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Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7686699 | Wearable golf swing training aid and method of using the same A wearable swing training aid for golfers, for use in association with a golf swing which includes a take-away portion and an impact, to follow through portion. The aid has a guide to guide one arm of said golfer during said take-away portion of said golf swing and ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7645198 | Golf swing training device A golf swing training device is configured to prevent lateral movement of a golfer's hips such as during the backswing, downswing and/or follow-through portions of the golfer's swing. In addition, the golf swing training device is configured to prevent reverse rotat... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7632192 | Multi-sport swing training apparatus A multi-sport training apparatus for teaching and improving hitting and throwing skills, including an adjustable waist belt with a buckle; a resilient connector having a distal end and a proximal end, two clamps disposed on the waist belt such that when said waist b... | 12/15/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7238116 | Golf swing training apparatus and method for using the same A golf swing training apparatus is provided. The golf swing training apparatus is adapted to be folded in a collapsed state to facilitate quick and easy transportation and storage. The golf swing training apparatus has a main frame assembly defining a pair of A-fram... | 07/03/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5688212 | Rota-flex freestanding rotational motion and relative displacement training apparatus The present invention provides a freestanding apparatus for demonstrating correct rotational movements of the body for different sports activities and for training an individual to perform such movements in the correct order and relative relationship. The... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5672115 | Golf swing training device and method The golf swing training device includes a position sensing unit, a tee mounted on a tee platform and a visual and audio response unit. A taut, movable cord is attached to the hip of the golfer and to the position sensing unit. The position sensing unit ge... | 09/30/1997 |
| 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 |
| 5529306 | Golf swing training device A golf swing training device which automatically allows any golfer to develop a perfect swing plane, while hitting golf balls, and with minimal instruction. The primary operative mechanism of the device is the maintaining of a substantially constant dista... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5358250 | Golf club swing training aid A golf club swing training aid is disclosed which includes a waist belt, a ground mountable frame adapted to extend vertically to about a waist-high level relative to a golfer using the aid, and an elastomeric cord connected on one end to a medial positio... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5308074 | Adjustable golf swing training device An adjustable golf swing training device is provided together with a method for its use to guide a golfer through a golf swing with proper hip turn and body rotation. The device comprises an adjustable belt to be affixed to the golfer which is movable wit... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5209482 | Golf swing training and exercising device This invention is a device to specifically develop certain muscle groups and techniques for golfers by utilizing a variable resistance means which may be attached to an object such as a door and utilizes a simulated golf club, D-handle or waist belt to pe... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5188366 | Adjustable golf swing training device An adjustable golf swing training device is provided together with a method for its use to guide a golfer through a golf swing with proper hip turn and body rotation. The device comprises an adjustable belt to be affixed to the golfer which is movable wit... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5125663 | Golf swing training apparatus A golf swing training apparatus including a base; a strut having one end supported by the base; a support retained by a portion of the strut opposite to the one end, the support adapted to project between a golfer's legs and to engage the groin regions th... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5050885 | Golf swing training apparatus A golf swing training apparatus having a saddle for attachment to the hips of a golfer, a first assembly to guide the saddle laterally during the golf swing, a second assembly to promote opposite hip rotations during the golfer's backswing and follow-thro... | 09/24/1991 |
| 5048836 | Athletic swing practice apparatus An athletic swing practice apparatus has a lower back support belt which has flexible thigh straps which strap to a person's thighs and a flexible waist belt which attaches around a person's waist and a pair of flexible buttock support straps attached bet... | 09/17/1991 |
| 5026065 | Golf training apparatus A golf training apparatus has a frame and a golf club swing guide attached to the frame for guiding a person's swing of a golf club. A simplified guide adjustment system allows for basic telescoping frame members to be used in the adjustment of the positi... | 06/25/1991 |
| 4949974 | Golf training apparatus A golf training apparatus has a frame having a base for sitting on the ground and a golf club swing guide attached to the frame for guiding a person's swing of a golf club. A guide adjustment system allows for the adjustment of the position of the first g... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4852881 | Golf training apparatus A golf training apparatus has a frame having a base for sitting on the ground and a first golf club swing guide attached to the frame for guiding a person's swing of a golf club. A guide adjustment system allows for the adjustment of the position of the f... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4799675 | Arm locking device for weightlifters An arm locking device for weightlifters is worn when performing weightlifting exercises primarily for the biceps to eliminate cheating by keeping the elbows close to the body. The arm locking device includes an elongated flexible and foldable axially stif... | 01/24/1989 |
| 4593909 | Golf club swing training device Disclosed is a knock down golf swing training aid equally suitable for use indoors and outdoors. The main frame is formed of tubular components including a large area base assembly, and a vertically adjustable upright post mounted medially of the rear edg... | 06/10/1986 |
| 4318546 | Golf club swing training device Golf club swing training apparatus includes an upwardly extending support consisting of a fixed lower part and a forwardly-tiltable upper part, and a back holding member, adjustable in length and a waist holding member which members are each rotatably mou... | 03/09/1982 |
| 4273130 | Constrictor A constrictor of an elongated flexible strip having a ring affixed to one end and an end tab at the other end wherein the strip has an elastic portion and a first and second coupling surface portion on the same face of the strip, the coupling surfaces upo... | 06/16/1981 |
| 4134589 | Golf swing training device and method A golfer's aid device is provided together with methods for its use to develop the proper golf swing. The device comprises a flexible substantially non-stretchable member forming a loop and extending upwardly in diverging relation from an aperture or pull... | 01/16/1979 |
