An Aligning Mark for a Golf Ball and Method of Use Thereof

Abstract

A golf ball with an aligning mark is provided with at least two lines, the at least two lines being in an orthogonal relationship. The aligning mark may also have a third line, the three lines creating a generally triangular shape. A method of using the aligning mark to line up a golf ball along an intended path.

1 . A method of lining up a golf ball along an intended path comprising: 
 providing a golf ball having a first line and a second line, the first line being a circumferential line and the first and second lines being orthogonal to one another;    aligning the second line with a horizontal reference line;    orienting the golf ball with the first line in a vertical orientation while aligning the second line with the horizontal reference line;    determining the intended path for the golf ball while the first and second lines are oriented; and    positioning the golf ball on a hitting surface with the first line along the intended path and the second line orthogonal thereto, both lines being visible to a golfer when positioned on the hitting surface.    
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the golf ball has a third line, the third line being a circumferential line and extending from a distal end of the first line to the second line, the third line intersecting the second line approximately midway between one end of the second line and an intersection point of the first and second lines, thereby creating a generally triangular shape.  
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second lines appear straight to a golfer when the second line on the golf ball is oriented along the horizontal reference line.  
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first line and the second line each have a predetermined length.  
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the predetermined length of the first and second lines are different.  
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the predetermined length of the first line is about the same as the radius of the golf ball and the predetermined length of the second line is about twice the radius of the golf ball.  
   
   
       7 . An aligning mark on a golf ball comprising: 
 a first line, the first line being a circumferential line and being of a predetermined length extending between a first end and a second end;    a second line having a predetermined length, the second line being orthogonal to the first line and disposed on the golf ball such that the first end of the first line is adjacent to the second line; and    a third line, the third line being a circumferential line and extending from a point adjacent second end of the first line to a point adjacent the second line, thereby creating a generally triangular shape.    
   
   
       8 . The aligning mark of  claim 7 , wherein the third line intersects the second line at a point from one end of the second line that is equal to about one fourth the predetermined length of the second line.  
   
   
       9 . An aligning mark on a golf ball comprising: 
 a first line, the first line of a predetermined length between a first end and a second end;    a second line of a predetermined length, the second line being orthogonal to the first line and disposed on the golf ball such that the first end of the first line is adjacent to the second line; and    a third line, the third line from a point adjacent the second end of the first line to a point adjacent the second line, thereby creating a generally triangular shape.    
   
   
       10 . The aligning mark on a golf ball according to  claim 9 , wherein at least one of the first and third lines are circumferential lines.