Upper body rotational assistive device
AssigneeWestern New England University
InventorsAndrea T. Kwaczala, Lucia Cavacini, Katie Wood, Katelyn Primmer, Priyanka George
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Abstract
A rotational assistive device includes a first end portion configured for operable connection with a user, and a second end portion configured for operable connection with an implement utilized via a swinging motion. A main body portion extends between the first end portion and the second end portion. The main body portion includes a plurality of telescoping leg portions, such that when the implement and rotational assistive device are swung, the main body portion moves between a closed position having a closed length and an extended position having an extended length greater than the closed length.
Claims19
A rotational assistive device, comprising:
- a first end portion configured for operable connection with a user via a handle disposed at the first end portion;
- a second end portion configured for operable connection with an implement utilized via a swinging motion;
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- a main body portion extending between the first end portion and the second end portion, the main body portion including a plurality of telescoping leg portions, such that when the implement and rotational assistive device are swung, the main body portion moves between a closed position having a closed length and an extended position having an extended length greater than the closed length;
- wherein the main body portion is operably connected to at least one of the first end portion or the second portion via a ball-and-socket joint allowing for multi-axis relative movement.
A rotational assistive device, comprising:
- a first end portion configured for operable connection with a user via a handle disposed at the first end portion;
- a second end portion configured for operable connection with an implement utilized via a swinging motion;
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- a main body portion extending between the first end portion and the second end portion, the main body portion including a plurality of telescoping leg portions, such that when the implement and rotational assistive device are swung, the main body portion moves between a closed position having a closed length and an extended position having an extended length greater than the closed length;
- wherein the first end portion includes:
- a block operably connecting the first end portion to the main body portion;
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- the handle extending from the block.
A golf club system, comprising:
- a golf club including:
- a club shaft;
- a club head disposed at a first end of the club shaft;
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- a grip disposed at a second end of the club shaft opposite the first end;
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- a rotational assistive device, including:
- a first end portion configured for operable connection with a user via a handle disposed at the first end portion;
- a second end portion operable connected to the golf club;
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- a main body portion extending between the first end portion and the second end portion, the main body portion including a plurality of telescoping leg portions, such that when the golf club and rotational assistive device are swung, the main body portion is movable between a closed position having a closed length and an extended position having an extended length greater than the closed length.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.