US4852881A
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Golf training apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-09-26
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Granted: 1989-08-01
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Expires: 2008-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A golf training apparatus has a frame having a base for sitting on the ground and a first golf club swing guide attached to the frame for guiding a person's swing of a golf club. A guide adjustment system allows for the adjustment of the position of the first golf club swing guide as to both height and tilt of the guide. A second golf club guide is removably attachable to the first golf club swing guide and rigidly held thereto for guiding a persons swing and is adjusted by the adjustment of the first golf club swing guide to allow for a smaller size person or club to be utilized with the golf training apparatus. A putter attachment can be used for guiding a putter and waist and wrist attachments help provide complete swing training for a golfer. The frame and swing guides may be made of a PVC pipe and may have special PVC attachments utilizing standard PVC couplings. Adjustments are made by telescoping the pipe to the desired position and locking them in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Miro D. Bellagamba
- 👤 Richard L. Ohly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:31
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3621; A63B69/36211; A63B17/00; A63B21/00; A63B21/02; A63B21/04; A63B21/0442; A63B21/055; A63B21/0552; A63B21/0557; A63B21/40; A63B21/4001; A63B21/4009; A63B21/4041; A63B21/4043; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/09; A63B2225/093; A63B69/0057; A63B69/0059
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A golf training apparatus comprising: a frame having a base for sitting on the ground; a first golf club swing guide attached to said frame, said first golf club swing guide for guiding a person's swing; guide adjustment means for adjusting the position of said golf club swing guide, said guide adjustment means having a height and angle adjustment for said golf club swing guide; a second golf club swing guide removably attachable to said first golf club swing guide for guiding a person's swing, said second golf club swing guide being adjusted by said guide adjustment means adjusting said first golf club swing guide with said second golf club swing guide attached thereto; whereby said guides allow different size golfers and different size clubs to be used thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A golf training apparatus comprising: a frame having a base for sitting on the ground; a first golf club swing guide attached to said frame, said first golf club swing guide for guiding a person's swing; guide adjustment means for adjusting the position of said golf club swing guide, said guide adjustment means having a height and angle adjustment for said golf club swing guide; a second golf club swing guide removably attachable to said first golf club swing guide for guiding a person's swing, said second golf club swing guide being adjusted by said guide adjustment means adjusting said first golf club swing guide with said second golf club swing guide attached thereto; whereby said guides allow different size golfers and different size clubs to be used thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A golf training apparatus in accordance with claim 1 in which said first golf club swing guide is an arcuate polymer pipe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A golf training apparatus in accordance with claim 2 in which said second golf club swing guide is an arcuate polymer pipe.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A golf training apparatus in accordance with claim 3 in which said first and second golf club swing guides are arcuate P.V.C. pipe.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A golf training apparatus in accordance with claim 4 in which said first and second golf club swing guides form complete circles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A golf training apparatus in accordance with claim 1 including a waist band attachment attached to said frame and having a removable waist band.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A golf training apparatus in accordance with claim 6 including a waist band attachment having hook and loop belt fasteners and is attached to said frame with resilient cords.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A golf training apparatus in accordance with claim 1 including a putter guide attachment removably attachable to said first golf club swing guide for guiding a putter therealong.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A golf training apparatus in accordance with claim 1 in which said frame has a pair of vertically extending telescoping members for adjusting the height of said first and second golf club swing guides.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
A golf training apparatus in accordance with claim 9 in which said frame pair of vertically extending upright members each has telescoping frame members having apertures therein and pin locks for locking said upright members in position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
50 words
A golf training apparatus in accordance with claim 10 in which said frame has a pair of angled front members attached to said first golf club swing guide along the bottom portion thereof and telescoping on said frame to move said first golf club swing guide relative to said frame.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
57 words
A golf training apparatus in accordance with claim 11 in which said frame has a pair of angled front members attached to a bar extending across said first golf club swing guide and attached thereto along the top portion thereof and telescoping on said frame to move said first golf club swing guide relative to said frame.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
A golf training apparatus in accordance with claim 1 including a knee kicker attached to the frame thereof and protruding from the frame to bump a persons knee upon said knee being moved into the knee kicker during a practice golf swing.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
56 words
A golf training apparatus in accordance with claim 1 including a knee kicker attached to the frame thereof and having a telescoping expanded synthetic resin member telescoping therefrom and having opening therein for locking said telescoping expanded synthetic resin member in position adjacent the knee of a user by the insertion of pins through said apertures.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
A golf training apparatus in accordance with claim 14 including a head sway prevention means for preventing the user of said golf training apparatus from moving during a practice swing.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
A golf training apparatus in accordance with claim 15 in which said head sway prevention means is adjustably attached to a frame member extending between said vertically extending members.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
57 words
A golf training apparatus in accordance with claim 1 in which said second golf club swing guide is an attached to said first golf club swing guide with a plurality of attachment arms each said arm having a T-joint on one end having a slotted portion removed therefrom to allow a snap fastening to a polymer pipe.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-07-31 | 1993-01-30 | 1993-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-07-31 | 1997-01-30 | 1997-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-07-31 | 2001-01-30 | 2001-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |