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Method for manufacturing a panel for a ball

US9919483B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2016
Grant dateMar 20, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB32B2607/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods for manufacturing a panel for a ball, in particular for a soccer ball, as well as panels manufactured by these methods and balls with such panels. A method comprises the following steps: providing a carrier material having an outer side and an inner side within a mold having at least one first and at least one second mold part. Three-dimensionally molding an outer layer of the panel on the outer side of the carrier material within the mold. Three-dimensionally molding an inner layer of the panel on the inner side of the carrier material using at least the first mold part.

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