US4563010A
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Training device for golfers
Assignee: ACCU-AIM Inc 10475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33410 A CORP OF FL
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Filing: 1982-12-27
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Granted: 1986-01-07
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Expires: 2002-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A golf teaching device for right- and left-handed golfers to assist in assuming a consistent stance when addressing the ball for a swing. A system of mirrors connected to the base frame allows the golfer to view the position of his body in the stance and to align the framework of the device with the desired target line through a sighting apparatus on the base frame. A club facer assembly allows the golfer to position the face of the club perpendicular with the selected line of flight. Graduations on the device allow the golfer to consistently position and align his feet and the ball with the target line when addressing the ball. An extendable shaft assembly with graduations positions the club facer assembly a desired distance from the golfer in his desired stance. The extendable shaft assembly snaps into position generally perpendicular to the base frame. The position of the shaft assembly on the base frame may be reversed to accommodate right- or left-handed golfers. The club facer assembly may be provided a swing away or retracting configuration. The club facer assembly may also be provided an adjustable club facer bar to square the club face with an altered target line.
Inventors
- 👤 Kim C. McDorman
- 👤 William B. Boyington
- 👤 Ronald K. Wynn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:32
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B24/00; A63B24/0003; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3667; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A golf teaching device comprising: an alignment assembly having a longitudinal axis and provided with a sight means for permitting a golfer, while addressing a golf ball, to see a substantial distance forwardly of the golfer along a line generally parallel to the desired flight of a golf ball; an extension assembly adjustably attached to said alignment assembly; a golf club facer assembly; and means for adjustably attaching said golf club facer assembly to said extension assembly for aligning the face of a golf club perpendicular to the desired line of flight established by the alignment of said assembly and for positioning said golf club facer assembly at a desired distance from said alignment assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A golf teaching device comprising: an alignment assembly having a longitudinal axis and provided with a sight means for permitting a golfer, while addressing a golf ball, to see a substantial distance forwardly of the golfer along a line generally parallel to the desired flight of a golf ball; an extension assembly adjustably attached to said alignment assembly; a golf club facer assembly; and means for adjustably attaching said golf club facer assembly to said extension assembly for aligning the face of a golf club perpendicular to the desired line of flight established by the alignment of said assembly and for positioning said golf club facer assembly at a desired distance from said alignment assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A golf teaching device as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said sight means is connected to a generally horizontal elongated base frame member for aiming a longitudinal axis of said base frame member along a line of sight generally parallel to the desired line of flight of a golf ball from said golf teaching device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
A golf teaching device as set forth in claim 2, wherein: said extension assembly includes an extension member slideably connected to a sleeve member, said sleeve member connectable to said base frame member horizontally at a right angle, said sleeve member connected to said base frame member approximately at the middle of said base frame member, said extension member slideably connected to said base frame member horizontally, said extension member adjustably extends perpendicular to said base frame member, said extension member having graduated markings thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
113 words
A golf teaching device as set forth in claim 3, wherein: said facer assembly includes a facer alignment bar and a club surface facer bar, said facer alignment bar connected to said extension member at a right angle horizontally generally parallel to said base frame member, said club surface facer member perpendicular to said facer alignment bar, said club surface facer member having a surface perpendicular to the desired line of flight of the golf ball, said club surface facer member slideably connected to said facer alignment bar having said club surface facer bar perpendicular to the desired line of flight of the golf ball at all positions along said facer alignment bar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
A golf teaching device as set forth in claim 4, wherein: stance positioning means including graduated markings are provided on said base frame member, said base frame member having marking means for marking the position and alignment of the feet of a golfer standing adjacent said base frame member and straddling said sleeve member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
76 words
A golf teaching device as set forth in claim 5, wherein: said stance positioning means includes an adjustable mirror connected to said club surface facer member for sighting by the golfer of a specific portion of the golfer's body each time he assumes a specific golfing stance for consistent positioning of the body in conjunction with said golf teaching device, said mirror being adjustable to accommodate differing heights of golfers and extensions of said extension member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
61 words
A golf teaching device as set forth in claim 6, wherein: said stance positioning means includes a mirror connected to said base frame member for providing an additional sighting by the golfer of a specific portion of the golfer's body each time he assumes a specific golfing stance for consistent positioning of the body in conjunction with said golf teaching device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
63 words
A golf teaching device as set forth in claim 7, wherein: said facer assembly having a means providing releasable, pivotal connection with said extension assembly to rotate said facer assembly means on demand out of the zone of impact of the golf ball and golf club head, said pivotal connection means having a biasing means for forcing said facer assembly means to rotate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
A golf teaching device as set forth in claim 7, wherein: said club surface facer bar having a pivotal means for providing an adjustable angular relationship between said club surface facer bar and said facer alignment member, said pivotal means connected to said facer alignment member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
A golf teaching device as set forth in claim 7, wherein: said alignment assembly having a means altering said line of sight to provide for convergence of said line of sight with a desired point along a target line between said club surface facer bar and a target.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A golf teaching device as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said sight means includes a pair of linearly aligned sight means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
112 words
A golf teaching device as set forth in claim 1 wherein: the alignment assembly includes an elongated flat strip; said sight means comprises a pair of linearly aligned sight means mounted at the opposite ends of said strip and extending vertically upward therefrom, and a reflecting surface disposed on said strip and located adjacent one of said pair of said sight means; said pair of sight means and said reflecting surface being so associated and arranged that a golfer can see the reflected images of said pair of sight means in the reflecting surfaces, thereby permitting alignment of said golf ball with a golf pin in a hole of said golf course.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
199 words
A golf teaching device comprising: an elongated horizontal central base frame member, said base frame member having graduated marks, said base frame member having one or more mirrors connected generally horizontally to said base frame member; a sighting apparatus connected to said base frame member, said sighting apparatus includes a front sight, rear sight, and an inclined mirror to the rear of said rear sight, said front sight and rear sight having linearly aligned sight apertures in mutual alignment with said inclined mirror, said sighting apparatus having a line of sight generally along the longitudinal axis of said base frame member; an extension assembly perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said base frame member, said extension assembly having an adjustable, extending shaft perpendicular to said base frame member; a facer bar; a housing bar having a channel for slideable cooperation with said facer bar, said housing bar connected to said extending shaft horizontally at a right angle, said facer bar connected to said housing bar at a right angle, said facer bar having a surface generally vertical and perpendicular to said base frame member; and a mirror connected to said facer bar, said mirror adjustable in the vertical plane.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
199 words
A golf teaching device comprising: an elongated horizontal central base frame member, said base frame member having graduated marks, said base frame member having one or more mirrors connected generally horizontally to said base frame member; a sighting apparatus connected to said base frame member, said sighting apparatus includes a front sight, rear sight, and an inclined mirror to the rear of said rear sight, said front sight and rear sight having linearly aligned sight apertures in mutual alignment with said inclined mirror, said sighting apparatus having a line of sight generally along the longitudinal axis of said base frame member; an extension assembly perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said base frame member, said extension assembly having an adjustable, extending shaft perpendicular to said base frame member; a facer bar; a housing bar having a channel for slideable cooperation with said facer bar, said housing bar connected to said extending shaft horizontally at a right angle, said facer bar connected to said housing bar at a right angle, said facer bar having a surface generally vertical and perpendicular to said base frame member; and a mirror connected to said facer bar, said mirror adjustable in the vertical plane.
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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) | 1989-01-06 | 1989-07-08 | 1990-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-01-06 | 1993-07-08 | 1994-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-01-06 | 1997-07-08 | 1998-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |