Abstract: A mechanical golf counter includes a case in which is mounted a golf counter mechanism including: a plurality of first components for counting score associated with a plurality of holes and for providing indication of the score at each hole; a plurality of second components for storing the indication for each hole and cooperating with the first components; third component for altering the score indication of a selected hole, cooperating with the first component; fourth component for reading the score of the selected hole, and cooperating with the first components; and fifth component for displaying the score of the selected hole, the fifth component cooperating with the fourth component, wherein the first components are mounted mobile inside the case so any one of the components can occupy a determined score incrementing/reading position, in which the component is selected to cooperate with the third and fourth components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to devices more specifically for use in sports training in the fields of baseball, softball, golf, tennis, and other sports requiring control of, and the accuracy of a swing of the wrists, the positioning and follow through of the foots, and the positioning of the body when developing its precision and its reactions to moving objects. Important to the concept is the location of the pivot point or “center of action” associated with the muscular control developed when using this device. By attaching the resistance bands at the waist, proper control and muscle development relating to improved performance is accomplished.

Abstract: A golf swing instruction aide adopted for attachment to the shaft of a golf club to measure or control the amount of wrist cock of the golfer during the golf swing. The aide includes first and second arcuate members one of which is adopted to be affixed to the shaft of a golf club and the other of which is movable to the first arcuate member and includes indicia to show the amount of relative movement and further includes apparatus to restrict relative movement to a desired amount.

Abstract: A golf training aid is adapted to be worn by a golfer. When worn, the golf training aid includes a forearm support secured to the leading forearm of the golfer. Rotatively mounted to the forearm support is an arm that extends past the hands of the golfer. Secured by the remote end of the arm is a shaft retainer that receives and holds the golf club shaft while the golf club is gripped and held by the golfer. The arm extending from the forearm support to the shaft retainer permits rotation of the arm about a first axis, but generally prevents or limits movement of the arm except about the first axis. The restrictions to movement imposed by the arm generally prevent the golfer from flipping his hands during the impact portion of the swing. That is, during the impact portion of the swing at least, the back of the leading hand remains generally fixed with respect to the adjacent forearm.

Abstract: A golf counter is constructed in a completely mechanical manner and includes a first counting mechanism with a display (202) for counting a number of strokes per hole, a second counting mechanism with a display (203) of a total number of strokes, and a third counting mechanism with a display (204) of played holes, wherein a press button (212) for indexing the third counting mechanism to the next position automatically sets the first counting mechanism into a zero position. Thereby, the display of the second counting mechanism is a sum hand (203) which may be rotated about a central pivot of the golf counter. The sum hand (203) permits an analog representation of the state of the game, in contrast to the common two-or three digit displays with digit disks. The counting mechanism is preferably designed as an autonomous module, and is arranged in a watch between the dial and the clockwork.

Abstract: Grip pressure is monitored by a collection of battery powered components embodied in an assembly analogous to an ordinary wrist watch, that is a watch housing or casement and a stretchable band. The system, which we shall refer to as a swing monitor, is worn on the wrist and deployed in such a way that the back of the housing or casement is cinched securely to the back or underside of the wrist. A pressure plate on the back of the watch makes contact with the pulse region of the wrist. The flexing and relaxing of the muscles and tendons of the wearer is read by an electronic pressure sensing device, a piezo sensor. A tighter grip will register greater pressure and a looser grip, less pressure. The device records grip pressure associated with the swing of a golf club, tennis racquest or baseball bat, among other articles of sports equipment meant to be swung. The grip pressure determined to be optimal, that is giving the desired result, can be SAVED in the memory of the swing monitor system.

Abstract: A golf glove and system useful in assisting a person having insufficient control of hand using a golf club to effectively strike a golf ball. The golf glove enables the person having insufficient control of hand to grasp and swing the golf club to effectively strike the golf ball without the assistance of another person.

Abstract: An arm positioning training tool includes an elongated rod that has a first end and a second end. The rod has a length generally between 36 inches and 44 inches. Each of a pair of rings has an inner edge perimeter edge and an outer perimeter edge. Each of the rings is attached to one of the first and second ends. The rod is attached to the outer perimeter edges of the rings so that the rings extend away from the rod. Each forearm of a pair of forearms of a person is removably positioned in one of the rings so that a proper distance between the forearms is maintained.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a portable electronic timepiece including analogue display means. Preferably, the analogue display means include hour (9), minute (10) and second (11) hands and two concentric date display rings (15, 16) visible through a large aperture (14), said different display members being driven independently of each other. The electronic circuits (20) of the timepiece are arranged for keeping a golf score in a particular operating mode, called the golf mode. The use of current time display means for displaying information relating to golf play means that the timepiece is easy to read in golf mode. The electronic circuits are also arranged to allow the wearer of the timepiece to display, particularly, the scores of any hole already played at any time during the game, owing to intuitive manipulations of a single control member (8).

