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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110237343 | Golf Training Apparatus Novel tools and techniques for teaching a player the proper alignment when addressing a golf ball. In one aspect, such tools and techniques provide an alignment aid that allows the player to visualize both the intended target line of the shot as well as the position of ... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20100216567 | GOLF STANCE AND BALL ALIGNMENT DEVICE A device used for achieving correct stance, ball position and alignment in the game of golf is disclosed. The device includes a reel, attachable to a first shoe of a golf player, a string or tape, the first end of which is connected to the reel and which is wound/unwoun... | 08/26/2010 |
| 20090286614 | PUTTING TRACK A golf stroke training device includes a base that has a first section and a second section, and a vertical guide coupled to the base. The vertical guide is substantially perpendicular to the base. The first section has an arc extending from an approximate midpoint of t... | 11/19/2009 |
| 20090170624 | Golf Swing Training Device A golf swing training device is disclosed that includes a substantially planar surface. In use, the surface acts as a guide for the movement of a golfer's shoulders when the golfer executes a substantial portion of a backswing.... | 07/02/2009 |
| 20090118028 | GOLF PLANING PUTTING STROKE TRAINING DEVICE The present invention relates to a golf putting training device that trains the user to develop a planing stroke. The device achieves this effect through a combination of tactile and visual cues that reinforce the correct putting motion during repeated practice. Such cu... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20080242437 | Golf Training Device A golf training device comprises an input portion (10) for inputting influence data comprising information that might affect how the user should address the ball, a calculation portion (13) for calculating address data, based on the input influence data, a... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080200277 | Swing plane indicating golf mat A swing plane indicating golf mat capable of indicating the path of a swing through the critical zone. The golf mat includes an array of toggling, grass-mimicking blades which, from the vantage point of the golfer, assume a different appearance when toggled over. In the... | 08/21/2008 |
| 20080085788 | Sports training device The invention pertains to a sports training device for improving the follow through of the lower body during a sport activity. The device includes a base having a top planar surface and a disk assembly removably coupled to the base and configured to receive a foot of a ... | 04/10/2008 |
| 20080051209 | System And Method For Indicating A Golf Swing Region A system is provided for indicating a region of a golf swing. The system includes a strip configured to encircle the feet of a golfer preparing to conduct the golf swing of a golf club. The strip is marked with one or more markings for a respective golf swing region. Mo... | 02/28/2008 |
| 20080032809 | Gold stance laser alignment device The Golf stance laser alignment device is designed to aid any golfer to be more accurately aligned with their intended direction to a target for flight of a golf ball propelled by striking it with a golf club. The alignment device consists of a periscope sighting lens o... | 02/07/2008 |
| 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 |
| 20070135226 | Golf Teaching Aid There is described a golf teaching aid provided with a central body (1), elongate target alignment means (2) projecting from the eternal body (1), a putting alignment bar (12) connected to one side of the central body, and one or more club al... | 06/14/2007 |
| 20070015597 | Golf swing guide Three rectangular panels create an adjustable golf swing plane and physical barrier suitable for teaching and practicing any golf shot with any golf club. In the preferred embodiment, the three panels are pivotally secured by a living hinge system. One side of the base ... | 01/18/2007 |
| 20060205527 | Method for achieving an optimal golf stance According to the present invention there is provided a method for positioning a person in an optimal stance for hitting a golf ball along an intended path toward a target. The method including the steps of: (a) holding an end of a golf club in one hand that is used by t... | 09/14/2006 |
| 20060194640 | Short game golf training mat A golf training mat for practicing short game shots includes a ball striking surface having markings associated with foot and ball positioning. The mat also includes a first position marking having a front foot marking, a tear foot marking and a ball marking. The front ... | 08/31/2006 |
| 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 |
| 20060094519 | Golf training aid A golf alignment training device designed for right and left handed golfers, and having a convenient and portable design capable of transport in a standard golf bag. The training device allows for easy alignment with a target while providing easily adjustable front and ... | 05/04/2006 |
| 20060063603 | Golf swing alignment device Devices and methods for aligning an individual's golf swing have been developed. The devices and methods help a golfer to properly position a golf ball and to properly execute a swing, increasing the likelihood of an accurately hit golf shot. Golf swing alignment device... | 03/23/2006 |
| 20060063602 | 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 dec... | 03/23/2006 |
| 20060046864 | Golf training device This golf training device includes a forward foot pad with a foot retaining wall along its forward edge to inhibit turning of the forward foot. A connector is provided connecting this forward foot pad to a rear foot pad. The rear foot pad includes a rotator plate to fac... | 03/02/2006 |
| 20060019763 | Golf swing aid tool The Golf Swing Aid Tool is made of durable synthetic material which will not rust or deteriorate, and will withstand the environment that it will be exposed to. The material also makes the Golf Swing Aid Tool light and able to be handled easily by a younger golfer, or w... | 01/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 20050239568 | GOLF TRAINING APPARATUS A golf training apparatus to help golfers hit a golf ball more effectively and consistently. The apparatus includes a base with first markings along a first edge thereof to indicate positions for locating a golfer's feet adjacent the base, and second markings along an o... | 10/27/2005 |
| 20050227774 | Golf mat and pattern A golf teaching aid is disclosed. The beneficial golf mat and instructional pattern provide for precise, reproducible foot positioning and alignment, and a wide selection of precise, reproducible ball position options. The pattern may be variously displayed, for instanc... | 10/13/2005 |
| 20050096146 | 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 (20... | 05/05/2005 |
| 20050090324 | 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. A tr... | 04/28/2005 |
| 20050090323 | Universal swing practice mat and method of use A mat is configured to be placed on a ground surface so as to have an upwardly-facing surface and provides multiple foot position demarcations formed on the upwardly-facing surface so as to represent the user's stance upon the mat. Multiple ball position demarcations fo... | 04/28/2005 |
| 20050075187 | 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 herein i... | 04/07/2005 |
| 20050075189 | Golf shoes Golf shoes are proposed which make it possible for particularly senior golfers whose lower body has weakened to perform a correct swing during a downswing. A sealed bag formed of vinyl is fixed to a portion of a midsole in surface contact with the sole of a shoe. A hand... | 04/07/2005 |
| 20050075188 | Golf training device The golf training device includes a foot alignment strip generally in the form of an arrow that can be pointed towards a target. A ball alignment marker extends perpendicularly from an intermediate position along the foot alignment strip and can be pointed towards the g... | 04/07/2005 |
| 20050003899 | Leg positioning and training device for golfers A leg positioning and training device for a golfer is disclosed. The device is characterized by the structure including platform having a foot base plate rotatably mounted thereon for the golfer's rear foot, wherein the foot base plate is adjustable in two planes. The f... | 01/06/2005 |
