Ball spinner

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Inactive Publication Date: 2008-06-12
SIEBERT EDWARD J
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[0010]An advantage of the spinning device according to the present invention is that the spinning device can be concealed in a user's hand to create the illusion of spinning the ball on one finger while the weight of the ball is well supported via the shaft and hand-held portion. Another advantage of the spinning device according to the present invention is that the device provides control, support, ease of handling, stability and balance, making the device relatively easy to use. The present invention also provides a ball spinning device that is light weight and requires a minimal amount of material to manufacture the device. Complex parts such as motors or precision bearings are not required.

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Many people would like to have the skill of being able to spin a ball on their finger, however, this skill can be difficult or impossible for some to master.
Disadvantageously, the splined finger gripping device fits over the finger but does not conceal the device in a user's hand.
Further, such device does not provide support for the weight of the ball on the finger that is disposed in the gripping device.
Further the precision bearing in the Porter device adds cost, weight and complexity.

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[0019]Detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein, however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for enabling one skilled in the art to make and use the invention recited in the claims.

[0020]As illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B, a ball spinner 10 in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention is depicted. The ball spinner 11 has a finger portion 20 and a hand-held portion 30. The ball spinner 10 has the finger portion 20 protruding outwardly from the hand-held portion 30. The finger portion 20 is thinner than the hand-held portion 30. In this illustrative embodiment the hand-held portion is molded with a plurality of finger grips 22, around which a user's fingers will wrap when the hand-held portion is grasped by a user. A curved ...

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Abstract

A hand-held amusement device is provided for spinning a ball. The ball spinning device has a ball shaft having a hand-held portion and a finger portion. The hand-held portion is configured to be grippe by a user's hand. The finger portion has a distal end which includes a receiving space that is adapted to receive a connection shaft. The ball spinning device has a cup that receives the connection shaft. The cup has a recessed hole configured to receive a bearing ball. The bearing ball is in contact with the connection shaft providing a low friction surface which allows the cup to freely rotate on the ball shaft.

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RELATED CASE INFORMATION[0001]This application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 874,389 filed Dec. 12, 2006 and is incorporated herein in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to an amusement device or toy, and more particularly to a hand-held device for spinning a ball.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]In the world of sports, the ability to spin a ball, such as a basketball, volleyball or football on the tip of one's finger never ceases to amaze spectators. With a lot of practice, a great deal of coordination, and a bit of luck, one can learn how to spin a ball on one finger. Many people would like to have the skill of being able to spin a ball on their finger, however, this skill can be difficult or impossible for some to master.[0004]For those who would be satisfied with creating the illusion of spinning a ball, some form of mechanical aid could provide the desired control.[0005]U.S. Pat. No 5,261,851 to Siebert provides a hand...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63H33/00
CPCA63H33/00A63H29/22
Inventor SIEBERT, EDWARD J.
Owner SIEBERT EDWARD J
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