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Golf swing connector training device and methodGolf swing connector training device and method description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080026863, Golf swing connector training device and method. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001]1. Field of the Invention [0002]The present invention generally relates to a training device for improving an athlete's gross arm motor movement. More particularly, the present invention relates to a training/practice device in order to create the proper connection between the chest and the arms for a golfer's swing. [0003]2. Description of the Prior Art [0004]The present invention, preferably known as a golf swing connector or device, relates to a golf training/practice device. It is understood in the game of golf that the swing process is one of the more fundamental and important aspects in obtaining a consistent, dependable, and powerful result. However, in order to become proficient, a golfer must utilize a consistent, connected, and powerful motion that produces a result along a pre-selected path and pre-selected distance. Such a motion often takes years of practice and lessons to develop. [0005]It is also recognized that the most effective swing motion is one that incorporates the big muscles in a very connected manner allowing the arms to move freely together originating the swingers connected big muscles. Generally the larger shoulder muscles of the upper body are much more controllable than the smaller arm and hand muscles and therefore provide the real power and control needed in the swing process. However, most amateur and recreational golfers who attempt to develop the described swing often fail in correctly connecting their big muscles and maintain this connection from start to finish of the swing. As a result, all other types of small muscles take over producing all sorts of inconsistent swing results in distance and path. They are not connected to their big muscles. A number of attempts have been made to develop apparatuses or devices to aid the golfing enthusiast to achieve more consistent swing results. Some of the more pertinent prior art relating to golf swing improvement devices and the like is described hereinafter. [0006]U.S. Pat. No. 4,239,228 ('228 patent), which issued to Norman et al., for example, discloses a Golf Swing Training Device. The '228 patent teaches an adjustable tether for joining the upper arms of a golfer together to coordinate the relative motion of the arms of the golfer during his swing. The arm joining tether comprises first and second generally Y-shaped flexible straps each having a stem portion which is bifurcated so as to terminate in branch portions which may be joined by suitable fasteners to form arm engaging loops. The stem portions may also be joined by a suitable two-element separable fastener and when in use, the joined stem portions span the chest of the user. It has been found that mating hook and loop type fasteners are ideally suited for joining the Y-shaped flexible strap members, one to the other, and in coupling the branch portions of each to form the aforesaid arm engaging loops. Further, each of the individual Y-shaped strap members is marked with a suitable graduated marking to facilitate the sizing of the device to golfers of different physical size. [0007]Further, U.S. Pat. No. 5,203,567 ('567 patent), which issued to Erlinger et al., discloses a Golf Putting Trainer. The '567 patent teaches certain trainer embodiments to aid a golfer in practicing a putting stroke. The trainers define a pair of open concave surfaces supported in spaced coplanar relationship to encourage active participation of the golfer's arms and shoulders in the practice by requiring them to maintain the trainer in place. The trainer is configured to be spaced from the golfer's chest when in use. Structure for adjustment of the extent of the spaced relationship and various locking structures therefore are provided. [0008]U.S. Pat. No. 5,470,073, ('073 patent), which issued to Vasquez, discloses a Golf Instructional Device. The '073 patent teaches an improved golf instructional device with a support member adapted to be held against a conventional or standard golf club. A cap is secured to the support member. A pair of links is formed integrally with and extends from the cap. An arm pad is formed integrally on each generally opposite end of each of the links so that both arms are properly and unalterably positioned relative to the grip and the club. The improved golf instructional device is integrally formed of a conventional material. [0009]U.S. Pat. No. 5,711,716 ('716 patent) which issued to O'Brien et al., discloses a Golf Putting Training Device. The '716 patent teaches a golf putting training device for a golfer comprising an elongate rigid support member, a pair of arm-embracing members for receiving therethrough and partially encircling the golfer's forearms, each arm-embracing member mounted on the support member for longitudinal movement relative to the other arm-embracing member and for independent pivotal movement relative to the bar about a pivot axis extending substantially perpendicularly of the longitudinal extent of the bar. The arm-embracing members each comprise a tapered, tubularly formed sleeve having a larger diameter at one end of the sleeve for fitting snugly over the golfer's upper forearm adjacent the crook of the elbow and a smaller diameter at the opposite end of the sleeve for fitting snugly over the golfer's lower forearm adjacent the wrist. The sleeves are mounted on the bar by threaded bolts which pass through the sleeves and an elongated, generally longitudinally arranged slot formed in the bar and are held thereon by manually adjustable wing nuts on each threaded bolt. The wing nuts may be hand loosened and tightened to permit longitudinal sliding of each bolt in the slot for adjusting the longitudinal spacing between the sleeves and pivotal movement of each sleeve about the bolt passing therethrough as a pivot axis for adjusting the angular position of the sleeve. [0010]U.S. Pat. No. 7,033,282 ('282 patent), which issued to Flood, discloses a Golf Training Device. The '282 patent teaches an apparatus including a transverse housing having a length sized to fit between the shoulder blades of a human; and a descending shaft coupled to and bisecting the transverse housing, the descending shaft including a length suitable to extend from the transverse housing to a shaft of a golf club when a human assumes an addressing stance and the transverse housing is engaged the biceps of the human; and a distal end having a dimension suitable to fit within a bleeder hole of a golf club grip. A method including coupling a training device to a shaft of a putter through the bleeder hole, the training device including a transverse housing and a descending shaft coupled to and bisecting the transverse housing; and engaging the transverse housing of the training device between the shoulder blades. [0011]From a review of these publications and other prior art generally known in the relevant art, it will be seen that the prior art does not teach an golf swing connector training device having arm-receiving cuffs constructed from flexibly resilient materials and transversely formed in a general C-shape for enabling the cooperative cuffs to provide arm alignment or arm retention means during a dual-arm swing, but further allows the arms to safely release from the device should a safety concern arise. The prior art thus perceives a need for an golf swing connector training device of the type heretofore described as a means to further the state of the art in golf swing connector training devices generally and golf swing training devices particularly. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0012]Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a golf swing connector training device that connects the big muscles of the user in proper relation whereby the user's swing will begin connected and finish connected to the big muscles. It has been found that the beginner, recreational, and amateur golfers are prone to begin unconnected and finish unconnected to their big muscles in the swing process whereby significantly diminishing their power and accuracy in their swing results. [0013]By completing the swing triangle in a physical method aids the user to visualize, feel, and understand the proper big muscle connection principle in the proper swing action. The golf swing connector invention has as its primary objective to provide a physical means which forms a solid connection between user's upper arms and big shoulder muscles (base of the triangle) to ensure a truly connected swing activated and perpetuated by turning of the big muscles (shoulders) which then allows the arms (sides of triangle) and hands (apex of triangle) to be free and fluid in reaction to the power created by the connected swing action. [0014]Another objective of the present invention is the provision of golf swing connector having means for connection to the upper arms (cuffs) that is flexible yet holds upper arms securely in place during swing action and a solid, robust connection in between cuffs to sustain swing loads and proper, sustainable distance between upper arms. [0015]Another and further objective of the present invention is the provision of a golf swing connector having means to be portable so device can be easily stored in golf bag or other small travel devices. Another and further objective of the present invention is the provision of a golf swing connector having means to be adjustable so device can be easily fit to persons of various sizes and can be adjusted for various swing processes: full swing; chip swing; putting swing. [0016]To attain these and other readily apparent objectives, the present invention provides a golf swing connector training device for maintaining a user's upper arms at a fixed distance relative to one another during a dual-arm swing, such as a full golf swing, a chipping type golf swing, or a putting type golf swing. The golf swing connector training device preferably comprises first and second arm-receiving cuff assemblies and certain means for maintaining the cuff assemblies at a certain displacement relative to one another. Each cuff assembly preferably comprises a generally C-shaped band member and a fixedly attached telescopic member. The band members each have an arc length, a dynamic radius of curvature, and a longitudinal cuff axis. [0017]Each telescopic member comprises a longitudinal member axis. The radii of curvature enable a relaxed cuff profile and an actuated cuff profile, the relaxed cuff profile defines the longitudinal cuff axis, and the actuated cuff profile enables a user's upper arm to pass into and out of coaxial alignment with the longitudinal cuff axis. The telescopic members are telescopically matable and extend intermediate the band members, the telescopic members comprise a lateral adjustment mechanism for enabling the user to selectively alter the distance intermediate the cuff assemblies or cuff displacement relative to one another. The band members receive a user's upper arms, generally in superficial adjacency to the bicep-triceps region and the lateral adjustment mechanism thereby selectively fixes the distance intermediate the user's upper arms. The user may then practice his or her golf swing via repeated connected movements. Thus, the golf swing connector training device of the present invention may well function to maintain the user's upper arms at a fixed distance relative to one another during a dual-arm swing and provide the proper connection between the arms and chest. [0018]Other objects of the present invention, as well as particular features, elements, and advantages thereof, will be elucidated or become apparent from, the following description and the accompanying drawing figures. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0019]Other features of my invention will become more evident from a consideration of the following brief description of patent drawings: [0020]FIG. 1 is a fragmentary perspective view of a user donning a preferred embodiment of the golf swing connector training device of the present invention. [0021]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the golf swing connector training device of the present invention. Continue reading about Golf swing connector training device and method... 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