Golf putter for, system and method of training a golf player

• US 20060029916A1
• Filed: 09/27/2005
• Published: 02/09/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 08/01/2001
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Boogie Boscha
• Original Assignee: Boogie Boscha
• Inventors: Boscha, Boogie
• Application Number:
  US11/236,260
• Publication Number:
  US 20060029916A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 434/252
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0028 Tracking the path of an object, e.g. a ball inside a soccer pitch
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0056 for statistical or strategic analysis
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/063 Spoken or verbal instructions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2102/32 Golf
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/13 Relative positions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/20 Distances or displacements
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/24 Angular displacement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/30 Speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/40 Acceleration
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/52 Weight, e.g. weight distribution
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/56 Pressure
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/62 Time or time measurement used for time reference, time stamp, master time or clock signal
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/64 Frequency, e.g. of vibration oscillation
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/833 Sensors arranged on the exercise apparatus or sports implement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/15 with identification means that can be read by electronic means
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/50 Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/74 with powered illuminating means, e.g. lights
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0003 Analysing the course of a movement or motion sequences during an exercise or trainings sequence, e.g. swing for golf or tennis
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0021 Tracking a path or terminating locations
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 53/007 Putters
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 60/00 : Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 60/42 : Devices for measuring, verifying, correcting or customising the inherent characteristics of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like, e.g. measuring the maximum torque a batting shaft can withstand
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 60/46 : Measurement devices associated with golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like for measuring physical parameters relating to sporting activity, e.g. baseball bats with impact indicators or bracelets for measuring the golf swing
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/3614 : using electro-magnetic, magnetic or ultrasonic radiation emitted, reflected or interrupted by the golf club
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0622 : Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0669 : Score-keepers or score display devices

Abstract

A golf putter has a handle, a head, and sensing unit for sensing parameters selected from the group consisting of acceleration measuring means, deceleration measuring means, putter path measuring unit, rotation measuring means, lie angle measuring unit, loft angle measuring unit, and combinations thereof.

Claims

1. A golf putter for training of golf player, comprising a handle;

a head; and

sensing means for sensing parameters selected from the group consisting of acceleration measuring means, deceleration measuring means, putter path measuring means, rotation measuring means, lie angle measuring, loft angle measuring means, swing tempo measuring means, club head distance measuring means, ball speed factor measuring means and combination thereof;

instant wireless transmission means for data sensed and measured; and

means for instant display of said data on computer interface with compatible wireless connectivity means.

2. A golf putter as defined in claim 1, wherein said acceleration measuring means, said deceleration measuring means, one part of said path measuring means, and said rotation measuring means are located in said head, while said lie angle measuring means, said loft angle measuring means, and another part of said putter path measuring means are located in said handle.

3. A golf putter as defined in claim 1;

and further comprising means for transmitting data sensed by said sensing means.

4. A golf putter as defined in claim 3, wherein said transmitting means is formed so as to transmit information selected from the group consisting of lie and loft angles, a weight of putter head, a weight of a putter shaft, a location of a center of gravity of a putter head, a putter face angle, a shaft lie angle, and offset position, an identification of a golfer who hits the ball with a golf putter, and combinations thereof.

5. A golf putter as defined in claim 3, wherien data collecting and processing means and said transmitting means are locatied in said handle.

6. A system for a training golf player, comprising a putter having a handle;

a head; and

sensing means selected from the group consisting of acceleration measuring means, deceleration measuring means, putter path measuring means, rotation measuring means, lie angle measuring means, a loft angle measuring means, and combinations thereof;

means for transmitting data measured by said measuring means;

computing means for receiving and processing of the measured data; and

display means for displaying the processed data so that a golf player can analyze his performance.

7. A system as defined in claim 6, wherein said putter has means for transmitting the measured data from the putter to said computing means.

8. A system as defined in claim 6, wherein said data collecting and processing means include a microprocessor connected with electrical signals amplifying means and collecting data from said sensing means to configure said data.

9. A system as defined in claim 6, wherein said computing means is selected from the group consisting of a remote receiving computer, a pocket personal computer with compatible signal receiving means, and a laptop computer with wireless receiving means.

10. A system as defined in claim 6;

and further comprising a display unit selected from the group consisting of a display unit connected to said computing means and a display unit formed as an integral part of a said computing means.

11. A system as defined in claim 10, wherein said display unit is formed so as to display an information selected from the group consisting of a position of a putter handle, position of putter head, lie and loft angles with text identifying a deviation in degrees, a putter path during a swing, an acceleration and a deceleration of a putter head alongside of a putter path, a text message with details related to a swing in real time, in combinations thereof.

12. A system as defined in claim 6, wherein said computing means is connected to an internet network.

13. A method of training a golf player, comprising the steps of providing a putter having a handle, a head, and sensing means selected from the group consisting of acceleration measuring means, deceleration measuring means, putter path measuring means, rotation measuring means, lie angle measuring means, loft angle measuring means, and combinations thereof;

transmitting data measured by said measuring means;

receiving data processing the transmitted measured data by computing means; and

display means for displaying the processed data on a display so that the golf player can analyze his performance.

14. A method as defined in claim 13;

and further comprising transmitting the measured data from the putter by transmitting means located in the putter.

15. A method as defined in claim 13;

and further comprising selecting said computing means from the group consisting of a remote receiving computer, a pocket personal computer with compatible signal receiving means, and a laptop computer with wireless receiving means.

16. A method as defined in claim 13;

and further comprising providing a display unit selected from the group consisting of a display unit connected to said computing means and a display unit formed as an integral part of a said computing means.

17. A method as defined in claim 16;

and further comprising forming said display unit so as to display an information selected from the group consisting of a position of a putter handle, position of putter head, lie and loft angles with text identifying a deviation in degrees, a putter path during a swing, and acceleration and a deceleration of a putter head alongside of a putter path, a text message and/or voice message with details related to a swing in real time, in combinations thereof.

18. A method as defined in claim 13, and further comprising connecting said computing means to an internet network.

19. A method as defined in claim 13;

and further comprising providing said transmitting so as to transmit information selected from the group consisting of lie and loft angles, a weight of putter head, a weight of a putter shaft, a location of a center of gravity of a putter head, a putter face angle, a shaft lie angle, and offset position, an identification of a golfer who hits the ball with a golf putter, and combinations thereof.