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Pitcher's mini-jacket

a baseball jacket and baseball technology, applied in the field of baseball, can solve the problems of cumbersome and inefficient wearing half of a baseball jacket, and achieve the effect of minimizing the contracting of the arm muscles of the pitcher

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-12-05
BANKS JOSEPH
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The invention is a mini-jacket that helps pitchers keep their arm muscles warm while resting between innings. The jacket can be quickly donned and is designed to fit snugly on the pitcher's arm. By keeping the arm warm and relaxed, the pitcher can avoid soreness and injury while also improving their overall performance.

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Wearing half of a baseball jacket can be both cumbersome and inefficient.

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[0016]Beginning with FIG. 1, there is shown the right-handed segment of the mini-jacket 2. Features disclosed include an elastic wrist cuff 20, an elbow expansion section 18, an upper elastic band section 4, an adjustment strap 12, and the hook component 14 of a hook-and-felt fastening mechanism. The wrist cuff 20 may take the form of an expansive web-like material that elastically closes about the wrist of the player, or it may be of a hook-and-felt fastening mechanism to securely close the sleeve of the mini jacket about the wrist. The elbow expansion section 18 may be utilized for the placement of extra cushioning, healing medicaments, or padding of various types for comfort of the player's elbow.

[0017]FIG. 2 depicts both components of the mini jacket inventive concept: the left-handed segment 1 and the right-handed segment 2. In observing the left-handed segment 1 in FIG. 2, there is shown an elastic wrist cuff 19, an elbow expansion section 17, an upper elastic band section 3, ...

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Abstract

Disclosed is a quick-donning mini-jacket with matching left and right segments, either one of which may independently be used to cover and / or protect a baseball pitcher's throwing arm. Upon insertion of the pitcher's arm into either segment, the wearer may experience a snug, comfortable fit of the garment about the perimeter of the wearer's shoulder and arm, by virtue of an inner elastic band. Should the inner elastic band be insufficient for a close and comfortable fit, an adjustment strap is provided, typically of a hook-and-felt fastening mechanism. By adjusting tightness of the strap, the tensile force about the shoulder joint may be increased a comfortable amount. In this manner, a pitcher's arm can be kept warm, relaxed, and relatively free from muscle tightening or tension that might result from a just-completed pitching session.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not applicable.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT[0003]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004](1) Field of the Invention[0005]The present invention relates to the field of athletics, particularly to the sport of baseball. A great variety of equipment, performance enhancing devices, and protective clothing is used in this sport. Especially notable is the catcher's mask, leg and arm padding, throat protector, etc. When actively engaged in a game, it is normally necessary for the pitcher to take safeguards for his throwing arm. Between innings, pitchers must keep their throwing arm warm in order to prevent stiff muscles and / or soreness from developing due to the “cooling” effect of non-throwing while sitting on the bench. This includes such actions as wrapping a bath towel around the throwing arm, or inserting the pitching arm into o...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D13/08A41D13/05
CPCA41D1/04A41D13/0015A41D15/002A41D2300/32
Inventor BANKS, JOSEPH
Owner BANKS JOSEPH
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