ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7112145 | Golf training device A golf training device that assists a golfer in sighting the direction to hit, and in the proper alignment of his body with respect to the golf ball. The device has a housing for mounting at least two lasers having a vertical element that provides vertical support f... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7112144 | Method and apparatus for golf instruction A golf instructional device is provided for designating proper setup positioning for swinging a golf club and for monitoring the location of a user's eyes while swinging the club, such a mat being customized for an individual golfer. The device comprises a mat for p... | 09/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7048642 | Golf training device A golf training device (10) is provided having an elongated housing (20) and a mirror housing (30), with both the elongated housing (20) and mirror housing (30) having indicia (40) imprinted thereon. The elongated housing ( | 05/23/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7025688 | Laser alignment system A laser alignment system comprises a rod, a casing removably couplable with respect to the rod, and a laser positioned within the casing. ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7018301 | Dynamic swing training aid for sports A rocking footplate alerts an athlete such as a golfer or a baseball player to the occurrence of improper rear foot weight placement. The footplate is placed under the athlete's rear foot and includes upper and lower plates which are joined by a hinge having an axis... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6949029 | Golf swing path and alignment training device A golf swing path training device for visually guiding a golfer through a proper swing path and properly align the golfer's stance includes an arm path member and a body path member. The arm path member and the body path member are preferably integrally formed such ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945875 | Golf training device The golf training device includes a foot alignment strip generally in the form of an arrow that can be pointed towards a target. A ball alignment marker extends perpendicularly from an intermediate position along the foot alignment strip and can be pointed towards t... | 09/20/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6926625 | Batting stance guide device A batter stance training device is place beside the batting plate to train young batters the proper position of feet, and the proper step forward position during batting. A first strip of material is placed along side a batting plate. On the strip of material are th... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6906627 | Foot position training device A foot positioning training device with a mat having a transmitter and receiver to establish an electric eye. The electric eye is tied to an alarm that indicates when a batter has taken an improper stride while swinging the bat. ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6869371 | Leg positioning and training device for golfers A leg positioning and training device for a golfer is disclosed. The device is characterized by the structure including platform having a foot base plate rotatably mounted thereon for the golf's rear foot, wherein the foot base plate is adjustable in two planes. The... | 03/22/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6752724 | Golf stance guidance system and method A golf training apparatus that includes a first elongated flexible strip of a stance length, and a second elongated flexible strip of a ball distance length. According to an example of the invention, the first elongated flexible strip and the second elongated flexib... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6743111 | Method and apparatus for golf instruction A golf instructional device is provided for designating proper setup positioning for swinging a golf club and for monitoring the location of a user's eyes while swinging the club, such a mat being customized for an individual golfer. The device comprises a mat for p... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6739980 | Golf aiming and alignment system and method A system and method for improving a golfer's putt is provided. Included is a ball, putter, and ball marker, each of which bear directional indicia, such as arrows or triangles. The indicia of the various elements are aligned toward the hole, with the indicia of each... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6726576 | Golf stance foot alignment, ball position and club face square guide A guide assists a golfer to assume a proper golf swing stance. A coupling joins first and second elongated members with their axes in perpendicular relationship. The second member overlies the first. The coupling is slidably disposed on the first member and the seco... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6723004 | Weight shift training apparatus for golfers A golf training apparatus comprising a base pad with indicia for locating a golfer's feet for different golf swings, and a pair of footpads, one of which rocks on a fulcrum and the other is disposed in a non-rocking position for teaching a golfer a proper weight shi... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6723003 | Golf stance coordinator template and method for using the same A golf stance coordinator template and method for using the same is provided for establishing and documenting a correct stance and for repeated positioning of the golf ball when utilizing assorted golf clubs. The device includes a foot positioning template having an... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6669575 | Golf shot shaper training aid An improved golf training aid for right handed or left handed golfers that conditions the golfer through repetition and muscle memory to hit straight shots, controlled fade shots in varying degrees, and controlled draw shots in varying degrees without the... | 12/30/2003 |
