U.S. patent application number 11/124680 was filed with the patent office on 2005-11-10 for device for enhancing the game of a golf player and methods of use thereof.
Invention is credited to Roach, Edward F..
Application Number | 20050250592 11/124680 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 35240118 |
Filed Date | 2005-11-10 |
United States Patent
Application |
20050250592 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Roach, Edward F. |
November 10, 2005 |
Device for enhancing the game of a golf player and methods of use
thereof
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to the field of golf
accessories, and more particularly to devices for enhancing the
game of a golf player and methods of use thereof. The present
invention can be used to enhance the game of any golf player, such
as a beginner, who needs stronger visual cues with respect to the
position of the ball on the ground and the intended path of the
golf ball. The present invention is particularly adaptable as a
game-enhancing device for golfers who are visually challenged, in
particular, for golfers suffering from macular degeneration.
Inventors: |
Roach, Edward F.; (San
Deigo, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
DAVID R PRESTON & ASSOCIATES APC
12625 HIGH BLUFF DRIVE
SUITE 205
SAN DIEGO
CA
92130
US
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Family ID: |
35240118 |
Appl. No.: |
11/124680 |
Filed: |
May 9, 2005 |
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Application
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11124680 |
May 9, 2005 |
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10838274 |
May 4, 2004 |
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Current U.S.
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473/268 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 69/3667 20130101;
A63B 69/3629 20200801; A63B 2071/0694 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
473/268 |
International
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A63B 069/36 |
Claims
1-8. (canceled)
9. A method of enhancing the game of a golf player comprising the
steps of: a) providing a substantially flat surface comprising one
or more elongations; and b) providing a focal point comprising a
point where said one or more elongations extend or diverge from;
whereby said golf player can place a golf ball substantially near
said focal point and be able to visualize the position of said golf
ball from the peripheral view of said one or more elongations.
10. The method of claim 10, further comprising an aperture located
substantially at said focal point, said aperture being capable of
accepting a golf tee.
11. The method of claim 10, wherein said device comprises a color
that provides a contrast with the color of the playing surface.
12. The method of claim 10, wherein at least one of said one or
more elongations extends toward the direction where said golf ball
is to travel.
13. The method of claim 10, wherein said device is substantially in
the shape of a T with said focal point located substantially at the
intersection.
14. The method of claim 10, wherein said device is used to enhance
the game of a visually challenged golf player.
15. The method of claim 14, wherein said golf player has macular
degeneration.
16. The method of claim 10, wherein said device is used to enhance
the game of a beginner.
17. A method of enhancing the game of a golf player comprising the
steps of: a) providing means for a focal point; and b) providing
means for peripheral view with respect to said focal point; whereby
said golf player can place a golf ball substantially near said
focal point and be able to visualize the position of said golf ball
from said peripheral view.
18. The method of claim 17, further comprising a means for
accepting a golf tee located substantially at said focal point.
19. The method of claim 17, wherein said means for a focal point
and means for peripheral view is substantially in the shape of a T
with said means for a focal point located substantially at the
intersection and said means for peripheral view comprising the
elongations.
20. The method of claim 17, wherein said means for a focal point
and means for peripheral view is substantially in the shape of a
bull's eye target with said means for a focal point located
substantially at the center of said bull's eye and said means for
peripheral view comprising the outer rings of said bull's eye.
21. The method of claim 17, wherein said means for a focal point
and means for peripheral view is substantially in the shape of a
semicircle with said means for a focal point located substantially
at the center of said semicircle's diameter and said means for
peripheral view comprising the arched surface of said
semicircle.
22. The method of claim 17, wherein said means for a focal point
and means for peripheral view is substantially in the shape of a
rays emanating from a single point with said means for a focal
point located substantially at said single point and said means for
peripheral view comprising rays.
Description
RELATED DOCUMENTS
[0001] The present application is a divisional of United States
Utility patent application Ser. No. 10/838,274, filed May 4, 2004,
entitled Device For Enhancing the Game of A Golf Player and Methods
of Use Thereof, which is incorporated be referenced herein in its
entirety.
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates generally to the field of golf
accessories, and more particularly to devices for enhancing the
game of a golf player and methods of use thereof.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Golf is an important sport and millions of people enjoy
playing golf around the world. Naturally, the abilities of golfers
vary widely from beginners to masters. A percentage of these
golfers suffer from some sort of physical ailment in one way or
another, yet these golf enthusiasts still enjoy the satisfaction of
playing golf.
[0004] There are many groups and associations catering to golfers
at all levels, including specialized associations for physically
challenged golfers. While there has been a trend to produce devices
to help beginners and physically challenged persons enhance their
golf game, further improvements in the effectiveness and efficiency
of these devices are desirable, especially devices which help
visually challenged golfers, and the present invention addresses
the existing problems and provides related benefits.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The present invention relates generally to the field of golf
accessories, and more particularly to devices for enhancing the
game of a golf player and methods of use thereof. The present
invention can be used to enhance the game of any golf player, such
as a beginner, who needs stronger visual cues with respect to the
position of the ball on the ground and the intended path of the
golf ball. The present invention is particularly adaptable as a
game-enhancing device for golfers who are visually challenged, in
particular, for golfers suffering from macular degeneration.
[0006] The present invention recognizes that game levels of
visually challenged golfers can be enhanced by utilizing a strong
visual cue regarding the position and the intended path of the golf
ball. The present invention is particularly helpful for enhancing
the game of a golfer suffering from macular degeneration. Macular
degeneration is a name for a number of different disorders that
have a common end result: the light-sensing cells of the central
region of the retina--the macula--malfunction and eventually die,
with gradual decline and loss of central vision, while peripheral
vision is retained. The most common symptoms are a central blurred
or blank spot, distortion of objects or simply blurred vision.
Peripheral vision usually remains intact. A golf player with
macular degeneration will have a difficult time seeing the golf
ball by looking straight at the ball. But, because the peripheral
vision of a golfer with macular degeneration is substantially
unaffected, the present invention can help the golfer visualize the
position of the ball using peripheral indicia.
[0007] A first aspect of the present invention is a device for
enhancing the game of a golf player including a substantially flat
surface having one or more elongations extending outwardly from a
focal point, whereby the golf player can place a golf ball
substantially near the focal point and be able to visualize the
position of the golf ball from the peripheral view of the one or
more elongations that extend outwardly from the focal point of the
device.
[0008] A second aspect of the present invention is a method of
enhancing the game of a golf player including the steps of;
providing a substantially flat surface including one or more
elongations; and providing a focal point including a point where
the one or more elongations extend or diverge from, whereby the
golf player can place a golf ball substantially near the focal
point and be able to visualize the position of the golf ball from
the peripheral view of the one or more elongations.
[0009] A third aspect of the present invention is a method of
enhancing the game of a golf player including the steps of;
providing a means for a focal point; and providing a means for
peripheral view with respect to the focal point, whereby the golf
player can place a golf ball substantially near the focal point and
be able to visualize the position of the golf ball from the
peripheral view.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] FIG. 1 shows a top view of a device for enhancing the game
of a golf player.
[0011] FIG. 2 shows a top view of device for enhancing the game of
a golf player.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0012] Introduction
[0013] The present invention recognizes that game levels of many
golfers, such as beginners or visually challenged golfers, can be
enhanced by utilizing a strong visual cue regarding the position
and the intended path of the golf ball. The present invention is
particularly helpful for enhancing the game of a golfer suffering
from macular degeneration.
[0014] As a non-limiting introduction to the breadth of the present
invention, the present invention includes several general and
useful aspects, including:
[0015] 1) a device for enhancing the game of a golf player
including a substantially flat surface having one or more
elongations extending outwardly from a focal point, whereby the
golf player can place a golf ball substantially near the focal
point and be able to visualize the position of the golf ball from
the peripheral view of the one or more elongations that extend
outwardly from the focal point of the device.
[0016] 2) a method of enhancing the game of a golf player including
the steps of; providing a substantially flat surface including one
or more elongations; and providing a focal point including a point
where the one or more elongations extend or diverge from, whereby
the golf player can place a golf ball substantially near the focal
point and be able to visualize the position of the golf ball from
the peripheral view of the one or more elongations.
[0017] 3) a method of enhancing the game of a golf player including
the steps of; providing a means for a focal point; and providing a
means for peripheral view with respect to the focal point, whereby
the golf player can place a golf ball substantially near the focal
point and be able to visualize the position of the golf ball from
the peripheral view.
[0018] The present invention is particularly helpful for enhancing
the game of a golfer suffering from macular degeneration. A golf
player with macular degeneration who is about to tee off or make a
put during a golf game will have a difficult time seeing the golf
ball on the ground by looking straight at the ball because the
central vision of a person suffering from macular degeneration is
generally blurred or contains a blank spot. The present invention
utilizes the fact the periphery vision of persons with macular
degeneration is generally unaffected in order to help the golfer
visualize the position and intended path of the ball using
peripheral indicia.
[0019] Further objectives and advantages of the present invention
will become apparent as the description proceeds and when taken in
conjunction with the accompanying drawings. To gain a full
appreciation of the scope of the present invention, it will be
further recognized that various aspects of the present invention
can be combined to make desirable embodiments of the invention.
[0020] 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 this invention belongs. Where a
term is provided in the singular, the inventor also contemplates
the plural of that term. The nomenclature used herein and the
procedures described below are those well known and commonly
employed in the art.
[0021] I. Device for Enhancing the Game of a Golf Player
[0022] The present invention includes a device for enhancing the
game of a golf player. The present invention includes a
substantially flat surface having one or more elongations extending
outwardly from a focal point such as, for example, extensions in
the shape of a T, or concentric circles in the shape of a bull's
eye. The substantially flat surface can be made of any flexible
material that is capable of being placed on a golf course as an aid
to a golfer who is about to strike the golf ball. Such material may
include, for example, thin flexible rubber, papers, plastics, thin
metals, and the like. The present invention may be cut out of a
larger piece of a substantially flat surface based on a pattern.
Also, the present invention may be printed, drawn, painted, or
colored on a larger piece of a substantially flat surface, for
example, a practice mat or artificial turf. The substantially flat
surface may be of any thickness that is suitable for playing,
preferably the thickness of the substantially flat surface is
between about 2 inches to about {fraction (1/32)} inch, and more
preferably about one inch to about {fraction (1/16)} inch, and most
preferably about 1/4 inch to about {fraction (1/8)} inch. The
substantially flat surface of the present invention can even be
painted directly on the playing surface, for example by way of a
paint spray of an easily visualizable color. The substantially flat
surface includes a focal point that is used by the golf player for
placement of the golf ball. A golf player can place a golf ball
substantially near the focal point and be able to visualize the
position of the golf ball from the peripheral view of the one or
more elongations. The present invention can be in any shape that
will aid the golfer take advantage of peripheral visual cues,
namely one or more elongations that lead to or focus on the focal
point. The present invention can be used as a visual aid for
persons who would benefit from a stronger visual cue about the
location of the ball, for example beginners and visually challenged
golfers. Golfers suffering from macular degeneration can be
benefited by the present invention because macular degeneration
affects the central vision and persons with macular degeneration
cannot generally see an object when looking straight at the object.
What most people who suffer from macular degeneration do is to
visualize the blurred or unseen objects in front of them based on
cues from peripheral vision. Because the periphery vision of
persons suffering from macular degeneration is generally
unaffected, the present invention can help such golfers visualize
the position and intended path of the ball using peripheral
indicia, namely the elongations of the present invention, which
lead to and merge on the focal point.
[0023] The present invention may include an aperture located
substantially at the focal point for placement of a golf tee, or an
aperture in the shape of a notch may be cut out near the focal
point such that the present invention may be placed on the playing
surface and accept a tee that is already placed on the playing
ground. Alternatively, the present invention may comprise a tee
fixedly or removably attached substantially near the focal point.
The focal point of the present invention can be easily visualized
by sufferers of macular degeneration based solely on the peripheral
indicia, namely the elongations, with respect to the position of
the focal point and therefore the position of the golf ball. A
golfer suffering from macular degeneration can successfully hit the
ball without ever seeing clearly where the ball is located by
visualizing where the ball must be located based on the peripheral
cues of the present invention.
[0024] The present invention may take advantage of contrasting
colors to emphasize the position of the ball, for example the
present invention may be made of a contrasting color or colors or
painted with a contrasting color or colors with respect to the
color of the playing surface. For example, if golf is being played
on grass, a white colored device may be used to clearly be in
contrast to the green color of the grass in order to aid the golfer
better see the device and its one or more elongations.
[0025] The device of the present invention may enhance the aiming
and targeting of the golf ball by including at least one elongation
that extends toward the direction or in the opposite direction of
where the golf ball is to travel. However, it is preferable that
the elongation extend towards and not extend in the opposite
direction of where the golf ball is to travel so that any
possibility of the golf club hitting the elongation and interfering
with the golf swing is eliminated. For, example if the hole is some
100 yards away, the present invention can be placed on the ground
in such a way that at least one of the elongations is directed
exactly toward the hole in order to enhance the targeting of the
ball toward the hole.
[0026] The present invention can be in any shape that will aid the
golfer take advantage of peripheral visual cues, namely one or more
elongations that lead to or focus on the focal point, for example,
the present invention can be in the shape of a T, a semi-circle, a
bull's eye, or rays emanating from a singly point. By way of an
example, the present invention may be substantially in the shape of
a T with the focal point located substantially at the intersection.
The present invention can be of any size and dimension, but what is
important is that the size of the present invention be large enough
for the golfer to clearly see the elongations form where he is
standing and be able to clearly visualize the focal point. For
example, the T-shaped embodiment of the present invention can have
elongations of about 4 feet to about 2 inches, more preferably
elongations of about 2 feet to about one foot, and most preferably
elongations of about one foot to about six inches.
[0027] II. A Method of Enhancing the Game of a Golf Player
[0028] The present invention includes a method of enhancing the
game of a golf player. The method of the present invention includes
a method of providing a substantially flat surface having one or
more elongations such as, for example, extensions in the shape of a
T, or concentric circles in the shape of a bull's eye. The method
of the present invention also includes the step of providing a
focal point, namely the point where the one or more elongations of
the present invention extend to diverge from, where by a golf
player can place a golf ball substantially near the focal point and
be able to visualize the position of the golf ball from the
peripheral view of the one or more elongations. The substantially
flat surface of the present invention can be made of any flexible
material that is capable of being placed on a golf course as an aid
to a golfer who is about to strike the golf ball. Such material may
include, for example, thin flexible rubber, papers, plastics, thin
metals, and the like. The present invention may be cut out of a
larger piece of a substantially flat surface based on a pattern.
Also, the present invention may be printed, drawn, painted, or
colored on a larger piece of a substantially flat surface, for
example, a practice mat or artificial turf. The substantially flat
surface may be of any thickness that is suitable for playing,
preferably the thickness of the substantially flat surface is
between about 2 inches to about {fraction (1/32)} inch, and more
preferably about one inch to about {fraction (1/16)} inch, and most
preferably about 1/4 inch to about {fraction (1/8)} inch. The
substantially flat surface of the present invention can even be
painted directly on the playing surface, for example by way of a
paint spray of an easily visualizable color. The substantially flat
surface includes a focal point that is used by the golf player for
placement of the golf ball. A golf player can place a golf ball
substantially near the focal point and be able to visualize the
position of the golf ball from the peripheral view of the one or
more elongations. The present invention can be in any shape that
will aid the golfer take advantage of peripheral visual cues,
namely one or more elongations that lead to or focus on the focal
point. The present invention can be used as a visual aid for
persons who would benefit from a stronger visual cue about the
location of the ball, for example beginners and visually challenged
golfers. Golfers suffering from macular degeneration can be greatly
benefited by the present invention because macular degeneration
affects the central vision and persons with macular degeneration
cannot generally see an object when looking straight at the object.
What most people who suffer from macular degeneration do is to
visualize the blurred or unseen objects in front of them based on
cues from peripheral vision. Because the periphery vision of
persons suffering from macular degeneration is generally
unaffected, the present invention can help such golfers visualize
the position and intended path of the ball using peripheral
indicia, namely the elongations of the present invention, which
lead to and merge on the focal point.
[0029] The present invention may include an aperture located
substantially at the focal point for placement of a golf tee, or an
aperture in the shape of a notch may be cut out near the focal
point such that the present invention may be placed on the playing
surface and accept a tee that is already placed on the playing
ground. Alternatively, the present invention may comprise a tee
fixedly or removably attached substantially near the focal point.
The focal point of the present invention can be easily visualized
by sufferers of macular degeneration based solely on the peripheral
indicia, namely the elongations, with respect to the position of
the focal point and therefore the position of the golf ball. A
golfer suffering from macular degeneration can successfully hit the
ball without ever seeing clearly where the ball is located by
visualizing where the ball must be located based on the peripheral
cues of the present invention.
[0030] The present invention may take advantage of contrasting
colors to emphasize the position of the ball, for example the
present invention may be made of a contrasting color or colors or
painted with a contrasting color or colors with respect to the
color of the playing surface. For example, if golf is being played
on grass, a white colored device may be used to clearly be in
contrast to the green color of the grass in order to aid the golfer
better see the device and its one or more elongations.
[0031] The device of the present invention may enhance the aiming
and targeting of the golf ball by including at least one elongation
that extends toward the direction or in the opposite direction of
where the golf ball is to travel. However, it is preferable that
the elongation extend towards and not extend in the opposite
direction of where the golf ball is to travel so that any
possibility of the golf club hitting the elongation and interfering
with the golf swing is eliminated. For, example if the hole is some
100 yards away, the present invention can be placed on the ground
in such a way that at least one of the elongations is directed
exactly toward the hole in order to enhance the targeting of the
ball toward the hole.
[0032] The present invention can be in any shape that will aid the
golfer take advantage of peripheral visual cues, namely one or more
elongations that lead to or focus on the focal point, for example,
the present invention can be in the shape of a T, a semi-circle, a
bull's eye, or rays emanating from a singly point. By way of an
example, the present invention may be substantially in the shape of
a T with the focal point located substantially at the intersection.
The present invention can be of any size and dimension, but what is
important is that the size of the present invention be large enough
for the golfer to clearly see the elongations form where he is
standing and be able to clearly visualize the focal point. For
example, the T-shaped embodiment of the present invention can have
elongations of about 4 feet to about 2 inches, more preferably
elongations of about 2 feet to about one foot, and most preferably
elongations of about one foot to about six inches.
[0033] III: Another Method of Enhancing the Game of a Golf
Player
[0034] The present invention includes a method of enhancing the
game of a golf player. The method of the present invention includes
the step of providing means for a focal point, and also the step of
providing means for peripheral view, for example elongations, with
respect to the focal point, namely, a point where one or more
peripheral indicia extend or diverge from the focal point. The
present invention allows a golf player to place a golf ball
substantially near the means for focal point and be able to
visualize the position of the golf ball from the means for
peripheral view. The means for focal point and means for peripheral
view can be continuous and unitary but they can also be
non-continuous and be made of subunits. The means for focal point
and means for peripheral view may form a substantially flat
surface, which can be made of any flexible material that is capable
of being placed on a golf course as an aid to a golfer who is about
to strike the golf ball. Such material may include, for example,
thin flexible rubber, papers, plastics, thin metals, and the like.
The substantially flat surface includes a focal point that is used
by the golf player for placement of the golf ball. A golf player
can place a golf ball substantially near the focal point and be
able to visualize the position of the golf ball from the peripheral
view, for example the directions of the one or more elongations.
The present invention may be cut out of a larger piece of a
substantially flat surface based on a pattern. Also, the present
invention may be printed, drawn, painted, or colored on a larger
piece of a substantially flat surface, for example, a practice mat
or artificial turf. The substantially flat surface may be of any
thickness that is suitable for playing, preferably the thickness of
the substantially flat surface is between about 2 inches to about
{fraction (1/32)} inch, and more preferably about one inch to about
{fraction (1/16)} inch, and most preferably about 1/4 inch to about
{fraction (1/8)} inch. The substantially flat surface of the
present invention can even be painted directly on the playing
surface, for example by way of a paint spray of an easily
visualizable color. The present invention can be in any shape that
will aid the golfer take advantage of peripheral visual cues,
namely one or more elongations that lead to or focus on the focal
point. The present invention can be used as a visual aid for
persons who would benefit from a stronger visual cue about the
location of the ball, for example beginners and visually challenged
golfers. Golfers suffering from macular degeneration can be greatly
benefited by the present invention because macular degeneration
affects the central vision and persons with macular degeneration
cannot generally see an object when looking straight at the object.
What most people who suffer from macular degeneration do is to
visualize the blurred or unseen objects in front of them based on
cues from peripheral vision. Because the periphery vision of
persons suffering from macular degeneration is generally
unaffected, the present invention can help such golfers visualize
the position and intended path of the ball using peripheral
indicia, namely the elongations of the present invention, which
lead to and merge on the focal point.
[0035] The present invention may include an aperture located
substantially at the focal point for placement of a golf tee, or an
aperture in the shape of a notch may be cut out near the focal
point such that the present invention may be placed on the playing
surface and accept a tee that is already placed on the playing
ground. Alternatively, the present invention may comprise a tee
fixedly or removably attached substantially near the focal point.
