Sporting equipment alignment device

Abstract

A golf head alignment device has a bubble float assembly having a circular rod portion having a first end and a second end, a liquid encapsulated within the circular rod portion and a bubble formed within the liquid, a first indicator presented on a left side of the rod portion, a second indicator presented on a right side of the rod portion, a central portion of the circular rod portion defined between the first indicator and the second indicator, a front side, a back side with the back side being covered with a portion of a reflective material, and a grip having a top having a cutout portion, the cutout portion for receiving the bubble float assembly therein, and a secondary alignment indicator provided in the grip with the secondary alignment indicator for centering the bubble in the central portion.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A golf head alignment device comprises:
 a bubble float assembly having a circular rod portion having a first end and a second end, a liquid encapsulated within the circular rod portion and a bubble formed within the liquid, a first indicator presented on a left side of the rod portion, a second indicator presented on a right side of the rod portion, a central portion of the circular rod portion defined between the first indicator and the second indicator, a front side, a back side with the back side being covered with a portion of a reflective material; and   a grip having a top having a cutout portion, the cutout portion for receiving the bubble float assembly therein, and a secondary alignment indicator provided in the grip with the secondary alignment indicator for centering the bubble in the central portion.   
     
     
         2 . The golf head alignment device of  claim 1  wherein the bubble is capable of being centered on the first indicator on the left side of the rod portion to allow a golfer to hit a fade shot. 
     
     
         3 . The golf head alignment device of  claim 1  wherein the bubble is capable of being centered on the second indicator on the right side of the rod portion to allow a golfer to hit a draw shot. 
     
     
         4 . The golf head alignment device of  claim 1  wherein the bubble is capable of being centered within the central portion and on the secondary alignment indicator. 
     
     
         5 . The golf head alignment device of  claim 1  wherein the portion of reflective material is a reflective foil. 
     
     
         6 . The golf head alignment device of  claim 1  wherein the portion of reflective material is a reflective film. 
     
     
         7 . The golf head alignment device of  claim 1  wherein the portion of reflective material is a reflective tape. 
     
     
         8 . A golf head alignment device comprises:
 a bubble float assembly having a circular rod portion having a first end and a second end, a liquid encapsulated within the circular rod portion and a bubble formed within the liquid, a first indicator presented on a left side of the rod portion, a second indicator presented on a right side of the rod portion, a central portion of the circular rod portion defined between the first indicator and the second indicator, a front side, a back side with the back side being covered with a portion of a reflective material; and   a grip having a bottom and a top having a cutout portion, the cutout portion for receiving the bubble float assembly therein, and a secondary alignment indicator provided in the grip with the secondary alignment indicator for centering the bubble in the central portion, a first installation alignment marking positioned near the top and centered on the secondary alignment indicator, and a second installation alignment marking positioned near the bottom.   
     
     
         9 . The golf head alignment device of  claim 8  wherein the first installation alignment marking is aligned with the second installation alignment marking. 
     
     
         10 . The golf head alignment device of  claim 8  wherein the bubble is capable of being centered on the first indicator on the left side of the rod portion to allow a golfer to hit a fade shot. 
     
     
         11 . The golf head alignment device of  claim 8  wherein the bubble is capable of being centered on the second indicator on the right side of the rod portion to allow a golfer to hit a draw shot. 
     
     
         12 . The golf head alignment device of  claim 8  wherein the bubble is capable of being centered within the central portion and on the secondary alignment indicator. 
     
     
         13 . The golf head alignment device of  claim 8  wherein the portion of reflective material is a reflective foil. 
     
     
         14 . The adjustable pivot bolt of  claim 8  wherein the portion of reflective material is a reflective film. 
     
     
         15 . The adjustable pivot bolt of  claim 8  wherein the portion of reflective material is a reflective tape. 
     
     
         16 . A golf head alignment device comprises:
 a bubble float assembly having a circular rod portion having a first end and a second end, a liquid encapsulated within the circular rod portion and a bubble formed within the liquid, a first indicator presented on a left side of the rod portion, a second indicator presented on a right side of the rod portion, a central portion of the circular rod portion defined between the first indicator and the second indicator, a front side, a back side with the back side being covered with a portion of a reflective material;   a grip having a top having a cutout portion, the cutout portion for receiving the bubble float assembly therein, and a secondary alignment indicator provided in the grip with the secondary alignment indicator for centering the bubble in the central portion; and   an installation tool having a handle portion having an upper end and a lower end, a hook portion connected to the lower end, and a pick element extending out from the hook portion.   
     
     
         17 . The golf head alignment device of  claim 16  wherein the hook portion comprises an arcuate top section, an arcuate side section, and a straight bottom section. 
     
     
         18 . The golf head alignment device of  claim 16  wherein the grip further comprises a vent hole and the pick element is adapted for fitting into the vent hole. 
     
     
         19 . The golf head alignment device of  claim 16  wherein the hook portion comprises an arcuate top section, an arcuate side section, and a straight bottom section, and the arcuate top section is adapted for fitting over a shaft of a golf club. 
     
     
         20 . The golf head alignment device of  claim 16  wherein the wherein the portion of reflective material is a reflective foil. 
     
     
         21 . A golf head alignment device comprising:
 A bubble float assembly being of circular disc like configuration and having a circular rod portion applied therein, said circular rod portion having a first end a second end, a liquid encapsulated within the circular rod portion and a bubble formed within the liquid, a central indicator presented upon the float assembly and indicating the center of the circular rod portion whereby when the bubble is aligned with the central indicator providing for a drive of the golf ball for a straight shot down the fairway, said circular rod portion having a front side, a back side, with the back side being covered with a portion of a reflective material;   wherein the circular disc like configuration of the float assembly having a cut-out portion, the cut-out portion for receiving the circular rod portion therein; and   said circular portion of the float assembly being affixed to the top end of the golf club shaft.