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Metal bat with exterior shell

US6287222A · kind A · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 15, 2000
Grant dateSep 11, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 15, 2020

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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