US3627328A
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Golf practice device including stance coordinator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-03-24
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Granted: 1971-12-14
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Expires: 1990-03-24
Abstract
Abstract A device to permit the practice of golf strokes both indoors and outdoors by striking a spring-loaded object representing the golf ball and including an adjustable arm including a footpad at its free end for controlling the stance of the golfer and holding the device in place on club impact. An indicia diagram is provided on the device to indicate to the golfer a yardage assimilation of his stroke.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudy R Becker
- 👤 Jacob Schriner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:06
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0073; A63B69/0091
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A golf practice device comprising in combination a frame arranged to be placed on a horizontal surface, a hub vertically journaled on said frame for rotational movement, a radially extending strike arm fixed to said hub and having a simulated golf ball structure mounted on its outer end to be struck by a golf club to rotate said strike arm, a stop on said frame to limit rotation of said strike arm to a predetermined rotary position in a direction opposite from the direction of swinging of said strike arm when actuated by the golf club, spring means interacting between said frame and said strike arm to yieldingly hold said strike arm at said predetermined position against said stop, and a foot stance structure extending from said frame for positioning the left foot of a user and holding the frame in a given place during golf club impact.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A golf practice device comprising in combination a frame arranged to be placed on a horizontal surface, a hub vertically journaled on said frame for rotational movement, a radially extending strike arm fixed to said hub and having a simulated golf ball structure mounted on its outer end to be struck by a golf club to rotate said strike arm, a stop on said frame to limit rotation of said strike arm to a predetermined rotary position in a direction opposite from the direction of swinging of said strike arm when actuated by the golf club, spring means interacting between said frame and said strike arm to yieldingly hold said strike arm at said predetermined position against said stop, and a foot stance structure extending from said frame for positioning the left foot of a user and holding the frame in a given place during golf club impact.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A golf practice device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said structure is detachably attached to extend laterally from said frame in a number of positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A golf practice device as set forth in claim 2 wherein said structure extends laterally from said device in a plurality of angular positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A golf practice device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said structure comprises an arm extending laterally from said frame and has a footpad arranged on it at its free end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A golf practice device as set forth in claim 4 wherein adjusting means are provided for varying the distance of said pad from said frame.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-12-13 | 1975-06-14 | 1975-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-13 | 1979-06-14 | 1979-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-13 | 1983-06-14 | 1983-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |