Illuminated translucent golf ball

• US 4,878,674 A
• Filed: 09/18/1987
• Issued: 11/07/1989
• Est. Priority Date: 01/06/1986
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Corky F. Newcomb
• Original Assignee: Nelson F. Newcomb
• Inventors: Newcomb, Nelson F., Newcomb, Nelson F. Jr.
• Primary Examiner(s): Marlo, George J.
• Application Number:
  US07/098,521
• Time in Patent Office: 781 Days
• Field of Search: 273/213, 273/218, 273/58 R, 273/199 R, 273/58 G, 273/232, 273/DIG. 14, 273/DIG. 8, 273/DIG. 24
• US Class Current: 473/200
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 37/0003 Golf balls
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 37/0024 Materials other than ionomers or polyurethane
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 37/0051 Materials other than polybutadienes; Constructional details
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 37/0074 Two piece balls, i.e. cover and core
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 37/008 Diameter
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 37/0083 Weight; Mass
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 43/06 with illuminating devices ; with reflective surfaces

Abstract

A golf ball for use after dark. The ball is made of translucent plastic and contains therein a chemiluminescent light stick which when activated renders the ball when used in the dark plainly visible in the air and on the ground. In a preferred form, the ball is made to comply with the rules of the Unitd States Golf Association so that it may also be used for competitive daytime play. In a modified form, the resilience of the ball may be substantially diminished so that it will travel a much less distance than the preferred ball when hit with the same club.

Claims

1. A solid golf ball comprising a molded spherical body comprising a translucent plastic, said ball being not less than 1.680 inches in diameter nor over 1.620 ounces in weight, and said ball having one permanent diametrically extending hole passing at least partially therethrough for receiving a chemiluminescent light stick and illuminating the ball for night play.

2. The solid golf ball of claim 1, which further comprises a chemiluminescent light stick, positioned in and retained by the diametrically extending hole of said ball.

3. The solid golf ball of claim 2, wherein the chemiluminescent light stick is in the activated form, whereby the ball will be visible in the dark.