Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Patent
1990-04-23
1991-02-12
Marlo, George J.
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
273 58B, 446490, A63B 3714, A63B 4302
Patent
active
049918419
ABSTRACT:
The invention is a hollow novelty ball having a multiplicity of extending flexible whisker-like protrusions. The whiskers are generally within the range of about 0.5 to 2.5 times the diameter of the ball. Materials of construction may vary but for a small ball sponge rubber has been found to be very satisfactory ball and very small diameter surgical rubber tubing for the whiskers. As an example, a ball about 21/2 inches in diameter may have about 14 to 20 whiskers. For a larger ball the size of a soccer ball or basket ball the whiskers may be formed on basal patches or strips that are adhesively or otherwise bonded to the surface of the ball. The balls when thrown will travel straight but roll to a stop very rapidly due to the whisker action. They are particularly useful for teaching children throwing and catching skills and for juggling since, when in the air, they appear considerably larger than their actual diameter.
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Gehr Keith D.
Marlo George J.
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