William Evan Conley

US Patent:

55203922, May 28, 1996

Filed:

Mar 16, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/406009

Inventors:

Anthony Foresi - Allen Park MI
William P. Conley - Ypsilanti MI

International Classification:

A63B 6936

US Classification:

473227

Abstract:

A lightweight, convenient training device includes a rigid, elongated member having first and second ends, and a clamping mechanism used to adjustably then rigidly secure the member at its first end to a golf club, including a putter, preferably to the shaft at a point just below the hand grip. So positioned, the second end of the member may then be comfortably positioned in the user's armpit to stabilize the swing, with the adjustability of the clamping mechanism ensuring compliance with various grip styles and lie angles. In the preferred embodiment, the elongated member includes a bend near the first end to prevent contact with the user's hands, and the clamping mechanism includes means for adjusting the elongated member along two degrees of freedom with respect to the golf club shaft. The member may be folded down onto the club and in substantial alignment therewith to ease transportation, and a stop may be optionally provided so that the user may more quickly assume a desired orientation of the member relative to the club for use.