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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7955181 | Device for practicing a sequence of movement in the golf swing Device for practicing a sequence of movement in the golf swing, includes a base, and a first support, that is mounted on the base in a manner such that it can pivot about a first vertical axis and is intended for a golf player to place a first foot onto the first su... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7922598 | Golfer alignment system A golfer alignment system for efficiently assisting a golfer in aligning their golf club and body properly while hitting a golf ball. The golfer alignment system generally includes a first alignment member comprised of an elongated configuration, a second alignment ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7775900 | Golfer alignment system A golfer alignment system for efficiently assisting a golfer in aligning their golf club and body properly while hitting a golf ball. The golfer alignment system generally includes a first alignment member comprised of an elongated configuration, a second alignment ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7329193 | Electronic golf swing analyzing system An electronic golf swing analyzing system that uses an array of infrared (IR) and ultrasonic (U/S) sensors, activated by an embedded micro-controller, to capture swing data to accurately calculate the club head's velocity, face angle, and swing path at impact. The s... | 02/12/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6982301 | Golf ball cores comprising blends of polybutadiene rubbers A golf ball comprising a solid core and a cover disposed about the core, wherein the core is formed from a polybutadiene blend comprising a) a first polybutadiene having a first Mooney viscosity between about 50 and about 150, and b) a second polybutadiene having a ... | 01/03/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6500075 | Golf training system for teaching target aim and swing path alignment A golf training system which utilizes a pair of hinged panels which are placed on the practice surface at a selected angularity in an inverted "V" to provide a reference for club path, stance and ball position to teach the student a repeatable proper swin... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6422872 | Batting practice balance platform A balance platform for teaching a batter a desired shift in weight associated with the act of swinging a bat. The platform includes a calibrated support surface, a pivot leg connected to an underside of the support surface, and a support leg connected to ... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6394916 | All-in-one golf ball marker and position indicator A method and device for marking and keeping track of the correct location of a golf ball. The marking device includes a two-sided body, with the first side displaying an indication to play the ball from the present location of the marker and the second si... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6142883 | Golf stance alignment training device The golf alignment device of this invention is an adjustable frame, comprising a first side of said frame marked with indicia for positioning the forward foot of the golfer and being marked with indicia for placement of the rear foot according to the club... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6106408 | Golf stance training device A golf stance training device comprises an elongated base strip and foot guide means extending rearwardly from said base strip and adapted to guide the placement of the front foot of a golfer. A lateral strip has one end adjustably pivotally connected to ... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6093110 | Golf training kit A golf training kit for helping a golfer improve his or her overall game by helping improve alignment, putting stroke, pitching and chipping, and ball position. The inventive device includes a circular target, a line and putting guide, a putter trainer gu... | 07/25/2000 |
| 5984801 | Golf alignment training apparatus and method A portable golf training apparatus and method of use for teaching golfers the consistent achievement of proper ball placement, correct alignment, proper foot placement and stance, and for providing a visual reference or target line in relation to alignmen... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5976026 | Means and method for teaching and reinforcing proper hitting techniques Proper hitting techniques for baseball or for golf are taught and reinforced by forcing the hitter off balance if his or her foot placement, foot movement, or leg orientation are in error. A device includes a multipart base which has one part linearly adj... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5947832 | Golf training aid A golf training aid for teaching an individual correct ball positioning when in a golfer's stance. The inventive device includes a pliable U-shaped member dimensioned for securement to a heel of a golfer's shoe. An aiming rod extends from the U-shaped mem... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5897442 | Golf practice and training device A golf practice and training guide to assist a golfer in identifying and replicating a preferred ball position. The golf practice and training device includes a first and second alignment guides pivotally mounted on the ground and spaced apart such that t... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5893805 | Golf swing training apparatus A golf swing training device is described which provides visual and audible indicators to guide the golfer's visual focus thereby enhancing hand-eye coordination and providing audible feedback as the accuracy of the golf swing. This invention solves the o... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5860871 | Golf club swing training apparatus A golf swing trainer, and more particularly a kinesthetic golf swing plane training device and a method for golfers to train and perfect their swinging of a golf club is provided. The golf swing training device includes a training light adapted to be atta... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5830079 | Stance and movement swing training apparatus for golf and other sports A swing stance and movement training apparatus (1) primarily for golf, but also for baseball and other swinging sports, having a buttocks bar (7), a rear hip bar (9) and rear knee brace (11) mounted on vertical supports (3 and 5, 10a and 10b, and 15a and ... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5827128 | Golf stroke alignment tool A golf stroke alignment tool for aligning a golfer with a golf ball is disclosed herein. The alignment tool includes two members. In operation, the first member extends perpendicularly from the golfer's stance, thereby aligning the position of the golf ba... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5820493 | Foot positioning and club aligning method for golfers A golf aid for use by a golfer to improve ball addressing and shot aligning techniques. The aid is generally comprised of an elongated cord having opposite first and second ends, a pin and a ring fixedly secured to the first and second ends, respectively,... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5779557 | Golfer's foot balance training aid A method and apparatus for golfers, a training aid for detecting and indicating an out of balance condition of stance during practice swings. The device senses weight at the outer edge of the aft shoe of the user, calibrates or sets the weight sensed in a... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5730659 | Golf stance correcting device A golf stance correcting device includes a ball flying direction indicator, a ball positioning indicator pivotedly joined with the direction indicator, and a setting mechanism provided on the joined portion of the indicators. The mechanism allows the posi... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5707300 | Golf swing training apparatus A golf swing training apparatus designed to allow a golfer to practice full swing motions while actually hiring a golf ball. The device is light weight and of simple construction. It provides for optimization of practice time by allowing instant feedback ... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5665005 | Sport swing training device A sport swing training device has a base assembly, a height adjustable stanchion having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the stanchion is attachable to the base assembly. The stanchion further includes a spring to permit tipping of t... | 09/09/1997 |
