Sporting object with visible temperature sensitivity
OwnerJohn W. Summerfieldinventor
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Abstract
An improved puck has a structural material in the general shape of a disk and a thermochromic visualization agent associated with the disk. Generally, at least a portion of the visualization agent is visually observable. The visualization agent generally can be, for example, incorporated into the material of the puck or applied as a coating onto the surface of the puck. Methods for playing a sporting activity can comprise evaluating an object used in the sporting activity to determine if the object is at a suitable temperature for playing.
Claims32
A puck comprising a structural material in the general shape of a disk and a first thermochromic visualization agent associated with the disk, wherein at least a portion of the first thermochromic visualization agent is visually observable.
A method for forming a puck with a temperature dependent visual appearance, the method comprising associating a thermochromic visualization agent with a generally disk shaped structural material.
A method for playing a sporting activity with an object comprising a thermochromic visualization agent, the method comprising evaluating the object by visual inspection to determine if the object is at a suitable temperature for playing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.