SPIKED BALL

• US 20180333615A1
• Filed: 05/18/2017
• Published: 11/22/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 05/18/2017
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Kessler Corporation
• Original Assignee: Kessler Corporation
• Inventors: Kessler, Alexander, Kessler, Brian
• Granted Patent: US 10,369,421 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2037/065 Foam
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/803 Motion sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/833 Sensors arranged on the exercise apparatus or sports implement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/74 with powered illuminating means, e.g. lights
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2243/007 American football
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 37/04 Rigid cores
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 37/14 Special surfaces A63B37/0004 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 41/08 Ball covers; Closures therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 43/002 with special configuration, e.g. non-spherical discs for throwing A63B65/10
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 43/06 with illuminating devices ; with reflective surfaces
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 3/02 characterised by the shape

Abstract

A spiked ball includes an inflatable ball having an outer surface and a series of protrusions on the outer surface. The protrusion each appear as a tear-dropped shape mass that includes a base having a relatively flat bottom adhered to the outer surface and a narrow tip extending away from the outer surface. The narrow tip may also appear as a curved tale.

The spikes provide a unique tactile feel and a surface for gripping that is different than other balls. The spikes also cause the ball to contact or “grab” the ground to create a unique bounce.

Claims

1. A spiked ball, comprising:

an inflatable ball having an outer surface; and

a series of protrusions on the outer surface.

2. The spiked ball of claim 1, wherein the series of protrusions comprise a tear-dropped shaped mass that includes a base having a relatively flat bottom adhered to the outer surface and a narrow tip extending away from the outer surface.

3. The spiked ball of claim 2, wherein the base of each tear-dropped shaped mass is in contact with the base of each adjacent tear-dropped shaped mass.

4. The spiked ball of claim 3, wherein the contact between the base of each tear-dropped shaped comprises an outer layer completely covering the outer surface of the ball.

6. The spiked ball of claim 2, wherein each tear-dropped shaped mass comprises an elastomer deposited on the outer surface.

7. The spiked ball of claim 6, wherein the elastomer comprises silicon rubber.

8. The spiked ball of claim 1, wherein the series of protrusions comprises a layer of spikes covering the outer surface.

9. The spiked ball of claim 1, wherein the inflatable ball comprises thermoplastic polyurethane, thermoplastic rubber or polyvinyl chloride.

10. The spiked ball of claim 1, wherein the protusions comprise different colors configured as a pattern or design.

11. The spiked ball of claim 1, wherein the inflatable ball comprises a fill valve.

12. The spiked ball of claim 1, wherein the inflatable ball comprises a spherical ball.

13. The spiked ball of claim 1, wherein the inflatable ball comprises a spheroid shape.

14. The spiked ball of claim 1, wherein the series of protrusions each comprise a tear-dropped shape mass that includes a base having a relatively flat bottom attached to the outer surface and a narrow tail extending away from the outer surface wherein the tail is curved relative to a central axis of the ball.

5. The spiked ball 2, wherein the base of each tear-dropped shaped mass is a discrete distance from the base of each adjacent tear-dropped shaped mass.

15. A spiked ball, comprising:

a first layer that includes a hollow sphere having a relatively smooth outer surface; and

a second layer of more than one tear-drop shaped mass having a relatively flat base and a narrow tip, the base of each tear-drop shaped mass adhered to the outer surface with the narrow tip extending away from the outer surface.

16. The spiked ball of claim 15, wherein the second layer comprises a continuous layer completely covering the first layer thereby adding additional structural integrity.

17. The spiked ball of claim 15, wherein the second layer comprises a series of elastomer globules dropped onto the outer surface.

18. The spiked ball of claim 15, wherein the narrow tip comprises a tail having a curvature relative to a central radius of the sphere.

19. A lamp, comprising:

a translucent or transparent sphere having a relatively smooth outer surface and more than one tear-drop shaped spike attached to the outer surface, each spike having a relatively flat base and a narrow tip extending away from the outer surface;

an illumination device inside the sphere; and

an electrical lighting circuit having a power source and a switch, the lighting circuit being electrically connected to the illumination device to turn the illumination device on and off.

20. The lamp of claim 19, further comprising a base attached to the sphere, wherein the lighting circuit is enclosed within the base.