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Golf swing training device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-05-03
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Granted: 1983-12-27
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Expires: 2002-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A device for guiding the swing of a golfer from the address position to the apex of the back swing and through the forward swing until contact with the ball, constructed in a harness-like fashion made of rigid material carried on the shoulder of the user and having a rigid guide bar in front of the golfer located and angled so that the golfer's arm brushes against the guide bar through the back stroke and forward stroke without interfering with the swing.
Inventors
- 👤 Emmet J. Cushing
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0057; A63B69/0059; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A golf swing training device comprising: (a) a first section made of rigid material arched over the user's shoulder on each side of the neck and extending to rest against the user's back in substantially stable fashion below the shoulder level; (b) another section of rigid material continuing from the first section downward from the shoulder along the front of the user resting in substantially stable fashion at about the user's breastbone; and (c) a straight rigid elongated member attached to and spaced forward from said another section angled in an upward direction, in a forward direction and in a side direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A golf swing training device comprising: (a) a first section made of rigid material arched over the user's shoulder on each side of the neck and extending to rest against the user's back in substantially stable fashion below the shoulder level; (b) another section of rigid material continuing from the first section downward from the shoulder along the front of the user resting in substantially stable fashion at about the user's breastbone; and (c) a straight rigid elongated member attached to and spaced forward from said another section angled in an upward direction, in a forward direction and in a side direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The training device as described in claim 1 further including a strap for detachably tieing said first section at the back of the user to said another section at the front of the user.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
The training device as described in claim 2 wherein said first section comprises two separate rigid members arched over the user's shoulder; and said another section comprises two separate rigid members, each continuing from one of the first section members and joined together at about the location of the user's breastbone.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
The training device as described in claim 1 wherein the elongated member is located forward from said another section and angled to direct the arm of the user holding the golf club to follow a correct path during the back and forward swing of said arm by brushing against the elongated member thereby providing a means for arm and body coordination during the swing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The training device as described in claim 4 wherein the elongated member is of a length to brush the user's arm from the ball address position to the apex of the back swing and through the forward swing until the club head impacts the ball.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The training device as described in claim 4 wherein the sections and the elongated member are made of substantially lightweight material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The training device as described in claim 4 wherein the first section and said elongated member are adjustably attached to said another section.
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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) | 1986-12-26 | 1987-06-27 | 1987-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-12-26 | 1991-06-27 | 1991-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-12-26 | 1995-06-27 | 1995-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |