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Golf teaching and training deviceRelated Patent Categories: Games Using Tangible Projectile, Golf, Practice Swingable Implement Or Indicator Associated With Swingable Implement, Swingable Implement Swing Path IndicatorGolf teaching and training device description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060240903, Golf teaching and training device. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. application Patent Ser. No. 11/077,319 (U.S. Pat. No. 7,063,626), filed on Mar. 10, 2005, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Application for patent Ser. No. 10/347006 (U.S. Pat. No. 6,932,712), filed on Jan. 17, 2003. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates to a golf teaching and training device and, more particularly, to a device for improving a golfer's swing, putting stroke and stance. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] A multitude of golf teaching and training aids and devices have been developed over the years. Several of the currently available devices, however, have proven unsatisfactory in part because they only allow a golfer to practice his/her swing, putting stroke and/or stance through simulation rather than as a result of repeating and performing the actual correct swing, putting stroke and/or stance by hitting actual golf balls toward an actual target. [0004] Another disadvantage associated with currently available golf teaching aids and devices is that they are typically directed to simulating or improving only one of the several fundamental facets of a golfer's game at a time such as, for example, the golfer's swing, putting stroke and/or stance. As a result, golfers have been required to purchase a different aid or device for each of the intended fundamental facets sought to be improved. [0005] Another disadvantage is the lack of a portable device capable of being set up quickly and capable of both indoor and outdoor use. Still another disadvantage is the lack of a non-simulation type device capable of effectively eliminating one of the most common incorrect swings used by a majority of golfers, i.e., the incorrect "over the top" or "casting" swing which most typically results in a "slicing" golf ball that veers off of its intended straight target line. [0006] The present invention is directed to a golf training and teaching device which addresses these and other disadvantages associated with currently available golf training aids and devices. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007] The present invention is directed to a golf teaching and training device which allows a golfer to repeat and perform the actual golf swing, putting stroke and/or golf stance which the golfer seeks to improve by hitting and putting actual golf balls toward an actual target rather than by simply simulating these various fundamental facets of a successful golf game. The invention also provides a single device which allows a golfer to practice the several different fundamental facets necessary for a successful golf game and is adapted to, among other things: eliminate the "over the top" swing by forcing the correct takeaway and inside swing path; provides a proper swing plane alignment with the intended target; eliminates excessive inside swing paths; insures a straight back and forth putting stroke; and provides for the proper foot and ball placement. [0008] More particularly, the golf training and teaching device initially comprises a frame or stand adapted to extend upwardly from a playing surface and a barrier member extending away from the frame. In one embodiment, the frame includes a pair of spaced-apart posts and a crossbar extends therebetween in spaced apart relationship from the playing surface and the barrier member comprises an arm extending away from and pivotable relative to the frame. Additionally, a second arm or guide member, which may be padded, extends from a distal end of the first arm and is rotatable about the end of the first arm so as to allow the positioning of the arms into relationships wherein a golf club is adapted to be swung either beneath and/or in front of the arms depending upon the intended use. [0009] The device also may include a golf club guide track which extends away from the frame in a relationship spaced from the playing surface and a slide associated with the guide track and adapted for sliding back and forth movement along the track whereby the shaft of a putter is adapted to be secured to the slide for back and forth movement relative to the track and the frame. [0010] In one embodiment, a first pair of spaced-apart arms extend outwardly from the frame and the guide track comprises a second pair of spaced-apart arms extending between the first pair of arms in a relationship generally normal to the first pair of arms and generally parallel to the playing surface and the slide extends between the second pair of arms and is slidable along the second pair of arms. A clip associated with the slide is adapted to releaseably receive the shaft of the golf club. [0011] The frame may also include a weighted base and a pair of posts which extend generally upwardly therefrom in spaced apart relationship. In this embodiment, the first pair of arms extend outwardly from the pair of posts respectively. [0012] The device may additionally include a mat adapted to be positioned under the frame and over the support surface. The mat includes respective foot placement markings and golf ball placement markings positioned generally below the elongate arm and spaced a selected distance from the respective foot placement markings. The mat may also further include a plurality of swing target markings aligned with the plurality of foot placement markings respectively, a plurality of club face guide markings aligned with the plurality of golf ball placement markings respectively, and a pair of spaced apart elongate putting guide markings. The respective markings may comprise either solid lines on the mat or cut-outs formed in the mat. [0013] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent from the following detailed description, the appended drawings, and the accompanying claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0014] In the accompanying drawings which form part of the specification, and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same, [0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the golf teaching and training device of the present invention; [0016] FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the device of FIG. 1; [0017] FIG. 3 is an enlarged, broken top plan view of the putter track, slide and clip of the device of FIG. 1; [0018] FIG. 4 is a perspective, part phantom view depicting the method of using the device of the present invention to teach and practice the correct inside swing of a golf club; [0019] FIG. 5 is a perspective, part phantom view depicting a different position of the device arms for teaching and practicing the proper non-hooking swing plane position; Continue reading about Golf teaching and training device... 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