Systems and methods for fitting golf equipment
Patent 7159451 Issued on January 9, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date: 
November 26, 2023. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
November 26, 2023. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1167106 3717857 Athletic swing measurement system and method Golf club set and method of making Method for custom fitting golf clubs Golf club fixture Metal golf driver and method of making same Metal golf driver Golf club Golf club measuring and fitting apparatus InventorsApplicationNo. 10722585 filed on 11/26/2003US Classes:73/65.03, Ball driving sporting implement (e.g., golf club, baseball bat, etc.)473/266, Body movement or position indicator (e.g., stance aids, etc.)473/199, Electrical473/407, Club selection, ball direction, or distance indicating aid473/387, Tee473/131, GOLF382/289, Determining amount an image is rotated or skewed473/197, Net702/1533D orientationExaminersPrimary: Cygan, MichaelAssistant: Davis, Octavia International ClassA63B 53/00AbstractA golf equipment fitting system that uses advanced technology to not only objectively identify the optimum equipment for the golfer, but to also identify and help correct swing flaws so that the golfer can achieve optimum performance on the golf course. Thus, in one embodiment, golf fitting includes collecting data related to the golfer's swing and determining if the golfer's swing technique should be modified based at least in part on the collected swing data. When it is determined that the golfer's swing technique should be modified, then providing swing instruction to the golfer. When, however, it is determined that the golfer's swing technique is fine, then collecting data related to how the golfer's swing launches a golf ball. Finally, golf equipment, e.g., golf clubs, can be specified based on the collected swing data and launch data.Other References
Field of SearchWith means for retaining readingAccelerated or decelerated specimen (e.g., propelled or dropped specimen support carriage) Watercraft (e.g., metacentric height) Torsional oscillation Air or space vehicle Electric sensor Spherical specimen Dynamic Ball driving sporting implement (e.g., golf club, baseball bat, etc.) CENTER OF GRAVITY; TURNING MOMENT; METACENTRIC HEIGHT Electric sensor Club selection, ball direction, or distance indicating aid GOLF Electrical Sensor is projectile responsive (e.g., free-flight detection means, etc.) Body movement or position indicator (e.g., stance aids, etc.) | |
