IMPACT DISSIPATING BALL
First Claim
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1. A soccer ball, comprising:
- a pressurizable airtight bladder;
a lining layer surrounding the pressurizable airtight bladder;
a padding layer surrounding the pressurizable airtight bladder, wherein the padding layer comprises a low density foam having a density within the range of about 5 pounds per cubic foot to about 35 pounds per cubic foot; and
a cover surrounding the padding layer, wherein the cover comprises a plurality of cover panels.
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Abstract
Impact dissipating balls are described. The impact dissipating balls, such as soccer balls, are constructed with one or more layers, sections, or portions of impact absorbing, impact dissipating materials, and/or impact dissipating structures/geometries. The particular type and/or arrangement or placement of padding can vary based on a variety of factors, such as style of impact dissipating ball, size of the impact dissipating ball, the manufacturing process of the impact dissipating ball, expected levels of impact, quality of the impact dissipating ball, and regulations with which the impact dissipating ball is intended to comply.
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26 Claims
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1. A soccer ball, comprising:
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a pressurizable airtight bladder; a lining layer surrounding the pressurizable airtight bladder; a padding layer surrounding the pressurizable airtight bladder, wherein the padding layer comprises a low density foam having a density within the range of about 5 pounds per cubic foot to about 35 pounds per cubic foot; and a cover surrounding the padding layer, wherein the cover comprises a plurality of cover panels. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A soccer ball, comprising:
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a pressurizable airtight bladder; a lining layer surrounding the pressurizable airtight bladder; a padding layer surrounding the pressurizable airtight bladder, wherein the padding layer defines a plurality of deformable voids; and a cover surrounding the padding layer, wherein the cover comprises a plurality of cover panels. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A soccer ball, comprising:
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a pressurizable airtight bladder; a lining layer surrounding the pressurizable airtight bladder; a padding layer surrounding the pressurizable airtight bladder, wherein the padding layer comprises a plurality of padding panels; and a cover surrounding the pressurizable airtight bladder, wherein the cover comprises a plurality of cover panels. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26)
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