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Golf training aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-10-05
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Granted: 1984-05-29
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Expires: 2001-10-05
Abstract
Abstract A training aid for developing muscle memory in a golfer's leading hand for improving the ability to make chip and pitch shots has a hand-restricting wall which overlies the back of the golfer's hand and wrist. The wall has a lenthwise hinge which permits proper fitting. A pair of straps extending around the hand and wrist maintain the device in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Denvier D. Elliott, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:38
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0057; A63B69/0059; A63B2209/00; A63B2209/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
In a golf training device for attachment to a golfer's forearm and wrist comprising a sleeve portion adapted to fit around the lower forearm and wrist, attachment means for retaining said sleeve portion in place and a hand restricting portion extending from the sleeve portion and fully overlying the back of the golfer's hand, said two portions generally comprising a rigid wall having its length extending from the golfer's lower forearm over first set of knuckles on the hand, the improvement therein which comprises a substantially straight hinge extending the entire length of the device approximately centrally located in said rigid wall and dividing said wall into first and second sections, means for connecting said first and second sections to said hinge, and fastening means for firmly holding the hand-restricting portion of the device immediately proximate to the back of the golfer's hand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
In a golf training device for attachment to a golfer's forearm and wrist comprising a sleeve portion adapted to fit around the lower forearm and wrist, attachment means for retaining said sleeve portion in place and a hand restricting portion extending from the sleeve portion and fully overlying the back of the golfer's hand, said two portions generally comprising a rigid wall having its length extending from the golfer's lower forearm over first set of knuckles on the hand, the improvement therein which comprises a substantially straight hinge extending the entire length of the device approximately centrally located in said rigid wall and dividing said wall into first and second sections, means for connecting said first and second sections to said hinge, and fastening means for firmly holding the hand-restricting portion of the device immediately proximate to the back of the golfer's hand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The golf training device of claim 1 wherein the fastening means comprises a flexible strap having an adjustable length adapted to extend across the entire palm of a golfer's hand and to attach to the device, thereby urging the back of the golfer's hand toward said device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The device of claim 2 also comprising a pair of slots disposed in the hand-restricting portion of the device for receiving said strap, such that when the device is in place on a golfer's arm, the strap extends through each slot and entirely across the palm.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
19 words
The device of claims 2 or 3 wherein the strap also comprises interengaging fastening means along end portions thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 4 wherein the interengaging fastening means are hook and loop compression fasteners.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the sleeve portion has a pair of axially hinged flaps adapted to fold circumferentially around the golfer's wrist.
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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) | 1987-05-29 | 1987-11-28 | 1988-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-29 | 1991-11-28 | 1992-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-29 | 1995-11-28 | 1996-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |