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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8016690 | Golf training device A golf training device having a foot plate, an upright support extending from the foot plate, and a brace associated with the upright support, wherein a golfer may stand upon the foot plate with his buttocks against the brace to provide visual and tactical indicatio... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7604547 | Golf training device A golf training device having a foot plate, an upright support extending from the foot plate, and a brace associated with the upright support, wherein a golfer may stand upon the foot plate with his buttocks against the brace to provide visual and tactical indicatio... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7591734 | Golf swing aid A golf swing aid is disclosed that includes a base, an elongated member and at least one generally L-shaped member. The one or more generally L-shaped members are moveably connected to the elongated member such that the one or more generally L-shaped members are pos... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7314437 | Training harness for athletic hitting and swinging skills A harness for training the muscles used during hitting and swinging athletic movements comprising an arm portion, the arm portion comprising a pair of arm members for engaging a trainee's arms, wherein each arm member comprises a lower arm band adapted for positioni... | 01/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7147579 | Pass rush trainer A pass rush trainer has a rigid base that is height adjustable. Two coil torsion springs are mounted on the base and extend upwardly therefrom. At their upper extents, the springs are coupled to a frame including two outwardly extending arms which support the arms o... | 12/12/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7134969 | Golf posture brace and garment A device and method are provided for encouraging or ensuring proper posture of a golfer during a golf swing. In certain embodiments, the device may be in the form of a brace comprising a strap that fits around the body to resist or prevent excessive bending of the s... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7117538 | Swing training jacket The present invention provides a jacket for swing training for a sport requiring swinging of a sports implement. The jacket comprises a body, a first arm and a second arm extending on either side of the body, a front, a back, an interior and an exterior. A first bod... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7090588 | Golf swing training device Golf swing training devices are disclosed. The swing training devices can be used during practice, during play, or both. In one non-limiting embodiment, the swing training device can be used by the golfer to ensure that he or she stands the correct distance from the... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7087003 | Exercise system and method An exercise system and method of use to achieve numerous workout possibilities without requiring attachment of the device to a fixed object such as a door or wall. The system includes a specially designed shoe clip for attachment to the front end of an exercise or t... | 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 |
| 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 |
| 6988957 | 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... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6902498 | Perimeter weighted golf ball A perimeter weighted golf ball with a low compression core is provided. The core preferably comprises a diene polymer that has low cross-link density or not cross-linked with a reactive co-agent. This core has low compression and low specific gravity. The low specif... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6832960 | Golf swing and hip rotation connector A chest belt for encircling the back and chest of a trainee at a level above the waist, an arm strap for accommodating the upper arm portion of the trainee's leading arm, a shoulder strap for overlying the shoulder of the leading arm, a thigh strap forming a loop fo... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6582318 | Golf training aid and method of use A golf training device to help maintain the proper synchronous relationship between the movement of hands and hip rotation during a golf swing. In the event that the movement of the hands and hip rotation of the user are out of synchronization, the traini... | 06/24/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6551196 | Freestanding golf swing training system An improved freestanding golf swing training system with a floor-mounted base 9or mounted-to-ground post) and a pelvic belt assembly that wraps around the golfer's hips and guides the golfer's pivot during the backswing, downswing and follow through. The ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6517446 | Apparatus and product for improving a golfer's swing An improved training aid and method for teaching and improving the swing of a golfer. The device includes a rigid upper torso support, a rigid thigh support, and a rigid calf support that are strapped on a selected side of the body of the golfer. A rigid ... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6431991 | Golf swing training system An improved golf swing training system with a floor-mounted base (or mounted-to-ground post) and a pelvic belt assembly that wraps around the golfer's hips and guides the golfer's pivot during the backswing, downswing and follow through. The adjustable, d... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6428421 | Golf training aid A golf training device to help maintain the proper synchronous relationship between the movement of hands and hip rotation during a golf swing. In the event that the movement of the hands and hip rotation of the user are out of synch, the training device ... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6296577 | Method of putting a golf ball A method of putting a golf ball with a longer putting club is disclosed. The putter is of sufficient length that a player can hold the putter handle against the player's sternum and putt the golf ball positioned at the player's feet. The player maintains ... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6270430 | Sports trainer A sports training device which consists of a body belt which can be secured around the body, an elastic cord and an implement holder. The elastic cord is attached to an adjustable length strap on the belt so that the end of the elastic cord can be drawn s... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6176790 | Method 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 |
| 6129638 | Golf swing training apparatus A golf swing training apparatus including a waist belt to be worn about the girth of the user having a downwardly depending leg strap with one end adjustably attached to the waist belt while the opposite end terminates in a pair of retaining straps. The l... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6120386 | Golf swing training device A golf swing training device for developing the memory of a proper golf swing for every golf club a golfer uses in their game so that each swing is naturally and consistently repeated when they engage in actual play. The golf swing training device include... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6093111 | Diagnostic golf swing training device A diagnostic golf swing training device (10) for providing real time feedback to a golfer relating to the rotation of the golfer's hips and weight distribution during the golf swing is disclosed. The device (10) comprises a footplate (12) that is position... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6024656 | Golf swing training method A simple, lightweight, portable golf swing training device to fix the rear knee of a golfer in the correct position at setup and to restrict its lateral movement away from the target during backswing, with no interference of the forward movement of the kn... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5984797 | Golf swing training system A golf swing training system with a floor mounted base and a pelvic belt that wraps around the golfer's hips and guides but not unduly restricts the golfer's pivot during the back swing and follow through. The system encourages a pelvic pivot about an axi... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5924933 | Golf training aid Disclosed is a golf training method and apparatus that consists of an anchor tethering straps and waist belt positioned in such fashion so as to train an individual to prevent excess rotation or hip movement during a golf swing. The apparatus is universal... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5916037 | Golf swing training device and method A golf swing training device for developing the memory of a proper golf swing for every golf club a golfer uses in their game so that each swing is naturally and consistently repeated when they engage in actual play. The golf swing training device include... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5879240 | Golf training aid A golf training aid is adapted to be worn at the waist of a user and comprises a base and an engagement member mounted on the base for movement between a first inoperative position in which it lies against the base and a second operative position in which... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5839968 | Club 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 |
| 5803822 | Golf training aid An improved golf training aid comprising a belt worn by the golfer having a pair of elastic straps which each have one end secured to the ground at locations spaced on opposite sides of the golfer and which extend about the golfer's waist and are releasab... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5785603 | Golf swing teaching aid A golf swing teaching aid has been designed to teach a golfer the proper amount of torso and back rotation in executing a back swing for a tee or iron stroke. The teaching aid comprises a harness worn over the golfer's back and an elongate wand that attac... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5772523 | Golf training device A golf training device adapted for attachment to a golf club grip for training a golfer to pivot and maintain a solid leading arm is disclosed. The device includes a body contacting arm having a first end adapted for attachment to the golf club grip and a... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5762565 | Golf swing training device A golf swing training device for monitoring the amount of forward hip movement during a completed golf swing. The golf swing training device includes a hip pad support structure pivotally mounted to a stationary base. The stationary base includes a pair o... | 06/09/1998 |
