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US6053828A
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Softball bat with exterior shell
Assignee: Worth LLC
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Filing: 1997-10-28
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Granted: 2000-04-25
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Expires: 2017-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A bat comprising a tubular body having a handle portion, a tapered mid-section and a barrel or impact portion. The barrel portion merges with the tapered mid-section at an annular indentation formed in the body. The bat further includes an exterior shell disposed about the barrel portion of the bat in a manner that enables unrestricted movement of the shell upon impact with a ball. The opposing ends of the shell are cooperatively tapered with opposing ends of the barrel portion. The bat further includes a knob attached at the terminus of the handle portion, and an end cap attached at a terminus of the sleeve and barrel portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Dan S. Pitsenberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:54
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B59/00; A63B59/50; A63B59/51; A63B2102/00; A63B2102/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A bat, comprising: a bat body having a handle portion, a tapered mid-section and a hollow cylindrical barrel portion, the barrel portion having an outside diameter defining a maximum outside diameter of the bat body; a cylindrical shell disposed about the barrel portion, the shell having an outside diameter that is greater than the outside diameter of the barrel portion such that the outside diameter of the shell defines a maximum outside diameter of the bat; the shell having a lower end that is formed into a recessed portion of the tapered mid-section of the bat body; and wherein at least a portion of an inner surface of the shell is in direct engagement with but not bonded to an outer surface of the barrel portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A bat, comprising: a bat body having a handle portion, a tapered mid-section and a hollow cylindrical barrel portion, the barrel portion having an outside diameter defining a maximum outside diameter of the bat body; a cylindrical shell disposed about the barrel portion, the shell having an outside diameter that is greater than the outside diameter of the barrel portion such that the outside diameter of the shell defines a maximum outside diameter of the bat; the shell having a lower end that is formed into a recessed portion of the tapered mid-section of the bat body; and wherein at least a portion of an inner surface of the shell is in direct engagement with but not bonded to an outer surface of the barrel portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The bat of claim 1, wherein an upper end of the shell is formed over an upper end of the barrel portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
The bat of claim 1, further comprising: an end cap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The bat of claim 1, wherein the bat body and the shell are constructed of a material selected from the group of materials consisting of aluminum, titanium and composites.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
132 words
A bat, comprising: a bat body having a handle portion, a tapered mid-section and a barrel portion, the barrel portion having an outside diameter that defines a maximum diameter of the bat body; wherein the barrel portion merges with the mid-section at an annular indentation; a sleeve surrounding the barrel portion, wherein the sleeve is in direct engagement with but not bonded to the barrel portion; wherein the sleeve has an outside diameter in a central portion of the sleeve that is greater than the maximum diameter of the bat body; and wherein opposing ends of the sleeve are cooperatively tapered with opposing ends of the barrel portion such that an outer diameter at each of the opposing ends of the sleeve is smaller than the maximum diameter of the bat body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
132 words
A bat, comprising: a bat body having a handle portion, a tapered mid-section and a barrel portion, the barrel portion having an outside diameter that defines a maximum diameter of the bat body; wherein the barrel portion merges with the mid-section at an annular indentation; a sleeve surrounding the barrel portion, wherein the sleeve is in direct engagement with but not bonded to the barrel portion; wherein the sleeve has an outside diameter in a central portion of the sleeve that is greater than the maximum diameter of the bat body; and wherein opposing ends of the sleeve are cooperatively tapered with opposing ends of the barrel portion such that an outer diameter at each of the opposing ends of the sleeve is smaller than the maximum diameter of the bat body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
197 words
In a bat having a bat body that includes a cylindrical barrel joined to a smaller diameter handle portion by a tapered section such that the barrel has an outside diameter in a central portion that defines a maximum outside diameter of the bat body, the improvement comprising: a cylindrical exterior shell, the exterior shell having an upper end, a central section, and a lower end; the central section of the exterior shell positioned around but not bonded to the central portion of the barrel, the central section having an inside diameter that is greater than the maximum outside diameter of the bat body; the upper end of the exterior shell being formed over an upper end of the bat body such that an outside diameter of the upper end of the shell is less than the outside diameter of the upper end of the bat body; and the lower end of the exterior shell is formed over to conform to an annular indentation in the tapered section of the bat body, such that an inside diameter of the lower end of the shell is less than the outside diameter of the central portion of the barrel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
197 words
In a bat having a bat body that includes a cylindrical barrel joined to a smaller diameter handle portion by a tapered section such that the barrel has an outside diameter in a central portion that defines a maximum outside diameter of the bat body, the improvement comprising: a cylindrical exterior shell, the exterior shell having an upper end, a central section, and a lower end; the central section of the exterior shell positioned around but not bonded to the central portion of the barrel, the central section having an inside diameter that is greater than the maximum outside diameter of the bat body; the upper end of the exterior shell being formed over an upper end of the bat body such that an outside diameter of the upper end of the shell is less than the outside diameter of the upper end of the bat body; and the lower end of the exterior shell is formed over to conform to an annular indentation in the tapered section of the bat body, such that an inside diameter of the lower end of the shell is less than the outside diameter of the central portion of the barrel.
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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) | 2003-04-25 | 2003-10-25 | 2004-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-04-25 | 2007-10-25 | 2008-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-04-25 | 2011-10-25 | 2012-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |