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Visual effect on a golf ball utilizing overlapping stamps on different layers

USPTO Application #: 20070026969
Title: Visual effect on a golf ball utilizing overlapping stamps on different layers
Abstract: A golf ball with overlapping indicia is disclosed herein. The golf ball has a core and at least a cover layer. The cover layer of the golf ball is composed of a transparent, semi-transparent, translucent or semi-transluscent material. Each layer has an indicia thereon with the indicia on the non-cover layer visible. (end of abstract)



Agent: Michael A. Catania Callaway Golf Company - Carlsbad, CA, US
Inventors: David M. Melanson, Mark L. Binette, Michael J. Tzivanis, Scott R. Miller
USPTO Applicaton #: 20070026969 - Class: 473371000 (USPTO)

Related Patent Categories: Games Using Tangible Projectile, Golf, Ball, Particular Unitary Or Layered Construction

Visual effect on a golf ball utilizing overlapping stamps on different layers description/claims


The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070026969, Visual effect on a golf ball utilizing overlapping stamps on different layers.

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CROSS REFERENCES

[0001] The Present Application claim priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/595,676, filed on Jul. 27, 2005.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

[0002] Not Applicable

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] 1. Field of the Invention

[0004] The present invention relates to a golf ball. More specifically, the present invention relates to indicia utilized on a golf ball.

[0005] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0006] Golf balls have been branded with logos and other symbols for many years. Typically, the indicia is placed on the outer surface of the golf ball and protected by a coating layer. This only provides a two dimensional effect on the golf ball.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The present invention provides a golf ball with a unique visual effect.

[0008] One aspect of the present invention is a golf ball with at least two layers. The cover layer is composed of a transparent, semi-transparent, translucent or semi-transluscent material. Each layer has an indicia thereon with the indicia on the non-cover layer visible.

[0009] Having briefly described the present invention, the above and further objects, features and advantages thereof will be recognized by those skilled in the pertinent art from the following detailed description of the invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a golf ball with indicia thereon.

[0011] FIG. 2 is an isolated cross-sectional view of a two-piece golf ball with a single coating layer.

[0012] FIG. 3 is an isolated cross-sectional view of a two-piece golf ball with a two coating layers.

[0013] FIG. 4 is an isolated cross-sectional view of a three-piece golf ball with a single coating layer.

[0014] FIG. 5 is an isolated cross-sectional view of a three-piece golf ball with a single coating layer with a first indicia on an intermediate layer and a second indicia on a cover.

[0015] FIG. 6 is an isolated cross-sectional view of a three-piece golf ball with a single coating layer with a first indicia on an intermediate layer and a second indicia on a coating layer.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] As shown in FIG. 1, a golf ball is generally designated 10. The golf ball may be a two piece golf ball, three piece golf ball or multiple (greater than three) piece golf ball. The golf ball 10 has a second indicia 12 partially overlapping a first indicia 1 4.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 2, the golf ball 10 has a core 20 and a cover 22. The core 20 has a surface 21 with the first indicia 14 thereon. The cover 22 is disposed over the core 20 and the first indicia 14. The cover is composed of a transparent material or a semi-translucent material. The second indicia 12 is disposed a surface 23 of the cover 22. The second indicia 12 partially overlaps the first indicia 14. A coating layer 30 is disposed on the cover 22 and the second indicia 12.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 3, the golf ball 10 has a core 20 and a cover 22. The core 20 has a surface 21 with the first indicia 14 thereon. The cover 22 is disposed over the core 20 and the first indicia 14. The cover is composed of a transparent material or a semi-translucent material. A first coating layer 30 is disposed over the cover 22. The second indicia 12 is disposed a surface 31 of the first coating layer 30. The second indicia 12 partially overlaps the first indicia 14. A second coating layer 32 is disposed on the first coating layer 30 and the second indicia 12.

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