US3999765A
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Golf swing training apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-18
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Granted: 1976-12-28
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Expires: 1995-07-18
Abstract
Abstract A golf swing training apparatus for developing a grooved golf swing comprising a short-shafted, weighted golf club and an elevated tee mounted on a base member including club swing path and alignment indicators. The golf club has a short shaft and an adjustably weighted head. The elevated tee is vertically adjustable to accommodate users of various heights.
Inventors
- 👤 Forest M. Bishop
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:06
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3623; A63B69/3632; A63B69/3638; A63B69/3661
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A golf swing training apparatus for developing a grooved golf swing, comprising in combination: a. a golf club comprising 1. a short golf club shaft, 2. a hand grip on one end of the shaft, and 3. a golf ball striking head on the other end of the shaft, b. and an elevated golf tee comprising 1. a base, 2. a tee plate having a longitudinal dimension, 3. positioning means for supporting the tee plate spaced vertically above the base with its longitudinal dimension extending in a forward direction, 4. means adjacent the forward end of the tee plate forming a golf tee for supporting a golf ball, and 5. indexing means on the base forming a visible swing line extending in the forward direction of the tee plate and intersecting the vertical axis of the golf tee, and a visible golf club alignment line extending perpendicular to the swing line and intersecting said vertical axis of the golf tee.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A golf swing training apparatus for developing a grooved golf swing, comprising in combination: a. a golf club comprising 1. a short golf club shaft, 2. a hand grip on one end of the shaft, and 3. a golf ball striking head on the other end of the shaft, b. and an elevated golf tee comprising 1. a base, 2. a tee plate having a longitudinal dimension, 3. positioning means for supporting the tee plate spaced vertically above the base with its longitudinal dimension extending in a forward direction, 4. means adjacent the forward end of the tee plate forming a golf tee for supporting a golf ball, and 5. indexing means on the base forming a visible swing line extending in the forward direction of the tee plate and intersecting the vertical axis of the golf tee, and a visible golf club alignment line extending perpendicular to the swing line and intersecting said vertical axis of the golf tee.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the positioning means comprises: a. a vertical tube and a communicating shaft telescoping into the vertical tube, one secured to and depending from the bottom of the tee plate and the other secured to and extending upward from the base, and b. clamping means arranged to clamp the vertical tube and shaft in predetermined positions of telescopic extension.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the golf club head comprises: a. a wedge-shaped base having a bottom portion and a striking portion forming an acute angle therebetween, b. a plurality of weight plates arranged to fit behind the striking portion above the bottom portion, and c. means on the back side of the striking portion for releasably securing the weight plates thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
128 words
A golf swing training apparatus for developing a grooved golf swing, comprising: a. a short-shafted golf club, and b. an elevated golf tee comprising 1. a base, 2. a tee plate having a longitudinal dimension, 3. positioning means for supporting the tee plate spaced vertically above the base with its longitudinal dimension extending in a forward direction, 4. means adjacent the forward end of the tee plate forming a golf tee for supporting a golf ball, and 5. indexing means on the base forming a visible swing line extending in the forward direction of the tee plate and intersecting the vertical axis of the golf tee, and a visible golf club alignment line extending perpendicular to the swing line and intersecting said vertical axis of the golf tee.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
128 words
A golf swing training apparatus for developing a grooved golf swing, comprising: a. a short-shafted golf club, and b. an elevated golf tee comprising 1. a base, 2. a tee plate having a longitudinal dimension, 3. positioning means for supporting the tee plate spaced vertically above the base with its longitudinal dimension extending in a forward direction, 4. means adjacent the forward end of the tee plate forming a golf tee for supporting a golf ball, and 5. indexing means on the base forming a visible swing line extending in the forward direction of the tee plate and intersecting the vertical axis of the golf tee, and a visible golf club alignment line extending perpendicular to the swing line and intersecting said vertical axis of the golf tee.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the positioning means comprises: a. a vertical tube and a communicating shaft telescoping into the vertical tube, one secured to and depending from the bottom of the tee plate and the other secured to and extending upward from the base, and b. clamping means arranged to clamp the vertical tube and shaft in predetermined positions of telescopic extension.
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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) | 1979-12-28 | 1980-06-28 | 1980-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-28 | 1984-06-28 | 1984-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-28 | 1988-06-28 | 1988-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |