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Golfer's stance training device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-09-05
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Granted: 1982-03-30
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Expires: 2000-09-05
Abstract
Abstract A device for properly orienting the feet of a golfer with respect to the golf ball to be struck. Indicators are provided which mount to a longitudinally extending main frame member. One indicator is fixed to the main frame member and extends laterally therefrom at a predetermined angle. The player's left foot is placed against this indicator. A second indicator slides along the frame member and the right foot abuts this indicator. Further indicators are provided for pointing out the location between the player's feet at which the ball is to be placed and the distance that the ball should be placed from the feet. The various indicators can be moved to positions for aligning a broad range of golf shots from drives to putts.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl L. Reece
- 👤 Gloria J. Reece
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:02
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3667; A63B69/3621; A63B69/36211; A63B71/00; A63B71/06; A63B2071/0694; A63B2210/00; A63B2210/50; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/09; A63B69/3673
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A device for use as an instructional aid in golf, comprising: an elongated central body member; a first foot stance position indicator comprising a bar attached to said body member and extending laterally therefrom; a second foot stance indicator comprising a second bar slidably connected to said body member and extending laterally therefrom; a first ball position indicator slidably attached to said body member and extending laterally therefrom in a direction opposite to that of said feet position indicator bars; and a first alignment indicator attached at one end of said body member and including a first alignment member extending perpendicular to said body member and a second alignment member attached to said first alignment member and extending parallel to said body member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
123 words
A device for use as an instructional aid in golf, comprising: an elongated central body member; a first foot stance position indicator comprising a bar attached to said body member and extending laterally therefrom; a second foot stance indicator comprising a second bar slidably connected to said body member and extending laterally therefrom; a first ball position indicator slidably attached to said body member and extending laterally therefrom in a direction opposite to that of said feet position indicator bars; and a first alignment indicator attached at one end of said body member and including a first alignment member extending perpendicular to said body member and a second alignment member attached to said first alignment member and extending parallel to said body member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 and further including a second alignment indicator attached to the opposite end of said body member from said first alignment indicator, said second alignment indicator comprising a third alignment member extending perpendicular to said body member and a fourth alignment member extending parallel to said body member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 wherein said first alignment member and said third alignment member each comprises a bar having graduated markings thereon with a sleeve disposed at one end for receiving the second and fourth alignment members respectively.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 and further including a second ball location indicator fixedly attached to said body member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as defined in claim 4 wherein one of said foot stance indicators is disposed at an oblique angle to said body member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
89 words
A golf stance training device, comprising: a body member in the form of an elongated bar; a first foot indicator means including an elongated bar attached to said body member at an oblique angle thereto; a second foot indicator means comprising an elongated bar slidably disposed on said body member perpendicular thereto; a first ball location indicator affixedly attached to said body member and including an adjustable pointer extending therefrom; and a second ball location indicator slidably attached to said body member and including a second pointer extensible therefrom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
89 words
A golf stance training device, comprising: a body member in the form of an elongated bar; a first foot indicator means including an elongated bar attached to said body member at an oblique angle thereto; a second foot indicator means comprising an elongated bar slidably disposed on said body member perpendicular thereto; a first ball location indicator affixedly attached to said body member and including an adjustable pointer extending therefrom; and a second ball location indicator slidably attached to said body member and including a second pointer extensible therefrom.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
The invention as defined in claim 6 and further including a first alignment indicator means attached to one end of said body member and including a first bar extending perpendicular to said body member and slidably attached to said body member, a second bar slidably attached to said first bar perpendicular thereto.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as defined in claim 7 wherein said first bar of said first alignment indicator means includes graduated markings thereon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
The invention as defined in claim 8 and further including a second alignment indicator means including a third bar member slidably attached to the opposite end of said body member and a fourth bar member slidably attached to one end of said first bar of said second alignment indicator means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention as defined in claim 9 wherein said second foot indicator means includes a wedge attachment having a sloped upper surface, said attachment being adapted to rest upon said elongated bar of said second foot indicator means for canting one of a golfer's feet.
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) | 1985-03-29 | 1985-09-28 | 1986-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-03-29 | 1989-09-28 | 1990-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-03-29 | 1993-09-28 | 1994-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |