Method and apparatus for training a golf swing

Title: Method and apparatus for training a golf swing

Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Claims

The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070275788, Method and apparatus for training a golf swing.

1. An apparatus for learning a golf swing, comprising:a golf club including a striking face, a golf club grip, and a shaft having a first longitudinal axis;a rigid longitudinal member having a second longitudinal axis and extending rearwardly of the grip; anda hinge portion connecting the longitudinal member to the shaft, wherein the hinge portion has a first configuration that fixes the angle formed between the first and second longitudinal axes, and a second configuration that permits rotation of the longitudinal member relative to the shaft.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the hinge portion permits relative rotation of the longitudinal member and shaft about only one axis.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the hinge portion is disposed rearwardly of the grip.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the hinge is in the first configuration, the angle is greater than 10 degrees and less than 90 degrees.

5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the hinge is in the first configuration, the angle is greater than 15 degrees and less than 80 degrees.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the longitudinal member includes a telescopic shaft that is adjustable in length to accommodate golfers of varying height, arm length and/or posture.

7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the longitudinal member further includes a substantially flat end adapted for being placed against a chest of a golfer when a golf swing is performed.

8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the end is immovable relative to telescopic shaft.

9. An apparatus for learning a golf swing, comprising:a golf club including a striking face, a shaft having a first longitudinal axis and terminating at a butt end of the golf club; anda rigid longitudinal member connected at the butt end, extending rearwardly of the shaft and including a second longitudinal axis forming a fixed, acute angle with respect to the first longitudinal axis, and a terminal end distal of the shaft and immovable relative to the longitudinal member.

10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the longitudinal member is connected to the butt end by a hinge that permits rotation of the longitudinal member relative to the shaft about only one axis.

11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the hinge includes a locking portion.

12. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the longitudinal member comprises a telescopic shaft.

13. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the fixed angle is greater than 10 degrees and less than 90 degrees.

14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the fixed angle is greater than 15 degrees and less than 80 degrees.

15. A method of training a golfer to swing a golf club, the golf club having a striking face, a gripping portion, and a shaft having a first longitudinal axis, the method comprising the steps of:providing a substantially elongate member connected to the golf club and having a second longitudinal axis that forms a fixed, acute angle with the first axis, and an end disposed rearward of the gripping portion;placing the end against the golfer's chest when the golfer is positioned in a golf club swinging posture; andswinging the golf club while maintaining the contact between the end and chest.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein after the golf club striking face has reached approximately the height of the golfer's waist, further comprising the step of withdrawing the free end from the sternum as the golfer breaks the left or right elbow.

17. The method of claim 15, further comprising the step of disengaging a locking member maintaining the fixed angle formed between the first and second axes, changing the angle to a new angle, and then fixing the new angle prior to swinging the golf club.

18. The method of claim 15, further comprising the step of adjusting the length of the elongate member prior to swing the golf club.

19. The method of claim 15, wherein the providing a substantially elongate member connected to the golf club includes connecting the substantially elongate member to one of a driver, putter, iron or utility club.

Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Claims

Click on the above for other options relating to this Method and apparatus for training a golf swing patent application.
###

How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents
1. 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.
Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Method and apparatus for training a golf swing or other areas of interest.
###

Previous Patent Application:
Bowling ball having an rfid tag
Next Patent Application:
Golf club grip with anti-slip and control arrangement
Industry Class:
Games using tangible projectile

###

Design/code © 2009 FreshContext LLC/Freshpatents.com. Website Terms and Conditions - Also read: About this Page
Patent data source: patents published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Information published here is for research/educational purposes only (and in conjunction with our Keyword Monitor) and is not meant to be used in place of the full USPTO patent document/images or a comprehensive patent archive search. Complete official applications are on file at the USPTO and often contain additional data/images (Freshpatents is currently text-only). FreshPatents.com is not affiliated with or endorsed by the USPTO or firms/individuals or products/designs/ideas related to listed patents.

FreshPatents.com Support
Thank you for viewing the Method and apparatus for training a golf swing patent info.
IP-related news and info

Results in 0.35289 seconds

Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories:
Tyco , Unilever , Warner-lambert , 3m 174

* Protect your Inventions
* US Patent Office filing

Provisional Patent
Utility Patent

PATENT INFO