Novelty ball

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1989-07-24

1990-05-22

Marlo, George J.

Amusement devices: games

Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...

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273DIG20, 273DIG8, 273 58A, 273 58C, 446490, A63B 3714, A63B 4302

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049271415

ABSTRACT:
The invention is a 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 sponge rubber has been found to be very satisfactory for the 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. 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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patent: 4294447 (1981-10-01), Clark
patent: 4321888 (1982-03-01), Topliffe
patent: 4756529 (1988-07-01), Stillinger

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