Patents by Inventor Christopher K. Prater

Christopher K. Prater has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Golf swing trainer
    Patent number: 8210958
    Abstract: A golf practice and exercise device has an elevated arm from which an impact object is suspended for swinging movement. The object is positioned with a clubhead impact target in position for striking by the clubhead of a golf club swung by a golfer. The resistance to the impact of the golf club is adjustable. A sensor detects the magnitude and velocity of the striking force, and a display displays an indication as to how far a golf ball would have gone after being struck with a force and velocity of the detected magnitude.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventor: Christopher K. Prater
  • GOLF SWING TRAINER
    Publication number: 20110151984
    Abstract: A golf practice and exercise device has an elevated arm from which an impact object is suspended for swinging movement. The object is positioned with a clubhead impact target in position for striking by the clubhead of a golf club swung by a golfer. The resistance to the impact of the golf club is adjustable. A sensor detects the magnitude and velocity of the striking force, and a display displays an indication as to how far a golf ball would have gone after being struck with a force and velocity of the detected magnitude.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: James Murray
    Inventor: Christopher K. PRATER