Pivotable boom golf swing improvement device
US9211466B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2225/093
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A golf swing practice and improvement device and system or process is disclosed for better training the golfing enthusiast to make straighter shots when hitting a golf ball, without hooking or slicing the ball. The device of the invention is provided with an adjustable boom assembly supported to provide three-dimensional positioning to a head guide subassembly attached to the boom assembly and used by the Golfer for proper stance and head position. The head guide is provided so that it can be placed from a frontal position at lateral or side portions of a golfer's head to guide and keep the head in position relative to the golf ball while the golfer is making their golf club swing to the golf ball. The boom assembly is made to be withdrawn frontally from the golfer's head just after the golfer makes contact in swinging their golf club with the ball. In so doing the golfer moves or trips a leg movement sensing switch of the invention providing power to a triggering assembly, when following through with the golf shot, thus providing an activating force or signal to move the head guide assembly away from the golfer's head, while permitting the golfer to make a natural follow-through w…
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