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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177653 | Wearable swing training apparatus A swing training apparatus includes a first plate, a second, plate, a moveable joint, and an angular resistance mechanism. The movable joint connects the first plate to the second plate so that the first plate can rotate with respect to the second plate and about a ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 7758438 | Golf aid apparatus The golf aid apparatus provides for instant fit and removal from either of a golfer's shoes, left or right. The apparatus fits the toe of the employed shoe and provides for a golfer to properly align feet, with the telescopic rod aimed toward an intended target of t... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7335117 | Swing training device for sports A device for practicing an address stance and ball-hitting motion in sports such as baseball, softball and tennis. A hitter stands on a step plate (30) and a swivel plate (31) mounted on a flat base (12). The plates have adjustable separation, w... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7310895 | Shoe with sensors, controller and active-response elements and method for use thereof Active-response golf shoes are disclosed. The golf shoes include at least one sensor, a controller, and at least one active-response element. The sensor and controller operate to rapidly determine if a golfer is walking or swinging a golf club. Once this determinati... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7211051 | Reminder system for personal medical sampling or treatment procedures A method for reminding an individual to collect a urine specimen includes the steps of providing a pad or clip having a reminder area of a size such that the individual touches and discovers the pad, when preparing to urinate, and attaching the pad to the brief in t... | 05/01/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7156747 | Golf swing stance stabilizer The present invention relates generally to the game of golf and golf accessories more particularly, to an alignment device for setting a player's stance. This invention relates to golf training devices and the method of using the devices. Specifically disclosed here... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7125350 | Swing training device for sports A device for practicing an address stance and ball-hitting motion in a sport such as softball. A batter stands on a step plate (30) and a swivel plate (31) mounted on a flat base (12). The plates have adjustable separation, and align the user's ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7000358 | System support assembly A system support assembly comprises a pair of substantially parallel footer forms, insulated concrete forms, footer form base saddles, a poly form saddle assembly and first and second vertical stabilizers. The footer form base saddle may be generally u-shaped and is... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6962010 | Dress shoe with improved heel counter A comfortable heel counter for a dress shoe is provided. The dress shoe includes an upper that has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is connected to the second portion to define a heel counter pocket. A heel counter insert is disposed between t... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6955616 | Baseball batting stride device and system, and method of using same An apparatus for modifying the stride of a baseball batter's swing motion, including means of capturing a lower portion of a baseball batter's foot and means of elastomerically tethering the capturing means to substratum, wherein the batter's leading foot is allowed... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6672973 | Golfer training device A golfer training device (50) is disclosed. The device (50) includes a first strap (52) which is fastened around a golfer's leg above the knee (36). A second strap (14) is fastened just above the ankle (38) and below the calf muscle of the same leg. A thi... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6638176 | Sports stance and follow-through training apparatus A sports stance and follow through training apparatus is provided having a generally elongated, planar position platform for resting parallel to the ground. A foot guard is affixed to the upper resting surface of the position platform at the front, and is... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6432001 | Foot position trainer apparatus A foot position training apparatus for teaching proper foot position for batting a baseball includes a foot support member formed in the shape of the sole of a shoe. A toe portion is attached to a front edge of the support member and extends upwardly and ... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6375582 | Golf swing aid with alignment and positioning rule A training device worn by a golfer includes a first shoe retainer that is secured to a first shoe of the golfer and a second shoe retainer that is secured to a second shoe of the golfer. In a first embodiment, a housing is pivotally mounted to a toe end o... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6270432 | Tennis training and drilling device A sports footwork training device that immediately alerts players if their weight is not on the balls of the feet includes a switch removably attachable to a rearward portion of a lower surface of a sole of a shoe. The switch is closable by application of... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6106408 | Golf stance training device A golf stance training device comprises an elongated base strip and foot guide means extending rearwardly from said base strip and adapted to guide the placement of the front foot of a golfer. A lateral strip has one end adjustably pivotally connected to ... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6001023 | Angle activated training device for golfers The angle activated training device, in one embodiment, is worn on the backside of a golfer's rearward shoe. In another embodiment, the training device is mounted onto the shaft of a golf club. The shoe device includes a compact container no larger than t... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5947832 | Golf training aid A golf training aid for teaching an individual correct ball positioning when in a golfer's stance. The inventive device includes a pliable U-shaped member dimensioned for securement to a heel of a golfer's shoe. An aiming rod extends from the U-shaped mem... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5820476 | Golf putter leveling system A golf putter leveling system including a shoe level adapted for securement to a golf shoe. A putter level is provided that is adapted for securement to a shaft of a golf putter. The putter level includes a base portion having a lower arcuate recess and a... