Patents Assigned to PSI 91, INC.
  • Game ball with grip zones
    Patent number: 10022594
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a game ball having one or more grip zones that have greater frictional interaction compared to the outer surface of the game ball. The grip zones are made by stitching of a coated thread upon at least one cover panel to create the grip zone. The grip zone formed from the coated thread enhances the handling characteristics and playability of the resulting game ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: PSI 91, INC.
    Inventors: John P. Frank, Daniel P. Touhey, Louis Swiszcz
  • Game ball
    Patent number: 9956458
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a game ball and methods for stitching a thread with a high coefficient of friction upon a stripe member present on the game ball. At least one stitching is thus formed upon the stripe member. The stitching formed from the thread enhances the grip and/or spin characteristics of the resulting game ball, improving handling and playability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: PSI 91, INC.
    Inventors: John P. Frank, Daniel P. Touhey
  • Leather game ball with textured graphic or stripe
    Patent number: 9511266
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a game ball and methods for creating a textured graphic or stripe on the game ball, specifically on a panel of natural full-grain leather. Briefly, the full-grain leather panel is stamped with a textured plate to form a textured area. A graphic or stripe is then applied on the textured area. The resulting game ball has textured graphics or stripes with improved wear and good grip and handling characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: PSI 91, Inc.
    Inventor: Louis S. Swiszcz
  • Game ball
    Patent number: 9089740
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a game ball and methods for stitching a thread with a high coefficient of friction upon a stripe member present on the game ball. At least one stitching is thus formed upon the stripe member. The stitching formed from the thread enhances the grip and/or spin characteristics of the resulting game ball, improving handling and playability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: PSI 91, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Frank, Daniel P. Touhey
  • GAME BALL
    Publication number: 20150031481
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a game ball and methods for stitching a thread with a high coefficient of friction upon a stripe member present on the game ball. At least one stitching is thus formed upon the stripe member. The stitching formed from the thread enhances the grip and/or spin characteristics of the resulting game ball, improving handling and playability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: PSI 91, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Frank, Daniel P. Touhey
  • LEATHER GAME BALL WITH TEXTURED GRAPHIC OR STRIPE
    Publication number: 20140100067
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a game ball and methods for creating a textured graphic or stripe on the game ball, specifically on a panel of natural full-grain leather. Briefly, the full-grain leather panel is stamped with a textured plate to form a textured area. A graphic or stripe is then applied on the textured area. The resulting game ball has textured graphics or stripes with improved wear and good grip and handling characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: PSI 91, INC.
    Inventor: Louis S. Swiszcz