Russell Asset Management, Inc.

Callaway Golf Company

Russell Corporation, Inc.

Matthew K Lacroix

Ronald P Laliberty

Kenneth V Schomburg

Mark L Binette

Thomas J Kennedy, Iii

R Dennis Nesbitt

Brian P Feeney

Thomas A Veilleux

Terence Melvin

Louis F Polk, Iii

Joseph E Stahl

George D Stickler

Neil T Amundsen

Joseph J Schachtner

Daniel P Touhey

John F Furlong

The present invention relates to softballs that have very low compression, but maintain the traditional COR values of standard urethane core softballs. The present invention comprises a softball having a center core and at least one core or mantle layer to produce a softball having the performance of a traditional ball.

Multi-layer softball

An inflatable sport ball, such as a basketball, a football, a soccer ball, a volleyball or a playground ball, is provided with a self-contained inflation mechanism, or multiple self-contained inflation mechanisms, for inflating or more likely adding pressure to the ball. The pump additionally contains an integral pressure relief device to release air and relieve the pressure of the ball and/or a pressure-indicating device to determine the relative pressure of the ball. The mechanism is a pump which is inside of the ball and which is operable from outside of the ball to pump ambient air into the ball.

Sport ball with pump having pressure relief and/or pressure indication capability

An inflatable sport ball, such as a soccer ball, a volleyball, a basketball, a football or a playground ball, is provided with a self-contained inflation mechanism for inflating or more likely adding pressure to the ball. The mechanism is a pump which is inside the ball and which is operable to pump ambient air into the ball. Energy absorbing foam panels are used at varying locations to maximize rebound performance by minimizing the rebound height differential. The foam panels may be of different types and/or thicknesses.

Sport ball with energy absorbing foam at varying locations

Inflatable articles with self-contained mechanisms, such as sporting equipment, medical equipment, recreational devices and toys, preferably any inflatable article with at least one mechanism for inflating or adding pressure to the article, or for deflating or removing pressure from the piece of equipment, such that the mechanism is located inside the article are disclosed.

Inflatable articles with self-contained inflation mechanism

A golf ball is provided having a controlled weight distribution about a designated spin axis. The golf ball includes a core and mantle assembly defining one or more high density regions interiorly disposed along a common plane and centered about the horizontal spin axis of the ball. As a result of the controlled weight distribution, the resulting ball significantly reduces hooks and slices. A method of manufacturing and/or utilizing the present golf ball is also provided.

Golf ball

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Granby, MA, United States of America

Matthew K Lacroix