Patent Publication Number: US-2023149788-A1

Title: Golf putting training device

Description:
FIELD 
     Some implementations relate generally to golf training devices, and, more particularly, to a golf putting training device. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Some conventional golf putting training devices or aids can include matts that may be cumbersome to use and store. Other conventional putting training aids may use electronics and lasers and may be expensive and/or complicated to use. Still other training aids may have a physical guide for the putter that is relatively short in length and may be limited in training for the golf putting swing. 
     Embodiments were conceived in light of the above-mentioned needs, problems and limitations, among other things. The background description provided herein is for the purpose of generally presenting the context of the disclosure. Work of the presently named inventor, to the extent it is described in this background section, as well as aspects of the description that may not otherwise qualify as prior art at the time of filing, are neither expressly nor impliedly admitted as prior art against the present disclosure. 
     SUMMARY 
     Some implementations can include a putting training device comprising a body having a first elongate portion and a second elongate portion that are joined by a center portion having an arcuate recess at a proximate end of the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion, wherein the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion form a channel that has the arcuate recess at a proximate end and an opening at a distal end, and two guide pins. 
     In some implementations, each of the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion includes a first mounting aperture disposed near a proximate end and a second mounting aperture disposed near a distal end. In some implementations, each of the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion includes one or more guide apertures each constructed to receive one of the guide pins. 
     In some implementations, the one or more guide apertures include a first guide aperture, a second guide aperture, and a third guide aperture. In some implementations, the first guide aperture, the second guide aperture and the third guide aperture correspond to a first difficulty setting, a second difficulty setting, and a third difficulty setting, respectively. 
     In some implementations, the first difficulty setting is toward the proximate end of the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion, wherein the third difficulty setting is toward the distal end of the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion, and wherein the second difficulty setting is disposed between the first difficulty setting and the third difficulty setting. Some implementations can include one or more mounting elements configured to fit into the first or second mounting apertures of the first elongate portion or the second elongate portion, wherein, when installed, the one or more mounting elements fit through the first or second mounting apertures and extend into the surface the putting training device is being mounted to. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG.  1    is a top view of an example golf putting training device in accordance with some implementations. 
         FIG.  2    is a top view of an example golf putting training device showing guide pins in the easy difficulty setting and a golf ball in accordance with some implementations. 
         FIG.  3    is a top view of an example golf putting training device showing mounting pins, guide pins in the easy difficulty setting, and a golf ball in accordance with some implementations. 
         FIG.  4    is a top view of an example golf putting training device showing guide pins in the easy difficulty setting, a golf ball in the arcuate recess, and a putter in accordance with some implementations. 
         FIG.  5    is a perspective view of an example golf putting training device in use in accordance with some implementations. 
         FIG.  6    is a top view of an example golf putting training device with guide pins in the easy difficulty setting in accordance with some implementations. 
         FIG.  7    is a top view of an example golf putting training device with guide pins in the medium difficulty setting in accordance with some implementations. 
         FIG.  8    is a top view of an example golf putting training device with guide pins in the hard difficulty setting in accordance with some implementations. 
         FIG.  9    is a perspective view of an example golf putting training device with guide pins in the hard difficulty setting and a golf ball passing through the opening between the two elongate members and the guide pins in accordance with some implementations. 
         FIG.  10    is a top view of an example golf putting training device showing example dimensions in accordance with some implementations. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       FIG.  1    is a top view of an example golf putting training device  100 , which includes a center portion  102  having an arcuate recess  108 . The center portion  102  joins a first elongate portion  104  and a second elongate portion  106 . The first elongate portion  104  includes a first mounting aperture  112  and a second mounting aperture  116 . The second elongate portion  106  includes a first mounting aperture  110  and a second mounting aperture  114 . Each of the first elongate portion  104  and the second elongate portion  106  include a plurality of guide pin apertures in three difficulty settings easy  120 , medium  122 , and hard  124 . The first elongate portion and the second elongate portion form a channel extending from the arcuate recess  108  at a proximate end to an opening  118  at a distal end. 
       FIG.  2    is a top view of an example golf putting training device  100  showing guide pins  204  and  206  in the easy difficulty setting and a golf ball  202  passing through the opening  118  in accordance with some implementations. 
       FIG.  3    is a top view of an example golf putting training device showing mounting pins (or elements)  302  and  304  in first mounting apertures, and mounting pins (or elements)  306  and  308  in the second mounting apertures, guide pins  204 / 206  in the easy difficulty setting, and a golf ball in accordance with some implementations. The mounting pins can include pins specifically designed for inserting into the mounting apertures or can include golf tees, or can include a combination of both (e.g., specifically designed mounting pins  302 / 304  and golf tees  306 / 308 ). The mounting pins are constructed to extend through respective mounting apertures and into a surface below (e.g., into a putting green surface). 
       FIG.  4    is a top view of an example golf putting training device showing guide pins in the easy difficulty setting, a golf ball in the arcuate recess, and a putter  402  in accordance with some implementations. In operation, the putter  402  can be swung by a user to putt the golf ball while the training device provides visual feedback and muscle memory training to the user, among other things. 
       FIG.  5    is a perspective view of an example golf putting training device in use where a user is holding a putter  402  to putt the golf ball toward a hole  502  using the putting training device for training visual cues and muscle movement for the golf putting stroke. 
       FIG.  6    is a top view of an example golf putting training device with guide pins  204 / 206  in the easy difficulty setting (e.g.,  120  in  FIG.  1   ) in accordance with some implementations. 
       FIG.  7    is a top view of an example golf putting training device with guide pins  204 / 206  in the medium difficulty setting (e.g.,  122  in  FIG.  2   ) in accordance with some implementations. 
       FIG.  8    is a top view of an example golf putting training device with guide pins  204 / 206  in the hard difficulty setting (e.g.,  124  if  FIG.  3   ) in accordance with some implementations. 
       FIG.  9    is a perspective view of an example golf putting training device with guide pins  204 / 206  in the hard difficulty setting and a golf ball  202  passing through the opening (e.g.,  118 ) between the two elongate members and the guide pins  204 / 206  in accordance with some implementations. 
       FIG.  10    is a top view of an example golf putting training device showing example dimensions in accordance with some implementations. The example dimensions shown in FIG.  10  are intended to be non-limiting example dimensions for purposes of explaining the disclosed subject matter. 
     The golf putting training device  100  can be formed from metal (e.g., aluminum or steel or other suitable metal), plastic, or other suitable material. 
     While some example implementations have been described in terms of a general embodiment with several specific example modifications, it is recognized that other modifications and variations of the embodiments described above are within the spirit and scope of the disclosed subject matter. Applicant intends to embrace any and all such modifications, variations and embodiments.