US3680869A
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Golf training device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-03
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1991-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A golf training device or aid for golfers designed to develop proper swing and to overcome sway, comprising a flexible cord with a strap for attaching one end of the cord to the wrist of the golfer, a strap for attaching the cord to the corresponding leg of the golfer, a clamp for adjusting the length of the cord to suit the golfer, and interlocked strips of a product sold under the trademark ''''Velcro'''' fixed to the cord at intermediate, longitudinally spaced points along the cord and, which, when pulled apart, produce an audible signal upon incorrect arm and body movements of the golfer.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph P Brady
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:06
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0057; A63B69/0059; A63B21/00; A63B21/40; A63B21/4001; A63B21/4011; A63B21/4017; A63B21/4021; A63B2209/00; A63B2209/10; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A training device for golfers, comprising: an elongated flexible member; means for attaching one portion of said member to the left wrist of a golfer; means for attaching another portion of said member to the left leg of a golfer at a point above the knee, said member being of substantially greater length than the distance between said left wrist and the point of attachment to said left leg of the golfer, during a backswing; and separable means maintaining the excess length of said member in the form of a slack loop and being adapted to be pulled apart upon the golfer raising his left wrist higher than required for a proper backswing, or to be pulled apart if the golfer properly shifts his weight from the right foot to the left foot during a downswing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A training device for golfers, comprising: an elongated flexible member; means for attaching one portion of said member to the left wrist of a golfer; means for attaching another portion of said member to the left leg of a golfer at a point above the knee, said member being of substantially greater length than the distance between said left wrist and the point of attachment to said left leg of the golfer, during a backswing; and separable means maintaining the excess length of said member in the form of a slack loop and being adapted to be pulled apart upon the golfer raising his left wrist higher than required for a proper backswing, or to be pulled apart if the golfer properly shifts his weight from the right foot to the left foot during a downswing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A dEvice as defined in claim 1, in which the flexible member is a non-stretchable cord.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as defined in claim 2, in which the separable members forming the loop in the flexible member are interlocked pieces of ''''Velcro'''' attached to the cord at spaced points along the length of the cord.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device as defined in claim 1, in which the separable members forming the loop in the flexible member include means that produces an audible signal during separation of said members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device as defined in claim 1, in which the separable members forming the loop in the flexible member are permanently secured to the flexible member at points spaced lengthwise along said flexible member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as defined in claim 1, in which the means for attaching the flexible member to the golfers wrist is an adjustable strap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as defined in claim 1, in which the means for attaching the flexible member to the golfers leg is an adjustable strap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device as defined in claim 7, in which the strap has a buckle, and wherein the flexible member has a free end threaded through the buckle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device as defined in claim 8, in which the part of the flexible member that has been threaded through the buckle extends back along said flexible member to form an adjustable loop and is fastened at its free end to said flexible member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as defined in claim 9, including an adjustable clamp fastening the free end of said flexible member against movement relative to the remainder of said flexible member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |