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Dual light source golf swing trainer

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-01-02
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Granted: 1992-01-21
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Expires: 2011-01-02
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Abstract

Abstract A golf club training device to be used by a person wherein the device simulates a conventional golf club. The device comprises a shaft having a longitudinal axis and a first and second end, a head secured to the first end of the shaft, and a grip means secured to the second end of the shaft for gripping the device. The head comprises a first light generating means for projecting a first beam of light out of the head, the first light generating means being oriented with respect to the head so that the first beam of light is projected out of the head towards a surface. The device also includes a second light generating means for producing a second beam of light in a direction opposite the head. The invention also includes a linear guiding indicia to be placed on the surface on which the golfer is standing to provide visual feedback regarding the golfer's swing.

Inventors

  • 👤 Joseph G. Hernberg

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 09:19
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3614

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim 247 words
A golf club training device to be used by a person wherein the device comprises a shaft, and a head simulating the appearance of a conventional golf club, said head having a front face, said shaft having a longitudinal axis and being foreshortened so that when said device is swung to simulate the driving of a golf ball, said head is spaced slightly off of the surface upon which said person using said device is standing, said head comprising a hollow body containing self-contained electrical power source means, first light generating means and switch means, and wherein said first light generating means is arranged for projecting a first light beam out of said head, said switch means being connected to said first light generating means and said power source means for causing said first light generating means to produce said first light beam from said electrical power source means, said first light generating means being oriented with respect to said hollow body so that said first light beam is projected out of said head toward said surface and slightly forward of said front surface of said head, whereupon when said person swings said golf club training device, said person can freely see said first light beam projecting in a path across said surface to enable said person to adjust said swing to a desired path, said device additionally comprising second light generating means being arranged for projecting a second light beam in a direction opposite the head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 247 words
A golf club training device to be used by a person wherein the device comprises a shaft, and a head simulating the appearance of a conventional golf club, said head having a front face, said shaft having a longitudinal axis and being foreshortened so that when said device is swung to simulate the driving of a golf ball, said head is spaced slightly off of the surface upon which said person using said device is standing, said head comprising a hollow body containing self-contained electrical power source means, first light generating means and switch means, and wherein said first light generating means is arranged for projecting a first light beam out of said head, said switch means being connected to said first light generating means and said power source means for causing said first light generating means to produce said first light beam from said electrical power source means, said first light generating means being oriented with respect to said hollow body so that said first light beam is projected out of said head toward said surface and slightly forward of said front surface of said head, whereupon when said person swings said golf club training device, said person can freely see said first light beam projecting in a path across said surface to enable said person to adjust said swing to a desired path, said device additionally comprising second light generating means being arranged for projecting a second light beam in a direction opposite the head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 22 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said second light beam is projected in a direction coincident the longitudinal axis of the shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 22 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said device additionally comprises a grip, wherein said grip additionally comprises said second light generating means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 12 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said second light beam is concentrated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 13 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said power source means comprises a battery.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 14 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said first light generating means comprises a bulb.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 12 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said bulb comprises a krypton bulb.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 18 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said head comprises a first section releasably secured to a second section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 23 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising a guiding indicia means to be located on said surface directly in front of said person.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 24 words
The device of claim 9 wherein said guiding indicia means comprises a linear strip and means for mounting said linear strip to said surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 17 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said second light generating means is removably secured to said club.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 14 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said second light generating means comprises a bulb.

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