Games using tangible projectile – Golf – Ball
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-12
2005-04-12
Ricci, John A. (Department: 3714)
Games using tangible projectile
Golf
Ball
C473S353000, C473S354000, C473S365000, C473S377000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06878076
ABSTRACT:
A golf ball is provided which changes color or other indicia after exposure to moisture to indicate that the ball may not have predictable flight characteristics which may result in loss of carry and roll. In one embodiment, a microencapsulated dye layer is formed immediately below the final gloss coat, with controlled dye release causing a stained look to the ball after significant exposure to moisture. In another embodiment, the dye or ink is provided in pelletized form for ease of manufacture. In other embodiments, a dye, ink, or chemical is compounded with other materials and introduced into or applied onto the golf balls composite materials in a solid, liquid, or gaseous form. In still other embodiments imprints on the ball are made with a water activated ink which either appears or disappears upon the exposure of the golf ball to moisture.
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