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US3708170A
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Football
Assignee: Scott Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1972-01-24
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Granted: 1973-01-02
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Expires: 1992-01-24
Abstract
Abstract A football including an inflatable bladder insertion opening and in which an extended lacing length and corresponding cross loops are provided to accommodate football players with small hands and to improve the ball handling and passing manipulation. The lacing loops re extended out to a length of about 55-60 percent of the total length of a seam line.
Inventors
- 👤 W Presnell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:41
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B41/00; A63B41/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A football comprising an elongated inflatable casing having a central ellipsoidal section and opposite conoidal end sections tapering off in opposite directions from said central section, the opposite end sections being on and symmetrical with the elongated axis of the casing, a bladder opening in the casing extending along the curved surface of the ellipsoidal center section, and lacing means closing said bladder opening and having spaced loops directed transversely of the length of the bladder opening, said lacing means and loops extending into and forming gripping surfaces in said conoidal end sections of said casing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A football comprising an elongated inflatable casing having a central ellipsoidal section and opposite conoidal end sections tapering off in opposite directions from said central section, the opposite end sections being on and symmetrical with the elongated axis of the casing, a bladder opening in the casing extending along the curved surface of the ellipsoidal center section, and lacing means closing said bladder opening and having spaced loops directed transversely of the length of the bladder opening, said lacing means and loops extending into and forming gripping surfaces in said conoidal end sections of said casing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
The football of claim 1 and in which said casing is composed of plies extending longitudinally of the football and being side seamed to each other, said bladder opening being in one of said side seams to open to the casing interior, and said lacing means being disposed on the outer surface of said casing for contact by the fingers of the player handling the football.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The football of claim 2 wherein said lacing means connects the plies across the bladder opening and extends lengthwise of the seam for substantially 55 to 60 percent of the total length of the surface of said central and opposite end sections of the casing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The football of claim 1 wherein said lacing means has a length along the curvature of said central and opposite end sections of substantially 55 to 60 percent of the total length of the casing as measured along the surface thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
86 words
A football comprising an inflatable casing having a central ellipsoidal section and opposite conoidal end sections, said casing having visible seam lines running from end to end of the football along the exposed surface, and lacing means in one of said seam lines eXtending through said central section and into each of said end sections, said lacing means being raised on the casing surface and including elongated portions running along said one seam line and loop portions directed across and spaced apart along said elongated portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
86 words
A football comprising an inflatable casing having a central ellipsoidal section and opposite conoidal end sections, said casing having visible seam lines running from end to end of the football along the exposed surface, and lacing means in one of said seam lines eXtending through said central section and into each of said end sections, said lacing means being raised on the casing surface and including elongated portions running along said one seam line and loop portions directed across and spaced apart along said elongated portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
The football set forth in claim 5 wherein said one seam line is interrupted to provide an opening to the casing interior, and said lacing means holds said opening closed with the endmost ones of said loop portions being adjacent the end limits of said opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The football set forth in claim 5 wherein said lacing means extends along a seam line for substantially 55 to 60 percent of its length.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The football set forth in claim 5 wherein said lacing means extends along a seam line in said ellipsoidal central section and into each conoidal end section.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-02 | 1976-07-03 | 1977-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-02 | 1980-07-03 | 1981-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-02 | 1984-07-03 | 1985-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |