# US 8,784,229 B1 · Lower body golf training aid > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,784,229 B1 - Document ID: US8784229B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 13/543,980 - Filed: 2012-07-09 - Granted: 2014-07-22 - Earliest claimed: 2012-07-09 - Applicants: R. Jake McCullough - Inventors: R. Jake McCullough - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8784229B1 ## CPC - A63B 69/3676: {for putting (A63B69/3608, A63B69/3661, A63B69/3667 and A63B69/3697 take precedence)} - A63B 69/0057: {Means for physically limiting movements of body parts (A63B23/0211 takes precedence)} - A63B 69/3667: {Golf stance aids, e.g. means for positioning a golfer's feet} - A63B 2071/0694: {Visual indication, e.g. Indicia} - A63B 2225/09: Adjustable dimensions - A63B 2225/093: Height - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract A golf training apparatus which aids golfers in perfecting their swing and associated body movements comprises a cushion and posts mounted to a frame which restricts a golfer's movement while in a golf stance and during a golf swing in order to develop a proper golf swing technique. A set of bars help the user to feel the proper rotation of their hips during a swing while avoiding unwanted lateral movement. The apparatus also comprises adjustable rods which extend sideways and forwardly from the frame to help a golfer to practice their swing path by keeping the swing within the rods. A golf ball alignment bar is located at a middle location at the base of the frame to help the golfer to consistently place the ball in the proper position prior to the golf swing. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A golf training aid, comprising: a frame portion, comprising a lower frame member removably inserted into an upper frame member, said lower frame member having spaced apart apertures, a first foot at one end and a second foot at another end; a back cushion selectively and removably positioned on said upper frame member; a pair of hip posts each selectively positioned on said upper frame member; and, a ball positioning assembly on said lower frame member, said ball positioning assembly having a ball alignment sleeve with a ball alignment aperture slideably located on said lower frame member, a ball positioning pointer and a ball alignment pin; wherein said upper frame member is adjustable relative to said lower frame member; wherein said ball positioning assembly can be locked in place on said lower frame member by said ball alignment pin passing through said ball alignment aperture and an aperture in said lower frame member. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The training aid of claim 1, wherein said upper frame comprises: a “U”-shaped frame body comprising: an upper horizontal frame member; and, a pair of upper frame posts parallel to each other and depending downward from said upper horizontal frame member; said lower frame member further comprises: a pair of lower frame posts extending up from said first foot and from said second foot; wherein each of said lower frame posts are removably inserted into each of said upper frame posts; and, wherein said upper frame member is selectively adjustable to a desired position by mating a desired one of a plurality of upper frame post apertures on each of said upper frame posts with a lower frame post aperture on each of said lower frame posts and inserting a locking pin therethrough. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The training aid of claim 2, further comprising a pair of restrictor posts each removably inserted into a restrictor post aperture on opposing ends of said upper horizontal frame member; wherein each of said restrictor posts are selectively adjustable relative to said upper frame horizontal member. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The training aid of claim 2, wherein said back cushion further comprises: a covered foam-padded body extending outwardly from said upper horizontal frame member. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The training aid of claim 2, wherein said pair of hip posts each further comprises: a hollow hip post sleeve; and, an integral hip post member protruding perpendicularly outward from said hip post sleeve; wherein said hip post sleeve provides a lateral sliding engagement and securement to said upper horizontal frame member; wherein said hip post member extends outwardly parallel to a ground surface when each of said pair of hip posts are secured to said upper horizontal frame member; and wherein each of said pair of hip posts are maintained on said upper horizontal frame member when not secured thereto. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The training aid of claim 5, wherein each of said upper pair of hip posts is selectively adjustable to a desired position by mating a desired one of a plurality of upper frame horizontal post apertures on said upper frame horizontal post with a hip post aperture on each of said hip post sleeves and inserting a locking pin therethrough. ### Claim 7 A golf training aid, comprising: a frame portion, comprising a lower frame member removably inserted into an upper frame member, said lower frame member having spaced apart apertures, a first foot at one end and a second foot at another end; a back cushion selectively and removably positioned on said upper frame member; a pair of hip posts each selectively positioned on said upper frame member; a ball positioning assembly on said lower frame member, said ball positioning assembly having a ball alignment sleeve with a ball alignment aperture slideably located on said lower frame member, a ball positioning pointer and a ball alignment pin; and, a pair of vertical restrictor posts each selectively positioned on said upper frame member; wherein said upper frame member is adjustable relative to said lower frame member; and wherein said ball positioning assembly can be locked in place on said lower frame member by said ball alignment pin passing through said ball alignment aperture and an aperture in said lower frame member. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The training aid of claim 7, wherein said upper frame comprises a “U”-shaped frame body comprising: an upper horizontal frame member; and, a pair of upper frame posts parallel to each other and depending downward from said upper horizontal frame member; said lower frame member further comprises: a pair of lower frame posts extending up from said first foot and from said second foot; wherein each of said lower frame posts are removably inserted into each of said upper frame posts; and, wherein said upper frame member is selectively adjustable to a desired position by mating a desired one of a plurality of upper frame post apertures on each of said pair of upper frame posts with a lower frame post aperture on each of said lower frame posts and inserting a locking pin therethrough. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The training aid of claim 8, further comprising a pair of horizontal restrictor posts each removably inserted into a restrictor post aperture on opposing ends of said upper horizontal frame member; wherein each of said horizontal restrictor posts are selectively adjustable relative to said upper frame horizontal member. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The training aid of claim 8, wherein said back cushion further comprises: a covered foam-padded body extending outwardly from said upper horizontal frame member. ### Claim 11 (depends on 8) The training aid of claim 8, wherein said pair of hip posts each further comprises: a hollow hip post sleeve; and, an integral hip post member protruding perpendicularly outward from said hip post sleeve; wherein said hip post sleeve provides a lateral sliding engagement and securement to said upper horizontal frame member; wherein said hip post member extends outwardly parallel to a ground surface when each of said pair of hip posts are secured to said upper horizontal frame member; and wherein each of said pair of hip posts are maintained on said upper horizontal frame member when not secured thereto. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The training aid of claim 11, wherein each of said pair of hip posts is selectively adjustable to a desired position by mating a desired one of a plurality of upper frame horizontal post apertures on said upper frame horizontal post with a hip post aperture on each of said hip post sleeves and inserting a locking pin therethrough. ### Claim 13 (depends on 8) The training aid of claim 8, wherein said pair of vertical restrictor posts each further comprises: a vertical restrictor sleeve; and, an integral vertical restrictor member protruding perpendicularly outward from said vertical restrictor sleeve; wherein said vertical restrictor sleeve provides a vertical sliding engagement and securement to one of said pair of upper frame posts; wherein said vertical restrictor member extends outwardly parallel to a ground surface when each of said pair of vertical restrictor posts are secured to one of said pair of upper frame posts; and wherein each of said pair of vertical restrictor posts are maintained on one of said pair of upper frame posts when not secured thereto. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The training aid of claim 13, wherein each of said pair of vertical restrictor posts is selectively adjustable to a desired position by mating a desired one of said plurality of upper frame post apertures on each of said pair of upper frame posts with a vertical restrictor aperture on each of said vertical restrictor sleeves and inserting a locking pin therethrough.