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Golf training deviceRelated Patent Categories: Games Using Tangible Projectile, Golf, Body Movement Or Position Indicator (e.g., Stance Aids, Etc.), Engaged With Arm Or ShoulderGolf training device description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060154738, Golf training device. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. .sctn.119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/637,830, filed Dec. 21, 2004, and titled "Golf Training Device," which is incorporated herein by specific reference. TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The present invention relates generally to golf. More specifically, the present invention relates to devices for facilitating a golfer's development of a proper golf swing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0003] Understanding that drawings depict only certain preferred embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, the preferred embodiments will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which: [0004] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a golf training device. [0005] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a golf training device. [0006] FIGS. 3A-3H depict a golfer using an embodiment of a golf training device in sequential stages of a full golf swing. [0007] FIGS. 4A-4B depict a golfer using an embodiment of a golf training device in sequential stages of a chip golf swing. [0008] FIGS. 5A-5C depict a golfer using an embodiment of a golf training device in sequential stages of a putt golf swing. [0009] FIG. 6A is a perspective view of yet another embodiment of a golf training device. [0010] FIG. 6B is an elevation view of the golf training device depicted in FIG. 6A shown with one arm band in an open configuration. [0011] FIG. 6C is an elevation view of the golf training device depicted in FIGS. 6A and 6B shown with both arm bands closed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0012] Described herein are embodiments of a golf training device. In the following description, numerous specific details are provided for a thorough understanding of the various embodiments of the invention. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc. [0013] In addition, in some cases, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail in order to avoid obscuring aspects of the invention. Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. [0014] Various embodiments of the golf training device described herein may be used to assist golfers in training muscles to perform a proper golf swing by, among other things, keeping the golfer's elbows together, promoting a one-piece takeaway, and promoting balance, timing, posture, and tempo. In exemplary embodiments of the invention, this is accomplished by providing the ability to substantially maintain a predetermined separation distance between the user's elbows and thereby assist the user in maintaining the predetermined separation distance during his or her golf swing. Certain preferred embodiments and implementations will now be described in greater detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. [0015] One embodiment of the device is shown in FIG. 1 at 100. Golf training device 100 includes a rigid or semi-rigid bar member 110 and two arm bands 120 and 130. First arm band 120 and the second arm band 130 are configured to be secured around a user's arms at approximately the user's elbows, as demonstrated in FIGS. 3A through 5C, to substantially maintain a predetermined separation distance between the elbows and thereby assist the user in maintaining the predetermined separation distance during a golf swing. [0016] Bar member 110 may be comprised of any of a number of suitable materials, such as wood, plastic, metal, etc. Bar member may also be covered or coated with a secondary material to, for example, make the bar softer, smoother, and/or more slick, such as padding material making up a padding surface 212 in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2. [0017] Arm bands 120 and 130 may be comprised of any of a number of suitable materials, such as cloth, synthetic fabrics, plastics, etc. Arm bands 120 and 130 are attached to bar member 110 at three different regions via attachment pieces 140, 142, and 144 to form first and second loops 123 and 133, respectively. As can be seen from the figure, attachment pieces 140 and 142, along with arm band 120 and a portion of bar member 110, define first loop 123. First loop 123 is adapted to receive a user's arm. Likewise, attachment pieces 142 and 144, in combination with arm band 130 and another portion of bar member 110, define second loop 133, which is adapted to receive the user's other arm. [0018] In golf training device 100, arm bands 120 and 130 are comprised of a single piece of material. Of course, this need not be the case. Two separate pieces of material could be used, which could be attached to the bar member with a single attachment piece, or two separate attachment pieces. Attachment pieces 140, 142, and 144 in FIG. 1 comprise clamps. However, any of a variety of structures or other means may be used to attach one or more arm bands to a bar member, as one having ordinary skill in the art, and having the benefit of the present disclosure, will appreciate. For example, staples, rivets, screws, nails, adhesives, or fabric created with a hooked surface to adhere to other fabrics may be used. Alternatively, the structure comprising the bar member may also comprise the arm bands, as will be described in more detail with regard to another embodiment of the invention. [0019] It should also be understood that numerous embodiments of the invention are possible. To illustrate, a second embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 2 at 200. Golf training device 200 includes bar member 210. Note that whereas bar member 110 has a rounded cross section, bar member 210 has a substantially flat cross section. Golf training device 200 also includes padding material making up a padding surface 212, which is configured to contact and provide cushion to the user's arms during use of the device. [0020] Golf training device 200 also includes arm bands 220 and 230, which are attached to bar member 210 via attachment pieces 240, 242, and 244. As in golf training device 100, golf training device 200 defines a first loop 223 and a second loop 233. It can be seen that in both golf training device 100 and golf training device 200, a flexible piece of material is attached to the rigid bar member at approximately the first end, at approximately the second end, and at a location between the first end and the second end so as to form the arm bands. Continue reading about Golf training device... Full patent description for Golf training device Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Golf training device patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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