Portable Putting Aid device for Golf

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/650,957 filed May 23,2024 by Warren Whitaker. The application is entitled “An Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf”.

FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention relates to an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf. The invention generally relates to golfing, and golf aids and more particularly to methods and devices to aid a golfer for improving putting. The present invention relates to a putting practice machine and a putting aid relates to an improved golf ball putting aid for use by a golfer. This practice device is directed to improve golf putting mechanical skills and mental image visualization skills. It relates to devices that assist golfers in improving their game and, more particularly, to devices that assist in perfecting a golfer's putting stroke. The golf ball putting aid is used to train and practice hitting and putting a golf ball more accurately.

FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH

None.

SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM

None.

BACKGROUND—FIELD OF INVENTION AND PRIOR ART

As far as known, there are no other Improved and Portable Putting Aid devices for Golf with the same features and functions. This putting aid device does not appear to serve to achieve the same ultimate purpose or purposes which is solving the same technical problem, perform the same or in general an analogous function (in the context of the solution as a whole). Any equivalence to other similar devices for improving the putting ability of one person in the game of golf was unforeseeable at the time the patent application and claims were drafted.

More and more people are taking up golf as a favorite pastime. It is a relaxing way for people to get exercise and enjoy the outdoors. However, golf is a game which requires a fair amount of skill to play effectively and can be very frustrating unless a golfer practices the many aspects of the game. In particular, putting is one of the more difficult tasks in golf to master. As a result, numerous golf aids, and putting aids, have been introduced into the market to aid golfers. Golf is a multi-faceted game requiring the use of a variety of swing techniques depending upon a number of factors such as the lie of the golf ball, the distance to the hole, and the desired line of ball travel. Golf statistics have continued to show that putting, on average, comprises approximately 40 percent of the total golf strokes taken during a golfer's “round” of golf. By improving his or her putting skills, a golfer may significantly lower the number of strokes taken during a round of golf. Furthermore, a golfer may also reduce the number of strokes taken during a round of golf by gaining an understanding of other important aspects of their golf swing and putting stroke such as alignment, swing path and plane, ball position and club face angle at impact in an effort to make fundamental improvements and become a more skillful golfer.

An important element of every golfer's game is putting. With approximately half of most golfer's strokes occurring on or near the green, putting can often make the difference between playing well and playing poorly. A major problem encountered in perfecting the game of golf is the development of consistency in a golfer's putting stroke. In order to perfect one's own putting stroke, practice devices have been developed so that the golfer can repetitively practice putting in order to improve the consistency of his stroke. As golfers improve their skills, being able to putt well continues to be extremely important. Many tournaments are decided by differences of one or two strokes, with the advantage often being gained or lost on account of whether a difficult putt is made. Therefore, regardless of a golfer's level of skill, being able to accurately read a green to determine the angle and force to use for a particular putt remains an important part of a golfer's game.

One of the biggest challenges in the game of golf is putting, not because the putting stroke is particularly difficult to master, but because golf greens all have unique surface shapes which cause the ball to turn, or break, in seemingly unpredictable amounts and directions as it rolls towards the hole. Additionally, the amount of break a putt experiences is conditional on green speed (a measure of frictional resistance of a ball rolling on a green, commonly measured by the Stimpmeter and called the “stimp”) which is not consistent for all courses, or even on the same course within the time period that the round is played. Green speeds can change during the day as the grass dries out and begins to grow after the morning mowing. For example, a putt that breaks 6 inches on a green measuring 8 on the stimpmeter, may break 14 inches—more than twice as much—when the green speed measures at 12. The faster the green speeds, the more a particular putt will break.

Problems Solved

Many problems and shortcomings are solved with the advent of this Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf. These include that the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf proposed by Whitaker: Can improve the repeatability action and as a result can improve muscle memory; provides fast/quick Learning; the user/person does not have to chase down the golf balls; disassembles and breaks down easily; is assembled without tools; allows the user to develop a consistent stroke for putting; when disassembled, the components of the putting practice device can be contained in a compact, flat box for easy shipment or as a device.

