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Class 473/276 - Engaged with arm or shoulder


Subclass of Class 473 - Games using tangible projectile
Definition: Subject matter wherein the information supplying means includes
No. of patents: 65
Last issue date: 03/06/2012


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8128507Training tool for maintaining proper hand position through a golf swing and method of use
An adjustable arching arm attaches to a top portion of a golf club such that the adjustable arching arm is generally in alignment with a club face. The adjustable arching arm is adjustable in a generally vertical plane to accommodate chip shots and full swings. In a...
03/06/2012
7896756Apparatus for training a golf swing
A golf swing training apparatus allows a user to learn a stable swing motion by acquiring a correct swing posture in performing a swing motion and to train turning motion of the user's shoulder and a rotating motion of the user's waist in a natural manner. The golf ...
03/01/2011
7635308Golf swing training aid
The present invention is a method and apparatus for a golf swing training that assists a trainee or golfer in improving their golf swing. The apparatus of the present invention comprises a device designed to be supported between the forearms of the trainee or golfer...
12/22/2009
7585229Golf training device for chipping and putting
The invention relates to a training device to be used by a golfer to help the golfer develop proper arm motion and placement during putting and chipping comprising a rigid lateral spacing member having a distal side and a proximal side, the member including a pair o...
09/08/2009
7214139Golf swing aid
Exemplary embodiments provided herein may include a method and system for indicating to a user when the user has performed an improper golf swing, including a positioning portion, and an indicating portion coupled to the positioning portion, where the indicating por...
05/08/2007
7204767Swing programmer apparatus
A golf swing improvement apparatus which is worn by a golfer and helps the golfer develop a repetitive and consistent golf swing that improves golf scores. The golf swing apparatus includes a generally U-shaped body with tabs extending from the arms and a strap to s...
04/17/2007
7156748Golf training device and method
The golf training device comprises an arm band for attachment on the lead arm, above the elbow, and a resilient cord securable at one end to the arm band and having means at the other end for selectively attaching the cord on a golf club below the grip. A general me...
01/02/2007
7128658Sports training device and method
A ball hitting training device has a ball hitting implement such as a baseball bat or golf club, a shoulder harness or anchoring device for wearing on a player's leading shoulder when taking a swing with the hitting implement, and an elongate tether of flexible, non...
10/31/2006
7121987Golf exercise device
Disclosed is a golf exercise weight machine for anaerobically strengthening the large rotary muscles of the body—including the upper thigh, trunk and abdomen, and shoulders—most used in performing a golf swing. Preferably, the device includes a floor mounted bas...
10/17/2006
7083528Golf swing improving aid
An aid for helping a golfer to improve his swing in which an arm-mountable harness (11, 12) links the handle of a golf club (13), in use, to the elbow of the golfer's secondary club driving arm in a manner which enables the golfer to grip the club-hand...
08/01/2006
7070416Arm positioning training tool
An arm positioning training tool includes an elongated rod that has a first end and a second end. The rod has a length generally between 36 inches and 44 inches. Each of a pair of rings has an inner edge perimeter edge and an outer perimeter edge. Each of the rings ...
07/04/2006
7037209Stabilized golf club
A golf club stabilizing device adapted for attachment to a traditional golf club shaft is disclosed. The device includes a stabilizing portion which continuously contacts the golfer's lead forearm to enforce the correct hand positioning and swing mechanics. A variet...
05/02/2006
7033282Golf training device
An apparatus including a transverse housing having a length sized to fit between the shoulder blades of a human; and a descending shaft coupled to and bisecting the transverse housing, the descending shaft including a length suitable to extend from the transverse ho...
04/25/2006
7033284Stroke correcting device and stroke correcting method
A stroke correcting device which includes an arm device having arm pads attached thereto and a golf club fixing device for fixing a putter or an iron golf club Thereto, wherein the arm device has the function of adjusting the distance between right and left arms, th...
04/25/2006
6994633Golf swing training apparatus
A method and device for golf swing training is disclosed wherein a double pendulum model swing is replicated by defining a point on a golfer's chest about which a golfer's swing rotates and extending therefrom a inelastic flexible strap for attachment to the grip of...
02/07/2006
6857970Golf training apparatus and method of use
A method and apparatus providing a golf training apparatus configured to aid a golfer in developing a consistent golf swing. The golf training apparatus includes a triangle plane guide, a shaft coupler and a limb attachment member. The triangle plane guide includes ...
02/22/2005
6656056Wrist locking golf training device
A golf training system for training a golfer to swing a golf club using his/her shoulders rather than wrists, by using a device having a sleeve for attaching onto the golf club and a stop arm pivotally attached to and extending from the sleeve. The golf c...
12/02/2003
6554718Method and device for playing golf
A device for the golf practice of short strokes and putting for a practicing person having a chest and upper arms. The device has an elongate object adapted to be fitted between the chest and the upper arms of the practicing person. The object has a centr...
04/29/2003
6533676Golf putting aid and brace member therefor
An improved golf putter is provided with an upper brace member portion extending above the grip of the putter. The upper brace member portion has a lower arm brace, an upper arm brace and an anchor that are all oriented to follow the underside of a golfer...
03/18/2003
6491591Putter stabilizing brace for putt training
The putt stabilizer improves a players putting stroke by providing a simple means to keep the wrist and forearm in position while making the stroke. The device braces the angle formed between the player's outside forearm and the putter shaft, allowing the...
12/10/2002
6371863Golf swing training device
The present invention relates to a golf swing training device that guides and coordinates a user's body position and lateral, vertical, and rotational movement when executing a golf swing relative to a target line extending horizontally in the direction o...
04/16/2002
6358157Golf swing strength trainer
A golf swing strength trainer has a shaft of length not greater than that of a standard golf club shaft. A golf grip is fixed to one end of the shaft. A golf club head is fixed to the other end of the shaft. A pair of substantially equal weights is fixed ...
03/19/2002
6350206Golf club grip assist device
A lightweight, portable device to assist one-armed limited humans to simulate a two-handed golf grip that may may have been lost due to a stroke, accident or illness. The device features an arm cuff (10) attached to a golf club shaft tube (12) which exten...
02/26/2002
6283874Golf putter
A putter for use in the game of golf including a first elongated shaft having a first and a second end, a second elongated shaft having a first end telescopically received within the second end of the first elongated shaft, a putter head fixedly secured t...
09/04/2001
6196930Extension apparatus for golf club
Golf club extension apparatus includes a cup or socket secured to an extension, and the cup or socket receives the end of a golf club grip portion. A tapered and slotted lock ring fits over a golf club shaft and extends into the cup and about the grip to ...
03/06/2001
6176790Method of swing training for sports
A method for swing training particularly suitable to golf and sports employing a similar swing is disclosed wherein balls of varying sizes, weights, and pliability are placed between a limb and a reactionary surface to restrict movement of a limb and near...
01/23/2001
6174270Training and exercise apparatus for golf
The present invention discloses a golf training and exercise device capable of restricting a player's body position and movement to follow a rotation plane variably adjustable in three axes while exerting a lateral force against a player's upper body. The...
01/16/2001
6110054Golf club grip and swing stabilizer
A golf club grip assembly is provided for stabilizing and improving the swinging of a golf club. This grip assembly includes a pistol grip body adapted to be affixed to the upper end of a golf club shaft for grasping by the dominant hand of a golf player....
08/29/2000
6027413Golf club swing training method
A golf club swing training method wherein the golfer swings a club while having a length of elastic material connected at one end to the elbow and connected at the other end at the contralateral hip of the golfer....
02/22/2000
6004221Golf putter training device
A forward arm and a rearward arm are attached to an attachment bracket. The bracket can be attached to a putter shaft or hand grip, below the hands of a person using the device. The forward and rearward arms have upper sections that pivot relative to lowe...
12/21/1999
5951408Golf swing training system
A golf swing training system that includes an arm securing mechanism for assisting a golfer to maintain the upper arm and elbow tucked against the chest during golf swing practice. The arm securing mechanism includes hook and pile fastener areas that allo...
09/14/1999
5941780Golf putting practice device
A putting practice device preferably includes a body and an extension. The body preferably has a concave surface for receiving a forearm or wrist. The extension can be coplanar with the body and extends away from the body. At least one receiving hole is d...
08/24/1999
5904624Golf putter trainer
A golf putting trainer adapted for releasable attachment to a golf putter and for folding neatly into a storage position and placing in a golf bag when the training is completed. The golf putting trainer includes a "U" shaped grip support having a lower g...
05/18/1999
5902189Golf swing training device
The present invention provides a golf swing training device which allows the angular relationship of the leading and trailing forearms with respect to each other to change during the golf swing while substantially maintaining the distance between the fore...
05/11/1999
5895326Electronic golf wrist movement training device
A forearm mounted wrist position training device for signaling a golfer when his or her wrists bend improperly during a golf swing. A housing is secured to a forearm with a sensor pad engaging the back of the hand. The pad position can be varied to fit th...
04/20/1999
5868632Golf club swing training device
A device which indicates a change in the angular position of a golfer's hand during a backswing. The device includes a continuous rod having parallel segments detachably mounted to a wrist encircling support, and the rod is bent to form an arcuate portion...
02/09/1999
5865685Golf swing improvement device
A golf swing improvement device that includes two adjustable wrist encircling members, a golf club gripping member capable of fitting on any golf club, and a stretchable, flexible linear portion having two end areas. One of the end areas is attached to on...
02/02/1999
5839968Club swing training method and apparatus therefor
A method for swing training particularly suitable to golf and sports employing a similar power swing is disclosed wherein preferably pliable body spacer objects such as balls of varying sizes, weights, and pliability are placed between a limb and another ...
11/24/1998
5827126Golf putting practice device
A golf putting practice device which is adapted to be worn on the wrist of the user, which includes a housing containing an alarm system including a sensor, an operating lever pivotally connected to the housing and biased in a predetermined neutral positi...
10/27/1998
5823886Non restrictive dorsiflexion feedback apparatus for golfers
The current invention is a non-restrictive wrist break feedback apparatus for producing feedback concerning wrist joint position. The invention is useful in monitoring wrist motion for any sport but particularly useful for monitoring the "breaking" motion...
10/20/1998
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