Foot Positioning Aid And Indicator Associated With Swingable Implement Patents (Class 473/218)
  • Patent number: 5564707
    Abstract: A golf ball and method include providing a number of indicators for properly aligning a golf ball, a golfer and a golf club relative to an intended path of travel. The indicators include a ball-travel indicator for alignment with the intended path, a ball-to-ground indicator for positioning the golf ball in relation to the surface on which the ball is positioned, a foot-to-ball indicator for aligning the golfer, and a putter-alignment indicator for properly positioning a striking face of the golf club. In the preferred embodiment, the indicators are stenciled onto the golf ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Inventor: Vincent P. Dinh
  • Patent number: 5542674
    Abstract: A golf swing correcting health apparatus is disclosed, in which, when a golfer performs a swing within a room, the head-up movement is prevented, further the apparatus can be adjusted in accordance with the physical conditions of the golfer in an accurate manner, and further, the force of the golf club can be adjusted, so that not only the swinging posture can be corrected, but also the athletic exercising effect can be maximized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Inventor: Jin-Man Kim
  • Patent number: 5527037
    Abstract: A golf training for resting receipt on a ground plane in use, comprising:an elongated first member having an end directed generally along a direction it is desired to hit a ball with a golf club, said member including a straight line edge with adjacent measuring marks and along which a user's feet are located;a second member pivotally and slidably interconnected with the first member by threaded means to extend transversely away from said first member during use, said second member having first and second parts which respectively extend away from opposite sides of the first member;a third member removably secured to an end portion of the second member by threaded means and having an edge that is continuously convexly curved away from the first member, said curved edge providing a clubhead guide to following during the takeway, downswing and follow through of a golf swing said third member further including a strip extending along and immediately adjacent to the curved edge which is of a color that differs fro
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Inventor: Robert Matsumoto
  • Patent number: 5518244
    Abstract: A method for improving the alignment and stance of a golfer who is addressing the golf ball immediately prior to hitting a golf ball. The present method uses a single mirrored device that has indicia imprinted thereon which helps the golfer coordinate the proper head, hand, and eye position with the proper club position, and further coordinates these factors with the desired destination of the ball. The golfer places the mirrored device between his feet, and uses the device to align his feet with the desired target, such as the pin or a chosen spot on the fairway. The mirrored device helps the golfer to position his body the proper distance from the golf ball, and helps the golfer to properly position his head and hands relative to each other and to the ball. Then, using the indicia on the mirrored device, the golfer is able to correctly align his hands on the club shaft and also is able to correctly align the club face with the ball in order to ensure the proper angle of contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Inventor: Stanley H. Borlik