GOLF TRAINING DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHODS

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel training device designed to enhance the skill and performance of golfers by optimizing their swing mechanics. The device is adaptable to various training environments, enabling both indoor and outdoor use, and is compatible with a range of golf clubs. This invention represents a significant advancement in golf training methodologies. This invention can also provide one or more color coding systems to enable corrective feedback to the user.

Claims

1. A device comprising of an elongated shaft and a bristle end, wherein the elongated shaft is connected to the bristle end, wherein the bristle end is located at the distal end, wherein the bristle ends further comprises of bristles.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein on the proximal end of the device, which is on the opposite end of the elongated shaft from the bristle end, the device further comprises of a golf grip.

3. The device of claim 2, wherein the bristles and golf grip are positioned and oriented so that upon pressing the shaft by the golf club end the bristles compress against the floor in a sweeping manner to train lag pressure and proper impact position.

4. The device in claim 1, wherein the elongated shaft is adjustable in length.

5. The device in claim 1, wherein the bristles are adjustable for lie angle via a swiveling head component connected to a hosel.

6. The device in claim 1, wherein the bristles are fixed to the bristle end which is connected to a hosel.

7. The device in claim 1, wherein the bristles are color coded to signify proper impact position.

8. The device in claim 1, wherein the device further comprises of recessed lettering and text, wherein the recessed lettering and text is color-coordinated to signify proper impact position.

9. The device in claim 1, wherein the bristle end and the elongated shaft are color-coordinated for proper impact position.

10. The device of claim 1, wherein the bristle end is connected to the elongated shaft by an angular hosel.

11. The device of claim 10, wherein the angular hosel allows the bristle end to be adjusted and hold different angles.

12. The device of claim 1, wherein the components are made of different materials.

13. The device in claim 1, wherein the bristles are two different colors wherein the bristles are arranged so that when used correctly the bristles that are visible and trailing during a swing are only one color.

14. The device in claim 2, wherein the device has a custom grip for the golf grip.

15. The device in claim 1, wherein the bristles are in the form of a golf club head.

16. The device in claim 2, wherein the bristles are on the bottom of the bristle end wherein the bristle end resembles a golf club head.

17. The device in claim 1, wherein the device has interchangeable bristled end that has varying bristle stiffness, bristle colors, and bristle length.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0049] A full and enabling disclosure of the present invention, including the best mode thereof, directed to one of ordinary skill in the art, is set forth in the specification, which makes reference to the appended drawings in, which:

[0050] FIG. 1 is a rear facing, close-up image of the bristle end of the device with some of the shaft shown, wherein rear bristles are black and the recessed letters spelling BOOM are visible on the head to que proper face alignment at impact.

[0051] FIG. 2 is a front facing, close-up image of the bristle end of the training device with some of the shaft shown, wherein the front section is red to que improper clubface angle at impact.

[0052] FIG. 3 is a side profile view of the training aid version of the invention; wherein demonstrating the bristle color-coding and branding.

[0053] FIG. 4 is a deconstructed view of the hosel and head component demonstrating the lie angle adjustability, connection method, and tightening knob apparatus.

[0054] FIG. 5 is a side view of a novelty putter version of the invention; wherein potential size dimensions are provided, wherein the shaft of the embodiment is fully extended.

[0055] FIG. 6 is a side view of a putter version of the invention; wherein potential size dimensions are provided, wherein the shaft of the embodiment is not fully extended.

[0056] Repeat use of the reference characters in the present specification and drawings is intended to represent the same or analogous features or elements of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0057] Reference now will be made in detail to the embodiments of the invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. For instance, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment can be used with another embodiment to yield a further embodiment. Thus, it is intended that the present invention covers such modifications and variations as come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0058] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they include structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal languages of the claims.

[0059] The description set forth herein, in connection with the appended drawings, describes example configurations and does not represent all the examples that may be implemented or that are within the scope of the claims. The term exemplary used herein means serving as an example, instance, or illustration, and not preferred or advantageous over other examples. The detailed description includes specific details for the purpose of providing an understanding of the described techniques. These techniques, however, may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to avoid obscuring the concepts of the described examples.

[0060] The description herein is provided to enable a person skilled in the art to make or use the disclosure. Various modifications to the disclosure will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other variations without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Thus, the disclosure is not limited to the examples and designs described herein, but is to be accorded the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0061] Impact position means moment of contact during a golf swing, where the handle is leaning ahead of the club head, wherein the club face is square with the intended target line. In this document, the term club head is interchangeable with bristle end (15). As used herein, the term front-facing or front-facing side refers to the side of the device oriented in the direction of movement during usei.e., the side that leads when the device is pushed forward, such as the forward-facing side of a broom used to push debris. Conversely, the rear-facing side refers to the opposite side, which trails during forward motion.

[0062] In accordance with the present invention, a disclosure is made of a device, method and system that incorporates several fields of entertainment in a novel and unique manner. This device, method, or system generally consists of a unique integration of a golf club shaft (20) or shaft (20) and a bristled end resembling a golf club or putter (15). In some embodiments, the golf club device (10) generally comprises of a bristled head component (15), a shaft (20) and a grip component (25) or golf grip (25) are connected to each other by the shaft (20). In some embodiments the shaft (20) is adjustable in length. In this document, the term lie angle refers to the angle the shaft (20) sits in relation to the bristled end (15) which may be referred to as the head.

[0063] The golf club (10) comprising an elongated shaft (20) having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is configured to be gripped by the user, and the distal end is where the bristle end (15) or head is located. The shaft (20) may be constructed from lightweight composite materials to optimize strength and flexibility. The portion of the golf club (10) where the club head would typically be located is the distal end of the shaft (20) and instead includes the bristle end (15) as discussed herein. A customizable grip section (25) is positioned at the proximal end of the shaft (20) to enhance user comfort and reduce slippage during use. The customizable grip section (25) may be referred to as the grip in this document. The arrangement and configuration of these components are designed to improve overall performance, consistency, and feedback during training.

[0064] The bristle end (15) is positioned at the end of the golf club (10) closest to the ground when used by a golfer. The bristle end (15) can have many embodiments. In some embodiments the bristle end (15) can resemble a broom. In some embodiments the bristle end (15) includes a collection of bristles (50) in the shape of a rectangle. In some embodiments the bristle end (15) includes a collection of bristles (50) in the shape of a square. The bristles (50) can be arranged to make various shapes. In some embodiments the bristles (50) are embodied to resemble a golf club head. In some embodiments the bristle end (15) includes a golf club-shaped head or component wherein the bristles (50) are coming out of the bottom of the golf club-shaped head. In some embodiments the invention may have a golf grip (25) on a broom handle with a bristled end (15). In some embodiments the invention is a golf training aid designed to strengthen impact position. In some embodiments, the invention can vary in length, shaft (20) flex, bristle strength, bristle length and grip for various reasons including, but not limited to, individual customer preference and/or need.

[0065] In some embodiments, the invention is a device or system that is designed to quickly attached onto a standalone or prior existing golf club. The invention can quickly be attached by many means including magnetic means or a physical clip or anything similar. Some non-limiting examples of the type of joining mechanism that could be used include a latching mechanism, fasten and hook mechanism, engagement mechanism, slide mechanism, attachment and release mechanism, a connector mechanism, grip and socket mechanism, fastener mechanism, clamp mechanism, coupling mechanism, or adapter mechanism, tightening screw mechanism, or epoxy fastening of the shaft to the hosel component.

[0066] In some embodiments, the invention is a device or system that provides physical, visual, or audible feedback. In some embodiments, the invention is a device or system that provides physical, visual, or audible feedback in the form instructions leading to proper or improved form of a golf swing. In some embodiments, the invention is a device or system that provides physical, visual, or audible feedback in the form of proper form at impact and various other positions of a golf swing. In some embodiments, the invention is a device or system that provides physical, visual, or audible feedback in the form of proper form at impact of a golf swing to train and/or strengthen specific muscles. In some embodiments, the invention is a device or system that provides physical, visual, or audible feedback in the form of proper form at impact of a golf swing to train and/or strengthen specific muscles important to proper impact and golf swing mechanics.

[0067] The bristles (50) of the bristle end (15) can be made of various materials, thicknesses and have varying physical characteristics such as stiffness. The bristles (50) of the bristle end (15) can be made of various colors. The bristles (50) of the bristle end (15) can be color-coordinated so that certain colors are shown based on the golfer swinging correctly. The bristles (50) of the bristle end (15) can be color coordinated so that certain colors are shown based on the golfer swinging incorrectly. The shaft (20) can also be color-coordinated for proper impact position. In some embodiments, the bristle end (15) can be connected to the shaft (20) by various components. In some embodiments, the bristle end (15) can be connected to the golf club (10) by a hosel (30) that allows and holds the bristle end (15) at various angles. In some embodiments, the front side of the broom will be colored red to show bad alignment at impact. In some embodiments, the back bristles (50) will be black to show proper alignment at impact. In some embodiments art, lines and/or pictures are integrated with the bristles (50) to signify proper and/or improper form. In some embodiments the bristles (50) on the front side, the back side, and/or the middle section are altered to convey information such as, but not limited to, a proper golf swing and/or an improper golf swing.

[0068] The golf club (10) can be made of various materials and of various lengths. The golf club (10) can be specially weighted at various parts.

[0069] One possible use of the invention is for golf enthusiasts who want a novelty item to clean their home. Another possible use is a training apparatus that trains the golf swing abilities of the user. In some embodiments of the invention, the golf grip (25) will vary in golf grip styles including a stock zero cost grip or custom ordered grip to match user preference. The shaft (20) will come in various lengths and sizes. Another possible use of the invention is for junior golfers who play a broom golf/hockey type game to train ground force and kinematic sequence in the golf swing. Another possible use of the invention is for adults and children to train muscle memory for the proper golf impact position (wrist position, face angle, and pressure load in the trail hand.) It also trains and strengthens the muscles necessary to deliver a real golf club (10) in the proper impact.

[0070] The device can be in both a driver version and a putter version. The major difference between the putter version and the driver version is the putter version does not allow adjustment of the lie angle.

[0071] In some embodiments the bristled end (15) is adjustable to alter the lie angle. In some embodiments, there is a locking component (40) that adjusts the bristled end (15) with a switch. In some embodiments, there is a locking component (40) that adjusts the bristled end (15) and holds the bristle end (15) in its new position. In some embodiments, the bristles (50) or bristle end (15) can be removed and swapped out. In some embodiments, the bristles (50) or bristle end (15) can be removed and swapped out to allow various other stiffnesses and lengths.

[0072] As shown in FIG. 1, in some embodiments in the golf driver version of the device, the bristles (50) are black on one side which are inserted into the bristle end (15) wherein the bristle end (15) is connected to a hosel (30) wherein the bristle end (15) and hosel (30) are adjustable in position and are locked in place using a locking mechanism (40) wherein the hosel (30) is configured to accept a shaft (20).

[0073] As shown in FIG. 2, in some embodiments in the golf driver version of the device the bristles (50) are red on one side which are inserted into the bristle end (15) wherein the bristle end (15) is connected to a hosel (30) wherein the bristle end (15) and hosel (30) are adjustable in position and are locked in place using a locking mechanism (40) wherein the hosel (30) is configured to accept a shaft (20).

[0074] As shown in FIG. 3, in some embodiments in the golf driver version of the device the bristles (50) are red on one side which are inserted into the bristle end (15) wherein the bristle end (15) is connected to a hosel (30) wherein the bristle end (15) and hosel (30) are adjustable in position and are locked in place using a locking mechanism (40) wherein the hosel (30) is configured to accept a shaft (20), wherein the bristles (50) can be red on one side and black on the other side.

[0075] As shown in FIG. 4, in some embodiments the locking mechanism or component (40) can act as a tightening mechanism to lock the hosel (30) and bristle end (15) at the desired angle.

[0076] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, in some embodiments the device is in the form of a novelty putter wherein there is no adjustment for angle by way of a hosel (30) and a locking mechanism or component (40). However, the shaft is adjustable in terms of length in the putter version and in the driver version.

[0077] The color of the bristles (50) can be varying colors with no limitations. In some embodiments of the training device, the color of the bristles are two colors, one signifies correct usage and one signifying error. In some embodiments of the training device, the color of the bristles are two colors, one signifies correct usage and one signifying error, wherein when the bristle colored to signify error are not visible from the side with bristles during correct usage. In some embodiments, the portion of the two color of bristles may be 1 to 1, wherein the color signifying correct usage is equally prevalent as the bristles colored to signify error. In some embodiments, the portion of the two color of bristles may be 3 to 1, wherein the color signifying correct usage is 3 times as prevalent as the bristles colored to signify error. In some embodiments, the user is pushing the bristle end (15) to the ground wherein the bristles (50) are compressed wherein when the user is pushing correctly only the bristles (50) signifying the correct side are visible at the impact position, wherein this shows the user proper rotation, compression, wrist angle, impact angle and follow through. In some embodiments, the user is pushing the bristle end (15) to the ground wherein the bristles (50) are fully compressed wherein when the user is pushing correctly only the bristles (50) signifying the correct side, which are rear facing, are visible at the impact position, wherein this shows the user proper rotation, compression, wrist angle, impact angle and follow through. In FIG. 1, the rear facing bristles are shown as black. In FIG. 2, the front facing bristles are shown as red. In some embodiments, as the user pushes down the bristle end (15) and swings the device, the visible trailing bristles (50) are only the bristle (50) that are colored to signify the correct usage when the user is exhibiting proper rotation, compression, wrist angle, impact angle and follow through. Any ratio of correct to incorrect bristles can be used; the 3 to 1 ratio described above is simply one example but not intended to be a limiting example.

[0078] In some embodiments, the bristle end (15) and the hosel (30) are combined into one component.

[0079] The invention can be made with various other components. In some embodiments an audio feedback system is incorporated into the invention. In some embodiments the device is incorporated into a training system or program.

[0080] The invention can be applied in other industries as well. The invention has specific and effective applications in the industries of cleaning, physical therapy, and similar fields.