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Device for enhancing the game of a golf player and methods of use thereof

a golf player and golf technology, applied in golf, golf clubs, sport apparatus, etc., can solve the problems of difficult sight of golf balls by golf players with macular degeneration, and achieve the effects of enhancing the game, strengthening visual cues, and enhancing the gam

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-11-10
ROACH EDWARD F AS TRUSTEE OF THE EDWARD & MARGARET ROACH FAMILY TRUST DATED AUGUST 02 1993 TRUST A
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[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.

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A golf player with macular degeneration will have a difficult time seeing the golf ball by looking straight at the ball.

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Device for Enhancing the Game of a Golf Player

[0035] 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 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...

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[0036] 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 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 ...

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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.

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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 challeng...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B69/36
CPCA63B69/3667A63B2071/0694A63B2069/3629A63B69/3629
Inventor ROACH, EDWARD F.
Owner ROACH EDWARD F AS TRUSTEE OF THE EDWARD & MARGARET ROACH FAMILY TRUST DATED AUGUST 02 1993 TRUST A
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