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Golf putting training deviceRelated Patent Categories: Games Using Tangible Projectile, Golf, Practice Swingable Implement Or Indicator Associated With Swingable Implement, Swingable Implement Swing Path Indicator, Barrier Which Monitors Swingable Implement Head MovementGolf putting training device description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060189404, Golf putting training device. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a golf putting training device, and more specifically to a golf putting training device which can be utilized on a practice golf green, or similar outdoor environment, and which further can be easily disassembled, and carried in the golf bag of a player. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] It has been reported by many golf experts that a golfer will typically use his golf putter more than any other golf club in his golf bag when playing a round of golf. Many skilled golfers report that they may employ their putter from anywhere between 30% and 40% of their golf strokes in any given game. It has long been recognized by most players of the game that to improve scores, a focused concentration on putting skills is very important. For example, one of the common mistakes typically committed by many golfers is a failure to keep the face of the putter perpendicular to the line of travel of the putter through the entire stroke. Since putting can-be practiced in relatively small areas, many practice putting units and other assemblies have been developed. For example, in my U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/686,334 and which was filed on Oct. 14, 2003, and which is incorporated by reference herein, I disclose a golf putting training device having an elongated, narrowly rectangular frame having opposite ends and sides and which defines a channel therebetween. A semicircular cavity is defined by each of the opposite end portions, and which simulates in part a cup for receiving a golf ball which is putted by a golf putter. The channel defined between the elongated, narrowly rectangular frame has a width dimension which is less than about twice the length dimension of the face of the golf putter, and the sides of the elongated, narrowly rectangular frame are positioned in closely adjacent, but yet spaced relation relative to the heel and toe of the golf putter. A bridge is provided and which extends between the opposite sides of the elongated, narrowly rectangular frame. The bridge defines, in part, an aperture through which the golf ball may pass. The golfer using the golf putter may alternatively putt the golf ball at the simulated cups which are individually located at the opposite ends of the elongated, narrowly rectangular frame, and in opposite directions through the aperture defined by the bridge. This device allows a golfer to practice putts of various lengths. [0003] Many other golf putting devices and games have been developed through the years, and which are utilized to assist the golfer in improving his game. Attention is directed to U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,827,299; 4,957,288; 1,761,039; and 1,939,819 as examples of prior art references which have been utilized, heretofore, in various ways to either on the one hand entertain, or to improve the golf game of a player. These patents are incorporated by reference herein. [0004] While these various devices, and that assembly disclosed in my previous patent application have worked with a great deal of success, there are shortcomings in each of these devices which have detracted from their respective usefulness. [0005] Among the chief difficulty encountered with such devices is that many of these assemblies provide an elevated hole area so the golf balls that are putted must first strike an elevated region around the hole. Still further, some of these units are bulky, and need some significant assembly to be operational. Yet further, while some of these earlier devices can operate in an outdoor environment, they are often difficult to transport and then assemble where required. [0006] The present invention addresses many of the perceived shortcomings of the prior art devices which have been utilized heretofore. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007] A first aspect of the present invention relates to a golf putting training device which includes a pair of elongated rail members each having opposite ends, and defining a channel therebetween; and a bridge releasably mounted to one end of each of the rail members, and wherein the bridge defines, in part, an aperture through which a golf ball may pass. [0008] Another aspect of the present invention relates to a golf putting training device which includes a bridge defining an aperture through which a golf ball may be putted, and wherein the bridge has opposite first and second ends, and opposite first and second sides; an elongated first rail having a first, and an opposite second end, and wherein the first end of the first rail releasably mates with the first end of the bridge, and extends substantially normally outwardly relative to the first side; and a second elongated rail having a first, and an opposite second end, and wherein the first end of the second rail releasably mates with the second end of the bridge, and further extends substantially normally outwardly relative to the first side, and wherein a channel is defined therebetween the first and second rails and is operable to receive the head of a golf club therebetween, and wherein the respective rails are disposed in closely adjacent spaced relation relative to the golf club head when the golf club head is disposed in a substantially perpendicular relation relative to the respective rails. [0009] Yet further, another aspect of the present invention relates to a golf putting training device for use on the surface of the earth which includes a bridge having a main body defining, at least in part, an aperture which allows the passage of a golf ball therethrough, and wherein the bridge has opposite first and second ends, and wherein a substantially vertically disposed aperture is formed in each of the first and second ends of the bridge; a first rail having opposite first and second ends is provided, and wherein a channel is formed in the first end, and which matingly cooperates with the first end of the bridge, and wherein an aperture is formed in the first end of the first rail and is disposed in substantially coaxially alignment relative to the aperture which is formed in the first end of the bridge; a first golf tee received through each of the coaxially aligned apertures of the first end of the bridge, and the first end of the first rail, and wherein the first golf tee is received in the earth; a second rail having opposite first and second ends, and wherein a channel is formed in the first end of the second rail, and which matingly cooperates with the second end of the bridge, and wherein an aperture is formed in the first end of the second rail and which is substantially coaxially aligned relative to the aperture formed in the second end of the bridge; and a second golf tee received in each of the coaxially aligned apertures of the second end of the bridge, and the first end of the second rail, and wherein the second golf tee is received in the earth, and wherein the first and second rails extend substantially normally outwardly relative to the bridge, and which define, in combination, a channel therebetween, and which is operable to receive the head of a golf club, and wherein the respective first and second rails are oriented in closely spaced relation relative to the head of the golf club head when the golf club head is located in a substantially perpendicular orientation relation relative to the respective first and second rails. [0010] These and other aspects of the present invention will be discussed in greater detail hereinafter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0011] Preferred embodiments of the invention are described below with reference to the following accompanying drawings. [0012] FIG. 1 is an environmental, perspective view of the golf putting training device of the present invention and which is illustrated in use with a golf putter and golf ball of conventional design. [0013] FIG. 2 is an exploded, perspective view of the golf putting training device of the present invention. [0014] FIG. 3 is an exploded, partial, perspective, environmental view of the golf putting training device of the present invention. [0015] FIG. 4 is an exploded, side elevation view of the golf putting training device of the present invention with some underlying surfaces shown in phantom lines. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0016] This disclosure of the invention is submitted in furtherance of the constitutional purposes of the U.S. Patent Laws "to promote the progress of science and useful arts" (Article 1, Section 8). [0017] A golf putting training device of the present invention is generally indicated by the numeral 10 in FIG. 1 and following. As shown therein, the golf putting training device 10 is utilized typically on the surface of the earth 11. The golf putting training device is of a size whereby it can be easily transported as will be discussed hereinafter, in several pieces and reassembled so that it may rest on and be releasably affixed to the surface of the earth 11. The golf putting training device 10 is utilized in combination with a golf ball 12 of traditional design. The golf ball is typically repeatedly putted along a path of travel 13 such that the golf ball passes through an aperture formed in a bridge and which will be discussed in greater detail hereinafter. This repeated putting of the golf ball in combination with the present invention has the long term benefit of improving a golfer's score during a round of golf. As seen in FIG. 1, the golf putting training device 10 is operable to be utilized with a golf club 14 of traditional design. The golf club has a golf club head 15. The golf club head has a heel 20; an opposite toe 21; and a club face, which is generally indicated by the numeral 22. A hose 23 is affixed to or near the heal 20, and is operable to receive the end of a club shaft 24 therein. The golf club 14 is operable to be moved along a path of travel 25 into contact with the golf ball 12 thereby propelling the golf ball along the path of travel 13. As will be appreciated from a study of FIG. 1, the head of the golf club 15 has a length dimension as determined when measured between the heel 20 and toe 21. [0018] As seen in FIG. 1, and following, the golf putting training device 10 of the present invention includes a first substantially elongated, and rectangular shaped rail member which is generally indicated by the numeral 30. The first rail member 30 has a length dimension of less than about 24 inches and is defined by a main body generally indicated by the numeral 31 (FIG. 2). The first rail member which may be fabricated from a number of lightweight materials such as wood, plastic, aluminum or the like has a first end 32, and an opposite second end 33. Still further, the first rail member has a top surface 34, and a bottom surface 35 which rests on the surface of the earth 11. The first rail member 30 has a height dimension as measured between the top and bottom surfaces 34 and 35, of greater than about 1 inch. Still further, the length dimension of this same rail member is measured between the first and second ends 32 and 33, respectively and is less than about 24 inches. In addition to the foregoing, the main body of the first rail member has an inwardly facing surface 40 and an opposite outwardly facing surface 41. Still further, and as seen by reference to FIG. 2, a substantially vertically oriented channel 42 is formed near or adjacent to the first end 32. The channel has a width dimension which is generally oriented along the major length dimension of the main body 31, and a length dimension which is transversely oriented relative thereto. As best appreciated by a study of FIG. 1, and following, a first aperture 43 is formed in the first end 32 of the main body 31. This first aperture is substantially aligned with the channel 42. Still further, a second aperture 44 (FIG. 2) is formed through the second end 33 as seen. The operation of the first side rail will be discussed in greater detail hereinafter. [0019] The golf putting training device 10 of the present invention further includes a second rail member which is generally indicated by the numeral 50. The second rail member 50 is generally a mirror image of the first rail member 30. It similarly includes a an elongated, and substantially narrowly rectangular main body 51 which has a first end 52, and an opposite second end 53. Still further, the main body 51 has a top surface 54, and a bottom surface 55 which rests on the surface of the earth 11. The main body additionally has an inwardly facing surface 60, and an outwardly facing surface 61. Similar to the first rail member 30, the second rail member 50 has a substantially vertically oriented channel 62 which is positioned adjacent to the first end 52 thereof. This vertically oriented channel has a length and width dimension. In this regard, the width of the channel 62 is measured substantially along the length dimension of the second rail member 50, and further, the length dimension is substantially transversely disposed relative thereto. A first aperture 63 is formed in the first end 52. This first aperture as well as the first aperture 43 formed in the first end of the first rail member each have an inside diametral dimension which will be discussed in greater detail hereinafter. Still further, a second aperture 64 is formed in the second end 53 of the second rail member for the purposes which will be described in greater detail in the paragraphs below. Continue reading about Golf putting training device... 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