Ball glove
US6516471B1 · kind B1 · utility
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7Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2069/0011
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A ball glove for use in games such as baseball and softball wherein the webbing of the glove is suspended in the crotch of the glove through the use of at least one energy absorbing connector. The energy absorbing connector being capable of absorbing more energy from an impacting ball than a traditional rigid connector can absorb. The energy absorbing connector may absorb energy through a plurality of mechanisms whether mechanical, electrical, chemical or others. In particular, an energy absorbing connector which dissipates energy through resisted motion is discussed.
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