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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7575522 | Golf setup training device A golf setup training device for training a golfer to take the best possible setup in relation to a ball when addressing the ball prior to hitting the ball. The device includes a pair of axially aligned foot-positioning bars and extending therefrom at right angles a... | 08/18/2009 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7156775 | Starting block with pedal markings A starting block is used by a runner in a track event. The starting block contains a rail and a pair of foot pedal assemblies, one assembly connected to the left side of the rail and one assembly connected to the right side of the rail. Each foot pedal assembly cont... | 01/02/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6945883 | Baseball pitcher's training device A baseball pitcher's training device for training a pitcher in controlling his body mechanics during the pitch preparation phase as well as the delivery and follow-through phases of baseball pitching. The training device includes a collapsible balance beam that can ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6575844 | Golf stance and movement training device The training device has a u shaped base comprised of a adjustable toe board strip, which is used to promote balance on the balls of the feet and keep the training device from tipping over. The adjustable knee brace, attached to one of three vertical mast,... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6440004 | Golf stance and alignment device A golf positioning and alignment device having a housing unit, guidance strips and spring loaded wound strip dispensers. More specifically, the present invention is a golf positioning and alignment device having three independently retractable guidance st... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6343998 | Golf swing practice apparatus A golf swing practice apparatus for allowing a golfer to, practice his golf swing with a golf club. The golf swing practice apparatus comprises an elongated housing having a bottom edge, a tripod stand mounted near the bottom edge of the housing, a vertic... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6196933 | Adjustable golf swing training apparatus An adjustable golf swing training apparatus that provides a telescopic swing training arm for teaching a proper golf swing and indicating errors in a golf swing. The telescopic swing arm is magnetically biased toward a predetermined length and may expand ... | 03/06/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6086483 | Method of custom fitting clubs integrated with set up positioning Firstly and foremost, the invention is novel and non-obvious because no entity or person known to the inventor as of the filing date is marketing any system, product or series of products that links or integrates a set up instrument to custom fitted golf ... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6077168 | Swing-practicing device for golf A swing-practicing device for golf, comprises a first shaft, a second shaft, a third shaft, a fourth shaft, a fifth shaft and a ball mount. Those shafts and ball mount are pivotally connected by bolt and clamping holes thereon. Whereby user can find a pre... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5976027 | Golf swing stance stabilizer This invention relates to golf training devices, and in particular discloses a device for stabilizing a golfer's feet and stance while he practices his swing. In a preferred embodiment, the device comprises a substantially flat mat in which a left foot gr... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5951409 | Perfect swing positioner A golf swing training aid which has a base bar to align and position a user's feet in the proper position. A pair of bars are slidably attached to the base bar which allows the user to position the ball properly between his/her feet, to position his/her f... | 09/14/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5947834 | Adjustable golf swing training apparatus An adjustable golf swing training apparatus is disclosed, the apparatus comprising a support structure for supporting the golf swing training apparatus in a support plane, and a telescopic swing training arm connected to the support structure and further ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5944613 | Golf stance and ball alignment practice aid A horizontal tube 1 having a mark 6 for the left foot position, and having a sequence of preferably three marks 3-5 for the right foot position for three ranges of club numbers. A shaft 10 is inserted transversely through the tube via one of three horizon... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5938539 | Golf swing practice aid and method A triangular guide placed horizontally on the ground between a golfer and a golf ball (11), having a base side (1) parallel to the desired trajectory line (14) for the ball, and left and right sides (4, 5) attached to the base side, converging to a front ... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5919099 | Golf swing training device A training aid for developing a golfer's swing which comprises a swing assembly having reference markings disposed thereon which define a desired swing path for a golf club relative to the reference markings. The training aid further comprises a light sou... | 07/06/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5810673 | Golf swing improvement device A golf-swing training apparatus includes a base, a rotator disk for receiving one foot of a user, and means for anchoring the apparatus to a playing surface. The rotator disk is pivotably coupled to the base by a screw. Friction reducing means is coupled ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5769732 | Golf training aid A golf training aid is provided which includes a generally rectangular base configured for supportive contact with a ball playing surface. Posts or support members extend from the base and support first and second cross-bars. The first and second guide me... | 06/23/1998 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5665008 | Golf training apparatus A golf training apparatus, comprising: an elongated tube having a first and second end, and a length sufficient to regulate a golfer's stance; a lower leg lateral restraint having a first and second end, said lower leg lateral restraint movably positioned with... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5634858 | Golf training apparatus A golf training apparatus includes a head supporting stand having a supporting frame with a base and a vertically extending post which telescopes to different heights extending from the base. A head positioning arm extends from the vertical post. The head... | 06/03/1997 |
