Adjustable Sports Bat Plug Weight

Abstract

The existing bat cap is removed and the bat is threaded to match the threads on the “Adjustable Sports Bat Plug Weight” and the “Adjustable Sports Bat Plug Weight” is screwed in until tight. The “Adjustable Sports Bat Plug Weight” comes in varying weights measured in half ounce increments to provide a full range of available options.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention is based on the following Provisional Patent information presented in Appendix one as follows:[0002]U.S. application Ser. No. : 61 / 094,000[0003]Filing date: Sep. 3, 2008[0004]The present invention relates to bats used in baseball, softball and other sports activities. More particularly, the present invention relates to an adjustable weight in the interior hollowed end of a bat for selectively modifying the mass, verification of the compliance with sport's governing body guidelines, and increasing performance of the bat.[0005]Hollowed end bats are used in baseball, softball and other sports activities. Such bats are frequently constructed with composite, plastic, aluminum, titanium or other materials and have a handle end and an end for contacting a bail or other object. The contact end is hollowed, and the hollow is defined by an interior wall formed within the bat. The hollowed contact end provides an annular bat structure for contact...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides an apparatus for modifying the mass of a baseball or softball bat with a hollow end. The apparatus includes an adjustable weight that can be engaged with the interior wall of the bat hollow end to selectively modify the mass of the bat. This allows for on-field examination by governing body personnel and improves the performance of the bat by optimizing its speed. The apparatus can be used at various levels of play and reduces the economic burden on players by eliminating the need for multiple weighted bats. In some embodiments, a bushing can be used to connect the weight to the bat interior wall, and the weight can be attached to the bushing with a fastener."

Problems solved by technology

All non-wood softball and baseball bats contain a plug that is not adjustable and therefore does not allow for the interchangeable weight that the “Adjustable Sports Bat Plug Weight” provides for the purposes of inspection, performance, and training needs associated with batting in baseball and softball.

Inspection of a softball and / or baseball bat to make a determination if the bat adheres to the governing bodies limitations, with respect to the performance of the bat, is limited to very expensive testing methodologies that are not conducive on field examination.

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