US3687459A
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Golf swing training device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-23
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Granted: 1972-08-29
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Expires: 1991-07-23
Abstract
Abstract A golf swing testing attachment consisting of a bracket which can be attached to the head of a golf club and which carries a pair of spaced depending scribers of different color. The scribers mark an underlying sheet of paper when a practice swing is made, and the relative locations of the scribed tracks indicate the nature of defects in the user''s swing. The bracket includes a horizontal arm from which depend resilient legs to which the scribers are attached. The arm may be threadedly secured to an aperture in the club head or to a connecting member which is secured to a strap adapted to be clamped around the club head.
Inventors
- 👤 Herman L Swords
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:56
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3623; A63B69/3632
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
In combination with a head of a golf club, a bracket arm, means detachably connecting said arm in laterally extending relation to said golf club head, and a pair of spaced scribing elements depending from said arm and being adapted to provide respective traces on an underlying surface when the golf club is swung.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
In combination with a head of a golf club, a bracket arm, means detachably connecting said arm in laterally extending relation to said golf club head, and a pair of spaced scribing elements depending from said arm and being adapted to provide respective traces on an underlying surface when the golf club is swung.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structural combination of claim 1, and wherein said scribing elements are provided with scribing materials of different color.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structural combination of claim 2, and wherein said arm is provided with a pair of spaced depending resilient legs, and means securing the respective scribing elements to said resilient legs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The structural combination of claim 3, and wherein the means connecting said arm to the golf club head comprises a tapped socket secured to the head and a threaded element on said arm threadedly engaged with said socket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structural combination of claim 4, and wherein said socket is embedded in the golf club head.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structural combination of claim 4, and wherein the golf club head is provided with a strap member surrounding and clampingly secured to the head, and said socket is secured on said strap member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structural combination of claim 3, and means to adjust the resilient legs longitudinally on said bracket arm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structural combination of claim 3, and means to adjust the resilient legs vertically on the bracket arm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structural combination on claim 3, and means to adjust the resilient legs longitudinally and vertically on the bracket arm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
The structural combination of claim 9, and wherein the resilient legs are provided with vertical slots receiving the bracket arm and the bracket arm is provided with clamping nuts threaded thereon and located on opposite sides of the resilient legs.
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) | 1975-08-29 | 1976-02-28 | 1976-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-29 | 1980-02-28 | 1980-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-29 | 1984-02-28 | 1984-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |