Golf ball with RFID inlay between a split core
US9643056B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C43/18
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A compressible core with an RFID tag is described. The compressible core comprises an RFID integrated circuit, and an inlay material sandwiched between a top hemisphere and a bottom hemisphere. The RFID integrated circuit includes a memory that stores a unique identifier. The inlay material includes an RFID antenna electrically coupled to the RFID integrated circuit. The top hemisphere of the compressible core is separated from the bottom hemisphere of the compressible core. The inlay with the RFID antenna and the RFID integrated circuit placed between the top and bottom hemispheres. The top hemisphere, the inlay and the bottom hemisphere are joined together forming a compressible core. Additionally, the molded shell encapsulates the compressible core.
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