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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8167734 | Golf swing training device A swing training device includes a guiding-arm and a resistance-arm that guides a user through a backswing and a forward swing allowing a user to hit a ball with a naturally swinging follow-through without any hindrance from the guiding components. Two computer-cont... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8137209 | Indoor and outdoor golf swing training apparatus A golf training apparatus that is capable of operation both indoors and outdoors is described. The apparatus includes a plurality of anchor points, through which there are placed a plurality of anchors, typically comprising golf tees, for anchoring the apparatus out... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7997993 | Golf resistance/stretching aid system A central junction in a generally Y-shaped configuration has a primary leg and first and second secondary legs with a recess formed in each leg. First and second elastic cords have interior and exterior ends. An essentially rigid shaft has an elastomeric grip on its... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7892103 | Move power system for golf A method for golf swing training. In one embodiment, the method comprises a weighted club with directional mountings attached to a resistance means. The resistance means applies force from behind forcing the squaring up of the club face. The disclosed technology com... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7887429 | Golf training aids A putting training aid comprises a short-putt module, a long-putt module, and a third putting module. The short-putt module includes a telescoping cylindrical shaft that is attached to the user's putter. When used, the short-putt module forces the user to keep the s... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7766761 | Golf swing training apparatus A golf swing training apparatus and method of using same that instructs a trainee in the two optimum golf swings, namely an inward swing and an outward swing. The apparatus of the invention is of a unique configuration that, through the use of a novel practice ball ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7364516 | Golf exercising method A golf swing exerciser uses two lengths of resistance cords or tension elements connected to an exercising handle so that one of the cords extends to an upper resistance region on a back swing side of the exerciser and the other resistance cord extends between upper... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7364512 | Golf swing trainer The invention pertains to a golf swing trainer with a base (70) and a plurality of elongated elements (S1 to S6), each of which comprises a near end (103) and a distant end (102). Moreover, a plurality of first motion devices (4... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7326155 | Exercise extension handle A handle for a swing-type exercising device has an adjustable shaft extender connectable to a resistance as the handle is swung for exercise purposes. The handle can also have an offset extension that allows a resistance to apply a torque force to the handle shaft a... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7261653 | Golf swing training apparatus The present invention provides a training apparatus and method for improving the stance of a golfer throughout the golfer's swing. The apparatus comprises a shaft pivotally connected to a base so that the shaft pivots about a pivot point along a plane to increase or... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7243531 | Method and apparatus for dynamically locating neutral shaft plane Apparatus and method for locating the neutral bending plane of an elongated flexible shaft, typically a golf club shaft, by mounting one end portion of the shaft in a clamping mechanism having a rotatable clamp member that permits the shaft to turn about its longitu... | 07/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7214147 | Batting training apparatus A practice batting training apparatus is disclosed, which can accurately and consistently deliver balls to a desired location at a desired speed. The apparatus includes a base with a removable a post, and at least one feeder hingedly attached to the post for deliver... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7172515 | Golf swing plane training method and apparatus A golf swing plane training method and apparatus consisting a pair of elastic cords suspended above the ground faithfully defining a cross section of the swing plane. The elastic cords are parallel to each other and approximately parallel to the ground. The plane fo... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172516 | Directional practice device A directional practice device includes a directional frame and a rail base. The directional frame provides a part being defined to move rectilinearly and an engaging member for locating a sport apparatus. The rail base provides two parallel rail parts and each of th... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7160201 | Golf putting trainer A golf putting trainer includes a holder for a putter having a shaft and a head, elements for guiding the holder in a curved movement path and elements for holding the putter head in a position perpendicular to the direction of movement of the holder. The golf putti... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7153245 | Golf exerciser A golf swing exerciser uses two lengths of resistance cords or tension elements connected to an exercising handle so that one of the cords extends to an upper resistance region on a back swing side of the exerciser and the other resistance cord extends between upper... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7144340 | Golf swing training device method and apparatus A golf swing training aid adapted to have a first rail and a second rail whereby a carriage system is slidably attached thereto and the pitch of the club is controlled with respect to the position of the carriage assembly in the course of a swing. In one form, the r... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7134968 | Golf swing training and exercising device A golf swing training and exercise device incorporates a spring-loaded retraction reel which pays out and pulls back a flexible cord which is releasably attached to the shank of a golf club a practice training wand simulating a golf club, or alternatively to an atta... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7131916 | Baseball swing trainer The present invention relates to a baseball swing trainer. In a first embodiment, a ball is pivotally attached to a vertical arm which is slidably attached to an oblique arm, the oblique arm is attached to a horizontal arm which is attached to a support structure; t... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7121987 | Golf exercise device Disclosed is a golf exercise weight machine for anaerobically strengthening the large rotary muscles of the body—including the upper thigh, trunk and abdomen, and shoulders—most used in performing a golf swing. Preferably, the device includes a floor mounted bas... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7112146 | Putting practice and training device A putting practice and training device having a support member having a first end and a second end. The first end may be adapted engage a surface. A rotatable, swingable arm may have at least two members arranged where only one member is visible when viewing the arm... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7074131 | Golf grip kit and swing exercise device A golf swing exercise device for use with conventional flexible cable weight machines. The exercise device allows an individual to exercise both the back and forward swing and strength their golf grip. The device permits the individual to use the same golf grip util... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7074133 | Golf swing training device method and apparatus A golf swing training aid adapted to have a first rail and a second rail whereby a carriage system is slidably attached thereto and the pitch of the club is controlled with respect to the position of the carriage assembly in the course of a swing. In one form, the r... | 07/11/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7056224 | Golf swing training apparatus A golf swing training apparatus that stretches and strengthens the precise parts of the body used in the golf swing while providing a tool to make swing changes. The apparatus employs a swing guide track, which is mounted on a base in such a manner that the track fo... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7048638 | Constant force golf swing training device, method of swing plane training and internet operation thereof Golf swing training device having constant resistive and rewind forces throughout the swings. An anchor positions a constant force unit, supplies a tether to a special contoured handle and is used indoor or out, preferably at a driving range or golf course. The CFU ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7040997 | Golf practice system An apparatus to be used to practice golf shots in limited space. A golf ball is tethered to one end of a line and the other end of the line is secured to a support which is calibrated to indicate the distance the ball would have traveled, when struck by a golf club,... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7025689 | Adjustable athletic swing training aid An adjustable swing training aid for training an athlete to perform a desired swing. The swing training aid includes an adjustable stand having a pad connector; and a swing pad having an attachment spot for attaching the swing pad to the adjustable stand. The stand ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6932712 | Golf teaching and training device A golf teaching and training device including a frame adapted to extend upwardly from a playing surface and a pair of pivotable arms extending away from the frame in a spaced relationship from the base of the frame and adapted to prevent an over-the-top golf swing. ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6932744 | Pole vault training device A pole vault training device includes a pole replicating section having generally cylindrical forward and rearward pipe sections extending generally parallel and generally horizontally offset from each other and a training device mounting and support section includi... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6929561 | Putting instructor A putting instructor includes two rails each having a curved upper surface corresponding to a curved moving pathway of a golf club head while swinging the golf club head relative to the rails, and a link coupled the rails together, to maintain a gap formed between t... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6913543 | Golf swing conditioner The present invention is a piece of exercise equipment designed to train and condition sport-specific muscle groups used during a swinging motion, as in golf. It is comprised of a mechanical linkage, with at least six free-moving joints, so that it effectively simul... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6910973 | Golf swing training device A golf swing training device includes a grip including a grip bore, a shaft including a shaft bore, a tension cord received within the grip bore and the shaft bore, a first securing device configured to prevent the tension cord from slipping out of the grip bore and... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6855065 | Circular arc golf swing guide and method A golf putting practice guide that holds a golf club in a putting position, and allows a golfer to perform putting strokes about a single axis that passes between the shoulders of the golfer. No wrist rotation, cocking, or any other additional freedom of motion is p... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6837802 | Putting stroke training device A putting stroke training device having a housing with serrations on the bottom for engagement with a carpet or rug and an elongated top opening. A simulated club head is slidable in a straight line along the inside of the housing parallel to the top opening in such... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6827654 | Device for training a sequence of movements A device (10) for training a sequence of movements for ball hitting implements (18), especially golf clubs and baseball bats, permits monitoring the observance of the correct sequence of movements. The monitoring device acts upon the implement (18 | 12/07/2004 |
| 6755751 | Putting trainer device and method An apparatus for improving a golfer's putting stroke along a line of intended travel of a golf ball. The apparatus enables the golfer to practice positioning his or hear head and feet in selected positions with respect to the golf ball and the line of intended ball ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6672974 | Putting stroke training aid A practice putting device, adapted for use with a golf putter club having a putter blade, a shaft and a handle, is provided for guiding the blade of the club on a straight line through the putting stroke. The device comprises a clamp means for holding the... | 01/06/2004 |
