Golfing device

Claim 2

A golfing device for audibly indicating improper head movement of a golfer during a golf swing comprising attachment means for attaching the device to an item of clothing worn on the head such as a hat, headband or the like; support means extending from said attachment means for supporting an audible signal-producing means; an audible signal-producing means for producing a sound audible to the human ear upon movement in generally any direction when the device is attached to a golfer's head and the golfer's head is moved beyond a predetermined amount during a golf swing; and securing means for movably securing said audible signal-producing means to said support means whereby said signal-producing means is adjustable to a nonsignal-producing position as the golfer assumes his or her stance and addresses the golf ball preparatory to swinging.

Claim 3

The golfing device of claim 1 wherein said audible signal-producing means include a bell having a universally pivotal striker therein; said securing means including pivot means for pivotally securing said bell to one end of said support means with its striker suspended downwardly.

Claim 4

The golfing device of claim 2 wherein said bell has a predetermined interior circumference, said striker being smaller than that interior circumference whereby slight movement of said bell can occur without said striker hitting the bell interior and without an audible sound being produced.

Claim 5

The golfing device of claim 2 wherein said support means includes an arm terminating at a position spaced from said attaching means; said bell having an upstanding flange with an aperture therethrough, said pivot means including a pivot axle secured to said arm at said position and passing through said bell flange aperture to pivotally support said bell thereon and retaining means for retaining said bell on said pivot axle.

Claim 6

The golfing device of claim 4 wherein said pivot axle is threaded; said retaining means including an abutment threaded on said pivot axle.

Claim 7

The golfing device of claim 5 wherein said retaining means include a spring intermediate said abutment and said bell flange, said spring urging said bell flange against at least a portion of said arm and allowing pivotal movement of said bell to adjust its position but providing a biasing force to hold said bell in the desired position after adjustment.

Claim 8

The golfing device of claim 1 wherein said attachment means is a clamping member having a loop member formed from a length of resilient bent wire and lying at least partially in one plane, said loop member including at least one pressure member formed from a continuation of the bent wire forming said loop, said pressure member extending outwardly of said loop away from said one plane and curving back toward said one plane whereby matter inserted between said loop and pressure member will be securely clamped therebetween.

Claim 9

The golfing device of claim 7 wherein said support means includes at least one support arm formed in one piece with said loop member, said arm extending outwardly from said loop member to a position spaced from said loop member at which said securing means and audible sound-producing means are located.

Claim 10

The golfing device of claim 8 wherein said position on said arm is located in general alignment with said loop and pressure member such that said sound-producing means is supported in a stable, balanced position.

Claim 11

The golfing device of claim 8 wherein said support arm is L-shaped and terminates at a free end aligned over said loop and pressure members.

Claim 12

The golfing device of claim 8 including a pair of said pressure members and a pair of said support arms, each arm terminating in a free end positioned in general alignment with said attachment means, said free arm ends being adjacent one another with said sound-producing device secured therebetween by said securing means.

Claim 13

The golfing device of claim 11 wherein said support arms are parallel to one another and are twisted together in engagement with one another immediately adjacent said free ends to facilitate securement of said sound-producing means between said free ends.

Claim 14

The golfing device of claim 1 wherein said attachment means is a clamp adapted to be secured to the bill of a golfer's cap, a headband or the like; said support means including an arm extending outwardly of said clamp to a position spaced from said clamp and supporting said sound-producing device and securing means at said position.

Claim 15

A golfing device for audibly indicating improper head movement of a golfer during a golf swing comprising a support; a clamp at one end of said support for attaching said device to a golfer's hat, a headband or the like; a bell having a universally pivotable striker therein for producing a sound signal audible to the human ear upon a predetermined amount of movement of the golfer's head in generally any direction during a golf swing; and securing means for movably attaching said bell to said support whereby said bell is movable to various positions to accommodate the stance of the golfer using the device as he or she addresses the golf ball preparatory to swinging a golf club to strike the ball such that said striker will be out of contact with said bell interior prior to swinging the club but will be moved pivotally to strike the bell interior upon a predetermined amount of head movement in generally any direction during the swing.

Claim 16

A golfing device for audibly indicating improper head movement of a golfer during a golf swing comprising a support; a clamp at one end of said support for attaching said device to a golfer's hat, a headband or the like; a bell having a universally pivotable striker therein for producing a sound signal audible to the human ear upon a predetermined amount of movement of the golfer's head in generally any direction during a golf swing; and securing means for movably attaching said bell to said support whereby said bell is movable to various positions to accommodate the stance of the golfer using the device as he or she addresses the golf ball preparatory to swinging a golf club to strike the ball such that said striker will be out of contact with said bell interior prior to swinging the club but will be moved pivotally to strike the bell interior upon a predetermined amount of head movement in generally any direction during the swing.

Claim 17

The golfing device of claim 14 wherein said support includes at least one L-shaped arm terminating in a free end with said bell being pivotally supported by said pivotal securing means at said free end.

Claim 18

The golfing device of claim 14 wherein said support includes a pair of L-shaped arms with said bell pivotally secured between at least portions of said arms.

Claim 19

The golfing device of claim 14 wherein said clamp is a loop member formed from a continuous, resilient bent wire and lying at least partially in one plane, said loop member including at least one pressure member formed from a continuation of the bent wire forming said loop, said pressure member extending outwardly of said loop away from said one plane and curving back toward said one plane whereby matter inserted between said loop and pressure member will be securely clamped therebetween; said support including at least one support arm formed in one piece with said loop member and extending outwardly thereof to a position spaced from said loop member where said bell is pivotally supported.

Claim 20

The golfing device of claim 14 wherein said securing means include a pivot axle for pivotally supporting said bell, retaining means for retaining said bell on said axle, and biasing means intermediate said retaining means and bell for biasing said bell toward said support.