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5810673 | Golf swing improvement device A golf-swing training apparatus includes a base, a rotator disk for receiving one foot of a user, and means for anchoring the apparatus to a playing surface. The rotator disk is pivotably coupled to the base by a screw. Friction reducing means is coupled ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5651742 | Golf ball placement device A golf ball placement device that is adapted to be mounted to a golfer's shoe for allowing the golfer to position a golf ball on a tee without bending over. The device includes a ball retaining member that has a top surface, a bottom surface, a front end ... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5564989 | Golf swing training device A sports training device particularly intended for use by golfers to teach the proper body rotation and weight shift during a golf swing. The device includes a pair of shoe inserts each having a tactile indicating member arranged in the heel area disposed... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5487546 | Golf training method A golf instruction aid and method of providing a tactile feedback to a golfer to remind the golfer to observe the proper weight shift during a backswing. The golf instruction aid includes a generally flat main body portion adapted to slip between the inst... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5472200 | Golf ball kicking device A golf ball kicking device adapted to be worn on the toe of a shoe comprising a first member having a concavity including a flexible surface adapted to be positioned against a toe of a shoe; a second member detachably connected to said first member and having ... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5445384 | Golf training device A golf training device including a hemispherical body adapted to be secured to the shoe sole of the user. The body is positioned laterally intermediate the sides of the shoe generally in the region of the ball of the foot. The body tends to elevate the fr... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5443267 | Golf training device A golf training device embodies a leg brace which restricts improper leg movement during a golf swing. The device engages the foot and lower leg and may be worn inside the shoe of the golfer. When strapped on the rear leg, the device prevents reverse weig... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5372365 | Methods and apparatus for sports training A method and apparatus for training a user to move in a desired movement pattern, especially for training a golfer to swing a golf club. One or more sensors are placed adjacent the user, for example pressure sensors under the user's feet and/or between th... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5340110 | Firm-grip swing trainer A device for training golfers to establish and maintain a firm grip on the golf club during the back swing, throughout the swing and follow-through comprising an elastic cord, attached at one end of the cord to the foot of the golfer, a tab attached to th... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5318290 | Baseball swing training apparatus A sports swing training apparatus (10) for temporarily immobilizing a users back foot except for pivotal movement; wherein, the apparatus (10) comprises a base member (20) rotatably secured to a platform member (40); and, releasable securing means (50) op... | 06/07/1994 |
| 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 |
| 5150903 | Golfer's training device A training device for fastening to the bottom of the heel of a golf shoe with the device comprising an apertured plate which is secured to the bottom of the heel by removing the cleats in the heel, placing the plate against the bottom of the heel and rein... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5096199 | Golf swing training device An exercise apparatus for a golfer for exercising muscles used during a golf swing. The apparatus includes a rigid upper chest member and a rigid lower chest member. A pair of rigid arm members are attachable to the golfer. Each arm member extends between... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5062643 | Golfing aid A portable golfing aid conditions the golfer to swing on a constant arc by limiting and restraining the pivot foot from lifting or pivoting. Base members which are spaced a shoe width apart are removably secured with respect to the ground or mounted on a ... | 11/05/1991 |
| 5029869 | Device to keep golfer's foot stable A device that helps a golfer to keep the front part of her leading foot stable during a full swing shot. The device has a base with a hole in the center to allow for the passing of the cleats of a normal golf shoe. The device may thus be worn directly ove... | 07/09/1991 |
| 5016885 | Golf trainer A golf training device comprising a pair of substantially identical straps that have one smooth surface and one surface substantially covered with one half of a hook and loop combination but for a short portion near one end of each strap with the short po... | 05/21/1991 |
| 4955608 | Athletic movement trainer An athletic movement trainer comprising a belt, ankle straps, and an elasticized, bungee-type cord. The cord passes through a ring, such as a screw eye, attached to the belt. Each end of the cord is adjustably connected to an ankle strap so that the cord ... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4875683 | Golf club swing improvement apparatus A member having the general shape of a person's foot includes a thickened outer forward portion. The member is adapted to be inserted into the person's shoe for elevating the outer forward portion only of one foot of the person while swinging an object su... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4866861 | Supports for golf shoes to restrain rollout during a golf backswing and to resist excessive weight transfer during a golf downswing A golf shoe having an instep support rigidly connected to the sole between the instep and the toe of the golf shoe, the instep support extending over the edge of the sole adjacent the shoe, and a heel restraint extending upwardly from the sole, both the i... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4819940 | Golf stance training aid A device to aid in the teaching of a good or correct golf swing. The device is a generally wedge shaped bar which, when attached to the bottom outer edge of the shoe, causes the foot to tilt inwardly and forwardly simultaneously. The golfer thereby achiev... | 04/11/1989 |
