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US4339830A
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Baseball glove
Assignee: Sasaki Co Ltd
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Filing: 1979-09-11
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Granted: 1982-07-20
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Expires: 1999-09-11
Abstract
Abstract An improved glove, mitt or the like for use in baseball or softball which has a plurality of dimples formed in its palm side. The dimples serve the purpose of dampening the rotation of the ball and increasing the flexibility of the glove, and thereby reduces the possibility of errors in catching occurring.
Inventors
- 👤 Kyozo Sasaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:41
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/14; A63B71/141; A63B71/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A baseball glove or mitt comprising: a front portion of engaging a ball and a rear portion for receiving the hand of a wearer; said front portion including a palm portion comprising a single thickness sheet of leather only, which substantially corresponds to the palm of the hand of the wearer and which is used for catching a ball; and said palm portion having in the outer surface thereof means for increasing the flexibility of said palm portion and for dampening rotation of a ball when caught thereby, said means comprising a plurality of dimple-like recesses hot died into said outer surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A baseball glove or mitt comprising: a front portion of engaging a ball and a rear portion for receiving the hand of a wearer; said front portion including a palm portion comprising a single thickness sheet of leather only, which substantially corresponds to the palm of the hand of the wearer and which is used for catching a ball; and said palm portion having in the outer surface thereof means for increasing the flexibility of said palm portion and for dampening rotation of a ball when caught thereby, said means comprising a plurality of dimple-like recesses hot died into said outer surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A baseball glove or mitt as claimed in claim 1, wherein said dimple-like recesses are arranged substantially in the shape of a spiral starting at the center of said palm portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A baseball glove or mitt as claimed in claim 1, comprising further dimple-like recesses located on outer portions of said front portion surrounding said palm portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A baseball glove or mitt as claimed in claim 3, comprising further dimple-like recessed portions located on the outer surface of said rear portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A baseball glove or mitt as claimed in claim 1, wherein said recesses formed in said outer surface of said palm portion from corresponding projections extending inwardly from the inner surface of said palm portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A baseball glove or mitt as claimed in claim 1, wherein substantially all of said recesses extend inwardly from said outer surface of said palm portion to an equal depth.
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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) | 1985-07-19 | 1986-01-18 | 1986-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-19 | 1990-01-18 | 1990-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-19 | 1994-01-18 | 1994-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |