Games using tangible projectile – Projectile – per se; part thereof or accessory therefor – Comprising casing or cover having stitched seam or laced...
Reexamination Certificate
1998-07-13
2001-12-18
Chapman, Jeanette (Department: 3711)
Games using tangible projectile
Projectile, per se; part thereof or accessory therefor
Comprising casing or cover having stitched seam or laced...
C040S327000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06331151
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a novelty ball and, in particular, to the printing of artwork thereon.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The market for novelty balls has been a growing one recently. The novelty ball usually has the shape and feel of a regulation ball. An important aspect of the novelty ball is the artwork presented thereon. A particular style of novelty ball may be sold in large quantities. For example, if the ball has a team logo thereon, a fan of that team would be the typical purchaser. However, a considerable market exists in the creation of novelty balls with innovative printing technologies. For example, full-motion video frames, three dimensional graphics and dynamic color animation may be now incorporated into a novelty ball.
Since the novelty ball is not normally purchased for competitive use, its essential reason for existence, the artwork thereon, is very critical to its marketability. A need exists for a method of printing and the resulting improved novelty ball which overcomes the shortcomings of prior designs, which includes lifting off of the artwork from the face of the ball, fading or discoloration of the artwork, and an initial inability in the first instance to print vibrant colors and dimensional and special effects imaging and printing technologies.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a novelty ball is provided which includes a lenticular panel having artwork thereon and a plurality of ball panels to form the novelty football. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the lenticular panel is adhesively secured to one of the ball panels. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, each of the lenticular and ball panels have internal edges, each of said ball panels being secured to the adjacent ball panels at abutting internal edges, the internal edges of the lenticular panel being secured to the internal edges of the ball panel to which it is adhered and also to the adjacent panel ball panels so that the edges of the lenticular panel are not exposed.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a method of making a novelty ball is provided. The method includes the step of securing a lenticular panel or cloth panel to one or more ball panels. A plurality of ball panels are then secured together at their internal edges to form the ball.
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Chambers M.
Chapman Jeanette
Thompson & Gustavson L.L.P.
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