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Lighted sports projectile

a projectile and sports technology, applied in the field of sports projectiles, can solve the problems of increasing the chance of injury or property damage, cumbersome components, and the game ball to remain light, and achieve the effects of maximum light transmission, enhanced safety features, and easy throwing and catching

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-07-30
SMITH CARSON
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[0009]It is another object of this invention to provide an improved lighted sports projectile with enhanced safety features.
[0010]It is a further object of this invention to provide an improved lighted sports projectile that is easy to throw and catch.
[0011]It is still a further object of this invention to provide an improved lighted sports projectile capable of producing a stroboscopic effect.

Problems solved by technology

All of these additional components are cumbersome and the added weight increases the chance for injury or property damage should the projectile not be caught by the intended recipient.
The ball has to be “charged” by exposure to light in order to “glow-in-the-dark.” This approach, allows the game ball to remain light weight, but does not to provide a very intense light.
The problem with additional internal components still exists; additional weight is added decreasing the safety factor and potentially altering the aerodynamics of the ball.
These additional elements are not soft and can lead to injury.

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[0024]The preferred embodiment of lighted sports projectile according to this invention is illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2. It's novel design provides for the following features that enhance the safety factor of utilizing this invention in the dark: limited mass (by massive orifice sizes),limited velocity (due to reduced mass and friction introduced by the massive orifices), adjustable overall mass and velocity for experienced players (by addition of numerous light sticks), compressibility, adjustable brightness (by adding more light sticks for differing conditions), stroboscopic effect (enhanced by the large orifices), maximum light transmission, enhanced gripability (from the large orifices) and a monolithic structure (no ejected pieces).

[0025]In the illustrated embodiment the illuminated projectile is shaped like a standard American football 2. Body 4 of football 2 is made from a soft, spongy polymer material. One such material is commonly know as a NERF®. NERF is made from a solid,...

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Abstract

A sports projectile illuminated with a chemiluminescent light stick capable of producing a stroboscopic effect. The body is made of a soft, pliable material such as NERF® and the light stick(s) is carried through bores in the body. There are no ancillary components, only the light stick(s) and the soft, pliable body. Orifices or various other shapes are cut into the body of the sports projections allowing for the maximum light transmission.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001]The present invention relates to a sports projectile that is adapted for use in low light situations. It is designed to provide safety and a minimal of damage potential, while presenting an aesthetically appealing throwing projectile. More particularly, the present invention relates to a soft, durable, spongy football that presents as an alluring toy to market to sports enthusiasts of all ages; perfect for evening tailgating events.[0002]In the past, previous attempts to illuminate sports balls have relied heavily on battery powered devices. Such devices require numerous components (i.e., batteries, light emitting elements such as light bulbs, and the housing units for these components). All of these additional components are cumbersome and the added weight increases the chance for injury or property damage should the projectile not be caught by the intended recipient.[0003]Recently, various sports balls have been coated with a phosphorescent paint ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B43/06
CPCA63B43/06A63B2243/0025A63B2243/0066A63B2243/0037A63B2243/0029A63B2102/32
Inventor SMITH, CARSON
Owner SMITH CARSON
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