Abstract: An overswing alerting mechanism/swing monitoring device that a user can wear, for example on the wrist, hand or arm, that can determine swing formation, and that can display and/or store the determined swing information. As an option, the device includes a visual and/or audible indicator for alerting the user to an improper swinging motion.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for preventing and/or treating carpal tunnel syndrome are disclosed. One such apparatus comprises a splint for wearing on a portion of an upper extremity of an individual, a warning mechanism carried by the splint and a switch mechanism carried by the splint and electrically coupled to the warning mechanism. The switch mechanism is operable to activate the warning mechanism upon extension or flexion of the hand beyond a predetermined range of motion and thereby alert the user of such undesirable motion of the hand.

Abstract: A metal ball is contained in a tubular container having one end of sound deadening material and the opposite end of a material that produces a sound when struck by the ball falling through the tube from the opposite end. The container is arranged for mounting preferably on the leading hand of a practicing golfer, such that the ball impacts the sound-producing end of the tube when the leading hand reaches the desired position at the top of the backswing segment and there pauses for a second or so, and at the desired position of the end of the follow-through segment. The mounting of the container is on a golfer's leading hand glove, wrist band, or other supporting device, with the sound producing end of the container facing the fingers of the practicing golfer.

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.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for training a trainee to achieve or maintain proper throwing technique by attaining proper form, position, and movement of the legs, hips, torso, and shoulders of the trainee and without the use of the throwing arm of the trainee. An apparatus in accordance with the present invention includes a harness to be worn about the torso of the trainee, wherein the harness is configured to releasably support thereon a training projectile which is configured to be launched from is supported position on the harness as a result of a training maneuver which does not involve the throwing arm of trainee. A method in accordance with the present invention includes providing a training projectile, releasably supporting the projectile proximate a throwing shoulder of the trainee, executing a training maneuver and launching the projectile as a result of the execution of the training maneuver.

Abstract: A training device for facilitating an orientation of a performer's hands prior to a performing of a task and includes a pair of bracelets adapted to be worn on the left and right wrists of the performer. Each bracelet includes an annular band and a plurality of tubular rollers rotatable about an axis of the respective annular band to facilitate a movement of the bracelets over the performer's hands while moving onto and off from the performer's wrists. The two bracelets also include a tethering device coupling the bracelets to one another. The invention also relates to the method of performing a task which requires the hands of the performer to be oriented close together so that they can be used in concert followed shortly thereafter by moving one hand independently of the other.

Abstract: An overswing alerting mechanism/swing monitoring device that a user can wear, for example on the wrist, hand or arm, that can determine swing formation, and that can display and/or store the determined swing information. As an option, the device includes a visual and/or audible indicator for alerting the user to an improper swinging motion.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable device to assist one-armed limited humans to simulate a two-handed golf grip that may may have been lost due to a stroke, accident or illness. The device features an arm cuff (10) attached to a golf club shaft tube (12) which extends a sufficient length to encapsulate a majority portion of a golf club handle (28). At the opposite end of the shaft tube 12 is a elastic retaining cord (14) which fits over the wrist of the active arm (26) thereby holding the device snugly to the arm, both at an area around the wrist and at an area around the upper forearm due to the arm cuff. A retaining leaf (22) on the side of the shaft tube acts to help stabilize oscillation of the club handle yet permits easy movement of the club handle either for length of grip positioning or extraction/insertion of a golf club.

Abstract: A golfer's wristwatch with score keeping capabilities comprising: a watch component including a front face, a watch case, time display means and a plurality of side edges; the front face of the watch component including a liquid crystal display window, the display window including a plurality of player numerals, the display window also including stroke count means displayed numerically adjacent to the player numerals, a side edge of the watch case including a time adjustment knob and a player indicator knob, the player indicator knob being operatively coupled to the numerals of the display window to highlight a specific player numeral, a stroke count button being operatively coupled to the stroke count means of the display window whereby each depression of the button causing the addition of one stroke to a player's score, the player's cumulative score being displayed in the display window; and a wrist band to permit coupling of the apparatus around a user's wrist.

Abstract: A forearm mounted wrist position training device for signaling a golfer when his or her wrists bend improperly during a golf swing. A housing is secured to a forearm with a sensor pad engaging the back of the hand. The pad position can be varied to fit the forearm and wrist position when the golfer addresses the ball. The pad is mounted on one end of a sensor lever with an attachment device attached to the other. An actuator lever is fastened to the attachment device, with the other end pivotally mounted in the housing adjacent to a switch. When the golfer bends his or her wrist beyond a selected limit, the actuator lever will close the switch which will then activate a battery powered circuit to produce a signal such as an audible beep. The training device can be placed on either wrist and is useful with putters and other clubs. The golfer will learn to hold his wrists in the proper position by avoiding causing the signal to sound.

Abstract: An elongated clicker (1) attached to a base (2). The base is rigid enough to distribute the pressure of the clicker on the wrist via padding (11). It is made of a lightweight material such as molded plastic, and is attached to the wrist by an adjustable strap (6). The clicker has a slidable adjustment block (12) which distributes and positions the pressure of the clicker on the back of the hand for optimum comfort and selectable clicker timing.

Abstract: A device which indicates a change in the angular position of a golfer's hand during a backswing. The device includes a continuous rod having parallel segments detachably mounted to a wrist encircling support, and the rod is bent to form an arcuate portion extending of an angle with respect to the parallel segments. When the golfer's hand engages the arcuate portion, the commencement of a downstroke is indicated.

Abstract: A golf swing improvement device that includes two adjustable wrist encircling members, a golf club gripping member capable of fitting on any golf club, and a stretchable, flexible linear portion having two end areas. One of the end areas is attached to one of the wrist encircling members and the other end area is attached to the other wrist encircling member. A central area of the linear portion is firmly held by the golf club gripping member so that the length of linear portion extending between each wrist encircling member and the golf club gripping member may be separately adjusted in length.

Abstract: A golf putting practice device which is adapted to be worn on the wrist of the user, which includes a housing containing an alarm system including a sensor, an operating lever pivotally connected to the housing and biased in a predetermined neutral position, a switch lever fixed at one end to the operating lever in the neutral position and extending into the housing in close proximity to the sensor, whereby when the operating lever and associated switch lever are moved from the neutral position, as a result of a bending of the wrist, the switch lever engages the sensor which activates the alarm system, which signals the bending defect in the putting stroke.

Abstract: The current invention is a non-restrictive wrist break feedback apparatus for producing feedback concerning wrist joint position. The invention is useful in monitoring wrist motion for any sport but particularly useful for monitoring the "breaking" motion of the wrist during the play of golf. The device provides feedback in the form of an audible signal when the position of the hand in relation to the position of the forearm deviates from a desirable range, in respect to the forearm. The wrist break feedback apparatus of the current invention includes a frame with a first member, that generally aligns with the back of the hand, and a second member, that is pivotally connected to the first member. Feedback is produced when the first member deviates from the second member by more than a predetermined amount in a transverse direction relative to the forearm due to dorsiflexion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a collapsible tactile joint support for therapeutic use or as a training aid for sports. The collapsible tactile joint support of the present invention provides corrective tension for the joint up to a predetermined threshold level that is reached by applying an internal or external force, at which point the joint support bends or collapses thereby releasing the corrective tension and freeing movement in the joint. A collapsible tactile wrist support for use as a golf training aid is also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wrist fixing band for golf capable of preventing a wrist of a golfer bending toward the back of a hand of the golfer during the swing action which has a simple structure and a low manufacturing cost. In the wrist fixing band for golf according to the present invention, a prop of the back of an arm is formed as a shape capable of supporting the back of the golfer's arm. A prop of the back of the hand is formed as a shape capable of supporting the back of the golfer's hand. The prop of the back of the arm and the prop of the back of the hand is engaged with each other by a center pin. The bending angles of the prop of the back of the arm and the prop of the back of the hand are controlled by the center pin. The bending angle between the prop of the back of the arm and the center pin can be freely changed.

Abstract: The apparatus described in the specification comprises a golf stoke training apparatus for developing muscle memory relative to a golf stroke. The apparatus includes a flexible strap having a shoulder portion, a first arm portion and attachment device for attaching the first arm portion to a golfer's arm and a second arm portion and finger strap for attaching the second arm portion to a golfer's hand in order to maintain the golfer's wrist in a flexed position during the golf stroke. The device is relatively simple, inexpensive to manufacture and substantially maintains the golfer's arms and shoulders in a fixed position relative to one another throughout the golf swing so that muscle memory is developed in the golfer relative to the stroke.

Abstract: A golf swing timing trainer formed, in its preferred embodiments, from (a) a forearm brace that serves as a base for the other operative elements of the device; (b) a generally linear member, which member is pivotally connected to the forearm brace at one of its ends and has a vee shaped notch at its other end which fits against the shaft of a golf club held by the user when said club is cocked in the proper plane for a golf stroke; (c) an adjustable biasing means disposed between said forearm brace and said generally linear member, which biasing means generates an adjustable force proportionate to the angle between the forearm brace and the generally linear member/shaft such that the greatest force is experienced by the user when the shaft is cocked and the least is experienced by the user when it is fully extended; and (d) an audible signal generator that indicates when the shaft is not fully cocked.

Abstract: An apparatus to improve a golfer's swing, the golfer having a leading arm and a trailing arm, the golfer's swing having a back swing portion, a downswing portion, and a follow through portion, the apparatus having a chest loop adapted to encircle the chest area of a golfer; a biceps loop connecting to the and adapted to encircle the biceps area of the leading arm of a golfer; and a forearm loop connecting to the chest loop and adapted to encircle the forearm area of the leading arm of a golfer, where the biceps loop and the forearm loop are further adapted to cooperate during a golf swing to restrain the elbow of a golfer's leading arm from detaching during the follow through portion of a golf swing and to have substantially no impact on the golfer's leading arm during the back swing and downswing portion of a golf swing.

Abstract: An alignment device is disclosed for use in sports such as golfing which includes a generally planar breast plate adapted and configured to be worn adjacent the golfer's chest, an elongated shaft supported by the breast plate and extending laterally therefrom for visually aligning oneself with a distant target on a golf course when addressing a golf ball, and a harness assembly associated with the breast plate for securing the breast plate adjacent the golfer's chest.

Abstract: A device worn by a golf player around his following hand, wrist and lower forearm to aid in the proper hand placement for a proper golf swing. When worn, the device positions the following hand to promote a following club or racquet swing, yet allows the release of the following wrist. The golf swing trainer includes a rigid brace which has an inner side and an outer side and two or three straps attached to the outer surface of the rigid brace. The rigid brace is contoured so that a golfer's following hand is in the angle which is created when a golf club is swung with the club head following the turning body. The first and third straps are made of a non-resilient material and the second strap, which is in between the first strap and the third strap, is made of a resilient material. There is an angle adjustment system included with the device. It is a system of removable spacer pads which are used in combination to create a variety of present angles for the device.

Abstract: A device for positioning on the back of a golfer's hand to provide the golfer with an audible signal when the golfer's wrist has a selected angular orientation during critical portions of the swing of a golf club. The device includes a pair of multicontact orientation sensitive switches, with separate or joint connection provided, such that internal electrical connections are made only when the desired angular orientation of the wrist is achieved. When such connection is made, the circuit of the device provides an audible signal that is heard by the golfer. This proper wrist orientation, and the electrical connection, must be maintained during the golf swing in order to continue the audible signal. A change in the signal indicates that the preferred orientation is not maintained. The orientation switches are disk mercury switch units having twelve internal contacts positioned at thirty degree intervals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a putting stroke training apparatus comprising a arcuate, elongated rigid member adapted to fit over the front of the right forearm, wrist and hand of a right-handed golfer. The rigid member has a first strap on one end and an elastic band with a second strap on the opposite end to secure the forearm, wrist and fingers against the rigid member. The apparatus prevents the muscles in the wrist and fingers from flexing and contracting during the swing, thereby training the muscles and muscle memory for an improved putting stroke.

Abstract: A golf training device for eliminating palm reflection of the trailing hand during a golf swing including a support member positionable on the dorsal side of the wrist and forearm of the wearer and secured there with one strap encircling the wrist and a second strap encircling the forearm. A bracket is attached to the support which includes an A-frame extending away from the dorsal side of the wrist and forearm. An adjustable cord is provided which attaches to the A-frame and includes a loop for encircling at least one finger of the trailing hand of the wearer. The length of the cord is adjusted such that the trailing hand of the wearer can move his or her hand from dorsal flexion to extension. However, further movement from extension into palmer flexion is resisted. By transverse resistance through the club to the lead hand, the wrist of the lead arm is signaled not to move into dorsal flexion or collapse.

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.

Abstract: When the golfer makes the most important part of the golf swing, i.e., from the back swing to the down swing, most of the movements of swing check points after the top naturally become good by performing an ideal body turn of lower body lead. It is intended to permit such an ideal body turn to be mastered, eliminate a commonly termed hand shooting from the top, increase the head speed without irrational force to increase the distance, improve the shot control and produce high level swing form. To realize these intents, a golf swing training device 10 was constructed with detecting means 12 for detecting the contact of the golfer's shoulder with the chin or close contact of the former to the latter at the time of the back swing, and notifying means 20 for providing a detection signal to the golfer 18 via a controller 16, and transmitting means 22 and 24 for transmitting to the waist or knee. Further, second detecting means are provided, if necessary.

Abstract: The present invention is a golf training device that will help the golfer train himself to maintain the proper arm and wrist position. This invention consists of a glove which is modified by the addition of a pocket to the back of the glove. In this pocket fits an electronic attachment with a sensory mechanism. This sensing mechanism will sense arm and wrist positions and compare these positions to predetermined ones registered in the electronic circuit. If the golfer's body members repeat the predetermined positions a signal will alert the golfer that the proper position has been achieved.