The focal point of the present invention can be easily visualized
by sufferers of macular degeneration based solely on the peripheral
indicia, namely the elongations, with respect to the position of
the focal point and therefore the position of the golf ball. A
golfer suffering from macular degeneration can successfully hit the
ball without ever seeing clearly where the ball is located by
visualizing where the ball must be located based on the peripheral
cues of the present invention.
[0036] The present invention may take advantage of contrasting
colors to emphasize the position of the ball, for example the
present invention may be made of a contrasting color or colors or
painted with a contrasting color or colors with respect to the
color of the playing surface. For example, if golf is being played
on grass, a white colored device may be used to clearly be in
contrast to the green color of the grass in order to aid the golfer
better see the device and its one or more elongations.
[0037] The device of the present invention may enhance the aiming
and targeting of the golf ball by including at least one elongation
that extends toward the direction or in the opposite direction of
where the golf ball is to travel. However, it is preferable that
the elongation extend towards and not extend in the opposite
direction of where the golf ball is to travel so that any
possibility of the golf club hitting the elongation and interfering
with the golf swing is eliminated. For, example if the hole is some
100 yards away, the present invention can be placed on the ground
in such a way that at least one of the elongations is directed
exactly toward the hole in order to enhance the targeting of the
ball toward the hole.
[0038] The present invention can be in any shape that will aid the
golfer take advantage of peripheral visual cues, namely one or more
elongations that lead to or focus on the focal point, for example,
the present invention can be in the shape of a T, a semi-circle, a
bull's eye, or rays emanating from a single point. By way of an
example, the present invention may be substantially in the shape of
a T with the focal point located substantially at the intersection.
The present invention can be of any size and dimension, but what is
important is that the size of the present invention be large enough
for the golfer to clearly see the elongations form where he is
standing and be able to clearly visualize the focal point. For
example, the T-shaped embodiment of the present invention can have
elongations of about 4 feet to about 2 inches, more preferably
elongations of about 2 feet to about one foot, and most preferably
elongations of about one foot to about six inches.
EXAMPLES
Example I
Device for Enhancing the Game of a Golf Player
[0039] Referring to FIG. 1 shows one aspect of the present
invention in a substantially T-shaped embodiment of the present
invention 100. In this embodiment, the substantially flat surface
of the substantially T-shaped device of the present invention 100
is made of a thin flexible rubber having a thickness of about
{fraction (1/8)} inch and includes multiple elongations 101 which
are the horizontal and vertical lines that form the substantially
T-shape and extend outwardly from the cross section area which is
the focal point 102, optionally having an aperture substantially
near the focal point 102 which is capable of accepting a tee,
and/or an aperture in the form of a notch 103 may be cut out
substantially near the focal point which is capable of accepting a
tee. A golf player can place a golf ball substantially near the
focal point 102 of the substantially T-shaped flat surface 100, and
be able to visualize the position of a golf ball at the focal point
102 based on the peripheral view of the elongations 101 of the
present invention. The aim of the golfer can be enhanced by
extending any one of the elongations, preferably the vertical
elongation of the T of the present invention toward the intended
direction of the golf ball.
Example II
Another Device for Enhancing the Game of a Golf Player
[0040] Referring to FIG. 2 shows another aspect of the present
invention in a substantially bull's eye-shaped embodiment of the
present invention 200. In this embodiment, the substantially flat
surface of the substantially bull's eye-shaped device of the
present invention 200 is made of thin flexible rubber having a
thickness of about {fraction (1/8)} inch and includes a focal point
203 and having means for accepting a golf tee 201. The means for a
peripheral view of this embodiment is the larger circular area 202
of the substantially flat surface, which in this embodiment
includes multiple elongations 204 drawn or painted on the
substantially flat surface, which originate and extend from the
focal point. A golf player can place a golf ball substantially near
the focal point 203 of the substantially bull's eye-shaped flat
surface 200, and be able to visualize the position of a golf ball
at the focal point 202 based on the peripheral view of the larger
circular area 202 of the substantially flat surface with the added
help of the drawn or painted elongations 204 of the present
invention. The aim of the golfer can be enhanced by extending any
one of the elongations of the present invention toward the intended
direction of the golf ball.
[0041] All headings are for the convenience of the reader and
should not be used to limit the meaning of the text that follows
the heading, unless so specified. Various changes and departures
may be made to the present invention without departing from the
spirit and scope thereof. Accordingly, it is not intended that the
invention be limited to that specifically described in the
specification or as illustrated in the drawings, but only as set
forth in the claims.
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