Golf ball alignment aid

- PARSONS XTREME GOLF, LLC
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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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Patent History
Patent number: D1006168
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 6, 2023
Date of Patent: Nov 28, 2023
Assignee: PARSONS XTREME GOLF, LLC (Scottsdale, AZ)
Inventors: Robert R. Parsons (Scottsdale, AZ), Bradley D. Schweigert (Cave Creek, AZ)
Primary Examiner: Mitchell I. Siegel
Application Number: 29/883,948
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Golf Type (e.g., Golf Ball) (D21/708)