Bat with high moment of inertia to weight ratio and method of fabrication
US6344007B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2209/023
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention relates to a bat with improved playing characteristics. Although the present invention will be described generally, the present invention can be employed with softball, baseball and other types of game bats. Specifically, the present invention relates to a bat with a moment of inertia to weight ratio that is higher then conventional bats. This improved ratio is achieved by producing a bat that is lighter than conventional bats without altering the bat's moment of inertia. The higher ratio of the present invention allows for faster swing speeds with no loss in power. These improved playing characteristics can be achieved in either an aluminum or a composite bat.
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