Sports ball with electronics housed in shock-absorbing carrier
US11266883B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2243/0037
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sports ball includes sensing electronics embedded therein. The electronics are supported on an inner surface of the wall of the ball within an elastomeric boot that extends inwardly toward the center of the ball. The elastomeric boot is configured to protect the electronics from damage due to shock as the ball is used, and to have little if any effect on the performance characteristics of the ball.
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