US4326718A
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Golf swing training and exercising device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-08-18
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Granted: 1982-04-27
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Expires: 2000-08-18
Abstract
Abstract A golf swing training and exercising device comprises a vertical tubular member having a telescopic complementary tubular member for adjusting the height of the device, a tubular swing arm having another tubular member and a complementary member insertable therein to adjust the length of a swing arm, electrical signaling apparatus comprising a plurality of spaced switches which are in closed position when in contact with a cam housed on the swing arm. Certain signals are actuated by forward and backward movement of a grip, and other signals are actuated by rotary movement of the grip. Some signals indicate when a proper address, swing and follow through are made. A certain different set of signals indicate when a "fat" or "light" hit is made during a swing. The device, optionally, has a head restraining device which has an electrical switch that is adjustable for an allowable degree of head movement before it is closed to activate a signal indicating excessive head movement. The training and exercising device can be used with or without a golf club and with or without a golf ball or a practice substitute for a golf ball. A variable tension can be applied on a braking system to exercise and improve the strength of muscles employed during the swing. The device may also include a weight shift signal element wherein electrical switches are operated upon predetermined and timely weight shift from one foot to the other.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur H. Kiehl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:21
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3621; A63B69/36211; A63B69/36213; A63B69/3608; A63B69/3667; A63B2069/367; A63B71/00; A63B71/02; A63B71/023; A63B2071/025; A63B71/06; A63B2071/0694; A63B21/00; A63B21/012; A63B21/015; A63B2220/00; A63B2220/20; A63B2220/24; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/09; A63B71/0619
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A mechanism useful for improving a golf swing and for exercising muscles used in said swing comprising: (a) a base member on which the mechanism is supported, (b) an upright member attached at the base, said upright member having a rigidly mounted post attached at its top to which post a swing arm and a brake adjustable as to tension are attached, (c) a signal pack on said swing arm having a rod carrying a cam said swing arm having a plurality of switches which are closeable by movement of said cam, each of said switches when closed activates a separate signal which individually can indicate (1) a movement of a simulated club toward and away from a golfer and (2) rotary movement of the wrists, said switches being connected to a source of electrical current said pack having at its distal end (d) a grip which is movable forwardly and backwardly to move said cam for closing certain of said switches and thereby activate electrical signal means, said grip also being movable laterally to simulate wrist action and to activate signals different from the signals activated by forward and backward movement, thereby denoting the position of a club face during a swing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A mechanism useful for improving a golf swing and for exercising muscles used in said swing comprising: (a) a base member on which the mechanism is supported, (b) an upright member attached at the base, said upright member having a rigidly mounted post attached at its top to which post a swing arm and a brake adjustable as to tension are attached, (c) a signal pack on said swing arm having a rod carrying a cam said swing arm having a plurality of switches which are closeable by movement of said cam, each of said switches when closed activates a separate signal which individually can indicate (1) a movement of a simulated club toward and away from a golfer and (2) rotary movement of the wrists, said switches being connected to a source of electrical current said pack having at its distal end (d) a grip which is movable forwardly and backwardly to move said cam for closing certain of said switches and thereby activate electrical signal means, said grip also being movable laterally to simulate wrist action and to activate signals different from the signals activated by forward and backward movement, thereby denoting the position of a club face during a swing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The mechanism of claim 1 in which the upright member is adjustable as to height.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The mechanism of claim 1 in which the swing arm is adjustable as to length to provide an effective inside/outside swing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The mechanism of claim 1 which has a head restraining member connected by a rod to said upright member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The mechanisms of claim 4 which has an electrical signal operable by movement of the head beyond a predetermined degree.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The mechanism of claim 1 in which the brake comprises a rotatable drum having a race and a brake band in the form of an arc of an ellipse along its long axis, said brake being adjustable as to tension.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The mechanism of claim 1 in which the base member has a plurality of wheels attached thereto for easy portability and a plurality of leveling jacks to adjust the mechanisms on uneven surfaces.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The mechanism of claim 1 in which the base has a set of foot placement markings for the user.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
72 words
The mechanism of claim 1 in combination with a weight shift signal element comprising a pivotal foot pad, an adjustable spring balanced mechanism which operates electrical switches upon predetermined and timely weight shift from one foot to the other, and in which the electrical circuit can be placed in series with other signals thereby precluding the operations of any signal unless the weight shift has been of the proper magnitude and time.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The mechanism of claim 9 in which the weight shift signal element is an integral part of the base.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The mechanism of claim 9 in which the signal element is independent of the base and is placed beneath said base as a separate element.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
55 words
The mechanism of claim 1 in combination with a weight shift element comprising a pivotal foot pad, an adjustable spring balanced mechanism which operates an electrical switch to close an electrical circuit and to activate an electrical signal independently of other signals upon a predetermined and timely weight shift from one foot to the other.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The mechanism of claim 12 in which the weight shift signaling element is an integral part of the base.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The mechanism of claim 12 in which the weight shift element is independent of the base and is placed beneath said base as a separate element.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The mechanisms of claim 1 in which the handle is connected to the swing arm by means of a toggle and swivel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
83 words
The mechanism of claim 1 in which the signal pack has three electrical signals for signifying whether a club face is in correct position, too far forward or too far backward, three electrical switches for signalling whether the wrist motion is square, too far to the left or too far to the right, and means for closing the middle and only one adjacent switch of each trio of switches to provide a slight overlap, depending on the position of the hands and wrists.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
63 words
The mechanism of claim 16 in which the means for closing the switches of each trio is a cam rotably mounted on a shaft, said cam having a relatively narrow top section for abutting against and closing a switch to denote forward and backward movement of the hands and a relatively long bottom section for abutting against and closing switches denoting wrist position.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
The mechanism of claim 17 having a pair of springs coiled around a rod which carries a cam, said springs being located to the rear of said cam and separated by a collar.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
11 words
The mechanism of claim 16 in which the switches are microswitches.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
12 words
The mechanisms of claim 16 in which the switches are spring contacts.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
The mechanism of claim 1 in which the signals are a plurality of electrical bulbs.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
21 words
The mechanism of claim 21 in which the source of electrical current is a battery of 3 to 12 volts, inclusive.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
19 words
The mechanism of claim 21 in which the source of electrical current is a 110 to 120 volt outlet.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
24 words
The mechanism of claim 21 in which the electrical bulbs are mounted on a flat panel in sight of the user of the unit.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
16 words
The mechanism of claim 1, having a liquid bubble level mounted on the signal pack casing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-04-26 | 1985-10-26 | 1986-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-04-26 | 1989-10-26 | 1990-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-04-26 | 1993-10-26 | 1994-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |