Printing – Special article machines
Reexamination Certificate
1999-10-13
2001-12-04
Hilten, John S. (Department: 2854)
Printing
Special article machines
C101S004000, C101SDIG029, C473S285000, C473S406000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06324971
ABSTRACT:
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
Not applicable.
REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX, IF ANY
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a device for inscribing a mark on a circumference of a golf ball, as well as to a process for using the device to mark a golf ball.
2. Background Information
Golf is a popular hobby for many individuals. The area around each hole of a golf course, known as the green, is smooth but often has a number of slopes and undulations. On the green surface, a player normally uses a short flat faced club called a putter to gently propel the golf ball toward and into the hole. The player on occasion must aim the golf ball directly at the hole when putting. More often, however, the player must aim the ball at a point slightly removed from the hole to compensate for the slope of the green. In aiming the golf ball toward the hole, it is useful to have a mark or line on the circumference of the golf ball for alignment with the target, and to strike the golf ball with the putter head such that the putter club face is perpendicular to the ball circumference, and thus the line thereon, thereby propelling the ball toward the target. Golf balls often have printing or similar markings on the ball circumference that may be useful in the above described putting alignment. These marks are often small and difficult to see. Applicant has invented a device that is useful for inscribing a highly visible mark on a circumference of a golf ball, as well as a method of using the device for this purpose.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention is a device for inscribing a mark on a circumference of a golf ball. The device comprises a rigid hollow cylindrical member of selected internal diameter with internal and external surfaces, and with first and second ends. At least one cylindrical member end is open with an open end surface having a bevel on an edge adjacent the hollow cylindrical member internal surface. The hollow cylindrical member selected internal diameter is sized to accept and support a golf ball with the ball circumference positioned adjacent the cylindrical member open end bevel edge. A user supports a golf ball on the hollow cylindrical member open end and inscribes a visible mark on at least a portion of the ball circumference. A method of using the device is also disclosed.
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Chau Minh
Hilten John S.
Randall Tipton L.
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