US4718674A
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Golf stance and swing practice device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-06-16
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Granted: 1988-01-12
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Expires: 2006-06-16
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure describes an improved golf training aid for practicing a variety of golf shots. The training aid is portable and fits in a golf bag. The disclosed practice device includes frame members which are arranged in a rectangular or triangular form, foot markers slidably attached to the frame, a ball placement marker, and a graduated bar which extends upwardly at an adjustable angle for measuring the golfer's backswing.
Inventors
- 👤 Darrell I. Henry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:39
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3623; A63B69/3621; A63B69/3667; A63B69/3676; A63B71/00; A63B71/06; A63B2071/0694; A63B2210/00; A63B2210/50; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
A golf stance and swing practice device for use in positioning a golfer in proper relation to a golf ball for lining up a golf shot and for judging the proper degree of stroke for hitting a golf ball any specific distance within the golfer's skill level comprising: means including a plurality of linear frame members for positioning a golfer in proper relation to a golf ball for properly positioning said golf ball for lining up any golf shot, each of said plurality of linear frame members has graduated markings along its length; means including a graduated linear bar for establishing the correct target line for a golf shot, said graduated linear bar having adjustment means coupled thereto for creating a vertical angle of any specific degree relative to the ground; means including a plurality of rotatable connectors for joining together each of said plurality of linear frame members; means including a single rotatable connector for rotatably connecting one of said plurality of linear frame members to said graduated linear bar; and means including a plurality of foot position markers for providing an indication of where to properly position the golfer's feet for any particular stroke.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
A golf stance and swing practice device for use in positioning a golfer in proper relation to a golf ball for lining up a golf shot and for judging the proper degree of stroke for hitting a golf ball any specific distance within the golfer's skill level comprising: means including a plurality of linear frame members for positioning a golfer in proper relation to a golf ball for properly positioning said golf ball for lining up any golf shot, each of said plurality of linear frame members has graduated markings along its length; means including a graduated linear bar for establishing the correct target line for a golf shot, said graduated linear bar having adjustment means coupled thereto for creating a vertical angle of any specific degree relative to the ground; means including a plurality of rotatable connectors for joining together each of said plurality of linear frame members; means including a single rotatable connector for rotatably connecting one of said plurality of linear frame members to said graduated linear bar; and means including a plurality of foot position markers for providing an indication of where to properly position the golfer's feet for any particular stroke.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The golf stance and swing practice device as in claim 1 wherein each of said plurality of rotatable connectors comprises swivel clamps.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The golf stance and swing practice device as in claim 2 wherein said single rotatable connector comprises a swivel clamp.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The golf stance and swing practice device as in claim 3, wherein said foot position markers are slidably attached to one of said plurality of linear frame members.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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