Russell Asset Management, Inc.

Psi 91, Inc.

Sgg Patents LLC

Other

Louis Swiszcz

Ronald P Laliberty

John P Frank

Daniel P Touhey

The present disclosure relates to a game ball having one or more grip zones that have greater frictional interaction compared to the outer surface of the game ball. The grip zones are made by stitching of a coated thread upon at least one cover panel to create the grip zone. The grip zone formed from the coated thread enhances the handling characteristics and playability of the resulting game ball.

Game ball with grip zones

The present disclosure relates to a game ball and methods for creating a textured graphic or stripe on the game ball, specifically on a panel of natural full-grain leather. Briefly, the full-grain leather panel is stamped with a textured plate to form a textured area. A graphic or stripe is then applied on the textured area. The resulting game ball has textured graphics or stripes with improved wear and good grip and handling characteristics.

Leather game ball with textured graphic or stripe

The present development is directed to sportsballs or gameballs and to methods for producing the same. More particularly, the disclosure is directed to inflatable sportsballs or gameballs, such as basketballs, having a laminated construction, and to process for fabricating the same.

Sportsball and method of manufacturing same

Sportsball

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Chicopee, MA, United States of America

Louis Swiszcz