U.S. patent application number 10/631802 was filed with the patent office on 2005-02-03 for golf ball marker.
Invention is credited to Barouh, Victor.
Application Number | 20050026727 10/631802 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 34104193 |
Filed Date | 2005-02-03 |
United States Patent
Application |
20050026727 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Barouh, Victor |
February 3, 2005 |
Golf ball marker
Abstract
A golf ball marker includes a marker portion and a shank portion
extending from the marker portion for anchoring the golf ball
marker into the ground. The marker portion includes first and
second directional arrows. The directional arrows preferably extend
in generally opposite directions.
Inventors: |
Barouh, Victor; (Old
Westbury, NY) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Law Office - Dinesh Agarwal, P.C.
Suite 330
5350 Shawnee Road
Alexandria
VA
22312
US
|
Family ID: |
34104193 |
Appl. No.: |
10/631802 |
Filed: |
August 1, 2003 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
473/406 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 69/3676 20130101;
A63B 57/207 20151001; A63B 2071/024 20130101; A63B 2071/0694
20130101; A63B 57/353 20151001 |
Class at
Publication: |
473/406 |
International
Class: |
A63B 057/00 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A golf ball marker, comprising: a) a marker portion; b) a shank
portion extending from said marker portion for anchoring the golf
ball marker into the ground; c) said marker portion including first
and second directional arrows.
2. The golf ball marker of claim 1, wherein: a) said directional
arrows extend in generally opposite directions.
3. The golf ball marker of claim 2, wherein: a) said directional
arrows are embossed in said marker portion.
4. The golf ball marker of claim 2, wherein: a) said directional
arrows are inlaid in said marker portion.
5. The golf ball marker of claim 2, wherein: a) said marker portion
comprises a generally round disc.
6. The golf ball marker of claim 5, wherein: a) said directional
arrows extend beyond the perimeter of said disc.
7. The golf ball marker of claim 6, wherein: a) said directional
arrows and said disc comprise a generally coplanar upper
surface.
8. The golf ball marker of claim 5, wherein: a) said directional
arrows extend upto the perimeter of said disc.
9. The golf ball marker of claim 8, wherein: a) said directional
arrows are embossed in said disc.
10. The golf ball marker of claim 8, wherein: a) said directional
arrows are inlaid in said disc.
11. The golf ball marker of claim 1, wherein: a) said marker
portion is molded from a rubber, plastic, metal, wood, or foam
material.
12. A golf ball marker, comprising: a) a generally round marker
portion; b) a shank portion extending from said marker portion for
anchoring the golf ball marker into the ground; and c) said marker
portion including first and second directional arrows extending in
generally opposite directions.
13. The golf ball marker of claim 12, wherein: a) said directional
arrows extend beyond the perimeter of said marker portion.
14. The golf ball marker of claim 12, wherein: a) said directional
arrows are embossed in said marker portion.
15. The golf ball marker of claim 14, wherein: a) said directional
arrows extend upto the perimeter of said marker portion.
16. The golf ball marker of claim 12, wherein: a) said directional
arrows are inlaid in said marker portion.
17. The golf ball marker of claim 16, wherein: a) said directional
arrows extend upto the perimeter of said marker portion.
18. The golf ball marker of claim 13, wherein: a) said directional
arrows and said marker portion comprise a generally coplanar upper
surface.
19. The golf ball marker of claim 14, wherein: a) said marker
portion is molded from a rubber, plastic, metal, wood, or foam
material.
20. The golf ball marker of claim 16, wherein: a) said marker
portion is molded from a rubber, plastic, metal, wood, or foam
material.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention is generally directed to golf-related
accessories, and more particularly to a golf ball marker with
directional arrows.
[0002] It is often said that you master the game of golf by
driving, chipping, and putting a ball. In other words, a hole
should be finished in these three types of strokes. Although the
last stroke --putting --seems rather simple, it is probably the
most carefully observed and calculated by many golfers. It is not
uncommon to see professional golfers bend down on their knees to
gauge the terrain of the green and align the ball with the hole for
a smooth (and complete) putt. However, miscalculation occurs in
observing and aligning the ball with the hole on the green from one
angle (by bending down directly in front of the hole) and then
standing up and putting the ball to the left towards the hole (for
a right-hand golfer) by observing from above. This often leads to
an incomplete putt.
[0003] Further, while aiming at an intended direction in either
archery or tennis, the participant's body typically faces the
target before the swing or release of the arrow. In golf, however,
a player's body, shoulders, legs and hips are at an angle to the
intended target, making the alignment far more difficult.
[0004] In order to align to the target in golf, some golfers align
the golf ball with the printing on the ball. For example, the name
Titleist.RTM., straight towards the preferred target, or a line
drawn around the center of the ball.
[0005] Examples of various golf tees and other accessories are
disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 1,553,561; 1,625,911; 1,638,448;
2,700,788; 3,079,158; 3,114,557; 3,203,700; 3,408,079; 3,883,144;
5,052,689; 5,240,254; 5,356,146; 5,569,102; 5,672,122; 5,720,677;
5,890,976; 6,475,107 B1; Des. 293,261; Des. 360,006; Des. 411,276;
and Des. 428,954.
[0006] In view of the above, there is a need in the industry for a
golf ball marker which assists a golfer in selecting a best course
of line of travel when putting a ball.
OBJECTS AND BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The principal object of the present invention is to provide
a golf ball marker which assists a golfer in locating placement for
the golf ball, as well as selecting a best line for smooth club
movement during putting.
[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide a golf
ball marker which includes directional arrows extending in
generally opposite directions.
[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide a golf
ball marker which includes directional arrows that may be used as a
guide for a smooth, firm putt.
[0010] An additional object of the present invention is to provide
a golf ball marker which includes directional arrows that assist a
golfer in selecting a best line of travel for the ball before the
ball is picked-up and its location marked with the golf ball
marker. In other words, the golf ball marker of the present
invention assists a golfer in locating the position of the ball on
the green, as well as finding and selecting a best line for a
smooth club movement when putting the ball.
[0011] In summary, the main object of the present invention is to
provide a golf ball marker which assists a golfer in marking the
position of his/her ball on the green, as well as determining and
selecting a best line of travel for smooth club movement during
putting.
[0012] At least one of the above objects is met, in part, by the
present invention, which in once aspect includes a golf ball marker
that includes a marker portion and a shank portion extending from
the marker portion for anchoring the golf ball marker into the
ground. The marker portion includes first and second directional
arrows. The directional arrows preferably extend in generally
opposite directions.
[0013] Another aspect of the present invention includes a golf ball
marker, which includes a generally round marker portion and a shank
portion extending from the marker portion for anchoring the golf
ball marker into the ground. The marker portion includes first and
second directional arrows extending in generally opposite
directions.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] The above and other objects, novel features and advantages
of the present invention will become apparent from the following
detailed description of the preferred embodiment(s) invention, as
illustrated in the drawings, in which:
[0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a golf ball marker in
accordance with the present invention;
[0016] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a
golf ball marker in accordance with the present invention;
[0017] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of a golf
ball marker in accordance with the present invention;
[0018] FIG. 4 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 4-4 of
FIG. 2;
[0019] FIG. 5 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 5-5 of
FIG. 3;
[0020] FIG. 6 is an elevational view of the golf ball marker of
FIG. 1, shown anchored in the ground; and
[0021] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the golf ball marker of FIG.
1, shown in use on a green.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT(S) OF THE
INVENTION
[0022] As best shown in FIGS. 1 and 6, the golf ball marker GBM of
the present invention includes a marker portion 10 including upper
and lower surfaces 12 and 14, and a shank portion 16 extending
generally longitudinally from the lower surface 14. Preferably, the
marker portion 10 has the configuration of a generally round disc
18. Two directional arrows 20 and 22 extend from the disc 18 in
preferably generally opposite directions. As shown in FIG. 1, the
arrows 20 and 22 extend beyond the perimeter 24 of the disc 18. The
upper surfaces 26 of the arrows 20 and 22, and the upper surface 12
of the marker portion 10 are preferably generally coplanar to
provide a smooth generally continuous surface 28 (FIG. 6).
[0023] The shank portion 16 includes a lower tapered portion 17 for
inserting into the ground GD to anchor the golf ball marker GBM
therein (FIG. 6).
[0024] FIGS. 2 and 4 illustrate a second embodiment of the golf
ball marker GBM2, which is similar to the embodiment shown in FIGS.
1 and 6, except that the directional arrows are raised or
embossed.
[0025] As best shown in FIG. 2, the golf ball marker GBM2
preferably includes a generally round marker portion 30 with upper
and lower surfaces 32 and 34. A shank portion 36 (similar to the
shank portion 16, shown above in FIGS. 1 and 6) extends generally
longitudinally from the lower surface 34 of the marker 30. The
marker portion 30 has the configuration of a generally round disc
44. Two directional arrows 38 and 40 are raised or embossed above
the upper surface 32 of the marker 30, and preferably extend in
generally opposite directions. In this embodiment, it is preferred
that the arrows 38 and 40 extend up to the perimeter 42 of the disc
44. Preferably, the marker portion 30 is integral with the shank
portion 36. As best shown in FIG. 4, the upper surfaces 39 of the
arrows 38 and 40 extend above the upper surface 32 of the marker
portion 30.
[0026] FIGS. 3 and 5 illustrate a third embodiment of the golf ball
marker GBM3, which is similar to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 2
and 4, except that the directional arrows are engraved or
inlaid.
[0027] As best shown in FIG. 3, the golf ball marker GBM3 includes
a marker portion 46 with upper and lower surfaces 48 and 50. A
shank portion 52 (similar to shank portions 16 and 36) extends
generally longitudinally from the lower surface 50 of the marker
portion 46. The marker portion 46 has the configuration of a
generally round disc 54 that is integral with the shank portion 52.
Two directional arrows 56 and 58 are inlaid or engraved into the
upper surface 48 of the marker portion 46. The generally coplanar
surface 60 of the arrows 56 and 58, extends below the upper surface
48 of the marker portion 46.
[0028] The golf ball markers GBM, GBM2, and GBM3 illustrated in
FIGS. 1-6, are preferably molded as one piece from a suitable
rubber, plastic, metal, wood, or foam material, and may be painted
in two colors such that the directional arrows stand out from their
corresponding marker portions. Likewise, the directional arrows 20,
22 (38, 40 and 56, 58) may be provided with additional suitable
indicia, such as numbers, to further assist a golfer in identifying
his/her marker. Along the same lines, the marker portions 10, 30,
and 46, may also contain other preferred or suitable indicia, as
desired. For example, a golf club's name/logo or a golfer's name
may be engraved or written on either the marker portions 10, 30,
and 46, or the directional arrows 20, 22, 38, 40, 56, and 58.
[0029] FIG. 6 shows the golf ball marker GBM of FIG. 1 anchored in
the ground GD. As shown, the shank portion 16 is inserted into the
ground GD such that the marker portion 10 comes to rest on the
grass GR. Golf ball markers GBM2 and GBM3 may also be anchored in
the like manner.
[0030] FIG. 7 illustrates the use of the golf ball marker GBM on a
green GN. As shown, the marker GBM is placed behind the golf ball
GB to align the ball to be putted to the hole H. In this regard,
the golfer would first determine, for example, if the green GN from
the position of the hole H would require a straight putt, a left to
right putt, or a right to left putt. After making this
determination, the golfer would then place the marker GBM behind
the ball GB with the arrows 20 and 22 in line with the intended
line for putting. The ball GB would then be picked-up with the
marker GBM in place. Before the putt is made, the ball GB would be
placed in front of the marker centering the ball with the arrows 20
and 22. Then the arrows 20 and 22 may be used as a guide for a
smooth, firm putt. Golf ball makers GBM2 and GBM3 may also be used
in the like manner.
[0031] It is noted herewith that it is within the scope of this
invention to provide other embodiments of the marker portions 10,
30, and 46, wherein the corresponding arrows 20 and 22, 38 and 40,
and 56 and 58 extend at an angle to each other. For example, the
two arrows 20 and 22 (or 38 and 40, or 56 and 58) may extend at
right angle to each other, or at 120.degree. relative to each
other, etc.
[0032] While this invention has been described as having preferred
sequences, ranges, steps, materials, structures, features, or
designs, it is understood that it is capable of further
modifications, uses and/or adaptations of the invention following
in general the principle of the invention, and including such
departures from the present disclosure as those come within the
known or customary practice in the art to which the invention
pertains, and as may be applied to the central features
hereinbefore set forth, and fall within the scope of the invention
and of the limits of the appended claims.
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