Golf practice system, method and apparatus
First Claim
1. A golf practice system, comprising:
- a practice mat having first and second opposite sides;
a first alignment device having a first light emitting device rotatably attached to a first housing and rotatable about a vertical axis, said first alignment device secured to said mat proximate said first side, said first light emitting device projecting a first light beam in a straight line extending outwardly in an adjustably selected first direction and defining a first visible reference line; and
a second alignment device having a second light emitting device rotatably attached to a second housing and rotatable about a vertical axis, said second alignment device secured to said mat proximate said second side, said second light emitting device projecting a second light beam in a straight line extending outwardly in an adjustably selected second direction and defining a second visible reference line.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a golf practice system having a practice mat and first and second alignment devices. The first alignment device has a first light emitting device rotatably attached to a first housing and rotatable about a vertical axis. The first alignment device is secured proximate a first side of the mat. The first light emitting device projects a first light beam in a straight line extending outwardly in an adjustably selected first direction and defines a first visible reference line. The second alignment device has a second light emitting device rotatably attached to a second housing and rotatable about a vertical axis. The second alignment device is secured proximate a second side of the mat. The second light emitting device projects a second light beam in a straight line extending outwardly in an adjustably selected second direction and defines a second visible reference line.
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21 Claims
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1. A golf practice system, comprising:
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a practice mat having first and second opposite sides;
a first alignment device having a first light emitting device rotatably attached to a first housing and rotatable about a vertical axis, said first alignment device secured to said mat proximate said first side, said first light emitting device projecting a first light beam in a straight line extending outwardly in an adjustably selected first direction and defining a first visible reference line; and
a second alignment device having a second light emitting device rotatably attached to a second housing and rotatable about a vertical axis, said second alignment device secured to said mat proximate said second side, said second light emitting device projecting a second light beam in a straight line extending outwardly in an adjustably selected second direction and defining a second visible reference line. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A golf practice system, comprising:
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a first alignment device having a first light emitting device rotatably attached to a first housing and rotatable about a vertical axis, said first light emitting device projecting a first light beam in a straight line extending outwardly in an adjustably selected first direction and defining a first visible reference line;
at least one transmitter disposed on a side surface of said first alignment device, said transmitter for transmitting a signal;
a second alignment device having a second light emitting device rotatably attached to a second housing and rotatable about a vertical axis, said second alignment device spaced from said first alignment device, said second light emitting device projecting a second light beam in a straight line extending outwardly in an adjustably selected second direction and defining a second visible reference line;
at least one receiver disposed on a side surface of said second alignment device, said receiver activated by the signal when said first alignment device is in a predetermined position relative to said second alignment device;
a sensor in communication with said receiver and sensing activation of said receiver, said sensor generating a command signal if said receiver is activated; and
an indicator in communication with said sensor, said indicator actuated after receiving the command signal. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of positioning and aligning a golf ball, comprising the steps of:
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providing a first alignment device having a light emitting device rotatably attached to a base, the light emitting device projecting a light beam in a straight line extending outwardly therefrom and defining a first visible reference line;
providing a second alignment device having a light emitting device rotatably attached thereto, the light emitting device projecting a light beam in a straight line extending outwardly therefrom and defining a second visible reference line;
rotating the first and second light emitting devices about vertical axis to predetermined positions, so that the first and second visible reference lines intersect at an intersection point; and
positioning a golf ball relative to the intersection point.
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21. The method of claim 21, including the further step of associating a particular club with the predetermined position.
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