A filling device may be used to fill a ball or other inflatable item from a water source such as a hose. A filling device may include an adapter having a cylindrical body with a hollow threaded interior, one closed end and one open end. A filling coupler is coupled to the one closed end of the cylindrical body. The one closed end of the cylindrical body has an opening formed therethrough and the filling coupler is coupled to the one closed end covering the opening. The filling coupler has a hollow threaded interior in fluid communication with the opening. A tip may be removably coupled to the filling coupler. The tip may be a ball inflation needle, a water balloon filling tip or the like.

The present invention is a system for measuring and displaying the pressure of conventional American-style footballs in real time to game officials and spectators continuously. In one preferred embodiment, at least one pressure transducer device is disposed inside the football. The pressure transducer is an electrical oscillator. The frequency of oscillation is a known mathematical function of the bladder pressure. At least one pressure readout device is positioned externally to the football at the outside of the cover-liner. The pressure readout device wirelessly stimulates the pressure transducer device to oscillate. The pressure readout device reads the frequency of oscillation and calculates the value of the pressure. In another preferred embodiment, the value of the football's pressure is measured by physical contact with a Durometer. Both embodiments display the pressure to game officials locally; and transmit the value of the football's pressure to spectators remotely.

A soccer ball having an opening formed in an outer surface of the ball and a connection element having a female portion fit within the opening and a male portion, having a first end configured to removably engage the female receiving portion and a second end having a partially open connection element. An elongated flexible element engages at a first end with the partially open connection element of the male portion.

The present invention relates to a ball, in particular a soccer ball, comprising: a shell with a plurality of panels on an outside of the shell, wherein the plurality of panels are arranged in such a way that there is a gap between two adjacent panels, and wherein the gap is at least partly filled with a filling material.

A luminous ball includes a light-transmittance inner airbag, a light-transmittance outer surface layer, a light-emitting assembly and a cover body. The light-transmittance inner airbag defines an inflation space. An accommodating slot is provided in the light-transmittance inner airbag. The outer wall of the accommodating slot extending into the inflatable space from the outside. The light-transmittance outer surface layer is wrapped around an outer surface of the light-transmittance inner airbag. The light-transmittance outer surface layer is provided with a first opening. The light-emitting assembly is detachably inserted into the accommodating slot. The cover body is in detachable threaded connection to an inner wall of the accommodating slot and covers the accommodating slot to limit the light-emitting assembly in the accommodating slot. The cover body is in detachable to the accommodating slot and covers the accommodating slot to limit the light-emitting assembly in the accommodating slot.

An illuminated ball may be used to play games in the water. An illuminated ball may include a hollow, spherical shell. A translucent light housing may be coupled to the shell. A light emitting device may be within the translucent housing. A battery housing coupled to the light emitting device. At least one battery may be within the battery housing. A circuit board may be coupled to the battery housing. Four conductors may be coupled to the circuit board, wherein two of the four conductors are coupled to the light emitting device and another two of the four conductors are coupled to at least two water contacts. The at least two water contacts are located on an outside of the illuminated ball, wherein on exposure to water, the at least two water contacts are electrically connected causing the light emitting device to emit light.

A dual-lace football device is provided. The device is comprised of a body with two halves stitched together and featuring laces on opposite sides to enhance grip and performance. The body may be constructed from various materials such as leather or synthetic composites, providing durability and moisture resistance. Each half contains at least one lace, preferably made from moisture-wicking materials, with patterns like raised ridges and grooves that improve traction and manage water displacement. The laces are further enhanced with coatings for better grip and durability. The dual-lace design offers players improved handling, control, and stability, benefiting quarterbacks, receivers, and kickers by optimizing grip during play.

In a sports ball, such as a soccer ball, which comprises a plurality of shaped panels which are joined together by stitching to form an enclosed volume housing a bladder for inflation, several contiguous seams are left unstitched but are instead joined together adhesively by means of an underlying fabric patch. The contiguous seams are preferably provided with curved edges and markings to simulate stitching. The fabric patch is adhesively attached to the bladder (which preferably includes an over winding) and to the panels having the contiguous seams.