Golf ball alignment aid

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D1006168
  • Patent Number
    D1,006,168
  • Date Filed
    Monday, February 6, 2023
    a year ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, November 28, 2023
    a year ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D21 708-709
    • CPC
    • A63B37/0003
    • A63B37/0022-00223
  • International Classifications
    • 2102
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a top view of a golf ball incorporating a golf ball alignment aid;



FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the golf ball of FIG. 1;



FIG. 3 is a front view of the golf ball of FIG. 1, the undisclosed rear being identical; and,



FIG. 4 is a side view of the golf ball of FIG. 1.


The broken lines shown on the drawings form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a golf ball alignment aid, as shown and described.
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