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Method of securing a knob to a ball bat handle
Assignee: Reynolds Metals Co
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Filing: 1977-09-01
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Granted: 1979-01-02
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Expires: 1997-09-01
Abstract
Abstract A ball bat is provided and comprises a body member which terminates at one end with a hollow handle portion having a pair of aligned holes, a knob fitted to the handle portion and having a pair of aligned holes in aligned relationship with the aligned holes in the handle portion, and a pin which extends through the pair of aligned holes in the knob and the pair of aligned holes in the handle portion and which follows a circuitous path through the hollow of the handle portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Irvin C. Scott
- 👤 Evan E. Settle, III
- 👤 Robert J. Hickerson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B59/00; A63B59/50; A63B59/51; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/16; A63B2102/00; A63B2102/18; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/4987; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49947; Y10T29/49954; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7075; Y10T403/7077; Y10T403/7079; Y10T403/7083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A method of securing a ball bat body member, which terminates at one end with a hollow handle portion having a pair of aligned holes, to a knob fitted to the handle portion and having a pair of aligned holes in aligned relationship with the aligned holes in the handle portion, the knob further being provided with a third hole intermediate to the pair of aligned holes therein and in communication with the hollow of the handle portion fitted thereto, which comprises: (a) fitting a substantially straight pin such that it extends through the pair of aligned holes in said knob and the pair of aligned holes in said handle portion; (b) inserting a drift through the third hole in said knob; and (c) striking the central portion of said pin with said drift so as to cause the pin to follow a circuitous path through the hollow of said handle portion.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
152 words
A method of securing a ball bat body member, which terminates at one end with a hollow handle portion having a pair of aligned holes, to a knob fitted to the handle portion and having a pair of aligned holes in aligned relationship with the aligned holes in the handle portion, the knob further being provided with a third hole intermediate to the pair of aligned holes therein and in communication with the hollow of the handle portion fitted thereto, which comprises: (a) fitting a substantially straight pin such that it extends through the pair of aligned holes in said knob and the pair of aligned holes in said handle portion; (b) inserting a drift through the third hole in said knob; and (c) striking the central portion of said pin with said drift so as to cause the pin to follow a circuitous path through the hollow of said handle portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-01-01 | 1982-07-03 | 1983-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-01 | 1986-07-03 | 1987-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-01 | 1990-07-03 | 1991-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |