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Method for forming globe map on rubber basketball

  • US 5,405,469 A
  • Filed: 10/15/1993
  • Issued: 04/11/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/15/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for forming a globe map on a rubber ball having an inner ball base comprising the steps of:

  • a) providing a plurality of rubber segments shaped to form a sphere when all said segments are in juxtaposition with adjacent segments, and when put together form a spherical body;

    b) forming plural globe map elements by printing on said plurality of rubber segments, which plural globe map elements on said rubber segments, when gathered together, form a globe map;

    c) adhering said plurality of rubber segments on an inner ball base by adhesive means to fore said globe map;

    d) providing a mold;

    e) inserting said inner ball base having said segments adhered thereto in said mold; and

    f) employing a vulcanizing agent to vulcanize, with an application of heat, said rubber segments adhered to said inner ball base in said mold, after said printing step so as to enable said rubber segments to be integrally joined to said inner ball base, forming a globe map on a unitary and permanent rubber ball.

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