US4241918A
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Lighter and softer recreational balls
Assignee: Ideas that Sell Inc
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Filing: 1979-04-12
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Granted: 1980-12-30
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Expires: 1999-04-12
Abstract
Abstract A ball having the general appearance, shape and aerodynamic characteristics of a conventional football when thrown or kicked; but which is softer and lighter allowing for its use in congested areas--it does not travel as far when thrown or kicked--and by younger children who are more susceptible to injury with a conventional football. The ball is comprised of a polyester batting interior or center having a wool batting inner cover and a polyester double-knit outer cover. The ball preferably has "cross stitching" prepared from a textile paint to give an elevated or raised ridge for gripping the ball thereby enhancing its throwing characteristics.
Inventors
- 👤 Chester F. Massino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B37/00; A63B37/12; A63B2037/125; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/09; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/23; Y10T428/239
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A ball comprising: (a) an interior comprised of from about 3 to about 4 ounces of a polyester batting fill comprised of 100% polyester untreated extruded fiber having a denier of from about 4.5 to 5.0, (b) a 4-piece wool batting interior cover, (c) a 4-piece polyester double-knit outer cover each of which said four pieces of said polyester double-knit outer cover are substantially identical and are secured to each other and to said corresponding interior wool batting piece by stitching and said ball further characterized by an elevated or raised cross stitching area to enable the ball to be thrown in a spiral, said ball having the general appearance, shape and characteristics of a conventional football when thrown or kicked but being softer and lighter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A ball comprising: (a) an interior comprised of from about 3 to about 4 ounces of a polyester batting fill comprised of 100% polyester untreated extruded fiber having a denier of from about 4.5 to 5.0, (b) a 4-piece wool batting interior cover, (c) a 4-piece polyester double-knit outer cover each of which said four pieces of said polyester double-knit outer cover are substantially identical and are secured to each other and to said corresponding interior wool batting piece by stitching and said ball further characterized by an elevated or raised cross stitching area to enable the ball to be thrown in a spiral, said ball having the general appearance, shape and characteristics of a conventional football when thrown or kicked but being softer and lighter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The ball of claim 1 wherein said fill is present in the interior portion in an amount of about three and three-quarter ounces and the denier of said fiber is about 4.75.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
94 words
A spherical ball comprising: (a) an interior comprised of polyester batting fill comprised of 100% polyester untreated extruded fiber having a denier of from about 4.5 to 5.0, (b) an 8-piece wool batting interior cover, (c) an 8-piece polyester double-knit outer cover each of which eight pieces of said polyester double-knit outer cover are substantially identical and are secured to each other and to said corresponding interior wool batting piece by stitching and said ball is further characterized by having the general shape and appearance of a conventional basketball but being softer light lighter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
94 words
A spherical ball comprising: (a) an interior comprised of polyester batting fill comprised of 100% polyester untreated extruded fiber having a denier of from about 4.5 to 5.0, (b) an 8-piece wool batting interior cover, (c) an 8-piece polyester double-knit outer cover each of which eight pieces of said polyester double-knit outer cover are substantially identical and are secured to each other and to said corresponding interior wool batting piece by stitching and said ball is further characterized by having the general shape and appearance of a conventional basketball but being softer light lighter.
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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) | 1983-12-30 | 1984-06-30 | 1984-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-30 | 1988-06-30 | 1988-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-30 | 1992-06-30 | 1992-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |