Patents by Inventor Alwyn J J Schutte

Alwyn J J Schutte 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).

  • Patent number: 8177652
    Abstract: A golf downswing guide which prevents medial rotation (rotation towards the center of the body) of the right arm for a right handed golfer during the backswing but more specifically during the downswing. The device consists of a lower and an upper elongated member joined together by an elbow joint which allows pivoting on a single plane. The device attaches to the right arm (for a right handed golfer) A counter acting elongated member is mounted on the lower and upper elongated members by means of pivoting joints. A holding device consisting of a pivoting arm with an elongated opening at the non-pivoting end is attached to a ratchet device which is attached to a base section which in turn attaches to the waist area of the golfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventor: Alwyn J J Schutte