WO1993014832A1 - Putting and chipping apparatus - Google Patents

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WO1993014832A1
WO1993014832A1 PCT/US1993/000698 US9300698W WO9314832A1 WO 1993014832 A1 WO1993014832 A1 WO 1993014832A1 US 9300698 W US9300698 W US 9300698W WO 9314832 A1 WO9314832 A1 WO 9314832A1
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Patrick Grant
Peter Gazzara
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Peter Gazzara
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/36—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf
    • A63B69/3676—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf for putting
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/36—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf
    • A63B69/3621—Contacting or non-contacting mechanical means for guiding the swing
    • A63B69/36211—Mechanical guides guiding the club head end during the complete swing, e.g. rails
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/36—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf
    • A63B69/3623—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf for driving

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  • golf swing training devices teach a golfer how to properly swing a golf club, such as an iron or wood, by repeatedly swinging the club so that the golfer gripping the iron or wood develops muscle memory for the proper swing.
  • Other golf swing training devices define the proper club stroke by means of a club track. The club head is inserted into the club track and the golfer swings his club within the track to develop muscle memory for the proper golf stroke.
  • the putting and chipping golf strokes are often the most difficult golf strokes to develop because of the high degree of accuracy that is required.
  • Existing golf swing training devices and practice putting and chipping devices are generally cumbersome or otherwise inadequate for teaching muscle memory for the proper putting and chipping golf strokes. Therefore, it is desirable to develop a putting and chipping golf stroke device which teaches muscle memory for proper putting and chipping strokes.
  • the putting and chipping apparatus of the invention is for use with a golf club, such as a putter or chipping iron.
  • the apparatus comprises an arcuate track defining a maximum putting or chipping stroke secured to a base, a movable track follower communicating with the track, a stroke arm connected at a first end to the track follower, and an attachment structure communicating with a second end of the stroke arm for removably securing the golf club to the stroke arm proximate to the golf club head.
  • the track follower includes at least one roller and the arcuate track includes at least one groove for receiving the track follower roller.
  • At least one stroke stop is movably secured to the track for adjusting the length of the putting and chipping stroke.
  • the attachment structure such as any fastener known in the art, secures the golf club to the stroke arm at varying golf club shaft angles.
  • the golf club should be secured within the attachment structure so that the bottom edge of the golf club head is generally perpendicular to the direction of motion of the stroke arm.
  • the stroke arm is removably secured to the track follower so that the stroke arm may be aligned to allow either a right-handed or a left-handed golfer to learn the proper putting or chipping stroke.
  • the apparatus may also include a housing secured to the base wherein the track is disposed within the housing and the stroke arm outwardly extends from the housing.
  • a plurality of markings may be disposed on a top surface of the housing for indicating positions of the stroke arm and the length of the putting and chipping stroke.
  • Track stability may be provided by at least one support foot attached to the base.
  • the apparatus may also include a mat rigidly secured to the base so that when the golfer stands on the mat, the track is prevented from moving.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the putting and chipping apparatus of the invention
  • Fig. 2 is a back view of the putting and chipping apparatus of Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 3 is a top view of the attachment structure of Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 4 is a top view of the putting and chipping apparatus of Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 1 shows a putting and chipping apparatus 10 of the invention for use with a golf club 22, such as a putter or chipping iron, including a shaft 28, a grip 30, and a club head 24 having a bottom edge 26.
  • a golf club 22 such as a putter or chipping iron
  • the putting and chipping apparatus 10 comprises an arcuate track 12 which defines a maximum putting or chipping stroke.
  • the track 12 is secured to a base 14 by brackets 16A and 16B and a movable track follower 17 including a follower extension 21 communicates with the track 12.
  • a stroke arm 18 is connected at a first end 18A to the extension 21 and an attachment structure 20 communicates with a second end 18B of the stroke arm 18 to secure the golf club 22 to the stroke arm 18 proximately to the club head 24.
  • the track follower 17 further includes a top portion 17A which encases at least one top roller 19A, and a bottom portion 17B which encases at least one roller 19B.
  • the track 12 includes a top arcuate groove 13 for receiving the top rollers 19A of the track follower 17, and a bottom arcuate groove 15 for receiving the bottom rollers 19B of the track follower 17.
  • Stroke stops 52A and 52B are removably attached to and positioned on the track 12 so that the golfer may vary the length of travel of the track follower 17, and thus, the back swing position B and follow-through swing position C of the golf club 22.
  • the stroke arm 18 is L-shaped so that a golfer 40 can see the club head 24 as it engages a golf ball 46 and the path of the golf ball 46 as the golfer completes the stroke.
  • the stroke arm 18 is removably attached at its first end 18A to the extension 21 by any fasteners known in the art, such as screws 11 so that the stroke arm 18 may be repositioned and secured to either side of the extension 21 to allow both right-handed and left-handed golfers to use the golfing apparatus 10 of the invention.
  • the attachment structure 20 for removably securing the golf club 22 to the stroke arm 18 may also be any fastener known in the art.
  • Fig. 3 shows a clamp fastener including a Up 44 extend ng from the second end 18B stroke arm 18, the Up 44 having a threaded bore 52.
  • An L-shaped clamp 46 is pivotly secured to the second end 18B of the stroke arm 18 by a hinge 48, and includes a threaded bore 54 for ahgnment with bore 52 of the Up 44. After the club shaft 28 is positioned against the Up 44 and the second end 18B of the stroke arm 18, the L-shaped clamp 46 is moved into place and a screw 50 is threaded into bores 54 and 52 to secure the club shaft 28 to the stroke arm 18.
  • the club 22 is secured to the stroke arm 18 proximate to the club head 24 so that maximum control over the putting or chipping stroke may be achieved.
  • the club 22 can be secured to the stroke arm 18 at varying shaft angles to accommodate golfers of varying height.
  • the bottom edge 26 of the club head 24 should be generaUy perpendicular to the direction of motion of the stroke arm 18.
  • the putting and chipping apparatus 10 may also include a generally rectangular housing 30 whereby the track 12 is disposed within the housing 30 and the stroke arm 18 extends outwardly from the housing 30.
  • the top surface of the housing 30 includes a pluraUty of markings for indicating the positions of the club 22 as the golfer 40 moves the club 22, and thus, the stroke arm 18 and the track follower 17, from an initial position A to a back swing position B to a foUow- through position C, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3.
  • Stability of the apparatus 10 is provided by at least one support foot 34 attached to the base 14.
  • a mat 36 may also be attached by a mat extension 38 to the base 14 or a support foot 34, as shown in Fig. 4, so that when the golfer 40 stands on the mat 36, the track 12 is prevented from moving.
  • the putting and chipping apparatus 10 of the invention may be used to putt or chip a golf ball 42.
  • the golfer 40 can practice his swing, and thus develop muscle memory, by repeatedly swing his club from the initial position A, to the back swing position B, to the follow-through position C without hitting a golf ball 42.

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Abstract

A putting and chipping teaching apparatus for use with a golf club, the apparatus comprising an arcuate track (12) defining a maximum putting or chipping stroke secured to a base (14), a movable track follower (17) communicating with the track, a stroke arm (18) connected at a first end to the track follower, and an attachment structure (20) communicating with a second end of the stroke arm for removably securing the golf club (22) to the stroke arm proximate to the golf club head. The track follower includes at least one roller for communicating with at least one groove disposed within the track. The apparatus may also include at least one stroke stop (52) movably secured to the track for adjusting the length of travel of the track follower, a housing secured to the base wherein the track is disposed within the housing and the stroke arm outwardly extends from the housing, a plurality of markings disposed on a top surface of the housing for indicating positions of the stroke arm and the length of the putting and chipping stroke, at least one support foot attached to the base for providing stability to the apparatus when the stroke arm is moved, and a mat rigidly secured to the base or support foot so that when the golfer stands on the mat, the track is prevented from moving.

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PUTTING AND CHIPPING APPARATUS Background of the Invention
The game of golf requires a golfer to develop substantial skill and consistency in a variety of golf swings. Therefore, several golf swing training devices have been developed over the years to teach golfers how to properly swing their golf clubs to improve their score. Existing golf swing training devices teach a golfer how to properly swing a golf club, such as an iron or wood, by repeatedly swinging the club so that the golfer gripping the iron or wood develops muscle memory for the proper swing. Other golf swing training devices define the proper club stroke by means of a club track. The club head is inserted into the club track and the golfer swings his club within the track to develop muscle memory for the proper golf stroke.
The putting and chipping golf strokes are often the most difficult golf strokes to develop because of the high degree of accuracy that is required. Existing golf swing training devices and practice putting and chipping devices are generally cumbersome or otherwise inadequate for teaching muscle memory for the proper putting and chipping golf strokes. Therefore, it is desirable to develop a putting and chipping golf stroke device which teaches muscle memory for proper putting and chipping strokes.
Sυmmarv of the Invention The putting and chipping apparatus of the invention is for use with a golf club, such as a putter or chipping iron. The apparatus comprises an arcuate track defining a maximum putting or chipping stroke secured to a base, a movable track follower communicating with the track, a stroke arm connected at a first end to the track follower, and an attachment structure communicating with a second end of the stroke arm for removably securing the golf club to the stroke arm proximate to the golf club head. The track follower includes at least one roller and the arcuate track includes at least one groove for receiving the track follower roller. At least one stroke stop is movably secured to the track for adjusting the length of the putting and chipping stroke.
The attachment structure, such as any fastener known in the art, secures the golf club to the stroke arm at varying golf club shaft angles. The golf club should be secured within the attachment structure so that the bottom edge of the golf club head is generally perpendicular to the direction of motion of the stroke arm. The stroke arm is removably secured to the track follower so that the stroke arm may be aligned to allow either a right-handed or a left-handed golfer to learn the proper putting or chipping stroke.
The apparatus may also include a housing secured to the base wherein the track is disposed within the housing and the stroke arm outwardly extends from the housing. A plurality of markings may be disposed on a top surface of the housing for indicating positions of the stroke arm and the length of the putting and chipping stroke. Track stability may be provided by at least one support foot attached to the base. The apparatus may also include a mat rigidly secured to the base so that when the golfer stands on the mat, the track is prevented from moving.
Brief Description of the Drawings Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the putting and chipping apparatus of the invention;
Fig. 2 is a back view of the putting and chipping apparatus of Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 is a top view of the attachment structure of Fig. 1; and
Fig. 4 is a top view of the putting and chipping apparatus of Fig. 1.
Description of the Preferred Embodiment
Fig. 1 shows a putting and chipping apparatus 10 of the invention for use with a golf club 22, such as a putter or chipping iron, including a shaft 28, a grip 30, and a club head 24 having a bottom edge 26.
The putting and chipping apparatus 10 comprises an arcuate track 12 which defines a maximum putting or chipping stroke. The track 12 is secured to a base 14 by brackets 16A and 16B and a movable track follower 17 including a follower extension 21 communicates with the track 12. A stroke arm 18 is connected at a first end 18A to the extension 21 and an attachment structure 20 communicates with a second end 18B of the stroke arm 18 to secure the golf club 22 to the stroke arm 18 proximately to the club head 24.
As shown in Fig. 2, the track follower 17 further includes a top portion 17A which encases at least one top roller 19A, and a bottom portion 17B which encases at least one roller 19B. The track 12 includes a top arcuate groove 13 for receiving the top rollers 19A of the track follower 17, and a bottom arcuate groove 15 for receiving the bottom rollers 19B of the track follower 17. Stroke stops 52A and 52B are removably attached to and positioned on the track 12 so that the golfer may vary the length of travel of the track follower 17, and thus, the back swing position B and follow-through swing position C of the golf club 22.
In the preferred embodiment, as shown in Figs. 1 and 4, the stroke arm 18 is L-shaped so that a golfer 40 can see the club head 24 as it engages a golf ball 46 and the path of the golf ball 46 as the golfer completes the stroke. The stroke arm 18 is removably attached at its first end 18A to the extension 21 by any fasteners known in the art, such as screws 11 so that the stroke arm 18 may be repositioned and secured to either side of the extension 21 to allow both right-handed and left-handed golfers to use the golfing apparatus 10 of the invention.
The attachment structure 20 for removably securing the golf club 22 to the stroke arm 18 may also be any fastener known in the art. For example, Fig. 3 shows a clamp fastener including a Up 44 extend ng from the second end 18B stroke arm 18, the Up 44 having a threaded bore 52. An L-shaped clamp 46 is pivotly secured to the second end 18B of the stroke arm 18 by a hinge 48, and includes a threaded bore 54 for ahgnment with bore 52 of the Up 44. After the club shaft 28 is positioned against the Up 44 and the second end 18B of the stroke arm 18, the L-shaped clamp 46 is moved into place and a screw 50 is threaded into bores 54 and 52 to secure the club shaft 28 to the stroke arm 18. It is understood that other fasteners may be used to removably secure the club 22 to the stroke arm 18. The club 22 is secured to the stroke arm 18 proximate to the club head 24 so that maximum control over the putting or chipping stroke may be achieved. The club 22 can be secured to the stroke arm 18 at varying shaft angles to accommodate golfers of varying height. When the club 22 is attached to the stroke arm 18, the bottom edge 26 of the club head 24 should be generaUy perpendicular to the direction of motion of the stroke arm 18.
As shown in Fig. 4, the putting and chipping apparatus 10 may also include a generally rectangular housing 30 whereby the track 12 is disposed within the housing 30 and the stroke arm 18 extends outwardly from the housing 30. The top surface of the housing 30 includes a pluraUty of markings for indicating the positions of the club 22 as the golfer 40 moves the club 22, and thus, the stroke arm 18 and the track follower 17, from an initial position A to a back swing position B to a foUow- through position C, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3.
Stability of the apparatus 10 is provided by at least one support foot 34 attached to the base 14. A mat 36 may also be attached by a mat extension 38 to the base 14 or a support foot 34, as shown in Fig. 4, so that when the golfer 40 stands on the mat 36, the track 12 is prevented from moving.
It is noted that the putting and chipping apparatus 10 of the invention may be used to putt or chip a golf ball 42. Alternatively, the golfer 40 can practice his swing, and thus develop muscle memory, by repeatedly swing his club from the initial position A, to the back swing position B, to the follow-through position C without hitting a golf ball 42.
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1. A putting and chipping teaching apparatus for use with a golf club having a club head attached to a club shaft, the apparatus comprising an arcuate track defining a maximum putting or chipping stroke secured to a base, a movable track follower communicating with the track, a stroke arm connected at a first end to the track follower, and an attachment structure communicating with a second end of the stroke arm for removably securing the golf club to the stroke arm proximate to the golf club head.
2. The putting and chipping apparatus of claim 1 wherein the arcuate track includes at least one groove for receiving the track follower.
3. The putting and chipping apparatus of claim 2 wherein the track follower includes at least one roUer communicating with the arcuate track.
4. The putting and chipping apparatus of claim 1 wherein the attachment structure secures the golf club to the stroke arm at varying golf club shaft angles so that a bottom edge of the golf club head is generally perpendicular to the direction of motion of the stroke arm.
5. The putting and chipping apparatus of claim 1 wherein the stroke arm is removably secured to the track follower so that the stroke arm may be repositioned to aUow both right-handed and left-handed golfers to use the apparatus.
6. The putting and chipping apparatus of claim 1 further comprising at least one stroke stop movably secured to the track for adjusting the length of travel of the track follower.
7. The putting and chipping apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a housing secured to the base wherein the track is disposed within the housing and the stroke arm outwardly extends from the housing.
8. The putting and chipping apparatus of claim 7 wherein a pluraUty of markings is disposed on a top surface of the housing for indicating positions of the stroke arm and the length of the putting and chipping stroke.
9. The putting and chipping apparatus of claim 1 further comprising at least one support foot attached to the base for providing stabiUty to the apparatus when the stroke arm is moved.
10. The putting and chipping apparatus of claim 9 further comprising a mat rigidly secured to the support foot so that when the golfer stands on the mat, the track is prevented from moving.
11. The putting and chipping apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a mat rigidly secured to the base so that when the golfer stands on the mat, the track is prevented from moving.
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