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| 20120040317 | MOTION TRAINING SCHEMATIC AND METHOD OF INSTRUCTION A method of golf instruction utilizing a schematic represented by a plurality of vertical, diagonal and circular lines which demonstrate a preferred golf swing. A video recorder, processor and monitor can be used to record the golf swing of a student aligned within the ... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20110207545 | Golf Trainer A golf swing monitoring and feedback system uses an adjustable support and foam ball that are variably positionable in contact with or closely spaced from a body part whose proper positioning is important in developing a proper swing. The support apparatus includes a ma... | 08/25/2011 |
| 20110086721 | GOLF SWING TRAINING APPARATUS A golf swing training apparatus includes a base, a supporting member extending from the base and a body restraining member slidably and pivotably coupled to the supporting member. A swivel mechanism detachably interconnects the supporting member to the body restraining ... | 04/14/2011 |
| 20100311512 | SIMULATOR WITH ENHANCED DEPTH PERCEPTION A simulator system includes a user tracking device for detecting a position of a user and generating a sensor signal representing the position of the user, a processor for receiving the sensor signal, analyzing the sensor signal, and generating an image signal in respon... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100279784 | Golf Swing Guidance Device and Methods of Use A device for guiding a golf swing, and methods of its use, are described. Embodiments of the device comprise a visual representation of a trajectory of a golf back swing, which a golfer tries to mimic as he or she performs a golf swing. The device comprises a two dimens... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20090042661 | 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. Fro... | 02/12/2009 |
| 20080287210 | GOLF CLUB This invention relates to a golf club consisting of a club head having a tapered bore formed therein extending and tapering inwardly from the base of the club head to the upper surface thereof, a socket of corresponding external shape to the bore in the club head and a ... | 11/20/2008 |
| 20080200276 | Golf Swing Training Device and Method A golf swing training system, including a paddle suitable for hitting with a palm in training to improve one's golf swing, a swing arm attached to the paddle, a base that provides stability, and a spring attached to the swing arm and to the base. Preferably, the spring ... | 08/21/2008 |
| 20080182678 | 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 stat... | 07/31/2008 |
| 20070225083 | Golf Swing Training Method and Apparatus A golf swing training apparatus increases the efficiency of the training process for a desired golf swing. Multiple training apparatus are mounted on a support base to define the proper golf swing path and corresponding body movement. The golfer strikes a barrier when t... | 09/27/2007 |
| 20070207873 | IR system for kinematic analysis A infrared method and apparatus for the kinematic analysis of a golfer is disclosed. The method includes selectively positioning a plurality of infrared markers on a golfer, and optionally on a golf club. Images of the golfer may be acquired before, during, and after he... | 09/06/2007 |
| 20070173339 | Golf putting training template A golf putting template for training golfers to more accurately putt a golf ball towards the cup along the preferred line of travel has a base member with an open area at its forward end that extends rearwardly to define a ball placement area and a center position for p... | 07/26/2007 |
| 20070149301 | Golf swing training apparatus A golf swing training apparatus consisting of positioning, indicating and guidance means cooperable with a golf club for learning, practicing and performing essential components of a swing method based on a concept of a lower swing phase related predominantly to a verti... | 06/28/2007 |
| 20070026958 | Method and system for providing web based interactive lessons An Internet compatible system for providing data representing golf instructions. The communication interface for receiving a message includes data representing a request for golf instruction. A message processor for examining the request provides an alert message to a w... | 02/01/2007 |
| 20070015598 | Golf Swing Training Device A golf swing training device comprising a first shoulder guide portion for guiding a first shoulder of a user during at least a part of a practice backswing and a second shoulder guide portion for guiding a second shoulder of a user during at least a part of a practice ... | 01/18/2007 |
| 20060121999 | Golf swing training method and apparatus A golf swing training apparatus increases the efficiency of the training process for a desired golf swing. Multiple training apparatus are mounted on a support base to define the proper golf swing path and corresponding body movement. The golfer strikes a barrier when t... | 06/08/2006 |
| 20060090548 | Waggle weight A waggle weight point and a waggle weight are disclosed that are provided on a golf club. A process that may be computer implemented establishes the waggle weight point. A waggle weight scale with a fulcrum set to the waggle weight point may be utilized to determine the... | 05/04/2006 |
| 20060094524 | Waggle weight A waggle weight point and a waggle weight are disclosed that are provided on a golf club. A process that may be computer implemented establishes the waggle weight point. A waggle weight scale with a fulcrum set to the waggle weight point may be utilized to determine the... | 05/04/2006 |
| 20060094523 | Method and apparatus for teaching how to execute a predetermined motion A practicing method includes a full-length mirror provided with a series of images of an individual executing a predetermined motion such as a golf swing, with the individual seeking to practice the execution of his or her motion, looking at himself or herself in the mi... | 05/04/2006 |
| 20060052175 | Magnetic module golf swing learning, training, and practice device The present invention is a Golf learning, training, practice device utilizing a Magnetic Module, Swing Plate, Impact Form, and Ball Holder. The Magnetic Module is a shallow case enclosing a plurality of magnets, inserted flush with earth ground, or a board. The Swing Pl... | 03/09/2006 |
| 20050288120 | Dual sport swing training aid and method of using A dual sport swing training aid and method of use is disclosed. The dual sport swing training aid includes an elongated horizontal putting alignment shaft having a first end and a second end, an elongated vertical shaft having an upper end and a lower end, at least one ... | 12/29/2005 |
| 20050255932 | 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 by us... | 11/17/2005 |
| 20050070370 | Golf putting aid and method of using A golf putting aid and method of using is disclosed. The golf putting aid includes a substantially flat rectangular guide having a first end and a second end, and a plurality of markings on the substantially flat rectangular guide. The method of using includes the steps... | 03/31/2005 |
| 20050014571 | Exercise and golf, baseball and other sport training apparatus A golf and other swing training and exercising apparatus including a base platform, a vertical support frame, a rotating swing arm connected between a grip and a resistance source which enables a user to execute a simulated golf or other swing by rotating the arm agains... | 01/20/2005 |
