US3811684A
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Golf swing training glove including light projecting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-11
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Granted: 1974-05-21
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Expires: 1993-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A golf swing training device wherein a golfer''s glove supports and positions a light at the knuckle of the root of the forefinger of a golfer''s hand so that when the golfer wears the glove and addresses a ball and then swings the club on the backswing properly, the rays of light from the light on the glove follow a prescribed path on an adjacent wall.
Inventors
- 👤 W Tredway
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 00:58
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3608; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/74; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/14; A63B71/141; A63B71/146
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
In a golf glove, the improvement comprising: a. a light mounted to said glove; and b. means securing said light to said glove at the second metacarpal phalangeal joint position of a golfer wearing said glove and so constructed and arranged that when said golfer properly grips a golf club at the address position rays from said light impinge upon an adjacent wall structure at a preselected spot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
In a golf glove, the improvement comprising: a. a light mounted to said glove; and b. means securing said light to said glove at the second metacarpal phalangeal joint position of a golfer wearing said glove and so constructed and arranged that when said golfer properly grips a golf club at the address position rays from said light impinge upon an adjacent wall structure at a preselected spot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein: a. said light projects rays along a preselected indicator path from said initial spot to a terminal spot when said club is swung properly during the backswing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein: a. said light is removably secured to said glove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
75 words
The combination comprising: a. a golf glove adapted to be worn on one hand of a person during a training program; and b. a light removably mounted to said glove at the second metacarpal phalangeal joint of said hand and so constructed and arranged thereon that when a person wearing said glove properly grips a golf club at the address position rays from said light impinge upon an adjacent wall at a preselected spot thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
75 words
The combination comprising: a. a golf glove adapted to be worn on one hand of a person during a training program; and b. a light removably mounted to said glove at the second metacarpal phalangeal joint of said hand and so constructed and arranged thereon that when a person wearing said glove properly grips a golf club at the address position rays from said light impinge upon an adjacent wall at a preselected spot thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein: a. said light rays follow a preselected path on said wall from said initial spot to a terminal spot when said club is swung properly during the backswing.
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) | 1977-05-20 | 1977-11-19 | 1978-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-20 | 1981-11-19 | 1982-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-20 | 1985-11-19 | 1986-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |