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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7815517 | Mirrored feedback system for revealing head movement during golfer's backswing A feedback device, for use by a golfer to indicate head movement during a backswing. The device has a base, a forward plate having a transparent portion with a printed horizontal line thereupon, and a parallel mirrored surface located behind the forward plate. A ref... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7704157 | Golf swing-measuring system A golf swing-measuring system including a computer (16) for capturing a colored moving image obtained by photographing a golfer (11) who swings by gripping a golf club (13). The computer (16) selects and extracts one or more images each s... | 04/27/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7238117 | Swing guide for golfer A swing guide exerciser for training a golfer which comprises: a panel, substantially rectangular, an elongated bar, a coupler secured to the surface of the panel, adjacent a corner, for mounting an end of the bar on the surface wherein the bar forms an... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7217198 | Golf putting practice aid A golf putting practice aid comprising a guide having a guide surface (3) with which a heel or the toe of a putter makes contact in use. The guide is positioned to extend upwardly from a substantially planar base or ground surface (1,100′). By making the gu... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214146 | Putting training device and method A putting training device used to teach a new method of putting that teaches the golfer to swing the putter along a target line that extends between the golfer and the hole and to adjust the angle of the putter head to match the final slope angle of the putting gree... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7153217 | Golf swing training apparatus A golf swing training apparatus is intended for use in learning the proper technique of swinging a golf club to hit a golf ball and accelerate the golf ball along an intended path. The training apparatus includes a planar reflective panel, such as a mirror for visua... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7112144 | Method and apparatus for golf instruction A golf instructional device is provided for designating proper setup positioning for swinging a golf club and for monitoring the location of a user's eyes while swinging the club, such a mat being customized for an individual golfer. The device comprises a mat for p... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7108610 | Swing training device The present invention provides for a swing training device for golfers which allows a golfer to receive immediate visual feedback as to his stance, form, and technique. The training device includes a break-resistant mirror and long support legs mounted behind the re... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7081054 | Golf ball aiming and striking aid A golf ball aiming and striking aid includes a mat that has a top side and a bottom side. The mat has a back edge and a front edge. The back edge is straight. Aim indicia is positioned on the top side and comprises a line positioned adjacent to and orientated parall... | 07/25/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7048642 | Golf training device A golf training device (10) is provided having an elongated housing (20) and a mirror housing (30), with both the elongated housing (20) and mirror housing (30) having indicia (40) imprinted thereon. The elongated housing ( | 05/23/2006 |
| 6746339 | Putting practice device and practice method using said device A putting practice device includes first and second members and maintaining, indicating and positioning portions. The first member includes a sliding surface against which a putter blade is slidable according to a vertical pendulum movement. The maintaining portion ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6743111 | Method and apparatus for golf instruction A golf instructional device is provided for designating proper setup positioning for swinging a golf club and for monitoring the location of a user's eyes while swinging the club, such a mat being customized for an individual golfer. The device comprises a mat for p... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6592376 | Device and method for golf training The invention is a golf training aid and a method of using the golf training aid. The face of the golf training aid is mirrored and permanently etched with several reference markings illustrating proper ball position, proper setup position, and proper clu... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6572486 | Putter practice apparatus The present invention is a golf putter practice apparatus designed and configured to aid and improve a golfer's putting capabilities through repetitious use. The present invention is a frame structure having a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6520866 | Putting-practicing apparatus A putting-practicing apparatus in which a mirror (2) and a level (3) are installed on abase plate (1) at required positions thereof; the base plate (1) is installed on a holding tool (5) through an angle-adjusting device (4); and a space allowing a putter... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6386988 | Golf swing training and exercise device A golf swing training and exercise system for improving the golf swing of a golfer. The system includes a mat with an optically reflective surface, an elongated golf device having three sections and two lasers. Each laser attaches to one end of the golf d... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6383087 | Golf putting alignment system and method A laser aiming system and method is provided for determining the aiming tendencies of an individual golfer during putting. The system consists of two main parts. One of these parts is a housing with a laser in it for directing a beam of light parallel to ... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6139442 | Golf swing learning aid A device that provides feedback to a golfer on the characteristics of their swing of a golf club. The device can be mounted to or incorporated into the head of the golf club and includes a first light source and at least a second light source. The first a... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6071197 | Device for teaching correct putting A device for teaching correct putting that can be attached to the shaft of a putter. A mirror is pivotally attached to an arm which extends behind and is parallel to the face of the putter such that the center of gravity for the mirror is between the pivo... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6019685 | Golf putting practice device A golf putting aid device for practicing putting golf balls. The golf putting aid device includes a base plate and a pair of elongated members positioned on the base plate in parallel alignment for guiding a head of a golf putter along a linear path and w... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5971766 | Golf teaching aid using fixed markings for reference line locations Fixed markings 20 are a teaching aid made by permanent placing of marks on another teaching aid. Golf lessons are frequently given with the assistance of teaching aids. Teaching aids are used by the golf professional 30 to point out to the golfer 26 many ... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5913732 | Golf putting vertical alignment and training aid A golf putting vertical alignment and training aid comprising a reflective material (22) adapted to be positioned remote from a golf ball, a golf putter club, and a golfer standing in a putting position, and comprising an elongated material (30) adapted t... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5879239 | Alignment device and method for aligning The present invention provides a device and method for assisting a person in achieving proper alignment. The device and method are particularly useful for achieving proper alignment for a golf stroke in which a golf ball is struck to move towards a target... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5842932 | Sight for putter type golf club A practice sight (20) for a putter (26) is shown. The sight is attached to the top (60) and hosel (80) of the head (22). The sight has a planar mirror (44) at a 45° angle to the face (30) of the putter. Front and rear sight pins 46 and 48 attached to the... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5827128 | Golf stroke alignment tool A golf stroke alignment tool for aligning a golfer with a golf ball is disclosed herein. The alignment tool includes two members. In operation, the first member extends perpendicularly from the golfer's stance, thereby aligning the position of the golf ba... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5725440 | Laser-guided golf club putter A golf club putter is provided with a laser generator positioned in the shaft of the club. The laser generator is activated when a push button is depressed, and emits a beam of light downward, reflecting off a mirror positioned near the clubface and exits... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5672117 | Articulated putter with sighting device A golf putter club having a stationary grip portion hingedly mounted to a swingable shaft portion. A head mounted at its center of gravity to the remote end of the shaft. An alignment mark visible to the user engraved on the top surface of the head perpen... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5634858 | Golf training apparatus A golf training apparatus includes a head supporting stand having a supporting frame with a base and a vertically extending post which telescopes to different heights extending from the base. A head positioning arm extends from the vertical post. The head... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5616085 | Golf swing training device A golf swing training aid for a golfer having an elongated stance positioning member and a plurality of discrete placement indicators having a size generally equal to the size of a standard golf ball extending along the general length of the stance positi... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5609529 | Golf training device The golf training device fits onto a golf glove at a location where the golfer can look at its mirrored surface to see the head of his golf club at address. The device has a wedge shape to permit rotation of the device and thereby vary the angle of reflec... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5599239 | Headwatcher A device which monitors the head turn movement of a golfer during a golf swing. It gives the golfer instantaneous feedback by informing him whether his head turned prior to or after the golf club struck the ball. This feedback is done in the form of a dig... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5560607 | Golfer's alignment device The present invention provides a device for assisting a golfer in achieving proper alignment for a golf stroke in which a golf ball is struck to move towards a target. In one embodiment, the device generally comprises a frame member to be worn by the golf... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5542674 | Golf swing correcting and exercising apparatus A golf swing correcting health apparatus is disclosed, in which, when a golfer performs a swing within a room, the head-up movement is prevented, further the apparatus can be adjusted in accordance with the physical conditions of the golfer in an accurate... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5524893 | Apparatus for golf swing training An apparatus and method for use by a golfer for simulating a golf swing. The apparatus comprises a platform for the golfer to stand on, a handle for gripping by the golfer when simulating the golf swing, and two resistance cords extending between the hand... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5518244 | Method of using a driving aid A method for improving the alignment and stance of a golfer who is addressing the golf ball immediately prior to hitting a golf ball. The present method uses a single mirrored device that has indicia imprinted thereon which helps the golfer coordinate the... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5494289 | Golf training aid for putting A golf training aid for putting comprises a sheet of stiff material made in the form of a five-pointed star with a body portion, a forward point portion extending forwardly from the body portion with an aiming and digging flange at the forward end of the ... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5486003 | Golf training system A golf training mirror for viewing a golfer's body to determine proper swing alignment comprising: a. a convex mirror having a reflective surface generally free of lines for viewing reflection of a golfer's body; b. at least one pair of horizontal lines on the... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5443264 | Golf training aid for putting A method of practicing putting wherein the forward edges of the two side point portions of a five-pointed star having a reflecting upper surface are positioned square to the target line of the forward point portion and the face of a putter blade is positi... | 08/22/1995 |
