US4061340A
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Golf swing aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-13
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Granted: 1977-12-06
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Expires: 1996-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A golf swing aid is provided for controlling the position of the swing arm of the golfer which comprises a removable belt surrounding the body of the golfer attached to a plastic horseshoe-type member. The swing arm of the golfer is contained within such horseshoe member so that the arm cannot extend laterally from the body.
Inventors
- 👤 Allen Husted
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:34
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0057; A63B69/0059; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A golf aid device for controlling the position of the upper portion of the swing arm during a golf swing comprising: a. A removable belt suited to surround the body of the golfer and which defines a generally horizontal plane about such body; b. A generally rigid and horseshoe-type member which is adapted to fit about the portion of the golf swing arm above the elbow; and c. Means for attaching said member to said belt so that said member surrounds the swing arm and prevents such arm from extending backwardly or laterally from the body during the backward swing stroke; and so that such member is maintained in such horizontal plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A golf aid device for controlling the position of the upper portion of the swing arm during a golf swing comprising: a. A removable belt suited to surround the body of the golfer and which defines a generally horizontal plane about such body; b. A generally rigid and horseshoe-type member which is adapted to fit about the portion of the golf swing arm above the elbow; and c. Means for attaching said member to said belt so that said member surrounds the swing arm and prevents such arm from extending backwardly or laterally from the body during the backward swing stroke; and so that such member is maintained in such horizontal plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said horseshoe-type member is plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said belt is attached to said member through two slots in said member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said belt contains a hook held in a horizontal plane.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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US2652050A
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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) | 1980-12-05 | 1981-06-06 | 1981-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-05 | 1985-06-06 | 1985-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-05 | 1989-06-06 | 1989-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |