Pro-Tract Golf Wedge Face Markings for Swing Alignment

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Solution Overview

Problem

It is difficult for most golf players to visually determine the alignment and degree of openness of a golf ball with respect to the club.

Innovation Solution

A golf club system with alignment lines inscribed on the club face, including a vertical line and alternate angle marks, to help golfers align the club face with the ball, indicating both square and open alignments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If alignment lines are added to the club face, then visual alignment determination is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevisual alignment determinationVSAvoidclub face design
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies contrast markings (different colors or reflective properties) on the club face to create visible alignment indicators. The vertical line and alternate angle marks use color or reflectivity differences to stand out against the club face background, enabling golfers to easily see and align with the intended swing path without adding mechanical complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #32Color changes

Solution Approach 2:

The club face is segmented into multiple alignment indicators including a vertical line for square alignment and multiple alternate angle marks for open alignments. Each line represents a specific angular orientation, dividing the alignment guidance into discrete, easily distinguishable segments that help golfers select and execute the desired swing angle

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple alternate angle marks are added, then swing direction options are improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveswing direction optionsVSAvoidclub face manufacturing
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The alignment lines are pre-marked and etched onto the club face during manufacturing, creating permanent alignment guides that are already in place before the golfer uses the club. This preliminary action eliminates the need for complex adjustable mechanisms or multiple club options, as the desired swing angles are predetermined and fixed on the club face

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent provides more alignment options than strictly necessary by including multiple alternate angle marks beyond just the vertical center line. This excessive provision of angle options (covering various open alignments) gives golfers greater versatility without requiring them to own multiple clubs, while the manufacturing process remains relatively simple using etching or laser marking techniques

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS12440734B1Pro-tract golf wedge
Publication Date: 2025.10.14 REYNA RAYMOND MARK
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  • US12440734B1 patent drawing
  • US12440734B1 patent drawing

AI summary

Disclosed is a golf club system which helps a golfer visually determine an alignment or swing direction of a golfclub with respect to a golf ball by providing alignment lines inscribed within the club face.