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[0010] Another advantage of the protective bat cover over other known bat covers, is an increased life span due to construction from a material having a greater resistance to harmful environmental elements.
[0011] Yet another advantage of the protective bat cover is its ability to protect the barrel of a bat from harmful environmental conditions, as well as damage resulting from inadvertent contact with various other objects.
[0012] Yet another advantage of the protective bat cover is its ability to increase the range of temperatures in which the bat may be used without being damaged. Metal baseball bats, in particular, are known to experience a change in properties, often becoming harder in colder temperatures and softer in warmer temperatures. Use of the bat during these periods of hot and cold temperatures may make the bat more susceptible to dings and knocks, among other types of damage. A protective bat cover made of neoprene possesses insulative properties that serve to keep a bat warmer in
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Accordingly, prolonged exposure to sunlight, heat, moisture, and general inclement weather may result in damage to a bat.
Gouges, knicks, splinters (with wooden bats), and scrapes, for example, may result when bats are improperly stored together, or allowed to bang into various other objects.
These articles, however, typically comprise cumbersome carrying cases and bags, many of which
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[0025] As used herein, the term “bat” includes a baseball bat, softball bat, or any other article having a similar structure, used in either a recreational or non-recreational setting, or otherwise. In general, a bat may be said to include a handle portion and a barrel portion, with embodiments of the invention directed toward protecting either one or both of the handle and barrel portions.
[0026]FIG. 1 illustrates a protective bat cover 10 secured to the barrel portion 8 of a bat 6. According to one aspect of the invention, the cover 10 permits the rapid and easy connection and disconnection to and from the barrel portion 8 of the bat 6 (or other structure). Preferably, the cover 10 is made of an elastic rubber material such as neoprene. One advantage of neoprene is its ability to conform to the shape of the barrel, which enables the cover 10 to be used with various sized bats, and which ensures a secure fit when placed over a bat. The ability of neoprene to flex, as well as its ab...
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A cover for protecting the barrel portion of a baseball bat, or other structure is disclosed. The cover is preferably formed from an elastic rubber material such as neoprene. The flexible cover has the ability to adapt its shape upon insertion of a bat, enabling use with bats of various sizes. The cover is water resistant and is adapted for maximizing the visibility of printed matter thereon.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This Application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 687,875, filed Oct. 20, 2003 (status pending), which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 664,537, filed Sep. 18, 2000 (and issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,681,821 B1 on Jan. 27, 2004).BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The field of this invention relates to a protective cover for a bat, such as a baseball or softball bat. [0004] 2. Description of Related Art [0005] Bats used for baseball, softball, and the like are generally constructed from metal or wood. Accordingly, prolonged exposure to sunlight, heat, moisture, and general inclement weather may result in damage to a bat. The life-span of a bat can also be reduced by careless handling on the part of those individuals using the bat. Gouges, knicks, splinters (with wooden bats), and scrapes, for example, may result when bats are improperly stored together, or allow...
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