Game ball
First Claim
1. An inflatable play ball comprising a flexible cover, and valve means for introducing air into said ball, said cover having a pebble grain configuration including raised pebble surfaces separated by depressions between the individual pebble surfaces, the upper ends of said raised pebble surfaces having either a substantially flat or concave configuration, said raised pebble surfaces extending about the entire periphery of the ball and being integral therewith, said pebble grain configuration increasing the dynamic friction characteristics of the ball thereby improving the handling characteristics of the ball.
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Abstract
Inflatable play balls having improved handling properties and comprising a flexible bladder, a valve for introducing air into the bladder, and a cover over the bladder, the cover having a pebble grain configuration including raised pebble surfaces separated by depressions between the individual pebble surfaces, the raised pebble surfaces having a either a flat or concave configuration.
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5 Claims
- 1. An inflatable play ball comprising a flexible cover, and valve means for introducing air into said ball, said cover having a pebble grain configuration including raised pebble surfaces separated by depressions between the individual pebble surfaces, the upper ends of said raised pebble surfaces having either a substantially flat or concave configuration, said raised pebble surfaces extending about the entire periphery of the ball and being integral therewith, said pebble grain configuration increasing the dynamic friction characteristics of the ball thereby improving the handling characteristics of the ball.
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