Patents by Inventor Michael P. Manley

Michael P. Manley 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: 5511788
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Inventors: Michael P. Manley, William Corder, David A. Cullon
  • Patent number: 5472206
    Abstract: An improved golf swing brace which regulates the angle of bending of the following arm elbow of a golfer so as to truly simulate for the golfer-in-training proper golf swing technique. The golf swing brace includes as upper arm component and a forearm component, each mutually connected by a pivot. Arm bands attach the upper arm component to respective portions of the golfer's following arm (right arm in the case of a right handed golfer). The present invention is an improvement consisting of relocating attachment of the center arm band to the forearm component as well as changing its angle and length of the said forearm cradle to eliminate slippage of the device on a users arm, as well as provide added support and comfort to the user. The upper arm and forearm components are oriented so that the pivot is axially in line with the golfer's elbow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Inventors: James J. Manley, Michael P. Manley
  • Patent number: 5048837
    Abstract: A golf swing brace which regulates elbow flexing in a manner which is responsive to the golfer's swing so that elbow flexing is prevented before and during golf ball addressment, but is freely permitted thereafter, thus truly simulating for the golfer-in-training proper swing technique. The golf swing brace consists of an upper arm brace and a forearm brace, each mutually pivotally connected together at a pivot. Arm bands attach the upper arm and forearm braces to the respective portions of the golfer's lead arm (left arm in the case of a right-handed golfer). The upper arm and forearm braces are oriented so that the pivot is axially in line with the golfer's elbow. Thus, if the pivot is locked, the golfer cannot bend his or her lead arm at the elbow, but if the pivot is not locked, the golfer is able to freely bend his or her lead arm at the elbow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1991
    Assignees: Michael Manley, James Manley
    Inventors: Michael P. Manley, James J. Manley, Brian K. Blackburn, Scott B. Gentry, Joseph F. Mazur