Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Shoaff

Thomas M. Shoaff 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).

  • Publication number: 20180336872
    Abstract: A device and method for enhancing individual participation in the rhythmic arts by generating feedback sounds for individual rhythmic performers, such as dancers or players of musical instruments, that help coordinate the movements and/or actions of the individual performers as if the individual performers were performing along with other performers in a group. In this manner, the present device and method helps rhythmic performers practice their techniques individually by simulating a performance within a group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventor: Thomas M. Shoaff
  • Patent number: 8568253
    Abstract: A golf swing training device and method. First and second tension members, such as tension cords, have first ends respectively attached to opposite sides of the upper body of a golfer and opposite ends attached to anchor points. The first tension member extends in a substantially rearward direction and the second tension member extends in a substantially forward direction from a shoulder line of the golfer when the golfer is in a ball address position. The tension members provide equal resistance to rotation of the shoulders and torso of the golfer throughout the backswing, and also provide an equal release of the resistance through the downward swing, thereby encouraging consistent and fluid golf swing mechanics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas M. Shoaff
  • Publication number: 20130165274
    Abstract: A golf swing training device and method. First and second tension members, such as tension cords, have first ends respectively attached to opposite sides of the upper body of a golfer and opposite ends attached to anchor points. The first tension member extends in a substantially rearward direction and the second tension member extends in a substantially forward direction from a shoulder line of the golfer when the golfer is in a ball address position. The tension members provide equal resistance to rotation of the shoulders and torso of the golfer throughout the backswing, and also provide an equal release of the resistance through the downward swing, thereby encouraging consistent and fluid golf swing mechanics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas M. Shoaff