Soccer ball with motion graphic
US8512180B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2243/0025
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Balls for team and individual sports include a motion graphic that provides enhanced perception of ball rotation. The motion graphic is typically defined with a visual characteristic that contrast with a ball casing. The motion graphic includes first and second termination portions that are coupled by a connection region. The first and second termination portions are symmetrically situated with respect to a longitudinal axis and are asymmetric with respect to axes perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The motion graphic and the ball casing can be provided with substantially opposite colors selected to exhibit similar or substantially the same reflectivities.
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