Patents by Inventor Dean J. Thompson

Dean J. Thompson 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 putting machine and method
    Patent number: 6893356
    Abstract: A golf putting training method and apparatus for teaching a golfer how to swing a golf club head through a stroke path to strike a golf ball. The method and apparatus mechanically controlling the front to back movement of the club head along a stroke path to be generally parallel to the stroke path, mechanically controlling the club head to be generally perpendicular to the stroke path, and mechanically controlling the arc of the club head within the stroke path to follow a predetermined arc. The pitch of the club head face and also be mechanically controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventor: Dean J. Thompson
  • Golf putting machine and method
    Publication number: 20040152535
    Abstract: A golf putting training method and apparatus for teaching a golfer how to swing a golf club head through a stroke path to strike a golf ball. The method and apparatus mechanically controlling the front to back movement of the club head along a stroke path to be generally parallel to the stroke path, mechanically controlling the club head to be generally perpendicular to the stroke path, and mechanically controlling the arc of the club head within the stroke path to follow a predetermined arc. The pitch of the club head face and also be mechanically controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventor: Dean J. Thompson