US3554545A
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Baseball bat with a dog leg type handle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-02
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1989-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A baseball bat characterized by an improved handle section which facilitates swinging of the bat during use to improve the batter''s hitting power and effectiveness. The handle section is formed with a dog leg configuration which imparts a laterally offset contour thereto relative to the bat longitudinal axis. The handle section is generally symmetrical in transverse cross section and preferably is circular in cross section throughout its length to facilitate gripping thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth M Mann
- 👤 Willis C Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 05:16
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B59/00; A63B59/50; A63B59/58; A63B2102/00; A63B2102/18; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12; A63B59/52; A63B59/54; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
An improved baseball bat having an elongated body comprising a handle section at one end thereof and a ball striking section at the other end thereof, said ball striking section and said handle section being generally circular in cross section throughout their length with said handle section being of smaller diameter than said ball striking section; said handle section having a first portion that is tapered and progressively decreases in size from said ball striking section toward an intermediate point, and a second portion that is tapered and progressively increases in size from said intermediate point toward the end of said handle section; said first portion being inclined at an angle in one direction relative to the longitudinal axis of said bat and said second portion being inclined relative to said longitudinal axis in a direction opposite to said first portion, whereby a dog leg configuration is imparted to said handle section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
An improved baseball bat having an elongated body comprising a handle section at one end thereof and a ball striking section at the other end thereof, said ball striking section and said handle section being generally circular in cross section throughout their length with said handle section being of smaller diameter than said ball striking section; said handle section having a first portion that is tapered and progressively decreases in size from said ball striking section toward an intermediate point, and a second portion that is tapered and progressively increases in size from said intermediate point toward the end of said handle section; said first portion being inclined at an angle in one direction relative to the longitudinal axis of said bat and said second portion being inclined relative to said longitudinal axis in a direction opposite to said first portion, whereby a dog leg configuration is imparted to said handle section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The improved baseball bat of claim 1 in which said handle section is generally symmetrical in transverse cross section throughout its length.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The improved baseball bat of claim 1 in which said first handle Portion is inclined generally away from said longitudinal axis of said bat and said second handle portion is inclined generally back toward said axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The improved baseball bat of claim 1 in which said dog leg configuration defines a concavity along one side of said handle section, and in which said ball striking section includes a generally straight ball striking surface along the same side of said bat in which said concavity is formed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The improved baseball bat of claim 4 in which the side of said bat opposite said one side is generally straight throughout said ball striking section and into at least a substantial portion of said handle section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The improved baseball bat of claim 1 in which said ball striking section is generally straight and of substantially uniform diameter throughout a major portion of its length.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-11 | 1974-07-13 | 1975-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-11 | 1978-07-13 | 1979-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-11 | 1982-07-13 | 1983-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |