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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7404774 | Rule based body mechanics calculation The invention is a motion training method. The motion of golf swing will be emphasized. In order to guide a golfer through a proper swing, his/her swing must be analyzed first. To analyze the swing, a set of frame photos will be needed. From those frame photo... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7367887 | Game apparatus, storage medium, and computer program that adjust level of game difficulty A game apparatus, a storage medium and a computer program, suitable to games that can be experienced by a player using an entire body to play a game. The game apparatus comprises: a storage section for storing a predetermined assigned movement for a player; an assig... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7331875 | Attachable sensor for putting stroke path and plane detection A putter trainer device for detecting inaccuracies in a golf puffing stroke. The puffing trainer device of the present invention is releasably (2) attached to a shaft of a golf putter and comprises two guided ramps (19A, 19B) with each ramp havi... | 02/19/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7318779 | Static pose fixture The present invention relates to a static pose fixture (10) used for measuring a subject (42) that is the object of a motion capture system. The static pose fixture (10) provides a means for holding the subject (52) in a static position b... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7283647 | Method and system for physical motion analysis and training of a golf club swing motion using image analysis techniques The analysis tool is a system and method for providing athletic training and instruction as it pertains to a golf club swing motion, specially a golf putting stroke motion. The analysis tool provides analysis information to a user from the analysis of at least one v... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7247101 | Billiard target practice device An apparatus for billiards practice, comprising a housing; an emitter connectively disposed to the housing; a pair of detectors equally spaced about the emitter; a controller having logic controlling the emitter; at least one indicator in communication with the logi... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7229361 | Laser indicator for golf A laser indicator for golf enables a golfer to maintain a correct posture when he or she enjoys putting or driving a golf ball. The laser indicator includes a case having a window on a front surface, a clamp fixedly secured to the case so as to detachably attach the... | 06/12/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7118486 | Laser light aiming trainer for the game of pool and similar games Method and apparatus for conditioning participants in games of billiards or the like to visualize the geometry underlying the pocketing of an object ball as the result of impact by a cue ball through respective employment of a training device. The device adapted to ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7104900 | Diagnostic device for analyzing a golf swing A golf mat similar to the type used at a driving range, including a hole for inserting a golf tee, with the addition of a pressure sensor (transducer) embedded in one corner of the mat, sandwiched between a top artificial grass and a bottom rubber backing of the mat... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7101287 | Sports training apparatus and sports training system A sports training apparatus for sports in which a ball or the like are played with a racket or the like, comprising a programmable microcomputer, an acoustic device and at least one input device, wherein the microcomputer can be controlled by the input device to out... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7082619 | Bill adjuster with indicia A device for adjusting and securing the bill of a cap in a user chosen arc having indicia on the top surface. ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7075663 | Optical device and a method for aiming and visually indicating a reading area The invention relates to an optical device for aiming along an optical axis and visually indicating a reading area, comprising at least an illuminating assembling acting on a portion of the reading area along an optical emission path. The illuminating assembly compr... | 07/11/2006 |
| 6969257 | Golf swing timing/training device A golf swing timing training aid for perfecting a golf swing that provides both an audible and vibrational feedback indicator when the apogee of a back swing has been reached, when the swing accelerates downward, and when the apogee of the follow-through swing has b... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6939245 | Training aid for golfers The present invention 10 discloses a training aid for golfers. The device 10 is designed to generate a collimated beam of red light 20 from a device 10 that is selectively attached to the brim 16 of a hat 18. Once attached t... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6921340 | Laser equipped golf swing practice device and practice mat A golf swing practice comprises a body for attachment to a golf club at the upper end of the club with a second end fitted to the club shaft below the grip. There are a pair of first laser light sources which are directed downwardly and outwardly so as to create div... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6902493 | Adjustable laser for improving a golfer's putting stroke A laser device for teaching and improving the putting stroke of a golfer. The device includes a housing having a power source, an on/off switch a laser, a reflective surface rotatable by a handle and a lever system, a P.C. board and a switch to prevent the laser fro... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6778866 | Method and apparatus for learning specific body motion A method and apparatus for teaching a person how to perform a specific body motion in a consistent manner is based on electronically measuring one or more parameters of an actual body motion, comparing the one or more measured parameters with corresponding parameter... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6722998 | Method of applying putter alignment indicator to a putter A method for applying a putter alignment indicator to a putter to aid in aligning the putter during a putting stroke. The method includes providing a substantially planar alignment surface and having a golfer, while standing in the golfer's normal putting stance, pl... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6672972 | Instructional device for improving golf skills A small laser pointer is connected to a gripping member by a free-swinging connection member so that when the gripping member is attached to a golfer's cap, golf visor or sunglasses, the laser pointer plumbs straight down under the influence of the gravit... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6248023 | Physical activity training device and method A training device (FIGS. 1 and 2) for a person performing a physical activity wherein the proper performance thereof is related to the proper movement by the person (10). The device comprises a movement sensor (40), a trigger event sensor (50) for sensing... | 06/19/2001 |
