Class Information
Number: 473/597
Name: Games using tangible projectile > Projectile, per se; part thereof or accessory therefor > Having handle or surface configuration for enhancing user`s handgrip thereon > Grip-enhancing means comprises closure or seam of casing or cover or comprises simulation of such closure or seam (e.g., lacing of football casing, etc.)
Description: Subject matter wherein (a) the projectile includes an opening in the outermost layer thereof and includes a means to close the opening, (b) the outer surface layer of the projectile comprises a plurality of sections fitted together along their adjacent edges, or (c) the projectile includes an imitation of either such opening and closing means therefor or such fitted together outer surface sections thereof; and wherein the opening and closing means of the projectile, the fitted together outer surface sections of the projectile, or the imitation of either is expressly disclosed as enhancing the grip of a user"s hand on the projectile.
Patents under this class:
| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7601085 |
Sports ball and method of manufacturing |
Oct. 13, 2009 |
| 7585236 |
Game ball having optimally positioned grooves and/or ridges |
Sep. 8, 2009 |
| 7029407 |
Game ball cover with improved stripes and/or logos |
Apr. 18, 2006 |
| 6964625 |
Game ball lacing |
Nov. 15, 2005 |
| 6767300 |
Game ball lacing |
Jul. 27, 2004 |
| 6663519 |
Proprioceptive pitch trainer baseball |
Dec. 16, 2003 |
| 6634970 |
Basketball with removable rings |
Oct. 21, 2003 |
| 6629902 |
Game ball lacing |
Oct. 7, 2003 |
| 6592477 |
Ball having molded and raised seam and leather cover |
Jul. 15, 2003 |
| 6520877 |
Basketball |
Feb. 18, 2003 |
| 6398894 |
Method for manufacturing a rubber basketball |
Jun. 4, 2002 |
| 5941785 |
Football |
Aug. 24, 1999 |
| 5931752 |
Inflatable game ball with laid-in channel or logo |
Aug. 3, 1999 |
| 5674149 |
Inflatable game ball |
Oct. 7, 1997 |
| 5611532 |
Tethered football with resilient end caps |
Mar. 18, 1997 |
| 5577724 |
Football |
Nov. 26, 1996 |
| 5472187 |
Ball pitch training device |
Dec. 5, 1995 |
| 5460368 |
Lightweight bounceable throwing device providing slow erratic flight |
Oct. 24, 1995 |
| 5427372 |
Applying patches and impressing patterns on ball |
Jun. 27, 1995 |
| 5219104 |
Sports article handlebar pad |
Jun. 15, 1993 |
| 5165685 |
Game ball |
Nov. 24, 1992 |
| 4869504 |
Football and lacing for footballs |
Sep. 26, 1989 |
| 4822041 |
Game ball |
Apr. 18, 1989 |
| 4531737 |
Elongated football |
Jul. 30, 1985 |
| 4515852 |
Leather-like sheet material having low slip characteristics |
May. 7, 1985 |
| 4337944 |
Lighter and softer recreational balls |
Jul. 6, 1982 |
| 4241918 |
Lighter and softer recreational balls |
Dec. 30, 1980 |
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