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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177652 | Golf downswing guide A golf downswing guide which prevents medial rotation (rotation towards the center of the body) of the right arm for a right handed golfer during the backswing but more specifically during the downswing. The device consists of a lower and an upper elongated m... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8157665 | Golf swing training device for correcting arm position and hip rotation sequence A golf training device includes an elongated pointer shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. A connector is adapted to fasten to a golfer's waist, where the proximal end of the elongated pointer shaft is attached to the connector and the distal end is free to ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157666 | Golf downswing guide A golf downswing guide which prevents medial rotation (rotation towards the center of the body) of the right arm for a right handed golfer during the backswing but more specifically during the downswing. The device consists of a lower and an upper elongated m... | 04/17/2012 |
| 7993210 | Golfing apparatus One embodiment of a golfing apparatus for assisting a golfer in playing golf includes an belt member adapted to be wrapped around a waist of the golfer. The belt member includes a groove. Further, the golfing apparatus includes an attaching member carried by end por... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7798910 | Golf swing training device and method A golf swing training aid includes a shaft having two sliding elements magnetically attached to fixed positions on the shaft. The sliding elements slide along the shaft from initially coupled positions to impact positions during a backswing and downswing movement si... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7766757 | Golf swing device A golf device is provided that includes a storage mechanism to store information related to a desired swing of a golf club, and a swing identifying device to identify when the golf club has moved a desired distance based on the stored information related to the desi... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7762904 | Golf swing training device A golf swing training device comprising a base adapted for support by the ground and a vertical pole connected to and extending vertically from the base to accommodate the height of a golfer. A reminder seat is connected to the vertical pole to accommodate the golfe... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7731597 | Golf training device The present invention provides a sport training device for improving technique by providing resistance within the context of a sporting movement. The invention comprises an arcuate frame worn on the thigh of a user, which is secure to the user's thigh with an adjust... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7666106 | Posture correcting tool for golf swing A posture correcting tool surrounding a player while performing a swing practice having an adjustable freestanding body unit adapted to provide position feedback to a player relative to the player's sway during a golf swing, with two substantially vertical telescopi... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7648422 | Golf swing training device A golf training device is provided that includes a cord (flexible member) and a connecting device attached to one end of the cord to connect to a golf club, to a golfer's hand and/or to a golfer's finger. A housing may house the cord when the cord is in a retracted ... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7527561 | Golf swing posture correction apparatus and method of correcting golf swing posture A golf swing posture correction apparatus and method therefor are provided. Provided is the golf swing posture correction system apparatus capable of detecting movement of an anchored leg in a golf swing and notifying a user, thereby correcting a golf swing posture.... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7399232 | Golf club swing training device and method A device for training the muscles used during a golf club swinging motion. The device includes a connector coupled to the head of the golf club and a resilient and extensible tether having a proximal end for connection to the connector and a distal end for connectio... | 07/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7264579 | Device and method for strengthening the elbow A device and method for preventing the damage underlying lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) or medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow), or both lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) and medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow), or for treating the damage underlying late... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7214139 | Golf 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 |
| 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 |
| 7128658 | Sports 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 |
| 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 |
| 7086958 | Posture correcting tool A posture correcting tool is provided which allows a golf player to practice so that the forward inclination angle of the upper-half body when impacting on a ball with a club can be controlled appropriately and extend the ball flight distance. Being a posture correc... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083528 | Golf 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 |
| 7066825 | Golf swing training aid and method of use of the same An apparatus includes a body adapted for attachment to a waist of a golfer. A wand-form pointer is secured to the body and has a starting position extending outwardly from the body. The pointer is adapted to encroach into an inside downward swing path of the golfer.... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063627 | Method and system for golf instruction A golf instructional system and method is provided for learning proper setup for swinging a golf club, such a system being customizable for an individual golfer by a professional golf instructor. Various embodiments utilize positioning markers, a mirror, an arm wedg... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7004892 | Training device for and method for training gliding sport athlete A training device for a gliding sport athlete trains the athlete to have the proper knee bend for gliding sports such as ice skating, inline skating, skiing, etc. The device includes a belt and a pair of foot attachments adapted to be fastened to a front portion of ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6932724 | Device for baseball batters A baseball training device for use in improving batting skills, the device comprising an elongated member of at least a length to extend about the torso of a wearer and form a loop, and a target member slidably secured to the elongated member and adapted to engage a... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6918844 | Triggering device for batters A baseball training device for use in improving batting skills, particularly triggering skills while batting. The device comprises an elongated member of at least a length to extend about the torso of a wearer and form a loop, and a jacket conformable to the upper t... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6902492 | Golf club grip A golf club grip includes a hollow tapered body having a front surface and a generally opposed rear surface defining a depth dimension therebetween, and first and second side surfaces respectively extending between and connecting the front and rear surfaces and defi... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6899632 | Golf putter A golf putter and a method for using the same is disclosed. The golf putter includes a putter head with an insert and a radial bottom, a shaft attached to the putter head, and a grip having a gap and a weight attached to the shaft, wherein the gap includes a cutout ... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6843730 | Golf training apparatus A golf training apparatus has a frame having a base and an upright frame portion having a cross frame member. A back support is attached to the upright frame portion and positioned to support the back of a golfer making practice swings and includes a Velcro fastener... | 01/18/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6755755 | Sports skills training arrangement A sports skills training arrangement, which is provided to promote muscle memory of a user, includes an arm loop strap adapted for fittingly encircling an upper arm of the user, a tension strap having a first end and a second end attached to the arm loop strap, a bo... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6719640 | Posture training device and methods for using same A device for improving the posture of a user when the user is engaged in certain activities, such as swinging a golf club, comprises an elongated rigid member having a securement element or strap extending therefrom. The rigid member has a length extending along the... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6612845 | Apparatus and method for training body movements in athletics An apparatus for training body movements in athletics includes a waist strap configured for attachment around the torso of a wearer and having a plurality of attachment rings connected detachably thereto, and a shoulder strap configured for attachment aro... | 09/02/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6554718 | Method 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 |
| 6503148 | Golf swing training device and method A simple, golf swing training device and method of training which provides a lightweight, completely portable device for teaching and practicing a proper golf swing, and more particularly to a golf swing practice device and method to train a golfer to rot... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6478602 | Retainer clip for an electrical distribution assembly An electrical distribution assembly includes a distribution block having a first electrical connector. A distribution member includes a second electrical connector, with the second electrical connector mating with the first electrical connector. A retaine... | 11/12/2002 |
| 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 |
