US4032157A
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Golfer's training device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-02-13
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Granted: 1977-06-28
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Expires: 1996-02-13
Abstract
Abstract A base having a lower, ground-engageable portion and an upper portion. An indicator mechanism is formed by first and second perpendicularly intersecting planar members. Each of the outer planar surfaces of the planar members includes a distinctive color, and each color is different from the others. The first planar member defines a plane oblique to the ground while the second planar member defines a plane normal to the ground. The indicator mechanism is attached to the upper portion of the base. When the golfer assumes a golfing stance adjacent the base and gazes at the indicator mechanism, the upper edges of the planar members form an inverted T-shape, the side surfaces of the planar members not being visible.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter M. Carpenter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:25
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3623; A63B69/3629; A63B71/00; A63B71/02; A63B71/023; A63B2071/026; A63B71/06; A63B2071/0694; A63B69/3621
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A self-instruct golf swing analyzer for use by a golfer, said analyzer comprising: a base means having a lower ground engageable portion and an upper portion; and an indicator means for communicating to the golfer the body movement of the golfer during a golf swing, said indicator means being attached to said upper portion and including first and second planar indicator members, said second planar indicator member being affixed normal to said first planar indicator member intermediate the ends of said first planar indicator member, the opposite planar surfaces of said planar members including markings distinctly different from one another and detectable by a golfer from a golfing stance upon improper head and body movement during the execution of a golf club swing the golfer assuming a stance adjacent said base means and fixing his gaze upon said indicator members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A self-instruct golf swing analyzer for use by a golfer, said analyzer comprising: a base means having a lower ground engageable portion and an upper portion; and an indicator means for communicating to the golfer the body movement of the golfer during a golf swing, said indicator means being attached to said upper portion and including first and second planar indicator members, said second planar indicator member being affixed normal to said first planar indicator member intermediate the ends of said first planar indicator member, the opposite planar surfaces of said planar members including markings distinctly different from one another and detectable by a golfer from a golfing stance upon improper head and body movement during the execution of a golf club swing the golfer assuming a stance adjacent said base means and fixing his gaze upon said indicator members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A self-instruct golf swing analyzer as defined in claim 1 and further wherein said upper portion of said base means is flat, said second planar indicator member being affixed normal to said upper portion, said first planar indicator member being affixed to said upper portion oblique thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
A self-instruct golf swing analyzer as defined in claim 2 and further wherein said upper portion includes formed thereon a pair of area means for simulating a golf ball, said first planar indicator member being affixed to said upper portion directly over said area means to bisect both said area means, said second planar indicator member being affixed to said upper portion and passing directly between said pair of area means and tangential to both said area means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
84 words
A self-instruct golf swing analyzer as defined in claim 2 and further wherein said first and second planar indicator members have first and second upper edges respectively, said first planar indicator member having front and rear surfaces, said second planar indicator member having right and left surfaces, said first and second edges forming an inverted T-shape and said front, rear, left and right surfaces not being visible when said indicator members are gazed at by the golfer after the golfer has assumed a stance.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
A self-instruct golf swing analyzer as defined in claim 2 and further wherein said first planar indicator member has front and rear surfaces, said second planar indicator member having right and left surfaces, said front, rear, right and left surfaces and said upper portion each bearing a color, each of said colors being different from the rest of said colors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
84 words
A self-instruct golf swing analyzer as defined in claim 1 and further wherein said upper portion of said base means is an elongated arm member, said arm member being attached to and extending upwardly from said lower ground-engageable portion at an angle thereto, said arm member having an upper end, said indicator means being pivotally attached at said upper end, said second planar indicator member defining a plane normal to the ground, said first planar indicator member defining a plane oblique to the ground.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
120 words
A self-instruct golf swing analyzer as defined in claim 6 and further wherein said first and second planar indicator members have first and second upper edges respectively, said first planar indicator member having front and rear surfaces, said second planar indicator member having right and left surfaces said first and second edges forming an inverted T-shape and said front, rear, left and right surfaces not being visible when said planar indicator members are gazed at by the golfer after the golfer has assumed a stance, said first and second upper edges intersecting at a point marking the rear edge of the golf ball, said first edge bisecting the golf ball and said second edge being tangential to the golf ball.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
57 words
A self-instruct golf swing analyzer as defined in claim 7 and further wherein said first planar indicator member has front and rear surfaces, said second planar indicator member having right and left surfaces, said front, rear, right and left surfaces each bearing a different color, each of said colors being different from the rest of said colors.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
A self-instruct golf swing analyzer as defined in claim 6 and further wherein said first planar indicator member has an upper straight edge and a lower arcuate edge, said first planar indicator member thereby assuming the shape of a half-circle.
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) | 1980-06-27 | 1980-12-27 | 1981-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-27 | 1984-12-27 | 1985-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-27 | 1988-12-27 | 1989-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |