Golf swing alignment device
First Claim
1. A golf swing alignment device, the device comprising a central post member operatively engaged to a first alignment bar by a connector, the central post member positioned perpendicular to the first alignment bar forming two feet positioning areas that are disposed on either side of and bisected by the central post member, the first alignment bar comprising a first end opposite a second end, the first end engaging a first hinge member and a second alignment bar in a hinging engagement, the first end slidably engaged to the second alignment bar, the second end engaging a second hinge member and a third alignment bar in a hinging engagement, the second end slidably engaged to the third alignment bar, the second alignment bar further operatively engaging a third hinge member and a fourth alignment bar in a hinging engagement, the second alignment bar slidably engaged to the fourth alignment bar, the third alignment bar further operatively engaging a fourth hinge member and a fifth alignment bar in a hinging engagement, the third alignment bar slidably engaged to the fifth alignment bar,wherein the fourth and fifth alignment bars are substantially parallel to the first alignment bar, andwherein positioning of the second alignment bar, the third alignment bar, the fourth alignment bar, and the fifth alignment bar in relation to the first alignment bar forms a ball positioning area.
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Abstract
Devices and methods for aligning an individual'"'"'s golf swing have been developed. The devices and methods help a golfer to properly position a golf ball and to properly execute a swing, increasing the likelihood of an accurately hit golf shot. Golf swing alignment devices of the invention are collapsible such that they can be stored within a golf bag when not in use.
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18 Claims
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1. A golf swing alignment device, the device comprising a central post member operatively engaged to a first alignment bar by a connector, the central post member positioned perpendicular to the first alignment bar forming two feet positioning areas that are disposed on either side of and bisected by the central post member, the first alignment bar comprising a first end opposite a second end, the first end engaging a first hinge member and a second alignment bar in a hinging engagement, the first end slidably engaged to the second alignment bar, the second end engaging a second hinge member and a third alignment bar in a hinging engagement, the second end slidably engaged to the third alignment bar, the second alignment bar further operatively engaging a third hinge member and a fourth alignment bar in a hinging engagement, the second alignment bar slidably engaged to the fourth alignment bar, the third alignment bar further operatively engaging a fourth hinge member and a fifth alignment bar in a hinging engagement, the third alignment bar slidably engaged to the fifth alignment bar,
wherein the fourth and fifth alignment bars are substantially parallel to the first alignment bar, and wherein positioning of the second alignment bar, the third alignment bar, the fourth alignment bar, and the fifth alignment bar in relation to the first alignment bar forms a ball positioning area.
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10. A method for aligning a golf swing, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) providing a golf ball and a golf swing alignment device, the device comprising a central post member operatively engaged to a first alignment bar by a connector, the central post member positioned perpendicular to the first alignment bar forming two feet positioning areas that are disposed on either side of and bisected by the central post member, the first alignment bar comprising a first end opposite a second end, the first end engaging a first hinge member and a second alignment bar in a hinging engagement, the first end slidably engaged to the second alignment bar, the second end engaging a second hinge member and a third alignment bar in a hinging engagement, the second end slidably engaged to the third alignment bar, the second alignment bar further operatively engaging a third hinge member and a fourth alignment bar in a hinging engagement, the second alignment bar slidably engaged to the fourth alignment bar, the third alignment bar further operatively engaging a fourth hinge member and a fifth alignment bar in a hinging engagement, the third alignment bar slidably engaged to the fifth alignment bar, wherein the fourth and fifth alignment bars are substantially parallel to the first alignment bar, and wherein positioning of the second alignment bar, the third alignment bar, the fourth alignment bar, and the fifth alignment bar in relation to the first alignment bar forms a ball positioning area; and (b) positioning the golf ball within the ball positioning area formed by the golf swing alignment device. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18)
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16. The method of 10, wherein the positioned golf ball is aligned with the central post member, the fourth alignment bar, and the fifth alignment bar.
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