Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Patent
1994-05-26
1995-05-09
Grieb, William H.
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
273 58E, 273 58G, 273 58J, A63B 3702
Patent
active
054133327
ABSTRACT:
An egg-shaped elastomeric ball having a unique combination of texture, size, weight and composition features such that it can be thrown and bounced in a controllable manner, after the user develops a certain level of skill. Methods of manufacture and use in exercise, entertainment and sports are also described. The eggball has a major to minor axis ration on the order of 1.3 to 1.6, and more preferably in the range of 1.4 to 1.5, a major axis dimension in the range of about 23/4 to 31/4", a mass on the order of from 60 to 120 grams, and preferably in the range of from 80 to 100 grams, and an exterior surface that while smooth, is textured and can be characterized as sanded or frosted. The durometer is between 30 and 40 and preferably from about 33 to 37. In the preferred embodiment, the surface texture is sanded, so that the exterior of a transparent composition has a translucent frosted look. For a novelty item the surface may be left smooth, shiny and generally transparent, and may have objects embedded therein. In an important embodiment, a light and battery can be embedded in the center of the eggball so that when the ball strikes a surface, or rotates end-over-end, the light goes on to permit play at night. Similarly a sound device, such as a whistle can be associated with the ball.
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Amber Forrest, Inc.
Dulin Jacques M.
Grieb William H.
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