US3561764A
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Golf swing corrective mat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-10-03
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Granted: 1971-02-09
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Expires: 1988-10-03
Abstract
Abstract A panel structure for positioning on the ground in a golf tee area and defining a pair of generally straight visually ascertainable paths inclined approximately 25 to 30* relative to each other and intersecting at one pair of corresponding ends, the panel structure being operative, when a ball is teed up on a first of the paths at a point spaced therealong from the intersecting ends of the paths and the nonintersecting end portion of the first path extends in the intended tee shot direction, to provide a visual guide defined by the second path to assist the golfer in swinging ''''out and through'''' when swinging at the teed ball.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 00:34
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3623
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
Golf swing corrective apparatus comprising means for teeing a golf ball and a generally rectangular panel member disposed on a support surface on which a golfer may stand, said panel member including parallel and straight opposite inside and outside edges as well as opposite end approach and departure end edges and means defining a generally straight visually ascertainable path extending generally diagonally across said panel member from the inside and apProach corner portion to the outside and departure corner portion for instructing golfers to swing their hands out and through when swinging at a ball on said teeing means said panel means being so positioned relative to said golf ball teeing means that a golfer may execute a tee shot with said inside edge disposed adjacent the golfer and extending transversely of the direction in which the golfer is facing and said path inclined relative to the intended vertical plane of flight of the tee shot with the forward end portion of the path opposite the forward foot of the golfer spaced outwardly therefrom a distance greater than the spacing of the rear end portion of the path opposite the rear foot of the golfer and with said path intersecting with said plane of flight at a point spaced rearwardly of the location said ball teeing means in said plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
Golf swing corrective apparatus comprising means for teeing a golf ball and a generally rectangular panel member disposed on a support surface on which a golfer may stand, said panel member including parallel and straight opposite inside and outside edges as well as opposite end approach and departure end edges and means defining a generally straight visually ascertainable path extending generally diagonally across said panel member from the inside and apProach corner portion to the outside and departure corner portion for instructing golfers to swing their hands out and through when swinging at a ball on said teeing means said panel means being so positioned relative to said golf ball teeing means that a golfer may execute a tee shot with said inside edge disposed adjacent the golfer and extending transversely of the direction in which the golfer is facing and said path inclined relative to the intended vertical plane of flight of the tee shot with the forward end portion of the path opposite the forward foot of the golfer spaced outwardly therefrom a distance greater than the spacing of the rear end portion of the path opposite the rear foot of the golfer and with said path intersecting with said plane of flight at a point spaced rearwardly of the location said ball teeing means in said plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said panel member also includes means defining a second generally straight visually ascertainable path generally paralleling and adjacent said inside edge and intersecting with and terminating at its end adjacent said approach end in the first mentioned path with the second path positioned in said plane and having said ball teeing means disposed in said second path.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said paths are inclined approximately 25 to 30* relative to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said panel member includes an upper surface of a given color and said means defining said path comprises distinctively colored upper surface means on said panel member rendering said path visually discernible from the adjacent portions of said upper surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
84 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said panel member also includes means defining a second generally straight visually ascertainable path intersecting with and angulated relative to the first-mentioned path and positioned in said plane with said ball teeing means disposed in said second path, said panel member including an upper surface of a given color and said means defining said paths comprise distinctively colored upper surface means on said panel member rendering said paths visually discernible from the adjacent portions of said upper surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said panel member includes an upper surface of a given color and said means defining said path comprise edge portions of said panel member bounding an elongated opening formed therethrough comprising said path.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
76 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said panel member also includes means defining a second generally straight visually ascertainable path intersecting with and angulated relative to the first-mentioned path and positioned in said plane with said ball teeing means disposed in said second path, said panel member including an upper surface of a given color and said means defining said paths comprise edge portions of said panel bounding elongated intersecting openings formed therethrough comprising said paths.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-08 | 1974-08-10 | 1975-02-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-08 | 1978-08-10 | 1979-02-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-08 | 1982-08-10 | 1983-02-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |