US4267793A
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Velocity meter for baseball bat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-12-26
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Granted: 1981-05-19
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Expires: 1999-12-26
Abstract
Abstract A baseball bat has its handle, shaped to be grasped by the hand of a user, extending on into an enlarged hitting portion that continues away from the handle. Included in that hitting portion is a velocity meter situated in a cavity that extends longitudinally inward toward the handle from the outer end. A plunger is slidably received within that cavity and is resiliently held in place. Also included is an indicator which informs as to the amount of movement of the plunger outwardly from within the cavity as a result of the swinging of the bat by the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael D. Lane
- 👤 Kenneth J. Von Forell, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:16
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0002; A63B59/00; A63B59/50; A63B60/00; A63B60/46; A63B2102/00; A63B2102/18; A63B60/02; A63B60/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A velocity meter comprising: a baseball bat having a handle, shaped to be grasped by the hands of a user, and a hitting portion continuing away from said handle; means defining a cavity extending longitudinally inward toward said handle from an outer end of said hitting portion; an elongated plunger means slidably receivable within said cavity, said plunger means including a tapered plug means rigidly affixed thereto and movable therewith slidably within said cavity; means for resiliently holding said plunger means within said cavity; means on the bat coacting with indicating means on said plunger means for indicating the amount of movement of said plunger means outwardly from said cavity as a result of a swinging of said bat by said user; and means for automatically locking said plug means in the position of maximum amount of movement within said cavity during said swinging, to enable maintaining the indication of said movement following said swinging of said bat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A velocity meter comprising: a baseball bat having a handle, shaped to be grasped by the hands of a user, and a hitting portion continuing away from said handle; means defining a cavity extending longitudinally inward toward said handle from an outer end of said hitting portion; an elongated plunger means slidably receivable within said cavity, said plunger means including a tapered plug means rigidly affixed thereto and movable therewith slidably within said cavity; means for resiliently holding said plunger means within said cavity; means on the bat coacting with indicating means on said plunger means for indicating the amount of movement of said plunger means outwardly from said cavity as a result of a swinging of said bat by said user; and means for automatically locking said plug means in the position of maximum amount of movement within said cavity during said swinging, to enable maintaining the indication of said movement following said swinging of said bat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A velocity meter as defined in claim 1 in which said locking means is self-releasable upon manual further extension of said plunger means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A velocity meter as defined in claim 1 which includes a hollow sleeve seated within said cavity, mounted longitudinally within said hitting portion and within which said plunger means is disposed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A velocity meter as defined in claim 3 which further includes a cap, secured on the other end surface of said hitting portion, for confining said sleeve in position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A velocity meter as defined in claim 1 in which the combination of said plunger means, said holding means, said indicating means and said locking means has a weight equivalent to the weight of the material of said bat removed to enable formation of said cavity.
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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) | 1984-05-18 | 1984-11-17 | 1985-05-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-05-18 | 1988-11-17 | 1989-05-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-05-18 | 1992-11-17 | 1993-05-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |