Abstract: An anti-abduction device for preventing or discouraging the unlawful abduction of a child or person. The anti-abduction device comprises a pair of bracelets with each bracelet being adapted to fit around the arm of a person. More particularly, the bracelets include an interconnecting structure that enables the bracelets to be interconnected. In use the bracelets are disposed about the arms of a child or person. In an abduction threat the child or person places his or her arms around an object. Because the bracelets assume an interconnected mode after the arms have been extended around the object, it follows that the child or person is effectively tied to the object and this will serve to frustrate the abduction attempt.

Abstract: The invention is a training device to enable a golfer to develop a smooth and consistent swing. It comprises a harness with a chest encircling band and shoulder straps, somewhat similar to a brassiere. A rigid bar is attached transversely and retained in the rear portion of the shoulder straps. The bar is of a sufficient length and positioned so that in use it is essentially horizontal across the shoulders and not visible to a golfer addressing a ball. However, one end becomes visible directly in front of the golfer at the peak of a correct back swing and the other end becomes visible in front of the golfer at the end of a proper follow through. Golf professionals will find the device useful as a teaching aid.

Abstract: An apparatus for developing a consistent and working golf swing in the classic form, by constraining the movement of the wearer's trail arm in relation to the wearer's torso from the set-up, through striking of the ball, while allowing for unrestricted movement for the swing follow through. The apparatus comprises a resilient arm band formed in an arm loop that is partially self adjusting, being worn by a golfer on the trailing arm just above the elbow. The arm band connects to an adjustable strap assembly which comprises an inelastic strap which adjustably loops through a manually adjustable strap buckle. The adjustable strap assembly connects to a belt line anchor through an “O”-ring connector. The belt line anchor is attached to the wearer's waist or belt at a point on the waist or belt, above the hip of the wearer on the wearer's pants or belt, opposite the trailing arm.

Abstract: A swing training device is described which constrains both arms of an individual to follow a predetermined swing path. The device includes a member for securing about the torso of an individual and arm bands for securing about the arms of the individual. The arm bands are mounted on guide rails mounted on the torso member through connectors which permit the arm bands to slide along the length of the rails. The arm rails are formed of a rigid material which is resistant to bending out of position. Thus, restraining the arm bands to move along a preferred swing path established by the rails. In addition, the member for securing around the torso and the arm bands are constructed to prevent the device from riding up over the torso and arms of an individual into an ineffective position in the armpits of the individual.

Abstract: The kickball information delivery system employs a ball having an internally disposed device for emitting a first sound location signal, a base transmitter unit for emitting a second sound location signal as well as a signal and an information unit to be mounted on a person for emitting a third pulsed sound signal to indicate the location of the person. In addition, the information unit is able to receive the signal and to use the reception of the signal to change the pulse frequency of the third sound signal to indicate alignment with the signal, for example to permit running from home plate to first base.

Abstract: A golf club swing training method wherein the golfer swings a club while having a length of elastic material connected at one end to the elbow and connected at the other end at the contralateral hip of the golfer.

Abstract: An anti-abduction device for preventing or discouraging the unlawful abduction of a child or person. The anti-abduction device comprises a pair of bracelets with each bracelet being adapted to fit around the arm of a person. More particularly, the bracelets include an interconnecting structure that enables the bracelets to be interconnected. In use the bracelets are disposed about the arms of a child or person. In an abduction threat the child or person places his or her arms around an object. Because the bracelets assume an interconnected mode after the arms have been extended around the object, it follows that the child or person is effectively tied to the object and this will serve to frustrate the abduction attempt.

Abstract: A golf swing training system that includes an arm securing mechanism for assisting a golfer to maintain the upper arm and elbow tucked against the chest during golf swing practice. The arm securing mechanism includes hook and pile fastener areas that allow for easy attachment of the upper arm and/or elbow areas of the user's arm to a natural location on the user's chest. The golf swing training system includes a chest strap assembly and an arm strap assembly that are securable together to restrict movement of the user's arm during practice golf swings.

Abstract: A golf swing indicator having a base to be attached to the upper arm of a golfer and having a flexible pointer extending outwardly from the base and detachably secured to the base. A strap is provided to attach the indicator to the user's arm. The indicator may be used on the user's forward or rearward arm and will indicate proper and improper swings.

Abstract: A golf putting trainer adapted for releasable attachment to a golf putter and for folding neatly into a storage position and placing in a golf bag when the training is completed. The golf putting trainer includes a "U" shaped grip support having a lower grip arm with strap for wrapping around a lower portion of a golf putter grip and an upper grip arm for engaging a butt end on an upper portion of the golf putter grip. A wrist swivel with wrist swivel adjustment nut is mounted on the upper grip arm. A lower end of a height adjustment rod is pivotly attached to the wrist swivel and secured thereto using a pivot adjustment nut. An upper end of the height extension rod is slidably received in a lower end of a height extension tube and secured thereto using a height extension nut. A forearm swivel tube is pivotly mounted on an upper end of the height extension tube and secured thereto using a forearm swivel nut.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf swing training device which allows the angular relationship of the leading and trailing forearms with respect to each other to change during the golf swing while substantially maintaining the distance between the forearms at the points at which the training device is attached to the forearms. The device comprises a first strap which attaches to the leading forearm below the elbow and above the wrist, a substantially rigid spacing member that is attached to the leading forearm strap by means of an articulating joint, and a second strap attached to the other end of the spacing member which attaches to the trailing forearm below the elbow and above the wrist. The spacing member preferably is adjustable in length to accommodate different distances between the forearms.

Abstract: A golf swing training device for guiding the shoulder turn of a golfer from the address position to the apex of the back swing, through the forward swing until contact with a ball, and follow-through. In a preferred embodiment it comprises: an elongated rigid the shaft (10). A plurality of first fastening sides of a fastening pair (20) are affixed to one side of the shaft (10). A plurality of second fastening sides of said fastening pair (30) are affixed to the front of a shirt like garment (40) along a horizontal axis running through the mid-sections of the garment's (40) shoulder areas and under the clavicle area. The shaft (10) is then connected to the garment (40) by the engagement of the first sides of the fastening pairs (20) to the second sides of the fastening pairs (30). A flat based marker (50) is located and affixed to a front area of each of the shoulder areas of the garment (40) above the attached shaft (10).

Abstract: A hand grip fits in the user's hand near where the palm joins the fingers and provides a support to distribute the force from a hand-held device onto the entire hand. In one embodiment, the hand grip includes an elongated resilient member that has an undulated side to accommodate the user's fingers. The member is placed adjacent to the user's fingers and superficial transverse metacarpal ligament. The member prevents the ligament, along with associated muscle and skin tissue, from being forced over the fingers when the user grasps a handle. The member can be constructed of plastic, rubber, or other material that provides flexibility and easily accommodates the user's fingers. The member may be held in place by an elastic band that is worn around a user's finger.

Abstract: A golf swing training device includes belt structure having end portions constructed and arranged to be joined to fix the belt structure around a waist of the user. The belt structure has a central portion between the end portions. A strap member is provided and is constructed and arranged to be fitted around an arm portion of the user generally adjacent an elbow of the user.

Abstract: A golf putting training device for a golfer comprising an elongate rigid support member, a pair of arm-embracing members for receiving therethrough and partially encircling the golfer's forearms, each arm-embracing member mounted on the support member for longitudinal movement relative to the other arm-embracing member and for independent pivotal movement relative to the bar about a pivot axis extending substantially perpendicularly of the longitudinal extent of the bar. The arm-embracing members each comprise a tapered, tubularly formed sleeve having a larger diameter at one end of the sleeve for fitting snugly over the golfer's upper forearm adjacent the crook of the elbow and a smaller diameter at the opposite end of the sleeve for fitting snugly over the golfer's lower forearm adjacent the wrist.

Abstract: A device for training batters to properly shift weight to the back leg at the beginning of a swing and to shift weight to the front leg during a swing when striking the ball in baseball and similar games. The device includes a first strap for fastening to the leading leg just above the knee and a second strap for fastening to the leading wrist, "leading" being the side towards a pitcher. An elongated member connects the two straps and comprises an elastic portion and an adjustable length portion, which includes a separable buckle so that the elongated member can be separated without removing either strap. In use, straps are emplaced on the knee and wrist and the adjustable length portion is adjusted to be taut but not stretched with the batter in the "ready" position. At the start of a swing, the hands move back, stretching the elongated member to encourage weight movement to the back leg.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method, for improving the ability of a person to handle a piece of sports equipment, which uses one or more gloves operatively adapted to make each hand wearing a glove develop a heightened sense of touch and/or improve the person's ability to concentrate on handling the sports equipment, when the sports equipment is handled for a sufficient period of time while wearing the glove. The present invention enables a person to handle the sports equipment with more confidence and authority. The present method includes the steps of providing at least one such glove, wearing the glove on a hand, and handling the sports equipment with the gloved hand until the ability of the person to handle the sports equipment, with the glove removed, is improved.

Abstract: A golf club head velocity monitor is disposed at or near the golfer's hands. The monitor is preferably detachably securable to the golfer's hands or a golf glove, so that a single monitor can easily be used with any club selected by the golfer. An inferential determination of club head velocity may be made from the output of a single accelerometer disposed to measure centripetal acceleration in the direction of the golf club shaft. The monitor may provide other functions such as timekeeping or scorekeeping functions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a golf accessory item and method that provides a taut, strap-like connection between the thumb and the wrist extending across the backside of the following hand. The invention helps a golfer with the proper positioning of the thumb on the golf club and, more importantly, helps maintain a strong, solid grip throughout the golf swing.

Abstract: A golf swing aid apparatus (FIG. 1) a flexure sensing device (12) for an articulated member and a movement sensing device (13) for sensing angular movement of a limb relative to a body to which it is attached. The device (12) has supports (23a, 23b) attached to either side of the joint of the articulated member, a flexure sensor (12') extending between the supports and a transducer. The flexure sensor is capable of expanding from a first position to a second position and then to a third position in response to different degrees of flexure of the articulated member and contracting back to the second and first positions in response to straightening of the member. The transducer is driven by a circuit (14, FIG. 4) to generate a signal in response to a predetermined expansion of the sensor to the second position and cease generating the signal in response to further predetermined expansion to the third position.

Abstract: A wrist restraining glove(110) comprises a hand receiving portion(111) for receiving a hand(H), a wrist band(113) integrally joined to the hand receiving portion(111), and a tension member(115) integrally joined on the palmar surface of at least the hand receiving portion(111). When the glove is worn on the hand, the wrist band(113) is wrapped around a wrist. The tension member(115) exerts a tensile force when pulled longitudinally, thereby an outward pivotal movement of the hand about the wrist can be suppressed.

Abstract: The golf training device fits onto a golf glove at a location where the golfer can look at its mirrored surface to see the head of his golf club at address. The device has a wedge shape to permit rotation of the device and thereby vary the angle of reflection afforded on its mirrored top surface. This provides the golfer with a consistent view of the golf club head at address provided that he uses a consistent grip on the club shaft with his gloved hand.

Abstract: A golf swing training device actuated by golf club back swing and down swing by the golfer and comprising arm angle detecting means which includes a support member mounted on a golfer's arm for movement therewith as the golfer makes a swing, a direction indicator mounted on the support member and for indicating a direction in a plane including the gravitational direction or a direction at a fixed angle to the gravitational direction, and a direction indicator detecting means for detecting the direction indicator when an angular position set as desired with respect to the direction indicator is reached by the support member, and a means for informing the golfer of the arm angle detected by the arm angle detecting means through the controller. The informing means including means for initiating a signal and transmitting such signal to the golfer or knee, waist and/or ankle of the golfer for causing slight twisting of the golfer's body in a down-swing start direction and starting down swing.

Abstract: Sound producing tabs attached to a body strap and an arm band provide an audible signal as the sound tabs strike together during the execution of a proper down swing. The audible signal positively reinforces muscle memory that will enable the golfer to initiate the proper muscle action for a correctly executed down swing during regulation play while the training apparatus is not being used. The straps are designed to operate without restricting natural arm or body movement. The striking sound indicates to the golfer that his swing has followed the proper path on the down swing. The audible feedback signal enables the golfer to build muscle memory through proper practice with a natural, unrestricted swing as well as form a mental image to assist in the coordination of arm and body muscles so that the down swing will follow the proper inside path to the ball.

Abstract: A hand glove includes markings formed thereon which, when worn by a wearer, provide the wearer with a visual indication of the proper gripping position of an implement, such as a golf club or a baseball bat. By aligning the implement with markings formed on the hand glove, a proper gripping position of the selected implement can be obtained.

Abstract: A golf swing training device which automatically allows any golfer to develop a perfect swing plane, while hitting golf balls, and with minimal instruction. The primary operative mechanism of the device is the maintaining of a substantially constant distance between the left pectoral muscle and the right forearm (assuming a right-handed golfer). The device includes a stick, with elastic bands for connection to the left pectoral muscle and the right forearm. Various alternative connections are disclosed.

Abstract: A golf wrist training apparatus is attachable to the arm of the golfer-in-training, and controls the range of wrist movement during each of the various phases of a golf swing. The apparatus includes a hand-attachment member and a forearm-attachment member. The apparatus restricts enables the wrists to move freely in the lateral plane of motion, and restricts wrist movement within the forward/backward plane of motion. The backswing allowable range of motion is greater than the downswing allowable range of motion. The apparatus also includes a release mechanism which enables the apparatus to be easily reset prior to each use.

Abstract: The present invention is a golf training device that will help the golfer train himself to maintain the proper arm and wrist position. This invention consists of a glove which is modified by the addition of a pocket to the back of the glove. In this pocket fits an electronic attachment with a sensory mechanism. This sensing mechanism will sense arm and wrist positions and compare these positions to predetermined ones registered in the electronic circuit. If the golfer's body members repeat the predetermined positions a signal will alert the golfer that the proper position has been achieved.