| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 473353000 | Having locator means | 15 |
| 20090062033 | LIGHT EMITTING GOLF BALL - A light-emitting golf ball is provided. The light-emitting golf ball is characterized in that hemispherical first hollow portions extend from the surface toward the center of a core, second hollow portions having a diameter less than that of the first hollow portions extend from bottom zones of the first hollow portions toward the center of the core, narrow holes extend through the core from the second hollow portions to portions of the core that are opposed to the second hollow portions, a ball body includes a transparent cover layer extending over the core surface, chemical light-emitting bodies include sealed vessels made of a flexible transparent material, the sealed vessels have cylindrical portions and round light-emitting portions having a diameter greater than that of the cylindrical portions, the cylindrical portions are tightly fit in the second hollow portions, and the light-emitting portions are fit in the first hollow portions. The light-emitting golf ball has a brightness greater than that of conventional light-emitting golf balls and therefore can be visually identified from a distance. The light-emitting golf ball can be used many times by replacing the chemical light-emitting bodies with other ones. The balance of the ball is well maintained and therefore the flying performance thereof is not deteriorated. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090137340 | Traceable Playing Ball and Tracking system for the same - Disclosed are a ball for use in a sporting activity, and a tracking system for tracking the ball. The ball comprises a microchip embedded in the ball. The microchip is adapted to transmit an information specific to a location of the ball to the tracking system. The tracking system is configured to locate the ball based on the information specific to the spatial location of the ball. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090291776 | GOLF BALL - A golf ball has a core, a conductive paint layer coated on the surface of the core, a reflective layer formed by electroplating a bright thin surface metal layer on the conductive paint layer and a transparent layer formed on the reflective layer. When the golf ball is hit, the light projection to the golf ball is reflected by the reflective layer to look more brilliant. The reflective layer is protected by the transparent layer without damaging after the golf ball is hit. It also makes discerning of the flying distance and dropping location of the golf ball easier. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100087273 | Dual Identification Layered Golf Balls - A dual sensory golf ball having two identification layers comprising a first exterior surface identification layer having at least one first identifier and a second clear coat identification layer comprising a polymer and a second identifier wherein the second identifier is an additive comprising an odorant and wherein the second clear coat identification layer is substantially transparent to allow recognition of the first identifier. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100227705 | Wireless-Charged Acousto-Optic Gulf Ball - A golf ball is easily found with lighting and buzzing. A battery in the golf ball is charged with a current from its induction coil through electromagnetic induction. On charging, the circuit in the golf ball can stop functioning. Thus, life-time of the battery is prolonged while power used is cut down. And, contamination owing to frequently replacing the battery is diminished. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100261550 | COLORED GOLF BALL - In a golf ball composed of a core, a cover of at least one layer encasing the core, and a coat of paint applied to a surface of an outermost layer of the cover, the outermost layer of the cover or the coat of paint is colored with a fluorescent pigment. The ball has a color tone, at a measurement area diameter of 5 mm in a method of measuring the color of a reflecting object according to JIS Z-8722, which satisfies specific conditions in the Lab color system. The ball is endowed with an excellent spin performance and durability, an appearance characterized by outstanding visibility, stylishness and luxury, and an excellent weather resistance. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20110207553 | GOLF BALL LOCATOR - A system and method for locating lost golf balls is described. In one embodiment, a plurality of small RFID chips are applied to or embedded in a ball. When the ball is to be located, a user uses a ball finder to receive RF signals from the RFID chips and locate the ball. The ball finder may have useful additional features such as overlaid maps to help and GIS data to help the user find the ball. In an alternative embodiment, a ball is prepared by applying a highly-reflective paint, such as a metallic paint, or a highly-absorbent paint such as a black iron ball paint, to create a characteristic radar signature for the ball. The ball finder may then be configured to locate the ball using the characteristic radar signature. