US3827696A
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Golf swing training device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-21
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1993-11-21
Abstract
Abstract A golf swing training device and practice tee for aiding a golfer in developing the habit of keeping his head down while swinging a golf club. The training device includes a pivotally mounted horizontal attachment bar which selectively pivots in a horizontal plane, a golf ball suspended by a tether from the attachment bar, and an adjustable sighting guide member located between the golfer''s head and the tethered golf ball. The golfer using the device may hit the tethered golf ball or alternatively, may pivot the tethered golf ball out of the way and substitute an untethered golf ball therefor.
Inventors
- 👤 R Schafer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0073; A63B69/0079; A63B69/36; A63B69/3623; A63B69/3629; A63B71/00; A63B71/02; A63B71/023; A63B2071/024; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/09; A63B69/3621; A63B69/3676; A63B69/3682
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A golf swing training device and practice tee to aid the user thereof in the development of a proper golf swing, which comprises: a base; mounting means connected to said base; a selectively movable pivot mounting bracket connected to said mounting means; attachment means connected to said pivot mounting bracket, said pivot mounting bracket allowing said attachment means to pivot around said mounting means in a generally horizontal plane; a golf ball to be hit by the user of the training device; a tether interconnecting said golf ball and said attachment means to restrain the flight of said golf ball when hit by the user of the training device; and articulated sighting means mounted to said mounting means and extending generally upward therefrom to a location generally over said golf ball to aid the user of the training device to develop the discipline of keeping his head down in a relatively fixed position while hitting the golf ball.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A golf swing training device and practice tee to aid the user thereof in the development of a proper golf swing, which comprises: a base; mounting means connected to said base; a selectively movable pivot mounting bracket connected to said mounting means; attachment means connected to said pivot mounting bracket, said pivot mounting bracket allowing said attachment means to pivot around said mounting means in a generally horizontal plane; a golf ball to be hit by the user of the training device; a tether interconnecting said golf ball and said attachment means to restrain the flight of said golf ball when hit by the user of the training device; and articulated sighting means mounted to said mounting means and extending generally upward therefrom to a location generally over said golf ball to aid the user of the training device to develop the discipline of keeping his head down in a relatively fixed position while hitting the golf ball.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
126 words
A golf swing training device as defined in claim 1, wherein said articulated sighting means comprises: a first elongated element attached at one end to said mounting means; a pivot joint connected at the other end of said first elongated element; a second elongated element connected at one end to said pivot joint so as to be selectively pivotal in a generally vertical plane about said pivot joint; and a guide member connected to the other end of said second elongated element to be visually lined-up with a predetermined point on the ground by the user of the training device when preparing to hit said golf ball, and said pivot joint allowing the user of the training device to adjust the position of said guide member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A golf swing device as defined in claim 2, wherein: said first elongated element is generally arcuately shaped; and said second elongated element is generally straight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A golf swing training device as defined in claim 1, wherein: said articulated sighting means is mounted to said mounting means for rotational movement about a generally vertical axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
A golf swing training device as defined in claim 1, wherein: said attachment means is a generally horizontally disposed rod connected at one end to said pivot mounting bracket; and said tether is connected to the other end of said rod so that said golf ball is suspended therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
A golf swing training device as defined in claim 1, wherein: said mounting means is a tubular member connected at one of its ends to said base and extending generally vertically upward therefrom; and said articulated sighting means is mounted at the other end of said tubular member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A golf swing training device as defined in claim 6, wherein: said pivot mounting bracket is a collar which concentrically receives said tubular member therethrough, said collar being selectively pivotally movable about the longitudinal axis of said tubular member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
68 words
A golf swing training device as defined in claim 7, further comprising: means defining a threaded hole in said mounting bracket collar generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said tubular member; and a set screw threadably receivable in said threaded hole, said set screw to be tightened against said tubular member after said collar has been selectively located thereon to restrain said collar in the selected location.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A golf swing training device as defined in claim 1, wherein said base includes: anchoring means to anchor the golf swing training device to the surface upon which it rests.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
57 words
A golf swing training device as defined in claim 1, wherein said base comprises: two legs angularly displaced relative to each other in the generally horizontal plane; and two spiked elements each depending from a different one of said legs, said spiked elements to be driven into the soil to anchor said training device to the ground.
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) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |