GOLF SWING ENHANCEMENT DEVICE WITH SELF CONTAINED HEAD PIECE TRIGGERING AND SUPPORT RECEPTION SYSTEMS

Abstract

Disclosed is a self-contained device and method for improving a practicing golfer's swing which is brought about by the movement and action of an elongated headpiece subassembly which is positioned at the side or temporal areas of a practicing golfer's head and withdrawn when there is premature movement or glancing away from one's eye on the golf ball being hit prior to striking the golf ball in the practicing shot, or pulled away when the golf ball is struck without moving one's head or eyes prior to making the shot and proceeding with follow-through. In related preferred models of the invention a ground support subassembly assembly is used to vertically support the headpiece subassembly, and acts to define an area where the golf ball is placed for the practicing shot; and further provides a warning method when a right-handed or left-handed practicing golfer strays too far to the left or right, respectively in follow-through of a practicing shot.

Claims

1. A headpiece device and system for fitting on a first side temple area and a second side temple area of a head of a practicing golfer while making a practicing shot and improving a golf swing of the practicing golfer with a golf club by responding to movement of the head of the practicing golfer during the golf swing of the practicing golfer by moving away from the first side temple area and the second side temple area of the golfer's head of the practicing golfer, the headpiece device and system comprising: an outside base having first and second ends and a periphery wall, the outside base defining an installation channel within the periphery wall, and a slide groove along a portion of the periphery wall which extends to the second end of the outside base; an inside slide, having first and second ends, being securely and slideably mounted within the installation channel of the outside base so that the inside slide can securely move and extend a portion of its length a linear horizontal dimension y, beyond the first end of the outside base, and a slide stop member attached to the second end of the inside slide, the slide stop member having an extended end which is spaced from the inside slide; a dual support securely attached to the first end of the inside slide, for extension beyond the first end of the outside base the linear horizontal dimension y, the dual support having at least a first side and a second side, and defining a support opening extending throughout the first side and the second side of the dual support, the support opening securely receiving and supporting at least one cross support member extending throughout the first side and the second side of the dual support, thereby defining a first portion of the cross support member extending from the first side of the dual support and a second portion of the cross support member extending from the second side of the dual support, a first temple having elongated first and second ends, being securely and pivotably attached to the first portion of the cross support member, and a second temple having elongated first and second ends, being securely and pivotably attached to the second portion of the cross support member, the first side temple area and the second side temple area of the head of the practicing golfer receiving for positioning therewith the first temple and the second temple, the second end of the first temple having connected to it a cable shaft, and the second end of the second temple having connected to it a cable shaft; a trigger spring, having first and second ends, the trigger spring being attached at its first end on the dual support, and at its second end on the outside base, for providing biasing tension when the inside slide is extended the linear horizontal dimension y from the outside base; a trigger having elongated first and second ends, the trigger being securely and pivotably attached to the outside base, the first end of the trigger defining a catch-notch, and further having a cable member having first and second ends, the first end of the cable member being securely connected to the second end of the trigger and the second end of the cable member being bifurcated and defining a first bifurcated end and a second bifurcated end, the first bifurcated end being securely attached, providing biasing tension, to the cable shaft of the second end of the first temple and the second bifurcated end being securely attached, providing biasing tension, to the cable shaft of the second end of the second temple; and a shaft reception support base, the shaft reception support base being securely attached to the periphery wall of the outside base, the shaft reception support base defining a receiving hole for receiving a portion of a vertical shaft support for the headpiece device and system; and wherein when the inside slide is extended the linear horizontal dimension y, the catch-notch is caught, releasably secured and coupled with the slide stop member of the inside slide and is thereby placed in a set position for use by the practicing golfer, the cable member being taut when in the set position; and wherein, if the practicing golfer moves their head prior to making the practicing golf shot this causing the first temple member and the second temple member to move and activate the cable member to actuate the trigger and cause the stop member to release from the catch-notch of the trigger causing the first temple member and the second temple member of said headpiece device and system to pull away from the head of the practicing golfer prior to making the practicing golf shot; and wherein, if the practicing golfer does not move their head prior to making the practicing golf shot, the first temple member and the second temple member not pulling away from the practicing golfer's head until final follow-through with the golf club after striking the golf ball, during completion of the practicing golf shot.

2. A method for the practicing golfer to use the headpiece device and system of claim 1, comprising: placing a golf ball in front of the practicing golfer preparing to make a practicing golf shot, the practicing golfer properly addressing the golf ball with the golf club for the practicing shot; supporting and extending the outside base so that the first temple and the second temple connected to the cross support member and the dual support of the inside slide can be extended to fit beside the first side temple area and the second side temple area of the head of the practicing golfer, while contemporaneously extending the inside slide the linear dimension y, thereby catching and releasably securing and coupling the slide stop member with the catch-notch of the trigger; wherein, if the head of the practicing golfer moves prior to making the practicing golf shot, this causes the first temple member and the second temple member to move and activate the cable member to actuate the trigger and cause the stop member to release from the catch-notch of the trigger causing the first temple member and the second temple member of said headpiece device and system to pull away from the practicing golfer prior to making the practicing golf shot; and wherein, if the head of the practicing golfer does not move prior to making the practicing golf shot, the first temple member and the second temple member not pulling away from the head of the practicing golfer until final follow-through with the golf club is made, after striking the golf ball, during completion of the practicing golf shot.

3. The headpiece device and system of claim 1, further comprising a ground support subassembly, the ground support subassembly comprising: a first ground wall, having first and second ends, a second ground wall, a third ground wall, having first and second ends and a middle portion, and a fourth ground wall, the first ground wall, the second ground wall, the third ground wall and the fourth ground wall being securely connected together such that a rectangular or square configuration is formed when the connected walls are placed flat on a ground surface, the first ground wall and the third ground wall being positioned in a spaced and parallel position with each other; the first ground wall having a ground shaft installation member, the ground shaft installation member having first and second ends, and defining a vertical support shaft installation hole within the first end of the ground shaft installation member; a vertical shaft support, the vertical shaft support having first and second ends, the first end of the vertical shaft support being securely positioned within the receiving hole of the shaft reception support base, the second end of the vertical shaft support being securely positioned within the vertical support shaft installation hole of the ground shaft installation member; the first ground wall having a first positioning wheel and a second positioning wheel, the first positioning wheel being securely and rotatably mounted on the first end of the first ground wall, and the second positioning wheel being securely and rotatably mounted on the second end of the first ground wall; the middle portion of the third ground wall having a core member securely and adjustably supported above the third ground wall, the core member slidably and adjustably receiving and supporting an impact guidance, the impact guidance being a flexible plastic guidance extension member extending above and beyond the third ground wall to be struck by the golf club which is swung in a non-straight or inaccurate manner by the practicing golfer.

4. The headpiece device and system of claim 1, further comprising a first stabilization stop attached to the first temple and a second stabilization stop attached to the second temple, for preventing each of the first temple and second temple from moving too close to the first temple side and the second temple side of the head of the practicing golfer, when the cable member is taut when in the set position.

5. The headpiece device and system of claim 4, wherein, each of the first stop and the second stop having an L-shaped configuration, the first stop coming to rest against the cross support member when the cable member is taut when in the set position, and the second stop coming to rest against the cross support member when the cable member is said taut when in the set position.

6. The headpiece device and system of claim 4, wherein, the first end of the first temple having a padded portion and the first end of the second temple having a padded portion, for a snug fit of the first temple and the second temple to the first side temple area and the second side temple area of the head of the practicing head golfer.

7. The headpiece device and system of claim 1, wherein, the first temple comprising at least a first hinged portion for being said pivotably attached to the first portion of the cross support member; and the second temple comprising at least a first hinged portion for being said pivotably attached to the second portion of the cross support member.

8. The headpiece device and system of claim 7 wherein, the first temple further comprising a second hinged portion being positioned between the at least first hinged portion and the first end of the first temple for flexibility of the first temple, and the second temple further comprising a second hinged portion being positioned between the at least first hinged portion and the first end of the second temple for flexibility of the second temple.

9. A headpiece device and system for fitting on the a first side temple area and a second side temple area of a head of a practicing golfer and improving a golf swing of the practicing golfer with a golf club by responding to movement of the head of the practicing golfer during the golf swing of the practicing golfer by moving away from the first side temple area and the second side temple area of the head of the practicing golfer, the headpiece device and system comprising: an outside base comprising first and second ends and a periphery wall, the outside base defining an installation channel within the periphery wall, and a slide groove along a portion of the periphery wall which extends to the second end of the outside base; an inside slide, having first and second ends, being securely and slideably mounted within the installation channel of the outside base so that the inside slide can securely move and extend a portion of its length beyond the first end of the outside base a linear dimension y, along a y-axis, when viewed and positioned within an imaginary three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, and a slide stop member attached to the second end of the inside slide, the slide stop member having an extended end which is spaced from the inside slide; a dual support, securely attached to the first end of the inside slide, for extension beyond the first end of the outside base the linear dimension y, along the y-axis, the dual support having at least a first side and a second side, and defining a support opening extending throughout the first side and the second side of the dual support, the support opening securely receiving and supporting at least one cross support member extending throughout the first side and the second side of the dual support, and thereby defining a first portion extending from the first side of the dual support and a second portion extending from the second side of the dual support, a first temple having elongated first and second ends, being securely but pivotably attached to the first portion of the cross support member, and a second temple having elongated first and second ends, being securely but pivotably attached to the second portion of the cross support member, the first temporal member and the second temple pivoting along an x-dimension, along an x-axis, when viewed and positioned within the imaginary three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system for said fitting on the first side temple area and the second side temple area of the head of the practicing golfer, the second end of the first temple having connected to it a cable shaft, and the second end of the second temple having connected to it a cable shaft; a trigger spring, having first and second ends, the trigger spring being attached at its first end on the dual support, and at its second end on the outside base, for providing biasing tension when the inside slide is extended from the outside base the linear dimension y, along the y-axis, when viewed and positioned within the imaginary three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system; a trigger having elongated first and second ends, the trigger being securely and pivotably attached to the outside base, the first end of the trigger having and defining a pointed portion, the pointed portion defining a catch-notch, and a cable member having first and second ends, the first end of the cable member being securely and with taut tension connected to the second end of the trigger, when in use and the trigger is set, and the second end of the cable member being bifurcated and defining a first bifurcated end and a second bifurcated end, the first bifurcated end being securely, with said taut tension, attached to the cable shaft of the second end of the first temple and the second bifurcated end being attached to the cable shaft of the second end of the second temple, the cable member extending and operating along the y-axis, when viewed and positioned within the imaginary three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system; and a reception base, the reception base being securely attached to the outside base along the periphery wall thereof for linear horizontal support of the outside base, the reception base defining a receiving hole for receiving means of vertical and upright support; and means for vertical and upright support, releasably installed in the receiving hole of the shaft reception support base; wherein when the inside slide is extended the linear dimension y along the y-axis, the slide stop member is caught, releasably secured and coupled with the catch-notch of the inside slide and is placed in a set position for use by the practicing golfer; and wherein, if the practicing golfer moves their head prior to making the practicing golf shot this causing one or both of the first temple member and the second temple member to pivot and activate the cable member to actuate the trigger and cause the stop member to release from the catch-notch of the trigger causing the temple members of said headpiece device and system to pull away from the practicing golfer prior to making the practicing golf shot; and wherein, if the practicing golfer does not move their head prior to making the practicing golf shot, the first temple member and the second temple member do not pull away from the head of the practicing golfer until final follow-through with the golf club is made after striking the golf ball during completion of the practicing golf shot.

10. A method for the practicing golfer to use the headpiece device and system of claim 9, comprising: placing a golf ball in front of the practicing golfer and the practicing golfer properly addressing the golf ball with the golf club for a the practicing shot; supporting and extending the outside base so that the first temple and the second temple connected to the cross support member and the dual support of the inside slide can be extended to fit beside the first side temple area and the second side temple area of the head of the practicing golfer, while contemporaneously extending the inside slide the linear dimension y and the slide stop member is said caught, releasably secured and coupled with the catch-notch of the trigger; wherein, if the practicing golfer moves their head prior to making the practicing golf shot, this causes one or both of the temple members to move and activate the cable member to actuate the trigger member and cause the stop member to release from the catch-notch of the trigger causing the temple member to pull away from the head of the practicing golfer prior to making the practicing golf shot; and wherein, if the practicing golfer does not move their head prior to making the practicing golf shot, the temple members do not pull away from the head of the practicing golfer until final follow-through with the golf club after the golf ball has been struck, during completion of the practicing golf shot.

11. The headpiece device and system of claim 9, further comprising a ground support subassembly, the ground support subassembly comprising: a first ground wall, having first and second ends, a second ground wall, a third ground wall, having first and second ends and a middle portion, a fourth ground wall, the first ground wall, the second ground wall, the third ground wall and the fourth ground wall being securely connected together such that a rectangular or square configuration is formed when the connected walls are placed flat on the ground, the first ground wall and the third ground wall being positioned in a spaced and parallel position with each other; the first ground wall having a ground shaft installation member, the ground shaft installation member having first and second ends, and defining a vertical support shaft installation hole within the first end of the ground shaft installation member; a vertical shaft, the vertical shaft having first and second ends, the first end being securely positioned within the receiving hole of the reception base, the second end of the vertical shaft being securely positioned within the vertical support shaft installation hole of the ground shaft installation member; the first ground wall having a first wheel and a second wheel, the first wheel being securely and rotatably mounted on the first end of the first ground wall, and the second wheel being securely and rotatably mounted on the second end of the first ground wall; the middle portion of the third ground wall having a core member securely and adjustably supported above the third ground wall, the core member slidably and adjustably receiving and supporting a guidance member, the guidance member extending above and beyond the third ground wall for a being stuck by the golf club which is swung in a non-straight or inaccurate manner by the practicing golfer.

12. The headpiece device and system of claim 9, further comprising a first stabilization stop attached to the first temple and a second stabilization stop attached to the second first side temple area and a second side temple area of the head of the practicing golfer, when the cable member is said providing said taut tension, and the slide stop member is in said set position.

13. The headpiece device and system of claim 12, wherein, each of the first stop and the second stop having an L-shaped configuration having a cantilevered surface, the cantilevered surface of the first stop coming to rest against the cross support member when the cable member is in said taut tension and the cantilevered surface of the second stop coming to rest against the cross support member when the cable member is in said taut tension.

14. The headpiece device and system of claim 9, wherein, the first end of the first temple having a padded portion and the first end of the second temple having a padded portion, for a snug fit of the first temple and the second temple to the side temple areas of the head of the practicing golfer.

15. A headpiece device and system for fitting on the a first side temple area and a second side temple area of a head of a practicing golfer and improving a golf swing of the practicing golfer with a golf club by responding to movement of the head of the practicing golfer during the golf swing by moving away from the first side temple area and a second side temple area of the head of the practicing golfer, the headpiece device and system comprising: an outside base comprising first and second ends and a periphery wall, the outside base defining an installation channel within the periphery wall, and a slide groove along a portion of the periphery wall which extends to the second end of the outside base; an inside slide, having first and second ends, being securely and slideably mounted within the installation channel of the outside base so that the first end of the inside slide can securely move and extend a portion of its length a linear longitudinal and horizontal dimension y, along a y-axis beyond the first end of the outside base, along axis line y within lines x, y and z within and as a part of a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system in relation to a standing, practicing golfer, who is positioned for a practicing golf shot and functions within the three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, and a slide stop member attached to the second end of the inside slide, the slide stop member having an extended end which is spaced from the inside slide; a dual support, securely attached to the first end of the inside slide, for extension beyond the first end of the outside base the linear longitudinal and horizontal dimension y, the dual support, having at least a first side and a second side, and defining a support opening extending throughout the first side and the second side of the dual support, the support opening securely receiving and supporting at least one cross support member extending throughout the first side and the second side of the dual support, and thereby defining a first portion of the at least one cross support member extending from the first side of the dual support and a second portion of the at least one cross support member extending from the second side of the dual support, a first temple having elongated first and second ends, being securely but pivotably attached to the first portion of the cross support member, and a second temple having elongated first and second ends, being securely but pivotably attached to the second portion of the cross support member, for extending to rest on the temple areas of the practicing golfer for said fitting on the first side temple area and a second side temple area of the head of the practicing golfer, the second end of the first temple having connected to it a cable shaft, and the second end of the second temple having connected to it a cable shaft; a trigger spring, having first and second ends, the trigger spring being attached at its first end on the dual support, and at its second end on the outside base, for providing biasing tension when the inside slide is extended the linear dimension y from the outside base, along axis line y within lines x, y and z within and as a part of a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system in relation to a standing, practicing golfer, who is positioned for a practicing golf shot and functions within the three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system; a trigger having elongated first and second ends, the trigger being securely and pivotably attached to the outside base, the first end of the trigger defining a catch-notch for releasable connection with the slide stop member, and a cable member having first and second ends, the first end of the cable member being securely connected to the second end of the trigger and the second end of the cable member being bifurcated and defining a first bifurcated end and a second bifurcated end, the first bifurcated end being securely attached to the cable shaft of the second end of the first temple and the second bifurcated end being attached to the cable shaft of the second end of the second temple; and a reception base, the reception base being securely attached to the outside base along the periphery wall thereof for linear horizontal support of the outside base, the reception base defining a receiving hole; and wherein when the inside slide is extended the linear longitudinal and horizontal dimension y, the slide stop member is releasably secured with the catch-notch of the trigger when in a set position for use by the practicing golfer; and further comprising a ground support subassembly, the ground support subassembly comprising: a first ground wall, having first and second ends, a second ground wall, a third ground wall, having first and second ends and a middle portion, a fourth ground wall, the first ground wall, the second ground wall, the third ground wall and the fourth ground wall being securely connected together such that a rectangular or square middle portion is defined and formed when the connected walls are placed flat on the ground, the first ground wall and the third ground wall being positioned in a spaced and parallel position with each other; the first ground wall having a ground shaft installation member, the ground shaft installation member having first and second ends, and defining a vertical support shaft installation hole within the first end of the ground shaft installation member; a vertical shaft, the vertical shaft having first and second ends, the first end being securely positioned within the receiving hole of the reception base, the second end of the vertical shaft being securely positioned within the vertical support shaft installation hole of the ground shaft installation member; the first ground wall having a first wheel and a second wheel, the first wheel being securely and rotatably mounted on the first end of the first ground wall, and the second wheel being securely and rotatably mounted on the second end of the first ground wall; the middle portion of the third ground wall having a core member securely and adjustably supported above the third ground wall, the core member slidably and adjustably receiving and supporting a guidance member, the guidance member extending above and beyond the third ground wall for providing an alert barrier when it is struck by a golf club which is swung in a non-straight and inaccurate manner by the practicing golfer; and wherein, if the practicing golfer moves their head prior to making the practicing golf shot this causing one or both of the first temple member and the second temple member to pivot and activate the cable member to actuate the trigger and cause the stop member to release from the catch-notch of the trigger causing the temple members of said headpiece device and system to pull away from the practicing golfer prior to making the practicing golf shot; and wherein, if the practicing golfer does not move their head prior to making the practicing golf shot, the first temple member and the second temple member do not pull away from the head of the practicing golfer until final follow-through with the golf club is made during completion of the practicing golf shot, after contact is made with the golf ball by the golf club.

16. A method for the practicing golfer to use the headpiece device and system of claim 15, comprising: placing a golf ball in the middle portion of the ground support subassembly, in front of the practicing golfer preparing to make a practicing golf shot, the practicing golfer properly addressing the golf ball with a the golf club for a the practicing golf shot; supporting and extending the outside base so that the first temple and the second temple connected to the cross support member and the dual support of the inside slide can be extended to fit beside the first side temple area and a second side temple area of the head of the practicing golfer, while contemporaneously extending the inside slide the linear longitudinal and horizontal dimension y, along the y-axis, when viewed and positioned within an imaginary three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, and the slide stop member is said releasably secured with the catch-notch of the trigger; wherein, if a the head of the practicing golfer is moved prior to making the practicing golf shot, this causes one or both of the temple members to move and activate the cable member to actuate the trigger and cause the slide stop member to release from the catch-notch of the trigger causing the temple members to pull away along the y-axis from the practicing golfer prior to making the practicing golf shot; wherein, if the practicing golfer does not move their head prior to making the practicing golf shot, the temple members not pulling away along the y-axis from the head of the practicing golfer until final follow-through with the golf club after the golf ball is struck, during completion of the practicing golf shot; and wherein, if the golf club of the practicing golfer strikes the guidance member in the process of making the final follow-through with the golf club, then this serving to alert the a practicing golfer that the follow-through of the practicing golf shot was not made in a straight and accurate manner.

17. The headpiece device and system of claim 9, further comprising a padded end stop plug, the padded end stop plug being constructed of flexible material; said padded end stop plug being installed and secured in the installation channel at the second send of the outside base; for safety and security with regard to the movement of the inside slide.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] FIG. 1 A is a drawing showing a side view of the front portion of the present invention in a cocked or set position, where the spring or biasing member is extended and set.

[0015] FIG. 1B is a drawing showing preferred example of positioning when a temple member is positioned at the side of a practicing golfer's head when that person is getting ready to make their practicing shot.

[0016] FIG. 1C is a partial cut-away, front elevated drawing showing an exemplar practicing golfer getting ready to take their shot and placement of the headpiece of the present invention to be placed at that time, as well as placement of the golf club and golf ball inside the square or rectangular area of the ground support (64) of the present invention in preparing to make the practicing shot. FIG. 1D is a drawing showing an upper perspective view of the Head Trigger Subassembly or Headpiece, showing the various elements of the headpiece.

[0017] FIG. 2 is a photograph-drawing showing a lower front perspective view of the headpiece of the invention and the outside base (30) as it extends backward to it vertical support (66), and as shown in the unset or resting position; and also showing the special cable y-connection (42), or forked connection attaching the cable member to each of the first cable shaft and the second cable shaft of the invention.

[0018] The illustrated operational axis line movements, along which dimension lines; x, y and z, respectively, will be measured or computed; for operation or movement of members of the present invention, doing so within a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system; and also providing a legend reference identifying the axis lines in a small Cartesian coordinate graph to the bottom of the drawing; as also shown in FIGS. 2, 11 and 12.

[0019] FIG. 2A is a drawing showing a graph depicting an exemplar three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system with unit-dimension designations or marks applicable to the present invention, and shown without unit-dimension marks in FIGS. 2, 11, 12 and 14.

[0020] FIG. 3 is a photograph showing a side view of the invention, showing the outside base supporting the trigger subassembly and cable, and the supporting vertical shaft of the invention.

[0021] FIG. 4 is a photograph showing a lower perspective view of the present invention, in which all of the lower subassemblies on the headpiece unit as a whole are shown, including, but not limited to, the trigger subassembly, cable, and stop support and slide stop hole or groove, or slide groove and the slide groove of the outside base of the invention.

[0022] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing an end portion of the invention.

[0023] FIG. 6 is a photograph showing a upper or top perspective view of the top portion or upper-half of the present invention.

[0024] FIG. 7 is a photograph an enlarged side perspective view of the trigger subassembly of the invention when it is in cocked or set position and ready for a practicing golf shot by the golfer.

[0025] FIG. 8 is a photograph showing an upper or top perspective view of the top portion or upper-half of the present invention.

[0026] FIG. 9 is drawing showing a cross-sectional view of a portion of the inter-connected inside slide and the outside base of the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 10 is a photograph showing a lower side perspective view of the components of the headpiece, included, but not limited to, the trigger subassembly, cable biasing member and its attachment, and rearward portions of the front portion of the headpiece.

[0028] FIG. 11 is a photograph showing a lower side view of the middle and forward portion of the invention and identifying the axis lines; x, y and z; for operation or movement of members of the present invention within a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system; and also providing a legend reference identifying the axis lines in a small Cartesian coordinate graph to the bottom of the drawing.

[0029] FIG. 12 is a photograph showing a front elevated perspective view of the forward portion of the headpiece and a back corner portion of the ground support of the present invention; and also showing and identifying the axis lines; x, y and z; along which dimension lines; x, y and z, respectively, will be measured or computed; for operation or movement of members of the present invention within a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system; and also providing a legend reference identifying the axis lines in a small Cartesian coordinate graph to the bottom of the drawing.

[0030] FIG. 13 is a drawing showing a front elevated perspective view of the ground support of the present invention.

REFERENCE NUMBERS AND LETTERS USED IN THE APPLICATION

[0031] 10 the IMPROVED GOLF SWING ENHANCEMENT DEVICE WITH SELF CONTAINED HEAD PIECE TRIGGERING AND SUPPORT RECEPTION SYSTEMS and the invention's Golf device, method and system, of the Invention

[0032] 13A Head of a practicing golfer

[0033] 13B Golf ball utilized by practicing golfer

[0034] 13C Practicing golfer

[0035] 13D Golf club of practicing golfer

[0036] (Head Trigger Subassembly of (10))

[0037] 14 T-Support Member, T-Support or dual-support (of 12)

[0038] 15. support opening or hole of (14)

[0039] 16 cross support member or cross support of (12)

[0040] 16A first portion cross support of (16)

[0041] 16B second portion cross support of (16)

[0042] 17 temple installation holes on 16A and 16B of (16)

[0043] 20 first temporal member or first temple of (16A)

[0044] 20-Hin1 first hinge or hinge portion of (20)

[0045] 20-Hin2 second hinge or hinge portion of (20)

[0046] 21 stabilization stop of (20) or first stop

[0047] 22 first padded member of (20)

[0048] 23 first cable connection or first cable shaft of (20)

[0049] 24 second temporal member or second temple (of 16B)

[0050] 24-Hin1 first hinge or hinge portion of (24)

[0051] 24-Hin2 second hinge or hinge portion of (24)

[0052] 25 stabilization stop of (24) or second stop

[0053] 26 second padded member of (24)

[0054] 27 second cable connection or second cable shaft of (24)

[0055] x, y and z dimensions and x, y and z axes: identifying the axis lines; x, y and z; and the dimensional magnitude, dimension or distance x, y or z, respectively located on each axis x, y or z, for operation or movement of members of the present invention within a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system; and providing a legend reference identifying the axis lines in a small Cartesian coordinate graph to the side of the drawing.

[0056] 29 inside slideable member or inside slide

[0057] 29SS slide stop member or slide stop of (29)

[0058] 29T top or upper expanded end of (29SS)

[0059] 29TP expanded top piece attached to the upper end (29T) of (29SS)

[0060] 30 outside base member or outside base

[0061] 30H-1 installation channel

[0062] 30H-2 slide stop hole or groove, or slide groove

[0063] 30H-R reinforcement and support ring for forward portion of (30H)

[0064] 30-END padded end stop of (30)

[0065] 30-END-S securing member for (30-END)

[0066] 31 the shaft reception support base or reception base

[0067] 31 RH hollow receiving hole or aperture

[0068] 31A first bolted ring member or first ring

[0069] 31 B second bolted ring member or second ring

[0070] 31C securing and tightening position bolt or tightening bolt of (31RN)

[0071] 32 trigger member or trigger

[0072] 32CN catch-notch of (32)

[0073] 34 trigger support member or ring support

[0074] 36 trigger spring member or trigger spring

[0075] 36SR trigger spring securement ring or securement ring

[0076] 40 cable member

[0077] 42 cable y-connection

[0078] 44 cable pulley or cable guide

[0079] 45 pulley support member or ring support

[0080] (Shaft Receiving and Positioning Subassembly or Ground Support Subassembly)

[0081] 64 ground support

[0082] 64-1 first ground wall of (64)

[0083] 64-2 second ground wall of (64)

[0084] 64-3 third ground wall of (64)

[0085] 64-4 fourth ground wall of (64)

[0086] 64-5 square or rectangular portion of (64)

[0087] 65 ground shaft installation member or shaft installation of (64)

[0088] 65H vertical support shaft installation hole of (65)

[0089] 66 vertical shaft support or vertical shaft of (64)

[0090] 67 extended sleeve support subassembly or sleeve support of (64)

[0091] 68 core member

[0092] 69 flexible plastic guidance extension member or guidance

[0093] 70 first positioning wheel or first wheel

[0094] 71 second positioning wheel or second wheel

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

[0095] The following description of the preferred embodiments of the concepts and teachings of the present invention is made in reference to the accompanying drawing and photographic figures which constitute illustrated examples of the teachings, and structural and functional elements, of the present invention's device, method and system; among many other examples existing within the scope and spirit of the present invention.

[0096] Referring now to the exemplar drawings and photographs, these illustrations show preferred embodiments of the present invention, entitled the IMPROVED GOLF SWING ENHANCEMENT DEVICE WITH SELF CONTAINED HEAD PIECE TRIGGERING AND SUPPORT RECEPTION SYSTEMS and the invention's Golf device, method and system, or the Invention, 10.

[0097] As shown in the illustrations; the invention 10 is provided with a novel and distinguishing head-piece triggering subassembly which is extendable to position beside the side or Temple areas of a practicing golfer's head 13A on either side, an example of which is shown in FIGS. 1B and 1C.

[0098] The invention 10 is further provided with the T-Support Member, T-Support or Dual-Support 14, shown in the referenced FIGS. just above. The dual support 14 is provided with an installation opening or hole 15. The installation opening receives the cross support member 16. In this regard, the cross support member 16 is installed into the hole 15 of the dual support 14, so as to have two sections of the cross support 16 extending out from the hole 15, as shown by example in FIGS. 1D and 2, among other illustrations: the first portion cross support 16A and the second portion cross support 16B. The first temple 20 is attached to the first portion cross support 16A in a secure but hinged or hinging manner so that the first temple 20 can be securely attached to the first portion cross support member 16A while permitting it to pivot and move in relation to the first portion cross support member 16A. The second temple 24 is attached to the second portion cross support 16B in a secure but hinged or hinging manner so that the second temple 24 is securely attached to the second portion cross support member 16B while permitting it to pivot and move on and in relation to the second portion cross support member 16B. In a related preferred embodiment the first temple 20 is provided with a second hinge 20-Hin1, and the second temple 24 is provided with a second hinge 24Hin2, as shown by example in FIG. 12.

[0099] To aid in the description of the preferred position, alignment and directional movement of the parts or members of the invention 10 within the scope and spirit of the invention, a three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system is used in the description and claims; and shown in the drawings, in FIGS. 2, 11 and 12; to highlight further distinctions with the positioning and movement of the parts of past inventions. In this regard, and as discussed throughout this specification, it is shown that the present invention functions differently from past devices, methods and systems of this general type.

[0100] The first portion cross support 16A and the second portion cross support 16B are each provided with a additional temple installation holes 17 for adjustable installation of the first temple 20 and the second temple 24, respectively, so that the width and size can be adjusted to accommodate for different widths or dimensions of a practicing golfer's head; as shown in FIGS. 1B through 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 11.

[0101] The first temple 20 is also provided with the first stabilization stop 21, above that the first padded member or pad 22 and on the other side of the temple's attachment to the first portion cross support member 16A the first cable connection or first cable shaft 23. The stabilization stop 21 is utilized to support and facilitate the transverse position of the temple 20 when this temple has the pressure of the invention's cable member or cable 40 (discussed herein) upon it through its attachment and pressure or tension upon the first cable shaft 23 when the Head Trigger Subassembly of the present invention is in set position as discussed herein. The padded member or pad 22 serves to provide padding to the temple 20, and a more firm positioning, to the side of a practicing golfer's head when the golfer is in practicing shot position. In like manner and purpose, the second temple 24 is provided with the second stabilization stop 25, the second padded member 26 and the second cable connection or second cable shaft 27. Because of the cable y-connection (or forked connection) (42) discussed and illustrated herein, pressure on the second temple 24 when the second cable shaft 27 is attached to a tensioned cable member (40), will be communicated to the cable member (40) which will fire or trip the set Head Trigger Subassembly and pull both the first temple (20) and the second temple (24) away from the sides of the golfer's head (13A).

[0102] The invention 10 is further provided with the inside slideable member or inside slide 29 which is securely housed and secured inside the installation channel 30H-1 of the outside base 30 and able to slide within the outside base member or outside base 30 as illustrated in the referenced drawing figures. These members 29 and 30, are illustrated as made and fabricated from pvc tubing, but can be constructed from plastic metal, polymer or polymer-metal construction and fabrication materials, and be put together in various diverse configurations, as all of the members described and illustrated can be, though preferred configurational embodiments are set forth herein as examples of the present invention. The inside slide 29 is further provided with the slide stop member or slide stop 29SS, discussed herein, in acting in correlation and interaction with the other members or elements of the Head Trigger Subassembly of the present invention 10.

[0103] The outside base 30 is further provided with the slide stop hole or groove, or slide groove 30H-2 within which the inside slide 29 and attached slide stop member 29SS are permitted to move and slide as they move within the installation channel 30H-1. The rearward or second end of the outside base 30 is further provided with the padded end stop 30-END, which is further secured by the securing member 30-END-S, as shown by_example in FIG. 9. The padded end stop 30-END is preferably constructed from a rubber-like material or other flexible or padded material.

[0104] As can be seen in FIGS. 4 and 7, and other drawing illustrations, the outside base 30 is further provided with the reinforcement and support ring 30H-R which is positioned and secured on the outside base 30 at the forward most portion of the slide groove 30H-2; that is, the extended portion of the slide groove closest to the front or head region of the invention where the first temple 20 and the second temple 24 are installed, to further prevent any further advancement of the slide stop 29SS when it is moved forward as the inside slide 29 is moved forward along the linear dimension y. It is shown in FIGS. 2, 2A, 11 and 12; one or more of the three axis lines x, y and z, along which various members of the invention 10 are positioned and can move. A distinct improvement over past models is the direct linkage along axis line y from each of the temple members 20 and 24 through the cable member 40, as facilitated in part by the cable y-connection 42 (see FIGS. 2 and 8), and the trigger member 32, making the linkage more direct and efficient for causing the set position to release and the temples of the headpiece to pull away and forward of the practicing golfer's head when there is pressure or movement along the x-axis from the head of the practicing golfer by either one or both of the temples 20 and 24.

[0105] Additional improvements are set forth by the shape, dimensions and configuration of the trigger member 32, its catch-notch 32CN; the position, location and support on the outside base 30; and in an improved positional location to the inside slide 29. Additionally it is illustrated in the drawings that the slide stop 29SS has a raised bolt-type end or expanded end 29T which acts to catch within and hold the catch-notch 32CN of the trigger 32. In additional related preferred embodiments of the present invention 10 the raised and expanded end 29T can be expanded further or have a small expanded top piece 29TP attached to the raised end 29T, to facilitate better fitting within the catch-notch 32CN of the trigger 32.

[0106] The shaft reception support base or reception base 31 is further provided and securely attached to the outside base member 30. The reception base can be attached to the outside base 31 in a number of ways, but is shown by example in a preferred embodiment of the present invention as attached by the first bolted ring or first ring 31A and the second bolted ring member or second ring 31 B. The reception base 31 is provided with a hollow receiving hole area or aperture 31 RH for receiving a vertical shaft support 66, and is suited for receiving many different types of vertical support. In preferred embodiments of the present invention the invention is further provided with the Shaft Receiving and Positioning Subassembly or Ground Support Subassembly of the invention (discussed herein) to engage with the receiving hole area 31RC. The receiving hole area or aperture 31 RH of the reception base 31 is provided with a securing and tightening position bolt or tightening bolt 31C for tightly securing the vertical shaft 66 (discussed herein) within the receiving hole or aperture 31 RH.

[0107] The invention 10 is also provided with its Cable Triggering Subassembly of the invention 10 for supporting and facilitating the ability of the invention to set and reset the Head Trigger Subassembly or Headpiece of the invention for use by the practicing golfer; which includes the trigger member or trigger 32, the trigger support member or ring support 35, the trigger spring member or trigger spring 36, the slide stop member or slide strop 29SS (discussed above), the cable member 40, cable y-connection 42, the cable pulley or cable guide 44 and the pulley support member or ring support 45.

[0108] The Shaft Receiving Member Subassembly of the present invention provides a preferred improved means for providing vertical and horizontal support and positioning for the invention when utilized on an installation surfacing where the invention will be used and the golfer will be able to stand and practice thereon. In a preferred embodiment the Shaft Receiving and Positioning Subassembly includes the base square or rectangular ground support or ground support 64 and the vertical shaft support or vertical shaft 66.

[0109] The ground support 64; shown in FIGS. 12 and 13; is preferably square or rectangular in configuration, though it may be provided in other shapes. In the preferred embodiment herein, the ground support 64 is provided with the first ground wall 64-1, the second ground wall 64-2, the third ground wall 64-3 and the fourth ground wall 64-4. The first ground wall 64-1 of the ground shaft 64 is further provided with the ground shaft installation member or shaft installation 65. The shaft installation 65 is provided with a vertical support shaft or installation hole or aperture 65H for receiving the vertical shaft support or vertical shaft 66. The third ground wall 64-3 of the ground shaft 64 is provided with the extended sleeve support subassembly or sleeve support 67. As illustrated the sleeve support 67 receives, houses and supports the core member 68. The sleeve support 67, itself, is secured to the third ground wall 64-3 by a sleeve securement member or bolt 67SB. The core member 68 is provided with a flexible plastic guidance extension member or guidance 69. The guidance 69 is shown and illustrated by example as a hose portion which is fitted over and positioned to extend circularly or arcuate to a spaced forward position from the core member 68. The guidance 69 is utilized in front of the practicing golfer as the golfer addresses the ball with their golf club to make their practicing shot of the golf ball to keep the golf club straight should the club move too far to the left of the practicing golfer's position in the process of making the practice shot. For this purpose, among others, the golf ball 13D is placed, for the purpose of making the practicing shot, inside the square or rectangular portion 64-5 defined or created by the first ground wall 64-1, the second ground wall 64-2, the third ground wall 64-3 and the fourth ground wall of 64-4, respectively, of the ground support 64, as shown by example in FIG. 1D. In the manner in which the guidance is positioned in front of a right-handed, practicing golfer 13C, if the golf club should stray to the left in the process of following through and making the practicing shot the guidance 69 will be struck by the golf club 13D in the process of following through with the golfer's practicing shot with their golf club 13D, indicating that the shot is not being made in a straight and accurate manner. On the other hand, if a left-handed, practicing golfer is making their shot (not specifically shown by drawing figure) then the guidance 69 will be positioned to the right of the golf club as the practicing golfer addresses the ball in the square or rectangular portion 64-5 of the ground support 64 to make their practicing shot. If the golf club should stray to the right too much in the process of the left-handed golfer following through with their shot, then the golfer's golf club 13D will hit the guidance 69 to alert the golfer to the fact that their follow-through with their golf club in making their shot was not straight and accurate. Therefore, the unique combination of alerts is afforded and provided by the invention 10 by pre-firing or firing off, removing the headpiece 12 from the golfer's head 13A if the golfer moves their head from their proper vision on the ball prior to making the practicing shot and striking the golf ball; and further alerted in the process of making a follow through with their golf club 13D, after hitting the golf ball, if the right-handed golfer drifts too far to the left with their golf club 13D when making their shot; or, if a left handed golfer, drifts too far to the right with their golf club 13D in the process of following through with the golf club 13D in making their shot. These alerts make the practicing golfer 13C aware of adjustments which the golfer needs to make in order to make a more accurate golfing shot.

[0110] The free or unfitted end of the vertical shaft 66 as described in its placement above, is fitted within or installed in the aperture 31 RH of the reception base 31. The first ground wall 64-1 of the ground support 64 is further provided with a first positioning wheel or first wheel 70 and the second positioning wheel or second wheel 71. The sliding and securing positioning of the vertical shaft 66 within the aperture 31 RH and the movement of the ground support 63 by virtue of the first wheel 70 and the second wheel 71 permits three dimensional positioning in reference or elation to a ground practicing area on which the invention 10 is installed, and such positioning and support of the head trigger subassembly 12 and its component parts.

[0111] The Head Trigger Subassembly or Headpiece 12 of the invention 10 is securely attached and installed in connection with a forward end of the projecting inside slide 29. In so doing the T-Support Member 14 is attached to the end of the inside slide 29. The trigger spring 36 is attached to the T-Support Member 14 and the trigger spring securement ring or securement ring 36SR. The securement ring 36SR, itself is secured around and to the outside base 30. In such a manner, biasing force or pull is placed between the inside slide 29 (attached to the Headpiece 12) and the outside base member 30 when the inside slide 29 is extended away from the outside base 30.

[0112] In accord with the device, system, process and method of the present invention 10; the inside slide 29 is extended away from the outside base 30. In so doing, the slide stop 29SS of the inside slide 29, stops and is caught and secured at that time by the trigger member 32. In so doing the headpiece 12 is in set position and ready for the golfer to extend their head into and between each of the temples 20 and 24. At that point each of the temples will rest against the side of the golfer's head in the approximate temple area or generally in that area on each side of the head, as described and shown by example in FIGS. 1B and 1C. In this position, the trigger 32, connected and supported by the outside base 30, is provided with a catch-notch 32CN, which, itself, catches and is secured in a releasable state by the slide stop 29SS of the inside slide 29 when placed in coordinated position to do so, as shown by example in FIG. 7.

[0113] When the golfer is in shooting or practicing shot position with the temples on each side of their head and the golf ball is in position for hitting, the golfer will take their practicing shot. If the golfer keeps their head straight and sight on the ball in proper position the shot will proceed normally and the golfer will nudge or move the temple which is closest to the position in which they are aiming; that is, right-handed golfer will move or nudge the left temple or first temple 20 in normal follow-through in taking their shot, and left handed and hitting golfers will move or nudge the right temple or second temple 24 in taking their shot. This will trigger the set position and force the headpiece (attached to the inside slide 29) to pull back and away from the front of the practicing golfer's head as the golfer takes their shot. However, the invention 10 is designed to work in a way such that if the practicing golfer moves their head prior to the shot and takes their eye off the ball the set position and the cable set trigger will release and fire before the golfer can take their shot, indicating that the practicing golfer has made an error in making their practice shot. In such a case the practicing golfer will reset the headpiece and inside slide and position for and take another shot t improve on previous problems.

[0114] Thus, while preferred embodiments of the present golfing device invention 10 have been described and illustrated it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes can be made regarding the present invention without departing from the scope and spirit of this invention.