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110244981 | REMOTE CONTROLLED ILLUMINATED GOLF BALL - An illuminatable ball includes a sealed outer translucent shell, an inner core portion surrounded by the outer shell and a self-contained lighting device contained at least in part within the inner core portion. The lighting device includes an energy source, at least one lighting element, and an electrical circuit including a wireless receiver. The receiver receives a signal from a transmitter and provides a signal to a control circuit to switch the at least one lighting element between a deenergized state and an energized state by providing electrical energy from the energy source to the at least one lighting element. A wireless remote transmitter provides the signal to the receiver. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120172148 | PORTABLE GOLF BALL TRACKING SYSTEM - A golf ball tracking system that includes a golf hall having a first transmitting and receiving unit configured to wirelessly receive and transmit signals to and from the golf ball, and a signal amplifying unit configured to receive the signals from the first transmitting and receiving unit and to amplify the signals The golf ball tracking system further includes a remote controlling unit having a second transmitting and receiving unit configured to wirelessly receive and transmit signals to and from the first transmitting and receiving unit, and a lighting element configured to produce a plurality of light signals based on the signals received from the golf ball such that the light signals indicate proximity of the golf ball to the remote controlling unit. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120264540 | Method And Apparatus For Smoke Emitting Golf Ball - A method and apparatus for causing smoke to emit from a golf ball. In one embodiment, when a partition is removed and a threshold pressure has been met, a chemical reaction may occur between solid compositions. In another embodiment, when a threshold pressure is met to allow a liquid composition to be released from a check valve, a reaction may occur between the liquid composition and a separate solid or liquid composition. In either case, the chemical reaction may result in smoke being emitted from the golf ball, thereby helping a golfer find the ball. The golf ball may be capable of multiple emissions of smoke intermittently. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20140329618 | GOLF BALLS HAVING ELECTRONICALLY - DETECTABLE INSERTS - Golf ball with a central cavity ( | 11-06-2014 |
| 20150094167 | Golf Ball Locating System - Disclosed is a golf ball locating system that includes a golf ball having a control circuit therein. The control circuit includes a global positioning system (GPS) chip, a radio frequency transmitter, one or more antennas, and a rechargeable battery. The golf ball is capable of transmitting a signal to a smartphone or similar mobile electronic device having a related software application thereon. The software application indicates the position of the golf ball relative to the user. The software application preferably displays a map of the golf course, and indicates the position of the ball on the course. As the user approaches the golf ball, the mobile electronic device will produce an audible alert, such as a tone, with increasing frequency as the golfer nears his or her golf ball. In this way, a user can easily locate his or her golf ball while golfing. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150094168 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING A GOLF BALL WITH ROUND INDICATORS AND CLUB STATISTICS - A system for tracking the flight, location and other information of a golf ball or other mobile object. Also provided is a golf ball including onboard circuitry and other components for wireless communication with a remote receiver. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150379388 | GOLF BALL INCORPORATING IC CHIP - A golf ball includes an RFID tag provided with an IC chip and an antenna. A protective layer surrounds the outer periphery of the RFID tag. A core surrounds the outer periphery of the protective layer. A cover surrounds the outer periphery of the core. The protective layer is formed by a material having a hardness equal to or more than 30 in Shore D. Further, the diameter of the protective layer is 3 to 30 millimeters, and the outer shape of the protective layer has an approximately spherical shape. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160023042 | Tracking Assembly - A tracking assembly locates and tracks a golf ball. The assembly includes a remote processor and a remote transceiver coupled to a golf ball. A base housing is carried by a user. A base processor and a base transceiver are coupled to the base housing. The base transceiver is operationally coupled to the base processor. The base transceiver is in communication with the remote transceiver so the base transceiver tracks the golf ball. A GPS is coupled to the base housing. The GPS is operationally coupled to the base processor so the GPS determines a location of the golf ball with respect to the base housing. A display is coupled to the base housing. The display is operationally coupled to the base processor. The display displays the location of the golf ball with respect to the base housing. | 01-28-2016 |
