US 6,672,973 B1Granted

Golfer training device

AssigneeStellar Promotions Pty Ltd

InventorMichael Cornelis Muntz

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Abstract

A golfer training device (50) is disclosed. The device (50) includes a first strap (52) which is fastened around a golfer's leg above the knee (36). A second strap (14) is fastened just above the ankle (38) and below the calf muscle of the same leg. A third strap (16) is joined to and interconnects both the first and second straps (52, 14), and runs vertically up behind the leg to a type of quick-release adjusting clasp (70). All three straps are made of a substantially inextensible, flexible material. The length of the third strap (16) can be shortened by pulling on an adjusting strap (30), thereby causing the leg to bend at the knee (36). A tube (64) behind the golfer's knee (36) ensures that there is also a horizontal pull on strap (52), which helps to securely hold strap (52) in place and prevent it from slipping down the leg. Once the golfer sets the desired amount of flex in his knee (36), he will be able to practice his golf swings secure in the knowledge that his knee will remain flexed throughout the full swing.

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Dependent claims

A golfer training device for training a golfer to maintain a desired flex in one leg while swinging a golf club, the device comprising:

a first strap made of substantially inextensible, flexible material and securable to said one leg above the knee of said one leg;
a second strap made of substantially inextensible, flexible material and securable to said one leg below the calf muscle of said one leg;
a third adjustable strap made of substantially inextensible, flexible material joined to and interconnecting said first and second straps and extending, in use, behind the knee and calf muscle of said one leg, the length of said third strap being adjustable to a length such that it causes the knee to flex and remain flexed;
and
a securing means arranged to rest against the back of the golfer's knee with said third strap extending over said securing means, wherein when said third strap is tensioned, a degree of horizontal pull is applied to said first strap to help hold said first strap securely in place;
wherein said securing means is of cylindrical shape and is attached to said first strap.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.