Softball bat with exterior shell
US6053828A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2102/18
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A bat comprising a tubular body having a handle portion, a tapered mid-section and a barrel or impact portion. The barrel portion merges with the tapered mid-section at an annular indentation formed in the body. The bat further includes an exterior shell disposed about the barrel portion of the bat in a manner that enables unrestricted movement of the shell upon impact with a ball. The opposing ends of the shell are cooperatively tapered with opposing ends of the barrel portion. The bat further includes a knob attached at the terminus of the handle portion, and an end cap attached at a terminus of the sleeve and barrel portion.
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