PUTTING ALIGNMENT DEVICE

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/666,923, which was filed on Jul. 2, 2024, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of golf. More specifically, the present invention relates to a putting alignment device primarily comprised of an arrow that aligns the preferred direction of putting on the ground surface in front of a golf ball. A top member further extends from the body of the device over the top of the golf ball, providing alignment aid on the surface of the ball. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

Many golfers struggle with putting alignment. As a result, many golfers mark their ball with an alignment line. However, the alignment line may only be present on the surface of the golf ball and does not extend in front of the ball onto the ground. This may not provide enough of an alignment aid to properly aim putts for many golfers.

Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a device that helps to align the striking path of a golf ball while putting. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a putting alignment device that can be applied to a golf ball to aid golfers in putting along a desired path. Furthermore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a putting alignment device that can be applied to any golf ball known in the art without damaging the golf ball or golf course on which it is used in any manner.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a putting alignment device. The device is primarily comprised of a body and an arrow. The device may be placed in front of a golf ball such that a front member sits in front of the golf ball and a top member curves over the top of the golf ball. The device may then be rotated to point the top member and the arrow in the direction in which the user desires to putt the golf ball, aiding in the alignment of the putt.

In this manner, the putting alignment device of the present invention accomplishes all the foregoing objectives and provides a device that helps to align the striking path of a golf ball. More specifically, the putting alignment device can be applied to a golf ball to aid golfers in putting along a desired path. Furthermore, the putting alignment device can be applied to any golf ball on any golf course without damaging either the golf ball or the golf course in any manner.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a putting alignment device primarily comprised of a body and an arrow. The device is designed to be used when putting during the game of golf to aid the alignment of the striking path of the putter with the golf ball, increasing the likelihood of making the putt.

The device is comprised of a body that is preferably made from a plastic material. The body is further comprised of a front member, a top member, and an arrow. The top member extends from the front member over the top of the golf ball to provide alignment aid on the golf ball itself. The arrow extends from the front member to the ground surface in front of the golf ball to provide alignment aid to the ground in front of the golf ball. Both the top member and the arrow line up such that they are in the same plane and point in the same direction.

The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided primarily comprised of a body and an arrow. Then, the device may be placed on the ground surface in front of a golf ball such that the front member and top member are close to but not touching the golf ball. Then, the device may be rotated such that the top member and the arrow are pointing in the direction of putting preferred by the user. Next, the user may remove the device and putt the golf ball along the line indicated by the arrow and the top member of the device.

Accordingly, the putting alignment device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a device that helps to align the striking path of a golf ball. More specifically, the putting alignment device can be applied to any golf ball on any golf course without damaging either the golf ball or the golf course in any manner. Furthermore, the putting alignment device can be applied to a golf ball to aid golfers in putting in a desired direction. In this manner, the putting alignment device overcomes the limitations of existing putting alignment aids known in the art.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a putting alignment device of the present invention while placed over a golf ball in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 2 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of a putting alignment device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that helps to align the striking path of a golf ball. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a putting alignment device that can be applied to a golf ball to aid golfers in putting along a desired path. Furthermore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a putting alignment device that can be applied to any golf ball known in the art without damaging the golf ball or golf course on which it is used in any manner.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a putting alignment device. The device is primarily comprised of a body and an arrow. The device is designed to be used when putting during the game of golf to aid the alignment of the striking path of the putter with the golf ball, increasing the likelihood of making the putt.

More specifically, the device is comprised of a body. The body may be made from any material but is preferably made from a plastic material. The body is further comprised of a front member, a top member, and an arrow. The front member is preferably curved, allowing the device to be easily placed in front of a golf ball without interfering with the golf ball. The top member may extend from the front member and curve around the top of the golf ball, providing an alignment aid on the golf ball for the user. The arrow may extend from the front member along the ground surface, providing an alignment aid on the ground in front of the golf ball for the user. The top member and the arrow are in the same plane, such that both the top member and the arrow provide the same alignment from which a user intends to strike the ball.

The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided primarily comprised of a body and an arrow. Then, the device may be placed on the ground surface in front of a golf ball such that the front member and top member are close to but not touching the golf ball. Then, the device may be rotated such that the top member and the arrow are pointing in the direction of putting preferred by the user. Next, the user may remove the device and putt the golf ball along the line indicated by the arrow and the top member of the device.

Accordingly, the putting alignment device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a device that helps to align the striking path of a golf ball. More specifically, the putting alignment device can be applied to a golf ball to aid golfers in putting in a desired direction. Furthermore, the putting alignment device can be applied to any golf ball on any golf course without damaging either the golf ball or the golf course in any manner. In this manner, the putting alignment device overcomes the limitations of existing putting alignment aids known in the art.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a putting alignment device 100 of the present invention while placed over a golf ball 10 in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The device 100 is primarily comprised of a body 110 and an arrow 140. The device 100 is designed to be used when putting during the game of golf to aid the alignment of the striking path of the putter with a golf ball 10, increasing the likelihood of making the putt.

The device 100 is comprised of a body 110. The body 110 is preferably made from a plastic material but may be made from any lightweight material such as, but not limited to, wood, metal, rubber, silicone, etc. Furthermore, any surface of the body 110 may be comprised of any number of indicia in the form of patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc., that may or may not be golf-related.

The body 110 is further comprised of a front member 120, a top member 130, and an arrow 140. The front member 120 is preferably curved, allowing the device 100 to easily fit around the golf ball 10. The top member 130 may be curved and may extend generally vertically (between 1 and 90 degrees) from the front member 120 and curve over the top of the golf ball 10. The top member 130 may be used as a visual alignment aid for the surface of the golf ball 10. The arrow 140 may extend generally horizontally (between 91 and 180 degrees) from the front member 120 along the ground surface in front of the golf ball 10. The arrow 140 may be used as a visual alignment aid for the ground surface in front of the golf ball 10. Both the top member 130 and the arrow are further in straight alignment providing an accurate alignment aid for where to aim the putt.

The present invention is also comprised of a method 200 of using the device 100, as seen in FIG. 2. First, a device 100 is provided primarily comprised of a body 110 comprised of a front member 120, a top member 130, and an arrow 140 [Step 202]. Then, the device 100 may be placed on the ground surface in front of a golf ball 10 such that the front member 120 is in front of a golf ball 10 and top member 130 is over top of a portion of the golf ball 10 but not touching the golf ball 10 [Step 204]. Then, the device 100 may be rotated such that the top member 130 and the arrow 140 are pointing in the direction of putting as preferred by the user [Step 206]. Next, the user may remove the device 100 and putt the golf ball 10 along the putting path line that was modeled by the arrow 140 and the top member 130 of the device 100 [Step 208].

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “putting alignment device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the putting alignment device 100 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the putting alignment device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the putting alignment device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the putting alignment device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the putting alignment device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the putting alignment device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.