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US3920248A
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Golf club swing training device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-21
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Granted: 1975-11-18
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Expires: 1994-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A device is provided for a golfer to practice the golf club swing. Crossed flexible tapes approximately 2 inches in width are stitched in the middle to form a central pad on which a golf ball is located. One of the tapes is stitched to form a loop in which is located a large metal D-ring on which is looped an adjustable tape which may be moved along the curvature of the D-ring. The tapes are spread out straight and evenly and fastened on the ground by means of golf tees or other pins located in grommets on the ends of each tape thereby forming four legs along the ground, one of which is adjustable. A golfer stands on one side or the other, depending upon whether the swing is right hand or left hand, and swings to follow the line of the tape to hook or slice or correct the swing by adjusting the tape.
Inventors
- 👤 J Kenneth Medders
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:45
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3667
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
In a golf training and/or practice device: a plurality of elongated golf practice members extending in different directions from the junction of said members, a golf ball positioned at said junction, said golf practice members being positioned substantially flat against a practice surface to extend from said junction, one of said golf practice members being adjustable in direction from one side to the other over said surface with respect to the junction whereby adjustments may be made in the direction of the swing of a golf club swung by a user to indicate a hook or slice, another of said golf practice members indicating the location of the user''s foot and approximate distance from the center, and another of said members indicating the follow through from the direction of swing along the adjustable member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
In a golf training and/or practice device: a plurality of elongated golf practice members extending in different directions from the junction of said members, a golf ball positioned at said junction, said golf practice members being positioned substantially flat against a practice surface to extend from said junction, one of said golf practice members being adjustable in direction from one side to the other over said surface with respect to the junction whereby adjustments may be made in the direction of the swing of a golf club swung by a user to indicate a hook or slice, another of said golf practice members indicating the location of the user''s foot and approximate distance from the center, and another of said members indicating the follow through from the direction of swing along the adjustable member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device in claim 1 wherein said golf practice members are flat, flexible tapes which may be folded into a compact bundle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
ThE device in claim 1 including a fourth member extending from said junction, said one of said members being connected to said junction by means of an adjustable connection whereby said member may be moved to one side or the other to indicate hook or slice.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device in claim 3 wherein each member has an opening near the end thereof in which a retaining means such as a golf tee may be inserted in the ground.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device in claim 3 wherein two of said members extend coextensively in opposite directions from one continuous strip of material and a third of said members is attached approximately to the center thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device in claim 5 wherein the fourth member is the adjustable member, a closed ring member attaching said fourth member to said junction and said fourth member being adjustable on said ring.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device in claim 6, wherein said third member is turned back upon itself at the center and fastened to said continuous strip at the center to capture and hold said ring.
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) | 1978-11-17 | 1979-05-19 | 1979-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-17 | 1983-05-19 | 1983-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-17 | 1987-05-19 | 1987-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |