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Patent application title:

Golf practice putting aid

Publication number:

US20080220889A1

Publication date:
Application number:

11/715,782

Filed date:

2007-03-09

Abstract:

This invention is a ⅝″ to ¾″ thick plastic or wood board which is hinged in the middle to fold up to 18″ by 11½″ for easy carrying, portability, and storage. Carrying is facilitated by a slot handle at each end. When laid out flat on the floor, the long edge facing the golfer contains three U-shaped “cup” openings which replicate the same diameter holes found on a golf course. The golfer putts the golf ball into one of the three cups to practice his or her putt. Because each cup opening is at a different angle, the golfer is forced to practice the direction of his or her stroke as well as the length of his or her stroke.

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Classification:

  1. Human necessities
  2. Sports; games; amusements

A63B57/40 »  CPC main

Golfing accessories Golf cups or holes

A63B57/357 »  CPC further

Golfing accessories; Markers for golf cups or holes, e.g. flags

A63B69/3676 »  CPC further

Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf for putting

A63B2210/50 »  CPC further

Space saving Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport

A63B69/36 IPC

Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

Not applicable.

STATEMENT OF FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH/DEVELOPMENT

Not applicable.

REFERENCE TO A “SEQUENCE LISTING”

Not applicable.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

It is often difficult and time consuming for golfers to go to a golf course or putting green to practice their putting stroke.

This invention eliminates those problems because it is a portable device that can be put on the floor of a home or office that enables the golfer to practice his or her putting stroke indoors. In addition, this invention helps the golfer by facilitating his or her ability to improve their directional and distance control.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention is a ⅝″ to ¾″ thick plastic or wood board which is hinged in the middle to fold up to 18″ by 11½″ for easy carrying, portability, and storage.

Carrying is facilitated by a slot handle at each end. When laid out flat on the floor, the long edge facing the golfer contains three U-shaped “cup” openings which replicate the same diameter holes found on a golf course. The golfer putts the golf ball into one of the three cups to practice his or her putt. Because each cup opening is at a different angle, the golfer is forced to practice the direction of his or her stroke as well as the length of his or her stroke.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1—View of the top of the invention, as seen by the golfer when ready for use.

FIG. 2—View of the front edge of the invention facing the golfer when ready for use.

FIG. 3—View of the top of the invention, as seen by the golfer when ready for use, with measurements.

FIG. 4—View of the front edge of the invention facing the golfer when ready for use, with measurements.

FIG. 5—Perspective view of the top of the invention, as seen by the golfer when ready for use.

FIG. 6—Perspective view of the invention showing how it can be folded for carrying, portability, and storage.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

This invention is a ⅝″ to ¾″ thick plastic or wood board which is hinged in the middle to fold up to 18″ by 11½″ for easy carrying, portability, and storage. Carrying is facilitated by a slot handle at each end. When laid out flat on the floor, the long edge facing the golfer contains three U-shaped “cup” openings which replicate the same diameter holes found on a golf course. The golfer putts the golf ball into one of the three cups to practice his or her putting. Because each cup opening is at a different angle, the golfer is forced to practice the direction of his or her stroke as well as the length of his or her stroke.

Claims

1. a. The invention is made mainly out of wood or plastic which is hinged in the center to fold up to half size, making it more convenient to carry and store.

b. The invention is made mainly out of wood or plastic which is sufficiently hard to make the ball bounce out for improving distance control.

c. The circular indentations (cup openings) are angled to accept golf balls from one origination point so that the golfer does not have to physically move his body significantly to another location for his or her next putt.

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Images & Drawings included:

Fig. 01 - Golf practice putting aid
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Fig. 02 - Golf practice putting aid
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Fig. 03 - Golf practice putting aid
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Fig. 04 - Golf practice putting aid
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