| 5993323 | Golf training apparatus Apparatus for detecting head movement of a golfer relative to an address position. The apparatus includes a movement switch positioned on the golfer's head which provides a signal indicative of head movement from a first position to a second position. The... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5879239 | Alignment device and method for aligning The present invention provides a device and method for assisting a person in achieving proper alignment. The device and method are particularly useful for achieving proper alignment for a golf stroke in which a golf ball is struck to move towards a target... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5800278 | Apparatus for signaling proper alignment of user's eye and object to be struck A golf, tennis or baseball training apparatus to align the eyes, striking implement and stationary or moving ball to be struck, upon impact. A cap for the user has radiation emitting means mounted to project radiation along the vision path. A radiation de... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5738595 | Laser aiming device Adapters removably affixing a hand held laser pointer to selected apparatus are disclosed. The adapters include structure for mounting therein the laser pointer having a laser module emitting a laser beam, a casing, a voltage source and a switch for contr... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5688183 | Velocity monitoring system for golf clubs A golf club head velocity monitor is disposed at or near the golfer's hands. The monitor is preferably detachably securable to the golfer's hands or a golf glove, so that a single monitor can easily be used with any club selected by the golfer. An inferen... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5685782 | Golf practice apparatus An apparatus for the practicing of golf swings utilizing a motion sensor and a radiation source on the forehead of the user which projects a radiated signal when head motion is sensed. The signal is detected by a unit contemporaneously with the golfer's s... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5632688 | Golf timer control The present invention relates to an improved golf timer control (10) which functions to emit an audible signal to a golfer (26) after a pre-set time interval after striking a golf ball (30) with a golf club (28). The improved golf timer control (10) compr... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5558585 | Device for detecting head movement A device for detecting head movement of an individual during an activity of the individual is provided. The device includes a weighted wheel for establishing a reference with respect to an initial position of the individual's head, and a first angular enc... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5553857 | Physical activity training device and method A training device for a person performing a physical activity wherein the proper performance thereof is related to the proper movement by the person. The device comprises a movement sensor, a trigger event sensor for sensing the occurrence of a specific p... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5524894 | Head movement sensor for golf practice A head movement sensor, which may be used for such things as golf practice, is adapted to be attached or carried on a person's head. The device consists of a sensor which is mounted to the head and senses an initial position by means of a hollow tube carr... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5511789 | Golf swing training device When the golfer makes the most important part of the golf swing, i.e., from the back swing to the down swing, most of the movements of swing check points after the top naturally become good by performing an ideal body turn of lower body lead. It is intend... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5467992 | Golf swing training method A method for using a light spot projecting aid to observe head movements during a golf swing and to provide a golfer with an explanation (i.e., cause) of the effect manifested as the light spot being moved. The aid includes a light source, such as a laser... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5338036 | Golf exercising aid device A simple golf exercising aid device for notifying a golf player immediately after any head-up. The device comprises sound pickup means for an impacting sound caused by the impact of a club head against a golf ball, first means which compares, with a thres... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5337758 | Spine motion analyzer and method Spine motion analyzer and method in which a self-aligning measurement linkage is attached to the subject above and below the portion of the spine in which motion is to be monitored. Mounts are provided for attaching the ends of the linkage in fixed positi... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5284345 | Laser indicator to be used in golf training A laser indicator includes a top shell covered on a bottom shell, which is fastened to the visor of a golf player's cap, through doweled and hooked joints to hold a laser module, a control circuit board and a battery power supply. The laser module has a l... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5251902 | Golfer's head rotation indicating means and method In a preferred embodiment, a device for indicating rotation of the head of a golfer during the process of hitting a golfball, which includes: a housing; a sensor including a pendulum switch disposed in the housing to sense the beginning of rotation of the... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5221088 | Sports training system and method A sports training aid has a pair of foot sensors, insertable in a pair of shoes, which generate measurement signals indicative of weight applied to each of the foot sensors. The training aid compares the measurement signals with a specified range of value... | 06/22/1993 |
| 5199712 | Golf swing training apparatus A golf swing training apparatus is disclosed having a housing, a circuit board, a buzzer, a battery, an on/off switch, and a pair of mercury switches. The housing has a clip member extending therefrom with the housing being capable of attachment in a pref... | 04/06/1993 |
