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Contrasting patterns on golf balls

a golf ball and pattern technology, applied in the field of golf ball patterns, can solve the problems of not being able to effectively strike the ball, not being able to use the object as a training aid in practice sessions or recreational playing situations, and not being able to achieve effective strike, etc., to achieve the effect of maintaining concentration

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-02-16
CHAPMAN CURTIS LEE
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[0009] My invention is imprinting a selected shape onto a golf ball in a repeating and symmetrical arrangement to form at least one perceptible contrasting pattern upon viewing any part of the ball's surface. The function of a contrasting pattern on a golf ball is to create a focal point that stimulates the brain at both conscious and subconscious levels. The brain in turn produces and maintains the concentration the golfer needs to keep his / her “eye on the ball” through impact. Simply put, a pattern on a golf ball makes it more interesting to look at.

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These technological advances, however, mean nothing if the golfer has poor concentration and cannot strike the ball effectively.
The disadvantage is that the object can only be used as a training aid in practice sessions or recreational playing situations.

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[0013] The invention of imprinting a selected shape onto a golf ball in a repeating and symmetrical arrangement to form at least one perceptible contrasting pattern upon viewing any part of the ball's surface is based on applying the principles of visual perception and human engineering. The findings of these sciences reveal an approach for improving a golfer's performance. Objects with contrasting patterns, defined as a symmetrical juxtaposition of dissimilar elements, attract and hold a person's attention demonstrably better compared to objects with isolated markings or solid colors. The visual elements of today's golf ball—a few letters and numbers on an otherwise white void—provide only a minimal visual appeal.

[0014] Child development experts concur that infants are instinctively attracted to and captivated by objects with contrasting patterns (e.g. Gurian, 2004). Research in human engineering has shown that adults also intuitively respond to sharp contrasts—[0015] The visual d...

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The invention is imprinting a selected shape onto a golf ball in a repeating and symmetrical arrangement to form at least one perceptible contrasting pattern upon viewing any part of the ball's surface. This improvement is based on an application of findings in the sciences of visual perception and human engineering. The function of contrasting patterns is to hold a golfer's focus on a golf ball through impact. Since the innovation does not violate any rule of golf (USGA or R&A), a golfer's concentration and ball striking ability will be enhanced for all shots in all playing situations.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001]“Not Applicable”STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002]“Not Applicable”REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX [0003]“Not Applicable”BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] Golf ball manufacturers have made great advances in the areas of materials and aerodynamics. If hit properly, today's balls fly farther and straighter than ever. These technological advances, however, mean nothing if the golfer has poor concentration and cannot strike the ball effectively. A need exists for an innovation that enhances a golfer's concentration and ball striking ability that can be used for all shots from tee to green in all playing situations [recreational and competitive]. [0005] One patent I discovered deals with placing a marker under the golf ball for the purpose of assisting a golfer's concentration. Schwab (U.S. Pat. No. 5,449,176) invented a “crescent shaped object” th...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B37/00
CPCA63B37/0003A63B2071/0694A63B37/0006A63B43/008
Inventor CHAPMAN, CURTIS LEE
Owner CHAPMAN CURTIS LEE
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