IP Library Granted Patent US 7,976,417
Granted Patent B2
US 7,976,417 · App. 12/370,445 · Granted Jul 12, 2011

Whistle ball

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Patent No.
US 7,976,417
App. No.
12/370,445
Granted
Jul 12, 2011
Kind
B2
Abstract

A ball includes a body having an outer surface. A chamber is disposed within the body and has a concave curvature in at least two orthogonal directions. An aperture defines a fluid connection between the chamber and the outer surface of the ball. Air flow across the aperture produces a whistling sound.

Claims (20)

1. A ball, comprising:

(a) a body having an outer surface;

(b) a chamber disposed within the body, the chamber having a concave curvature in at least two orthogonal directions;

(c) an aperture disposed in the body, the aperture defining a fluid connection between the chamber and the outer surface, wherein a flow of air across the aperture produces a whistling sound; and

(d) a passageway extending through a cavity formed in a center portion of the ball; wherein a first end of the passageway defines a first opening in the outer surface, and a second end of the passageway defines a second opening opposite the first opening in the outer surface.

2. The ball of claim 1 , wherein the body has a substantially spherical shape.

3. The ball of claim 1 , wherein the chamber is integrally formed in the body.

4. The ball of claim 1 , further comprising a second chamber disposed within the body, the chamber having a concave curvature in at least two orthogonal directions.

5. The ball of claim 4 , surface further comprising a second aperture disposed in the body, the second aperture defining a fluid connection between the second chamber and the outer surface, wherein a flow of air across the second aperture produces a whistling sound.

6. A ball, comprising:

(a) a body having an outer surface;

(b) a first chamber disposed within the body, the first chamber having a concave curvature in at least two orthogonal directions;

(c) a first aperture formed in the body, the first aperture defining a fluid connection between the first chamber and the outer surface, wherein a flow of air across the first aperture produces a first whistling sound;

(d) a second chamber disposed within the body, the second chamber having a concave curvature in at least two orthogonal directions;

(e) a second aperture formed in the body, the second aperture defining a fluid connection between the second chamber and the outer surface, wherein a flow of air across the second aperture produces a second whistling sound;

(f) a cavity formed in a center portion of the body;

(g) a third aperture defining a fluid connection between the cavity and the outer surface; and

(h) a fourth aperture symmetrically opposed to the third aperture and defining a second fluid connection between the cavity and the outer surface.

7. The ball of claim 6 , wherein the body has a substantially spherical shape.

8. The ball of claim 6 , wherein the first and second chambers are integrally formed in the body portion.

Assignments (16)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENT COLLATERAL (FIRST LIEN) Recorded May 22, 2024
From: BANK OF MONTREAL, AS THE COLLATERAL AGENT
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 067501/0282 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENT COLLATERAL (SECOND LIEN) Recorded May 22, 2024
From: BANK OF MONTREAL, AS THE COLLATERAL AGENT
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 067501/0320 →
FIRST LIEN TERM LOAN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded May 22, 2024
From: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
To: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 067501/0177 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 28, 2024
From: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
To: BANK OF MONTREAL, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 067246/0427 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 16, 2021
From: ANTARES CAPITAL LP
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.; GAMMA2 LLC; HEALTHY CHEWS, INC.
Reel/Frame 057523/0912 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 23, 2017
From: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
To: ANTARES CAPITAL LP, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 042554/0250 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST 033358/0558 Recorded May 17, 2017
From: CHASE CAPITAL CORPORATION
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 042482/0378 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST 029530/0155 Recorded May 17, 2017
From: CHASE CAPITAL CORPORATION
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 042482/0790 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST 033358/0512 Recorded May 16, 2017
From: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 042477/0149 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST 029486/0726 Recorded May 16, 2017
From: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 042477/0302 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 17, 2014
From: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
To: CHASE CAPITAL CORPORATION (AS COLLATERAL AGENT)
Reel/Frame 033358/0558 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 17, 2014
From: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
To: PNC BANK, A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT)
Reel/Frame 033358/0512 →
MERGER Recorded Jul 15, 2014
From: CANINE HARDWARE INC.
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 033312/0712 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 20, 2012
From: CANINE HARDWARE INC.
To: CHASE CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 029530/0155 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 18, 2012
From: CANINE HARDWARE INC.
To: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 029486/0726 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 28, 2009
From: OBLACK, MARK J.; BAGLEY, JUSTIN A.; KENT, JOSEPH W.; BURGER, KYLE D.
To: CANINE HARDWARE INC.
Reel/Frame 022608/0488 →