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US4546975A
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Method of increasing basketball shooting accuracy and awareness
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-03-09
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Granted: 1985-10-15
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Expires: 2002-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A ball used in sports that is normally propelled to a target includes markings for sighting of the ball to the target by aligning the markings on the ball with the intended line of travel and then focusing on the markings as the ball travels to the target and observing the markings to determine the uniformity of ball rotation. Markings on the ball also serve to make it possible to note the number of revolutions the ball makes in traveling to the target, thereby increasing the sportsman's awareness, concentration and accuracy. Specific indicia markings are disclosed for golf balls and basketballs as examples.
Inventors
- 👤 Dean L. Nims
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:18
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B43/00; A63B43/008; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3623; A63B69/3629; A63B71/00; A63B71/06; A63B2071/0694
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
A method of shooting a basketball to a basket for increasing ball awareness and shooting accuracy by noting the number of ball revolutions, the basketball being multi-paneled with all panels extending substantially 180° around the periphery of the ball and all panels but one being of the same color and said one panel being of a different single color throughout its extent contrasting in color to said same color, said method comprising, orienting the basketball in the shooter's hands with said one panel of contrasting color to that of the other panels facing the shooter, said one panel extending substantially 180° around the periphery of the ball and having a substantial dimension parallel to the axis of intended ball rotation and being only on one side of the basketball and occupying a small area of the total basketball peripheral area to provide substantial contrast with the remainder of the ball for easy focusing on said one panel as the ball rotates when being shot, focusing the shooter's eyes on said one panel, and shooting the ball to the basket while maintaining the eyes on said one panel continuously until the ball reaches the basket and noting the number of ball revolutions during the ball's travel to the basket.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
208 words
A method of shooting a basketball to a basket for increasing ball awareness and shooting accuracy by noting the number of ball revolutions, the basketball being multi-paneled with all panels extending substantially 180° around the periphery of the ball and all panels but one being of the same color and said one panel being of a different single color throughout its extent contrasting in color to said same color, said method comprising, orienting the basketball in the shooter's hands with said one panel of contrasting color to that of the other panels facing the shooter, said one panel extending substantially 180° around the periphery of the ball and having a substantial dimension parallel to the axis of intended ball rotation and being only on one side of the basketball and occupying a small area of the total basketball peripheral area to provide substantial contrast with the remainder of the ball for easy focusing on said one panel as the ball rotates when being shot, focusing the shooter's eyes on said one panel, and shooting the ball to the basket while maintaining the eyes on said one panel continuously until the ball reaches the basket and noting the number of ball revolutions during the ball's travel to the basket.
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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) | 1988-10-14 | 1989-04-15 | 1989-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-10-14 | 1993-04-15 | 1993-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-10-14 | 1997-04-15 | 1997-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |