# US 2024/0189691 A1 · Golf swing training devices, systems and methods > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2024/0189691 A1 - Document ID: US20240189691A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 17/799,665 - Filed: 2022-02-14 - Published: 2024-06-13 - Earliest claimed: 2021-03-05 - Assignees: The Golf Boks LLC - Applicants: The Golf Boks LLC - Inventors: Sebastian Martinez - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20240189691A1 ## CPC - A63B 69/3621: {Contacting or non-contacting mechanical means for guiding the swing} - A63B 69/3623: {for driving (A63B69/3608, A63B69/3658, A63B69/3661, A63B69/3667 and A63B69/3691 take precedence)} - A63B 69/3676: {for putting (A63B69/3608, A63B69/3661, A63B69/3667 and A63B69/3697 take precedence)} - A63B 71/023: {Supports, e.g. poles} - A63B 2071/0694: {Visual indication, e.g. Indicia} - A63B 2209/08: magnetic - A63B 2209/10: with adhesive type surfaces, i.e. hook and loop-type fastener - A63B 2210/50: Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract A golf training device that includes a planar element that is formable into one or more forms having 3 or more sides using one or more respective sets of crease or fold lines associated with the planar element and defining the sides; and one or more support means for supporting one or more alignment sticks or markers, the support means arranged to orient the alignment sticks or markers in position useful for golf training. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A golf training device comprising: a planar element that is formable into a predetermined 3D container forms using two or more respective sets of crease or fold lines associated with the planar element, the crease lines defining at least three sides so that the folded device is formable into a container; and one or more support means for supporting one or more alignment sticks or markers, the support means arranged to orient the alignment marker or stick in position useful for golf training. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1 wherein the support means comprises fully or partially formed holes in the planar material. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1 wherein the device includes graphics indicative of a golf parameter. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1 wherein the device is adjustably formed from the planar element into a 3D container form so that it is convertible back into the planar element when desired. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1 wherein planar element comprises cardboard. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1 wherein the device is configured to serve as a shipping container as well as a golf training aid, the device including crease lines that define side end closures for the container. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The device of claim 6 further comprising an item of merchandise. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The device of claim 7 wherein the item of merchandise comprises a golf alignment marker or stick. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The device of claim 7 wherein the merchandise further comprises a hollow foam noodles sized to fit over the alignment marker. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1 wherein the 3D form is a prism shape. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1 wherein one or more engageable elements hold the device in the predetermined 3D container form. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11 wherein the engagement elements comprise tabs or flaps that securingly engage with other surfaces in the device. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) A system comprising two or more devices according to claim 1 connected together. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The device according to claim 1 wherein the device is configured to support alignment sticks or markers at a plurality of standard angles used in golf, including at least ones based on the static lie angle of the golf club as defined by the hosel and shaft of the club at address compared to the ground the static line angles being between 35 to 80 degrees. ### Claim 15 (canceled) ### Claim 16 A golf training device comprising: a planar element that is formable into one or more predetermined 3D forms using two or more respective sets of crease or fold lines associated with the planar element; one or more support means for supporting one or more alignment sticks or markers, the support means arranged to orient the alignment marker or stick in position useful for golf training; and wherein one or more engageable elements hold the device in the predetermined 3D form. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The device of claim 16 wherein the engagement elements comprise tabs or flaps that securingly engage with other surfaces in the device. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The device of claim 16 wherein the device includes graphics indicative of a golf parameter. ### Claim 19 (depends on 16) The device according to claim 16 wherein the device is configured to support alignment sticks or markers at a plurality of standard angles used in golf, including at least ones based on the static lie angle of the golf club as defined by the hosel and shaft of the club at address compared to the ground the static line angles being between 35 to 80 degrees. ### Claim 20 (depends on 16) The device of claim 16 wherein the container has at least three sides defined by the crease lines, and the sides are formed into a container enclosing an item of merchandise.