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Game ball with transparent cover
Assignee: Wilson Sporting Goods Co
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Filing: 1992-10-01
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Granted: 1994-06-14
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Expires: 2012-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A game ball includes an inflatable bladder or a core and a transparent cover over the bladder or core. The bladder or core may include a layer of windings, and the bladder or core is visible through the transparent cover to provide an unusual visual appearance. An inner label can be positioned between the bladder or core and the cover. The label is visible through the transparent cover, but the label is protected from abrasion and wear by the cover. An outer label may be applied to the outer surface of the cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Houang-Pin Lai
- 👤 Charles Lai
- 👤 Chih-Lung Chang
- 👤 Mickey Leow
- 👤 Gerald Grayer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:57
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B41/00; A63B41/08; A63B2243/00; A63B2243/0025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A game ball comprising: an inflatable bladder, a layer of windings over the bladder, a transparent cover over the windings whereby the windings are visible through the transparent cover, an inner layer between the cover and the windings which is visible through the transparent cover, and an outer layer on the outside surface of the cover, each of the inner and outer labels comprising an image, the inner and outer images having substantially the same shape and being offset slightly from a superimposed position whereby the inner and outer images provide a three-dimensional visual effect.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A game ball comprising: an inflatable bladder, a layer of windings over the bladder, a transparent cover over the windings whereby the windings are visible through the transparent cover, an inner layer between the cover and the windings which is visible through the transparent cover, and an outer layer on the outside surface of the cover, each of the inner and outer labels comprising an image, the inner and outer images having substantially the same shape and being offset slightly from a superimposed position whereby the inner and outer images provide a three-dimensional visual effect.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The ball of claim 1 in which the inner image provides a shadow of the outer image.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The ball of claim 1 in which the game ball is a basketball.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
87 words
A game ball comprising: a core, a transparent cover over the core whereby the core is visible through the transparent cover, an inner label between the cover and the core which is visible through the transparent cover, and an outer label on the outside surface of the cover, each of the inner and outer labels comprising an image, the inner and outer images having substantially the same shape and being offset slightly from a superimposed position whereby the inner and outer images provide a three-dimensional visual effect.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
87 words
A game ball comprising: a core, a transparent cover over the core whereby the core is visible through the transparent cover, an inner label between the cover and the core which is visible through the transparent cover, and an outer label on the outside surface of the cover, each of the inner and outer labels comprising an image, the inner and outer images having substantially the same shape and being offset slightly from a superimposed position whereby the inner and outer images provide a three-dimensional visual effect.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The ball of claim 4 in which the inner image provides a shadow of the outer image.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The ball of claim 4 in which the game ball is a softball.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The ball of claim 4 in which the game ball is a baseball.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The ball of claim 4 in which the cover is formed from EPDM.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The ball of claim 8 in which the cover includes a peroxide vulcanizing agent.
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