PRIOR ART

A novelty search was completed for a device like the one described herein as an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf. This novelty search revealed the following:

• • A. A foreign patent from Great Britain No. GB/2, 452, 034 was issued to Lynch in 2009 for Folding golf putting or chipping aid.
  • B. A foreign patent from South Korea No. KR/20230000533A was issued to an undisclosed Korean in 2023 for a Putting practice with green simulation.
  • C. Another foreign patent from South Korea No. KR/20230033222A issued to an undisclosed Korean 2023 for a Virtual golf device and virtual golf system providing golf play information.
  • D. A US patent 5,584, 768 issued to Lee in 1996 was for a Golf Ball Putting Aid.
  • E. A US patent 5,993, 326 was issued to Hinchman et al., in 1999 for a Golf Practice Device.
  • F. A U.S. Pat. No. 6,296,579 was issued to Robinson in 2001 demonstrated another type of a Putting Improvement Device and Method.
  • G. A U.S. Pat. No. 6,638,173 was issued to Robinson in 2003 for a diverse type of a Putting Improvement Device and Method.
  • H. A U.S. Pat. No. 6,923,730 was issued to Potter in 2005 for a Putting Stroke Training Device.
  • I. A US patent 8,162, 779 issued to Sweeny in 2012 described a Putting Guide and Method Apparatus.
  • J. A U.S. Pat. No. 9,821,220 issued to Gupta et al. in 2017 demonstrated and taught Sports Game simulation Systems with User-Specific Guidance and Training Using Dynamic Playing Surface.
  • K. A Patent Application No. US2005/0070370 submitted by Whitaker in 2005 shows a Golf Putting Aid and Method of Using.
  • L. A Patent Application No. US2005/0181885 submitted by Yamanaka in 2005 describes an Apparatus for Practicing the Golf Putting Stroke.
  • M. A Patent Application No. US2008/0242437 submitted by Taylor in 2008 taught a Golf Training Device.
  • N. A Patent Application No. US2010/0087267 submitted by Bauer in 2010 describes and teaches a Golf Training Aid.
  • O. A Patent Application No. US2012/0276965 was submitted by Ok in 2012 for a Virtual Golf Simulation Apparatus Providing Device. And
  • P. A Patent Application No. US2013/0260920 was submitted by Goldsmith in 2013. This application taught a Green Reading Method and Apparatus.

As can be observed, none of the prior art has anticipated or caused one skilled in providing golf aids for improving putting and the like to see this unique invention by Whitiker as obvious to one skilled in the industry of golf or other sporting activities. The device of an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf appears to avoid all the problems mentioned above as well as the advantages listed below in an efficient and exclusive manner.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention is an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf. The preferred embodiment of an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf is made of durable material and comprising: (a) A left hand body and a right hand body, each body wherein the bodies feature a pair of end slots and a top slot for removably connecting to spreaders and wherein each body feature a groove for receiving a card with graphics; (b) a pair of spreaders and a wide spreader, each spreader featuring slots for removably connecting to the Left-hand and right-hand bodies and a wide spreader for removably connecting the Left-hand and right-hand bodies at a 90-degree corner of the bodies; (c) the card with graphics including a cup and a flag; and (d) a storage/shipping container with a handle.

Objects and Advantages

There are several objects and advantages of an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf. These various advantages and benefits can help the novice golfer or seasoned golfer to better hone their skills and better their performance when putting. The advantages include:

Finally, other advantages and additional features of the present Practice with this Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf allows the user to develop a consistent stroke for putting.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS—FIGURES

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf. The drawings together with the summary description given above and a detailed description given below help to explain the principles of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf. It is understood, however, that this improvement device is not limited to only the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.

FIGS. 1 A through 1 D are sketches portraying an overview of an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf. Demonstrated are the parts and design of the new practice putting device.

FIGS. 2 A through 2 D are a front and rear view of an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf with components and features noted.

FIGS. 3 A through 3 C are sketches of the support structure for an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf with the components and features described.

FIGS. 4 A through 4 C are sketches of the structure and graphics card for an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf with the components and features noted.

FIG. 5 is a sketch of the design and configuration of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf with the components and features noted.

FIGS. 6 A through 6 D are sketches of a golfer using the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf. A storage or shipping container is also present.

FIGS. 7 A through 7 F are sketches of prior art.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS—REFERENCE NUMERALS

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

This invention relates to an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf. The invention generally relates to golfing, and golf aids and more particularly to methods and devices to aid a golfer for improving putting. The present invention relates to a putting practice machine and a putting aid relates to an improved golf ball putting aid for use by a golfer. This practice device is directed to improve golf putting mechanical skills and mental image visualization skills. It relates to devices that assist golfers in improving their game and, more particularly, to devices that assist in perfecting a golfer's putting stroke. The golf ball putting aid is used to train and practice hitting and putting a golf ball more accurately.

The advantages for an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf are listed above in the introduction. The benefits are:

• • A. Can improve the repeatability action and as a result can improve muscle memory.
  • B. Provides Faster and Quicker Learning.
  • C. Uses existing golf clubs and golf balls.
  • D. The user/person does not have to chase down balls.
  • E. Users can modify and play games with others, vary, and change/make up variation of one's own games.
  • F. Disassembles and breaks down easily; assembles without tools.
  • G. Practice with this Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf allows the user to develop a consistent stroke for putting;
  • H. Can modify by using different variations of the graphics;
  • I. When disassemble, the components of the putting practice device can be contained in a compact, flat box for easy shipment or as a device;
  • J. Can be used by an individual or with a group; and
  • K. Can be utilized well for lag putts—distant putts that require a strategy to get the golf ball closer to the hole, not sink the miracle putt.

The preferred embodiment of an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf is made of durable material and comprising: (a) A left hand body 40L and a right hand body 40R, each body 40L, R wherein the bodies 40L, 40R feature a pair of end slots 41 and a top slot 42 for removably connecting to spreaders 50,50W and wherein each body 40L, 40R feature a groove 45 for receiving a card 60 with graphics; (b) a pair of spreaders 50 and a wide spreader 50W, each spreader featuring slots 55 for removably connecting to the Left-hand and right-hand bodies 40L, 40R and a wide spreader 50W for removably connecting the Left-hand and right-hand bodies 40L, 40R at a 90-degree corner of the bodies 40L, 40R; (c) the card 60 with graphics including a cup 60H and a flag 60G; and (d) a storage/shipping container 90 with a handle 93.

There is shown in FIGS. 1-7 a complete description and operative embodiment of an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf. In the drawings and illustrations, one notes well that FIGS. 1-7 demonstrate the general configuration and use of this product. The operation and use section, below, describes how the golf practice device is installed and used. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf. The drawings together with the summary description given above and a detailed description given below explain the principles of an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf. It is understood, however, that the device 30 is not limited to only the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown. Other examples for using the device and their uses are understood by one skilled in the art of golf putting improvement devices, systems, and associated processes to be within the scope and spirit shown here.

FIGS. 1 A through 1 D are sketches portraying an overview of an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf. Demonstrated are the parts and design of the new practice putting device 30. Shown here are: An Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf; a design and configuration 35 of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf; a useful operation 37 the device 30 by the operator/user 100; a Left-handed body 40L and a Right-handed body 40 of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 [(approximately one half (½″) Thick and a width of approximately twelve inches (12″) by a length of approximately fourteen inches (14″) given as an example and not as a limitation] the Left-hand 40L and Right-hand 40R Bodies to be placed essentially vertical and along the edges 63W of the card 60; a set of locking spreaders 50, 50W essentially to be placed horizontally and removably secured to the left and right bodies 40L and 40R of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30; an optional card 57 (not shown here) provided as a lead in on the lower edge of the card 60; at least one Card/Sleeve 60 with graphics of, for example, a cup and flag which can be removably secured to the left-hand and right-hand bodies 40L and 40R in the containment filister or groove 45; the card 60, for example can have a set of illustrations 65 placed on the surface 62 of the card 60 a graphics/design/photo or the like placed on the outer surface of the card 60; and a support structure 70 of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf, the structure 70 containing a left-hand body 40L and a right-hand body 40R; a golf club 99 for user 100 to actually use/operate the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf; a user or operator 100; and one or more golf balls 105.

FIGS. 2 A through 2 D are a front and rear view of an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf with components and features noted. In these sketches, components and features include: an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf; a Left-handed body 40L and a Right-handed body 40R of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 [(here size for example at approximately one half (½″) Thick and a width of approximately twelve inches (12″) by a length of approximately fourteen inches (14″) given as an example and not as a limitation] the Left-hand and Right-hand bodies 40L and 40R are to be placed essentially vertical and along the edges 63W of the card 60; a set of slots 41 at each end of the bottom section 40B of each of the Left-hand and Right-hand body 40L, 40R for securely and removably attaching the set of locking spreaders 50 to the bodies 40L, 40R; a pair of slots 42 at each end of the top section 40T of each of the Left-hand and Right-hand body 40L, 40R for securely and removably attaching a locking spreaders 50 to the bodies 40L, 40R; a set of locking spreaders 50 essentially to be placed horizontally and removably secured to the left and right bodies 40L and 40R of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30, wherein each spreader 50 is approximately fourteen inches (14″) in width by one-and-one half inches (1½″) tall and a thickness of one-half inch approximately one half (½″) Thick and wherein each spreader 50 has a left and right end 50L and 50R with a mounting slot 55 placed at each end 50L, 50R; a left and right end 50L and 50R for each spreader 50; a locking spreaders 50W which is wider than the set of locking spreaders 50 on the base essentially to be placed horizontally and removably secured to the left-hand and right-hand bodies 40L and 40R of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30, wherein the spreader 50W is opposite the card 60 location and placed at the ninety degree (90 deg) angle for both the Left and Right bodies 50L, 50R; at least one Card/Sleeve 60 with graphics of, for example, a cup 60H and flag 60F which can be removably secured to the left-hand and right-hand bodies 40L and 40R in a containment filister or groove 45 [the card 60, for example and not as a limitation, can have a set of an illustration 65 placed on the surface 62 of the card 60]. One also can note that a graphics/design/photo or the like 65 placed on the outer surface of the card 60—graphics can include a cup/hole/rut 60H, a golf flag 60F, or other designs as desired. Typically, the card 60 has a specified thickness 61 of the card 60 and the surface 62 of the card 60; it has a specified width 63 of the card 60 with edges 63E that are inserted, slid, placed into the left-hand and right-hand bodies 40L and 40R in the containment filister or groove 45 of the bodies 40L, 40R; edges 63E at the width 63 of the card 60; an end 64 at the top and bottom of the card 60; and an an illustration—graphics/design/photo or the like 65 placed on the outer surface of the card 60.

FIGS. 3 A through 3 C are sketches of the support structure 70 for an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf with the components and features described. Demonstrated components and features include: a Left-handed body 40L and a Right-handed body 40 of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 [(approximately one half (½″) Thick and a width of approximately twelve inches (12″) by a length of approximately fourteen inches (14″) given as an example and not as a limitation] the Left-hand 40L and Right-hand 40R Bodies to be placed essentially vertical and along the edges 63W of the card 60; a set of slots 41 at each end of the bottom section 40B of each of the Left-hand and Right-hand body 40L, 40R for securely and removably attaching the set of locking spreaders 50, 50W to the bodies 40L, 40R; a pair of slots 42 at each end of the top section 40T of each of the Left- and Right-hand body 40L, 40R is for securely and removably attaching a locking spreaders 50 to the bodies 40L, 40R; a containment filister or groove 45 featured with each of the left-hand and right-hand bodies 40L and 40R of the Improved golf putting device 30; each spreader 50 has a left and right end 50L and 50R with a mounting slot 55 placed at each end 50L, 50R; a left and right end 50L and 50R for each spreader 50; a specific locking spreaders 50W is wider than the set of locking spreaders 50 on the base essentially to be placed horizontally and removably secured to the left and right bodies 40L and 40R of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30, wherein the spreader 50W is opposite the card 60 location and placed at the ninety degree (90 deg) angle for both the Left and Right bodies 50L, 50R; a mounting slot 55 placed at each end 50L, 50R; an optional card 57 can be provided as a lead in on the lower edge of the card 60; at least one Card/Sleeve 60 with graphics of, for example, a cup 60H and flag 60F which can be removably secured to the left-hand and right-hand bodies 40L and 40R in the containment filister or groove 45; and a support structure 70 of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf. The structure 70 which contains a left-hand body 40L and a right-hand body 40R with spreaders 50 and a wide spreader 53W.

FIGS. 4 A through 4 C are sketches of the support structure 70 and graphics card 60 for an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf with the components and features noted. Provided in these views are: an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf; a Left-handed body 40L and a Right-handed body 40 of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 [(approximately one half (½″) Thick and a width of approximately twelve inches (12″) by a length of approximately fourteen inches (14″) given as an example and not as a limitation] the Left-hand 40L and thew Right-hand 40R Bodies to be placed essentially vertical and along the edges 63W of the card 60; a set of slots 41 at each end of the bottom section 40B of each of the Left-hand and Right-hand body 40L, 40R for securely and removably attaching the set of locking spreaders 50,50W to the bodies 40L, 40R; a pair of slots 42 at each end of the top section 40T of each of the Left-hand and Right-hand body 40L, 40R for securely and removably attaching a locking spreaders 50 to the bodies 40L, 40R; a containment filister or groove 45 featured with each of the left-hand and right-hand bodies 40L and 40R of the Improved device 30; a set of locking spreaders 50 essentially to be placed horizontally and removably secured to the left and right bodies 40L and 40R of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30, wherein each spreader 40 is approximately fourteen inches (14″) in width by one-and-one half inches (1½″) tall and a thickness of one-half inch approximately one half (½″) Thick and wherein each spreader 50 has a left and right end 50L and 50R with a mounting slot 55 placed at each end 50L, 50R; a left and right end 50L and 50R for each spreader 50; a set of locking spreaders 50W which is wider than the set of locking spreaders 50 on the base essentially to be placed horizontally and removably secured to the left-hand and right-hand bodies 40L and 40R of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30, wherein the spreader 50W is opposite the card 60 location and placed at the ninety degree (90 deg) angle for both the Left and Right bodies 50L, 50R; a mounting slot 55 placed at each end 50L, 50R; an optional added card 57 can be provided as a lead in on the lower edge of the card 60; at least one Card/Sleeve 60 with graphics of, for example, a cup 60H and flag 60F which can be removably secured to the left-hand and right-hand bodies 40L and 40R in the containment filister or groove 45; the card 60, for example can have a set of illustrations 65 placed on the surface 62 of the card 60 a graphics/design/photo or the like 65 placed on the outer surface of the card 60—graphics can include a cup/hole/rut 60H, golf flag 60F, or other designs as desired; a specified thickness 61 of the card 60; and the surface 62 of the card 60.

FIG. 5 is a sketch of the design and configuration 35 of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf with the components and features noted. Shown in this design configuration 35 are the support structure 70 for an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf. On the sketch, a design and configuration 35 of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf is provided. The components and features demonstrated and taught include: a Left-handed body 40L and a Right-handed body 40 of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 [(approximately one half (½″) Thick and a width of approximately twelve inches (12″) by a length of approximately fourteen inches (14″) given as an example and not as a limitation] the Left-hand and Right-hand 40L and 40R Bodies are to be placed essentially vertical and along the edges 63W of the card 60; a set of slots 41 at each end of the bottom section 40B of each of the Left-hand and Right-hand body 40L, 40R for securely and removably attaching the set of locking spreaders 50 to the bodies 40L, 40R; a pair of slots 42 at each end of the top section 40T of each of the Left-hand and Right-hand body 40L, 40R for securely and removably attaching a set of locking spreaders 50 to the bodies 40L, 40R; a containment filister or groove 45 featured with each of the left and right bodies 40L and 40R of the Improved device 30; a set of locking spreaders 50 essentially to be placed horizontally and removably secured to the left and right bodies 40L and 40R of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30, wherein each spreader 40 is approximately fourteen inches (14″) in width by one-and-one half inches (1½″) tall and a thickness of one-half inch approximately one half (½″) Thick and wherein each spreader 50 has a left and right end 50L and 50R with a mounting slot 55 placed at each end 50L, 50R; a left and right end 50L and 50R for each spreader 50; a set of locking spreaders 50W which is wider than the set of locking spreaders 50 on the base essentially to be placed horizontally and removably secured to the left and right bodies 40L and 40R of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30, wherein the spreader 50W is opposite the card 60 location and placed at the ninety degree (90 deg) angle for both the Left and Right bodies 50L, 50R; a mounting slot 55 placed at each end 50L, 50R; an optional card 57 provided as a lead in on the lower edge of the main card 60; at least one Card/Sleeve 60 with graphics of, for example, a cup 60H and flag 60F which can be removably secured to the left-hand and right-hand bodies 40L and 40R in the containment filister or groove 45; the card 60, for example, can have a set of an illustrations 65 placed on the surface 62 of the card 60 a specified thickness 61 of the card 60; the surface 62 of the card 60; a specified width 63 of the card 60 with edges 63E that are inserted, slid, placed into the left-hand body 40L and right-hand body 40R in the containment filister or groove 45 of the bodies 40L, 40R; edges 63E at the width 63 of the card 60; an end 64 at the top and bottom of the card 60; the support structure 70 of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf.

FIGS. 6 A through 6 D are sketches of a golfer using the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf. A storage or shipping container is also present. This use is described in the Operations Section, below.

FIGS. 7 A through 7 F are sketches of prior art. Here former patents and applications for golf improvement devices and systems are shown. These include: Prior Art 700 Great Britain Patent Application GB/2,452,034 by Lynch in 2009 for a Folding golf putting or chipping aid; Prior Art 710 KR/20230033222A by Korean in 2023 for a Virtual golf device and virtual golf system providing golf play information; Prior Art 720 U.S. Pat. No. 6,923,730 by Potter in 2005 for a Putting Stroke Training Device; Prior Art 730 for a US Patent Application US2005/0070370 by Whitaker in 2005 for a Golf Putting Aid and Method of Using; Prior Art No. 740 U.S. Pat. No. 5,993,326 by Hinchman et al., in 1999 for a Golf Practice Device; and Prior Art No. 750 US Patent 8, 162, 779 by Sweeny in 2012 for a Putting Guide and Method Apparatus. As can be seen, the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf is a unique device for improving the putts of the golfer 100 with the advantages shown above.

The is a plethora of materials which are suitable for an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf. These anticipated materials, for example and not as a limitation, include: polymers and plastics such as polystyrene, a common polymer. A simple list for examples and not as a limitation includes PVC (both Flexible and Rigid), Polyethylene (ULDPE, LDPE, MDPE, HDPE), Polypropylene (homopolymer and copolymer), Polystyrene, Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE's), Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU's)—Polyurethanes, Polycarbonate, and Nylon. Any composite material—plastics based or compressed cardboard based—can be considered. Concern for moisture-proofing can be overcome with compressed corrugation by a simple water-proofing surface spray or dip such as a urethane or polyurethane coating.

The details mentioned here are exemplary and do not except to be limiting. Other specific components and manners specific to describing an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf can be added as a person having ordinary skill in this or related fields of the art of components and devices.

Operation of the Preferred Embodiment

The preferred embodiment of an Improved and Portable Putting Aid device for Golf is made of durable material and comprising: (a) A left hand body 40L and a right hand body 40R, each body 40L, R wherein the bodies 40L, 40R feature a pair of end slots 41 and a top slot 42 for removably connecting to spreaders 50,50W and wherein each body 40L, 40R feature a groove 45 for receiving a card 60 with graphics; (b) a pair of spreaders 50 and a wide spreader 50W, each spreader featuring slots 55 for removably connecting to the Left-hand and right-hand bodies 40L, 40R and a wide spreader 50W for removably connecting the Left-hand and right-hand bodies 40L, 40R at a 90-degree corner of the bodies 40L, 40R; (c) the card 60 with graphics including a cup 60H and a flag 60G; and (d) a storage/shipping container 90 with a handle 93.

The manner of assembling, disassembling, and using the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf are as follows:

A. Install

• • 1) Stand up on one side of body 40L and/or 40R and connect spreader 50W on back bottom.
  • 2) Repeat on the other side.
  • 3) Connect top spreader 50 to both sides.
  • 4) Repeat to front.
  • 5) Slip in sleeve/Card 60 from the top. The card 60 should go past/overlap the front of body approximately 2-3 inches.

B. Take Apart/Disassemble

• • 1) Remove card/sleeve 60 with both hands under each of front body 40L, 40R with thumbs press down on spreaders.
  • 2) Repeat with top bottom back spreader.
  • 3) Once the card 60 is removed, the structure 70 and Components: body 40L, 40R can be held down and the spreaders 50, 50W removed by pulling up on body 40L, 40R one side at a time.

C. How to Use

• • 1) Can be used on any flooring (however, a thin nap carpet 7-14 on a stimpmeter works best).
  • 2) A hole 60H represents a realistic view of a cup or rut.
  • 3) From top of card/sleeve 60, the golf ball will roll back at the maximum distance.
  • 4) Line ball up straight back from hole. Practice bringing back ball to same spot.
  • 5) Practice putting straight develops muscle memory and speed.

FIGS. 6 A through 6 D are sketches of a golfer 100 using the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf. A storage or shipping container 90 with a handle 93 is also presented. Shown are components and features of the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf in a simple, and useful operation 37 the device 30 by the operator/user 100. Other components shown include: a storage/shipping container 90 with a volume and configuration (length, width, and depth) to accept a fully disassemble Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf; a carrying handle 93 for a storage/shipping container 90; a golf club 99 for user 100 to actually use/operate the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf; a user or operator 100; a golf ball 105; and a putting surface 150. The putting surface can be a part of the golf kit or a separate rolled-up putting surface 150—carpet, outdoor grass-like carpet, a smooth floor, actual putting surface like a “green” at a golf course. The strip of carpet can be rolled-up for a compact component with the kit.

Many distinct types of “users” are anticipated for the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf. These are enthusiasts about the game of golf. Some examples, and not limitations, of who can benefit by using this putting aid are shown in the following Table.

With this description it is to be understood that the Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf is not to be limited to only the disclosed embodiment of product. The features of the present Improved and Portable Putting Aid device 30 for Golf is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the description.

While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention. Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which these inventions belong. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can also be used in the practice or testing of the present inventions, the preferred methods and materials are now described above in the foregoing paragraphs.

Other embodiments of the invention are possible. Although the description above contains much specificity, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention, but as merely providing illustrations of some of the presently preferred embodiments of this invention. It is also contemplated that various combinations or sub-combinations of the specific features and aspects of the embodiments may be made and still fall within the scope of the inventions. It should be understood that various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be combined with or substituted for one another in order to form varying modes of the disclosed inventions. Thus, it is intended that the scope of at least some of the present inventions herein disclosed should not be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described above.

The terms recited in the claims should be given their ordinary and customary meaning as determined by reference to relevant entries (e.g., definition of “plane” as a carpenter's tool would not be relevant to the use of the term “plane” when used to refer to an airplane, etc.) in dictionaries (e.g., widely used general reference dictionaries and/or relevant technical dictionaries), commonly understood meanings by those in the art, etc., with the understanding that the broadest meaning imparted by any one or combination of these sources should be given to the claim terms (e.g., two or more relevant dictionary entries should be combined to provide the broadest meaning of the combination of entries, etc.) subject only to the following exceptions: (a) if a term is used herein in a manner more expansive than its ordinary and customary meaning, the term should be given its ordinary and customary meaning plus the additional expansive meaning, or (b) if a term has been explicitly defined to have a different meaning by reciting the term followed by the phrase “as used herein shall mean” or similar language (e.g., “herein this term means,” “as defined herein,” “for the purposes of this disclosure [the term] shall mean,” etc.). References to specific examples, use of “i.e.,” use of the word “invention,” etc., are not meant to invoke exception (b) or otherwise restrict the scope of the recited claim terms. Other than situations where exception (b) applies, nothing contained herein should be considered a disclaimer or disavowal of claim scope. Accordingly, the subject matter recited in the claims is not coextensive with and should not be interpreted to be coextensive with any particular embodiment, feature, or combination of features shown herein. This is true even if only a single embodiment of the particular feature or combination of features is illustrated and described herein. Thus, the appended claims should be read to be given their broadest interpretation in view of the prior art and the ordinary meaning of the claim terms.

Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers or expressions, such as those expressing dimensions, physical characteristics, etc. used in the specification (other than the claims) are understood as modified in all instances by the term “approximately.” At the very least, and not as an attempt to limit the application of the doctrine of equivalents to the claims, each numerical parameter recited in the specification or claims which is modified by the term “approximately” should at least be construed in light of the number of recited significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques.

The present invention contemplates modifications as would occur to those skilled in the art. While the disclosure has been illustrated and described in detail in the figures and the foregoing description, the same is to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive in character, it being understood that only selected embodiments have been shown and described and that all changes, modifications and equivalents that come within the spirit of the disclosures described heretofore and or/defined by the following claims are desired to be protected.