Light up pool ball
A light emitting billiard ball adapted to transmit light upon impact having an outer shell and a light emitting circuit. The light emitting circuit energizes an LED and the energized LED transmits light through the outer shell. The principle use is for billiard balls however other applications will benefit from this invention. For example, Bocce balls, bowling balls, tennis balls, ping pong balls, as well as other balls in impact applications will benefit from this application.
We have not received any federally sponsored research or development.
BACKGROUND ARTWe are submitting a pool ball to be used in the billiards industry that when struck will light up for a period of time. The ball is balanced so that it will be able to be used in a game of pool.
The enclosed drawing,
Claims
1. A light emitting billiard ball, comprising:
- an outer shell adapted to admit light;
- a core being disposed in said outer shell; and
- a light emitting circuit assembly embedded in said core having a battery, an LED, and an impact switch, said impact switch being electrically connected between said battery and said LED, said impact switch adapted to energize said LED upon impact, and said energized LED transmits light through said outer shell.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 26, 2006
Publication Date: Sep 11, 2008
Inventor: Tom Mating (Quincy, IL)
Application Number: 11/586,313
International Classification: A63B 43/00 (20060101); A63B 37/00 (20060101);