GOLF BALL ALIGNMENT AID AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME

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Inventor(s)

Dennis Britton of North Dartmouth MA (US)

Nelson Araujo of South Dartmouth MA (US)

GOLF BALL ALIGNMENT AID AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18170251 titled 'GOLF BALL ALIGNMENT AID AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME

Simplified Explanation: This patent application discloses a golf ball with an alignment aid integrated into the core body, visible through the cover, allowing for improved alignment during play.

The golf ball includes an alignment aid integrated with the core body.
The alignment aid is visible from the exterior of the golf ball.
Different material selections for various parts of the golf ball can impact performance characteristics.
The alignment aid can be a central spherical segment that fuses two spherical cap portions.

Potential Applications: 1. Golfers looking to improve their alignment on the course. 2. Golf ball manufacturers seeking to innovate and differentiate their products in the market.

Problems Solved: 1. Difficulty in aligning golf shots accurately. 2. Lack of visual aids on golf balls to assist with alignment.

Benefits: 1. Enhanced alignment for golfers. 2. Potential for improved performance on the golf course.

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Golf Ball with Integrated Alignment Aid This technology could be used in the golf equipment industry to create golf balls that offer improved alignment features, potentially appealing to golfers looking to enhance their game.

Prior Art: Prior art related to alignment aids in golf balls may include patents or publications on visual alignment features in sports equipment.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in golf ball technology, materials science, and sports equipment design to enhance alignment aids in golf balls.

Questions about Golf Ball Alignment Aid: 1. How does the integration of an alignment aid in a golf ball impact a player's performance? 2. What are the potential material options for the alignment aid in golf balls and how do they affect performance?

Original Abstract Submitted

A golf ball and a method of forming a golf ball is disclosed herein. The golf ball includes an alignment aid or feature that is integrally formed with a core body of the golf ball. A cover is provided that allows the alignment aid to be visible from an exterior of the golf ball. The alignment aid can be formed as central spherical segment that fuses two spherical cap portions with each other to form the core body. Different material selections can be made for the spherical cap portions and the central spherical segment that can further provide variation in performance characteristics of the golf ball.