Patents by Inventor John Michael Novosel

John Michael Novosel 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: 10213675
    Abstract: A golf training aid 20 that provides to the user unmistakable positive feedback how to use the hands, wrists and forearms in the golf swing to affect what has been popularly called ‘Ben Hogan's Secret Move,’ particularly during the transition of the golf swing. Golf training aid 20 also provides the golfer unmistakable feedback as to whether they have executed the correct movement that Hogan explained in his 1955 Life magazine article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Inventor: John Michael Novosel, Sr.
  • Patent number: 9782655
    Abstract: A sports wrist trainer comprising a first elongated swing member with grip attached to a second elongated swing member with head by means of a one way 90 degree hinge, and an elastic return means that returns and holds said swing members at a ninety degree angle one to the other. According to alternative embodiments, the wrist trainer is a bat used for learning batting swings or a golf club used for learning golf swings. The one way hinge rotates to provide a trainer having different swing configurations and to maintain the bat or club head facing the ball at impact just like at address. The elastic return means may be removed and the trainer used without it. A second one way 90 degree rotating hinge can be added to the first providing additional versatility and accommodating both right and left handed golfers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Inventor: John Michael Novosel, Sr.
  • Patent number: 9555303
    Abstract: This application provides for a new, synergistic combination of components for training an element of the golf swing normally referred to as lag. This new combination consists of a basic lag swing trainer which enables the golfer to attach additional multiple training tools or regulation golf clubs that can be interchangeably used at the same time. The additional combinations of tools that can be attached are unlimited, thereby letting golfers work on more than one of the various aspects of the swing all at the same time, for example, training the golfer in the proper sensations of the backswing technique, the swing plane, and the release of the golf club thru the hitting area. The Golf Swing Lag Training System provides any golfer with all of the kinesthetic and visual feedback that is essential to learning how to lag the golf club like a tour pro.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Inventor: John Michael Novosel, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20120034989
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for a hinged golf swing training club that provides the kinesthetic feeling of the three most important mechanical aspects of the golf swing: the backswing, the transition and the release. It is composed of an upper portion, lower portion, hinge assembly, and a removable elastic means that can be attached to the upper portion and lower portions of the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventor: John Michael Novosel, SR.
  • Patent number: 8012033
    Abstract: The subject invention is comprised of a striking member adapted to emulate a specific selected sport, such striking member having removable indicator appendages that enable the user to feel by vibration and replicate by sight where the striking member is during the striking movement, and a target member adapted to emulate the playing object of the same selected sport, the target member including flexible, elongate momentum elements selectively attachable to the target member to provide progressive resistance and accurately simulate the characteristics of an actual ball or playing object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Inventor: John Michael Novosel, Sr.
  • Patent number: 7857706
    Abstract: A system of training a golf swing including the steps of providing a positional apparatus that provides the golfer with variable impact heights and variable rotational positions to enable them to learn the correct swing, and also includes various additional training items. The stand provides heights ranging from the traditional on the ground striking position up to the golfer's waist to train the swing incrementally and can be positioned anywhere within the golfer's peripheral sight. It also provides the golfer a way to learn the correct movements used in the swing without the pressure of trying to effect a golf ball flight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Inventor: John Michael Novosel, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20090048034
    Abstract: A system of training a golf swing including the steps of providing a positional apparatus that provides the golfer with variable impact heights and variable rotational positions to enable them to learn the correct swing, and also includes various additional training items. The stand provides heights ranging from the traditional on the ground striking position up to the golfer's waist to train the swing incrementally and can be positioned anywhere within the golfer's peripheral sight. It also provides the golfer a way to learn the correct movements used in the swing without the pressure of trying to effect a golf ball flight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventor: John Michael Novosel, SR.
  • Publication number: 20080293508
    Abstract: The subject invention is comprised of a striking member adapted to emulate a specific selected sport, such striking member having removable indicator appendages that enable the user to feel by vibration and replicate by sight where the striking member is during the striking movement, and a target member adapted to emulate the playing object of the same selected sport, the target member including flexible, elongate momentum elements selectively attachable to the target member to provide progressive resistance and accurately simulate the characteristics of an actual ball or playing object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventor: John Michael Novosel, SR.
  • Publication number: 20080287209
    Abstract: A hinged golf training club having a hinge that pivots rightwardly at a ninety degree angle relative to the reference plane 42 of zero degree clubhead 32. This device corrects the two main faults shared by all prior patents in this genre. The first fault is that their hinges are constructed so that the fork and the tongue members have flat surfaces contacting each other. The second fault is that some hinge both forwardly and rearwardly. This training club provides a construction that has a rounded male member contacting a rounded longitudinal cavity. The club looks substantially like and acts substantially like a conventional golf club in every way except for hinge 28, and allows the user to safely hit golf balls both on the range and on the course.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: John Michael Novosel, SR.
  • Publication number: 20080102992
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for emulating the striking member and ball of selected sports, the striking member having an end portion including portions covered with a selectively engageable contact material such as Velcro™ brand fastener and further having a mass and size substantially in conformity with the mass and size of the striking member commonly employed in the selected sport, and a target member for emulating the playing object of the selected sport or game, the target member having a target portion similarly covered with a selectively engageable contact material such as Velcro™ brand fastener, where the mass and response of the target member is readily altered to emulate the mass and response of a ball under a variety of conditions by selectively attaching one or more momentum elements of varying size to the target member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventor: John Michael Novosel
  • Patent number: 6719639
    Abstract: A method of training a golf swing including the steps of attaching a device to the golf club that provides a multi angled guide arm which maintains the correct structure between the radial surface of the leading forearm and the hands and wrists of the golfer as they execute the new millennium rotational body swing popularized by today's leading tour professionals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventor: John Michael Novosel, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20030013537
    Abstract: A method of training a golf swing including the steps of attaching a device to the golf club that provides a multi angled guide arm which maintains the correct structure between the radial surface of the leading forearm and the hands and wrists of the golfer as they execute the new millennium rotational body swing popularized by today's leading tour professionals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: John Michael Novosel
  • Patent number: 6231452
    Abstract: A golf club shaft is provided with a pressure actuated switch on the handle and is operatively connected by an electrical circuit to a training head that has electromagnets mounted in both its forward and backward faces. When the golfer presses down on the switch, the energized electrical circuit causes a magnetically influenced ball or balls to attach to either or both of the forward or backward faces of the electromagnets; and when the pressure is let up, the ball instantly detachs from the face and will travel along the line that the device was swung through. Practice with the device provides the user with observable feedback as to the squareness of the face at release and the feel for the proper amount of acceleration needed to propel the ball a specified distance. When a golfer swings the device and releases the switch correctly, the simulated golf ball will have the proper end over end roll and travel straight towards its target at the right speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Inventor: John Michael Novosel, Sr.