US3924856A
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Non-rolling game ball
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-02-10
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Granted: 1975-12-09
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Expires: 1995-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A soft non-rolling bean bag type of ball adapted for use in lawn bowling by being lobbed against pins set up on a platform. The ball or bag has a relatively soft covering filled with particulate material which may be of various types, including styrofoam pellets, gravel, tissue paper, and the like. The ball bag has a predetermined segment of its surface made more rigid or stiffer, the segment having in it configurations providing finger holes corresponding to the typical finger holes in a bowling ball.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard L Dekan
- 👤 John W Ryan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:05
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B65/00; A63B37/00; A63B37/02; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
An article adapted for throwing, or lobbing, against objects comprising a skin covering formed to provide part of a generally spherical shape, a member formed of more rigid material configurated to provide the remainder of the generally spherical shape having securement to the flexible material, the interior of the article being filled with a particulate material whereby the article has the characteristics of un-rigid, generally spherical resilient shape.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
An article adapted for throwing, or lobbing, against objects comprising a skin covering formed to provide part of a generally spherical shape, a member formed of more rigid material configurated to provide the remainder of the generally spherical shape having securement to the flexible material, the interior of the article being filled with a particulate material whereby the article has the characteristics of un-rigid, generally spherical resilient shape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An article as in claim 1 wherein said more rigid member has formed in it finger holes corresponding to that of a typical bowling ball.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An article as in claim 1 wherein it contains filler material including one of styrofoam pellets, gravel, and tissue paper.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
An article as in claim 1 wherein said relatively more rigid member has a rib formed thereon adjacent to an edge part of the member forming a lip, the flexible material being secured to the said member positioned between the rib and lip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
An article as in claim 1 wherein the flexible skin portion and more rigid portion of the article are formed unitarily as a rotocast, single piece of plastic material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
An article as in claim 5 wherein the skin part has an aperture having a removable and reinsertable plug in it.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
An article as in claim 1 wherein the more rigid part is formed as an insert secured to the first part.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-12-08 | 1979-06-09 | 1979-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-08 | 1983-06-09 | 1983-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-08 | 1987-06-09 | 1987-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |