US20100190564A1 - Golf support sleeve - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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- the present invention is directed to golfing accessories, and in particular, to a support sleeve that can be worn on a player's elbow to assist the player in keeping his or her arm straight during a golf swing.
- the present invention provides a support sleeve that assists a golfer in keeping the golfer's arm straight during a golf swing.
- the support sleeve has a sleeve having at least one pocket extending along the length of the sleeve, and a rod retained inside the at least one pocket.
- the sleeve is worn on the elbow region of the golfer's leading arm, and the rod inhibits bending of the golfer's arm at the elbow region during a golf swing.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a support sleeve according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a plurality of rods that are used with the support sleeve of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 illustrates the support sleeve of FIG. 1 in use on the elbow portion of a user.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a support sleeve 10 according to the present invention.
- the sleeve 10 includes a fabric-like material 12 formed into a tubular configuration.
- the material 12 has a degree of elasticity that allows the sleeve 10 to be slid on to the arm of a player to the elbow region and then retain the sleeve 10 at the desired position without slipping or falling off.
- Examples of such materials 12 can include nylon, elastic, cotton and neoprene.
- a plurality of pairs of aligned and elongated pockets 14 a, 14 b can be stitched to the outer surface of the sleeve 10 .
- Each pair of elongated pockets 14 a, 14 b is sized and configured to receive and hold a support rod 16 .
- Each pair of pockets 14 a, 14 b is arranged so that they are aligned in a straight line along the length of the sleeve 10 , with a space 18 between them, and with the openings 20 a and 20 b to the pockets 14 a and 14 b, respectively, facing the space 18 .
- the rod 16 can be inserted into the pockets 14 a, 14 b by first inserting, for example, one end 22 through the opening 20 a into the pocket 14 a, then bending the sleeve 10 slightly, and then flexing the rod 16 to insert the other end 24 through the opening 20 b into the other pocket 14 b.
- Adjacent pairs of pockets 14 a, 14 b can be arranged in a parallel manner and spaced apart from the other pairs of pockets 14 a, 14 b by a spacing 30 .
- the spacing 30 can be uniform between adjacent pockets 14 a, 14 b, or varied to accommodate the anatomy of the elbow region.
- each rod 16 has a stiffness which functions to help maintain the elbow as straight as possible. Since the only joint along a human being's arm is at the elbow region, that is the location where a golfer is most likely to bend or flex his or her arm. As a result, each rod 16 is preferably sized and configured to provide just enough support to help the player keep the elbow region straight. For example, each rod 16 preferably has a diameter that ranges between 0.25 inches and 0.5 inches, and a length that ranges from 8 inches to 12 inches. In addition, the rods 16 are made from materials that have good stiffness, yet allow for a slight flex to prevent injury or discomfort to the player and to allow the rod 16 to be inserted into the pockets 14 a, 14 b.
- rods 16 can be provided with the same length and diameter, yet with different stiffness, so that a player can replace existing rods 16 with rods 16 of different stiffness as desired.
- a golfer may start using the sleeve 10 with a certain set of rods 16 , and as he or she improves, he or she may desire a set of rods 16 that have less stiffness.
- FIGS. 1-3 illustrate the provision of three rods 16 and three pairs of pockets 14 a, 14 b, though the number of rods 16 and pairs of pockets 14 a, 14 b can be varied depending on how much stiffness is needed by the particular player. For example, a better golfer may only need one rod 16 , while beginners may need more rods 16 . Also, the number of rods 16 can be dictated by the comfort of the player, as it is useless to provide too much stiffness if the player who is wearing the sleeve 10 does not feel comfortable, thereby hampering the swing. For example, the sleeve 10 can be provided with three pairs of pockets 14 a, 14 b, yet the player may choose to only use one, or two or all three rods 16 .
- the player can also use rods 16 of different stiffness on the same sleeve 10 to achieve different effects.
- the player may desire a less stiff rod 16 at the pockets 14 a, 14 b closest to the inner elbow region, and a stiffer rod 16 at the pockets 14 a, 14 b closest to the outside elbow region.
- FIG. 3 illustrates the sleeve 10 in use on a player's elbow region E.
- the rods 16 help maintain the elbow region E as straight as possible during a golf swing.
- the rods 16 can be secured to the outer surface of the sleeve 10 without the use of the pockets 14 a, 14 b.
- the rods 16 can be irremovably attached to the sleeve 10 by stitching, glue or similar means, or tie members (not shown) can be used to removably attach the rods 16 to the sleeve 10 .
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Abstract
A support sleeve assists a golfer in keeping the golfer's arm straight during a golf swing. The support sleeve has a sleeve having at least one pocket extending along the length of the sleeve, and a rod retained inside the at least one pocket. The sleeve is worn on the elbow region of the golfer's leading arm, and the rod inhibits bending of the golfer's arm at the elbow region during a golf swing.
Description
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention is directed to golfing accessories, and in particular, to a support sleeve that can be worn on a player's elbow to assist the player in keeping his or her arm straight during a golf swing.
- 2. Description of the Prior Art
- It is the dream of every golfer to have a perfect golf swing. In this regard, it is well-known that a good golf swing requires that the leading arm (e.g., the left arm for a right-handed golfer) be as straight as possible on a backswing and downswing. Unfortunately, this is one of the hardest instructions for any new golfer to follow.
- Therefore, there remains a need for a device which can help a golfer to maintain his or her leading arm as straight as possible during a golf swing.
- To accomplish the objectives set forth above, the present invention provides a support sleeve that assists a golfer in keeping the golfer's arm straight during a golf swing. The support sleeve has a sleeve having at least one pocket extending along the length of the sleeve, and a rod retained inside the at least one pocket. The sleeve is worn on the elbow region of the golfer's leading arm, and the rod inhibits bending of the golfer's arm at the elbow region during a golf swing.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a support sleeve according to one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a plurality of rods that are used with the support sleeve ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 illustrates the support sleeve ofFIG. 1 in use on the elbow portion of a user. - The following detailed description is of the best presently contemplated modes of carrying out the invention. This description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating general principles of embodiments of the invention. The scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate asupport sleeve 10 according to the present invention. Thesleeve 10 includes a fabric-like material 12 formed into a tubular configuration. Thematerial 12 has a degree of elasticity that allows thesleeve 10 to be slid on to the arm of a player to the elbow region and then retain thesleeve 10 at the desired position without slipping or falling off. Examples ofsuch materials 12 can include nylon, elastic, cotton and neoprene. - A plurality of pairs of aligned and
elongated pockets sleeve 10. Each pair ofelongated pockets support rod 16. Each pair ofpockets sleeve 10, with aspace 18 between them, and with theopenings pockets space 18. As a result, therod 16 can be inserted into thepockets end 22 through theopening 20 a into thepocket 14 a, then bending thesleeve 10 slightly, and then flexing therod 16 to insert theother end 24 through the opening 20 b into theother pocket 14 b. Adjacent pairs ofpockets pockets spacing 30. Thespacing 30 can be uniform betweenadjacent pockets - Each
rod 16 has a stiffness which functions to help maintain the elbow as straight as possible. Since the only joint along a human being's arm is at the elbow region, that is the location where a golfer is most likely to bend or flex his or her arm. As a result, eachrod 16 is preferably sized and configured to provide just enough support to help the player keep the elbow region straight. For example, eachrod 16 preferably has a diameter that ranges between 0.25 inches and 0.5 inches, and a length that ranges from 8 inches to 12 inches. In addition, therods 16 are made from materials that have good stiffness, yet allow for a slight flex to prevent injury or discomfort to the player and to allow therod 16 to be inserted into thepockets rods 16 can be provided with the same length and diameter, yet with different stiffness, so that a player can replace existingrods 16 withrods 16 of different stiffness as desired. For example, a golfer may start using thesleeve 10 with a certain set ofrods 16, and as he or she improves, he or she may desire a set ofrods 16 that have less stiffness. -
FIGS. 1-3 illustrate the provision of threerods 16 and three pairs ofpockets rods 16 and pairs ofpockets rod 16, while beginners may needmore rods 16. Also, the number ofrods 16 can be dictated by the comfort of the player, as it is useless to provide too much stiffness if the player who is wearing thesleeve 10 does not feel comfortable, thereby hampering the swing. For example, thesleeve 10 can be provided with three pairs ofpockets rods 16. The player can also userods 16 of different stiffness on thesame sleeve 10 to achieve different effects. For example, the player may desire a lessstiff rod 16 at thepockets stiffer rod 16 at thepockets -
FIG. 3 illustrates thesleeve 10 in use on a player's elbow region E. As shown inFIG. 3 , therods 16 help maintain the elbow region E as straight as possible during a golf swing. - As an alternative, the
rods 16 can be secured to the outer surface of thesleeve 10 without the use of thepockets rods 16 can be irremovably attached to thesleeve 10 by stitching, glue or similar means, or tie members (not shown) can be used to removably attach therods 16 to thesleeve 10. - While the description above refers to particular embodiments of the present invention, it will be understood that many modifications may be made without departing from the spirit thereof. The accompanying claims are intended to cover such modifications as would fall within the true scope and spirit of the present invention.
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1. A method of assisting a golfer during a golf swing, comprising, comprising:
a. providing a support sleeve having:
a sleeve having an outer surface and a length, and at least one pocket extending along the length of the sleeve;
a rod retained inside the at least one pocket;
b. wearing the sleeve on the elbow region of the golfer's leading arm; and
wherein the rod inhibits bending of the golfer's arm at the elbow region during a golf swing.
2. The method of claim 1 , further including:
providing each of the at least one pocket with a pair of first and second pockets stitched to the outer surface of the sleeve, the first and second pockets extending along the length of the sleeve, with a space defined between the first and second pockets, and each of the first and second pockets having an opening that faces the space.
3. The method of claim 1 , further including:
providing the at least one pocket with a plurality of parallel pockets; and
retaining a separate rod inside each of the plurality of parallel pockets.
4. The method of claim 3 , further including:
providing the separate rods with separate stiffnesses.
5. The method of claim 2 , further including:
providing the at least one pocket with a plurality of parallel pockets; and
retaining a separate rod inside each of the plurality of parallel pockets.
6. The method of claim 1 , further including:
providing the sleeve in a fabric material that contains a degree of elasticity.
7. The method of claim 1 , further including:
providing the rod in one of the following materials: plastic, nylon, or spring steel.
8. A method of assisting a golfer during a golf swing, comprising, comprising:
a. providing a support sleeve having:
a sleeve having a length;
a rod attached to the sleeve and extending along the length of the sleeve;
b. wearing the sleeve on the elbow region of the golfer's leading arm; and
wherein the rod inhibits bending of the golfer's arm at the elbow region during a golf swing.
9. The method of claim 8 , further including:
providing a plurality of separate rods attached to the sleeve and extending parallel to each other along the length of the sleeve.
10. The method of claim 9 , further including:
providing the separate rods with separate stiffnesses.
11. The method of claim 8 , further including:
providing the rod in one of the following materials: plastic, nylon, or spring steel.
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