James W Mcfarlin

US Patent:

7585228, Sep 8, 2009

Filed:

Aug 3, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/833952

Inventors:

James A. McFarlin - Los Angeles CA, US
Margaret McFarlin - Los Angeles CA, US

International Classification:

A63B 69/36

US Classification:

473258, 473229

Abstract:

A golf swing plane training device is disclosed that helps the user develop a correct swing plane as well as exercise the muscle groups most effective in imparting maximum power to a golf ball. The device is portable and comprises a rotating swing plane guide, one end pivotably connected to a club shaft, for controlling the swing arc of the club shaft when swung by the user to ingrain the feel of swinging on plane. The other end of the rotating swing plane guide is connected to a rotation control assembly mounted on a vertically adjustable support frame. A resistance source is connected to the hub of the rotation control assembly.

US Patent:

7699715, Apr 20, 2010

Filed:

Aug 28, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/846522

Inventors:

James A. McFarlin - Los Angeles CA, US
Margaret Tsuey-Hwa McFarlin - Los Angeles CA, US

Assignee:

FairwayPro, LLC - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

A63B 69/36

US Classification:

473278, 473279

Abstract:

A portable golf practice device is disclosed that is easily transported by the golfer and simulates the response of natural turf when impacted by the club head during a golf swing. The device includes a simulated turf surface fitted in a carriage tray. The carriage tray is supported on a retraction assembly on which it can slide forward and back, and which has springs that will retract it after it has moved forward. The retraction assembly is supported on a base member. In use, when the turf surface is hit by a golf club it moves forward simulating the feel of actual turf, and then returns to its ready to use position.