Knob for a metal ball bat
US6443860B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2102/18
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention provides a ball bat including an elongated tubular metal body having a barrel portion at one end and a handle portion at an opposite end. The handle portion terminates a knob that includes a metal collar that extends from the handle portion and a plug that is retained in an opening in the collar. Preferably, the opening in the collar is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the elongated tubular metal body and has a diameter that is greater than the diameter of the handle portion. The plug is preferably retained in the opening by means of a snap-fit connection between an edge that defines the opening and a groove in the plug or by means of a bayonet coupling between the plug-and the collar. A portion of the exposed surface of the plug can be used to provide an extended gripping surface.
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