US4762325A
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Training device for golfers
Assignee: SPORTEK LLC
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Filing: 1987-03-25
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Granted: 1988-08-09
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Expires: 2007-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A golf instructional aid mounted upon the golfer's head to teach and encourage head immobility during swinging of the golf club and to aid in alignment of the club swing and movement with respect to the desired direction of ball travel. A cap mounted support includes a ball and socket mount and a pair of parallel spaced reference elements which each include a reference mark permitting a golf ball to be visually "bracketed" between the reference elements wherein head movement is readily detected and the position of the head with respect to the ball is visibly discernible.
Inventors
- 👤 Ray A. McCleery
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:19
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3608; A63B71/00; A63B71/06; A63B2071/0694; G; G02; G02C; G02C3/00; G02C3/02; G02C5/00; G02C5/001; G02C5/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A golf aid for encouraging immobility of the head and proper alignment of the head, ball and swing comprising, in combination, a frame, mounting means connected to the frame for mounting the frame upon the head within the wearer's line of sight when addressing a golf ball, and a pair of spaced parallel, linear, elongated reference elements mounted on said frame each having ends and mounted to said frame at said ends to provide an unobstructed central region whereby an addressed golf may be observed between said reference elements and the relationship to the wearer's head and the desired direction of ball movement determined, and at least one visible reference mark defined on said central region of at least one of said reference elements, said one reference mark appearing to the frame wearer as two reference marks when addressing a golf ball.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A golf aid for encouraging immobility of the head and proper alignment of the head, ball and swing comprising, in combination, a frame, mounting means connected to the frame for mounting the frame upon the head within the wearer's line of sight when addressing a golf ball, and a pair of spaced parallel, linear, elongated reference elements mounted on said frame each having ends and mounted to said frame at said ends to provide an unobstructed central region whereby an addressed golf may be observed between said reference elements and the relationship to the wearer's head and the desired direction of ball movement determined, and at least one visible reference mark defined on said central region of at least one of said reference elements, said one reference mark appearing to the frame wearer as two reference marks when addressing a golf ball.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
In a golf aid as in claim 1, said one reference mark is defined at the center of said central region of each of said reference elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
In a golf aid as in claim 1, said mounting means comprising a resilient clip having spaced fingers adapted to receive a cap visor therebetween, a frame holder pivotally connected to said frame, and a ball and socket joint interconnecting said clip and said holder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
74 words
In a golf aid as in claim 3, said frame comprising a bow formed of a thin arcuate member having a central region and ends, said reference elements being connected to and interposed between said arcuate member ends, said frame holder including an elongated cylindrical recess slit throughout its length, said arcuate bow member central region being cylindrical and linear in configuration and being frictionally received within said holder recess for pivotal movement therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
In a golf aid as in claim 4, said frame holder and reference elements being formed of synthetic plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
In a golf aid as in claim 1, said frame comprising a bow formed of a thin arcuate member having a central region and ends, said reference elements being connected to and interposed between said arcuate member ends.
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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) | 1991-08-09 | 1992-02-08 | 1992-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-09 | 1996-02-08 | 1996-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-09 | 2000-02-08 | 2000-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |