Bat covering with hand warmer pockets to keep the bat barrel warm

Abstract

An insulated covering includes strategically placed hand warmer pockets in which hand warmers can be inserted to heat the bat barrel. The heat from the hand warmers can eliminate vibration on the hands and allow the ball to travel further. In addition, the covering protects the bat barrel from dents and scratches. The covering will also fit in a bat bag which will eliminate the need to carry two different bags. A user can open a pack of conventional hand warmers, slide them into the pockets on the bat covering, and place their bat inside. The pockets may be made of a breathable fabric, such as mesh. The pockets may be formed in strategic positions inside the insulated bat covering.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 61 / 615,833, filed Mar. 26, 2012, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to baseball / softball accessories and, more particularly, to a baseball / softball bat covering with hand warmer pockets to keep the barrel warm.[0003]Cold baseball and softball bat barrels have reduced flexibility and cause vibration on the hands while impeding the ball from traveling as far as would be achieved with a warmer bat. Moreover, cold bats with reduced flexibility can make the bat brittle and can cause the bat to crack or break with striking a baseball or softball.[0004]Conventional coverings use large white pads that are put into a microwave, which can be difficult to find on a ball field, to attempt to keep a bat warm all day. Also, other coverings are way too large to fit in a bat bag, requiri...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is for a baseball bat covering that has insulation and multiple pockets for holding an instant warming pouch. It also has a strap for wrapping around the bat and a closable opening for easy attachment and detachment. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a convenient way for baseball players to quickly warm up their bats during training or games.

Problems solved by technology

Cold baseball and softball bat barrels have reduced flexibility and cause vibration on the hands while impeding the ball from traveling as far as would be achieved with a warmer bat.

Moreover, cold bats with reduced flexibility can make the bat brittle and can cause the bat to crack or break with striking a baseball or softball.

Conventional coverings use large white pads that are put into a microwave, which can be difficult to find on a ball field, to attempt to keep a bat warm all day.

Also, other coverings are way too large to fit in a bat bag, requiring players to carry two bags.

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