Sport Ball With Indented Casing

摘要

A sport ball may incorporate a casing that includes a plurality of joined panels. At least one of the panels may have a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The casing defines at least one indentation in the exterior surface, and the first layer is bonded to the third layer adjacent to the indentation. In some configurations, the casing may also define at least one indentations in a surface of the third layer, which may correspond in location with the indentation in the exterior surface. Additionally, the sport ball may include an intermediate structure and a bladder located within the casing.

主权项

1. A sport ball comprising:
a casing that includes a plurality of joined panels, including at least a first panel having (a) a first layer including a polymer material and positioned to form a portion of an exterior surface of the ball, (b) a second layer including a polymer foam material and positioned inward and adjacent to the first layer, and (c) a third layer including a textile material and positioned inward and adjacent to the second layer, the casing defining at least one indentation in the exterior surface, the first layer being bonded directly to the third layer at the indentation; and a bladder located within the casing; wherein a first portion of the indentation is spaced from edges of the panel; and wherein a second portion of the indentation extends to an edge of the panel.