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Ball and method for its manufacture

US10905919B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

adidas AG · DE

Inventors

Tru Huu Minh Le · Erlangen, DE
Hans-Peter Nürnberg · Gutenstetten, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 27, 2016
Grant date	Feb 2, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 27, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB29L2031/54
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Described are balls, in particular a football, and a method for its manufacture. The ball comprises particles of an expanded material. As examples, the particles are connected, at least partially, to each other by radio frequency welding and/or infrared welding. As examples, the ball has a first layer of the particles of the expanded material, wherein the first layer is provided as an outer shell.

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