Golf club rhythmic swing meter

• US 20020150873A1
• Filed: 04/12/2001
• Published: 10/17/2002
• Est. Priority Date: 04/12/2001
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Smith, Charles D.
• Original Assignee: Smith, Charles D.
• Inventors: Smith, Charles D.
• Granted Patent: US 6,517,352 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 434/252
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0625 Emitting sound, noise or music
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 53/14 Handles
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/3635 with sound-emitting source
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0686 Timers, rhythm indicators or pacing apparatus using electric or electronic means

Abstract

The invention is an adjustable audible tempo device included in the handle of a golf club or within a clip-on tube attached to the golfer or a golf bag, which may be adjusted to a repetitive rhythmic audible meter, for the development of a consistent swing speed in the swinging of a golf club or a putter. Respectfully submitted;

Claims

1. An electronic device for supplying an adjustable audible pulse for golfers to encourage and develop a rhythm in their golf swing, the device placed within an upper end of a golf shaft on a golf club beneath a golf grip on the upper end of the golf shaft, such device comprising, at least:

a. a compact battery power supply;

b. a power switch;

c. an tempo adjustment means;

d. a timer microchip;

e. a Piezo clicker; and

f. an integrated circuit board.

2. The device, as disclosed in claim 1, wherein the power supply is three 1.25 volt watch batteries.

3. The device as disclosed in claim 1, wherein the integrated circuit board contains the timer microchip which is an eight pin 555 timer chip which is provided with a basic set rate of 63 clicks per minute, adjustable more or less by altering the tempo adjustment means, such tempo adjustment means including a resistor and a fixed electrolytic capacitor.

4. An electronic device for supplying an adjustable audible pulse for golfers to encourage and develop a rhythm in their golf swing, the device comprising, a compact battery power supply, a power switch, an tempo adjustment means, a timer microchip, a Piezo clicker, and an integrated circuit board, such device placed within a clip-on tube, the clip-on tube comprising an attachment means, a first component having an external thread, a second detachable component having an internal thread engaging the external thread of the first component, the first component and the second detachable component forming a cylindrical tube having an internal cavity within which the electronic device is held, the first component further providing a click switch activating the power switch and an adjustment mechanism to adjust the tempo adjustment means.

5. The device, as disclosed in claim 4, wherein the power supply is three 1.25 volt watch batteries.

6. The device as disclosed in claim 4, wherein the integrated circuit board contains the timer microchip which is an eight pin 555 timer chip which is provided with a basic set rate of 63 clicks per minute, adjustable more or less by altering the tempo adjustment means, such tempo adjustment means including a resistor and a fixed electrolytic capacitor.