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Adjustable Moment of Inertia Bat

a bat and moment technology, applied in the field of ball sports bats with an adjustable moment of inertia, adjustable moi game play bats, can solve the problem that prior art does not disclose an adjustable moi bat usable for game play, and achieve the effect of degree of flexibility

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-09-18
MIH SPORTS
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The present invention is a ball sport bat that is designed to be as light as possible while still meeting established testing standards. The bat has a degree of flexibility that allows the user to adjust the weight distribution along the length of the bat to their own personal preference. This customization allows the player to create a bat that meets their specific needs.

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Thus, the prior art fails to disclose an adjustable MOI bat usable for game play.

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[0012]The present bat is an adjustable MOI bat, which is preferably fully functional for game play and is preferably capable of being certified for such by the appropriate governing bodies. Various embodiments of the present bat may be used in a ball game, such as baseball, softball, cricket, or the like, at all levels of play. In accordance with various embodiments, the present adjustable MOI game play ball bat has a hollow outer ball bat shell that defines an interior cavity, which in turn includes an open distal end. The adjustable MOI features of the bat may include a central shaft disposed in this interior cavity. At least one weight may be operatively disposed on the central shaft. This central shaft may pass through and operatively engage the weight according to various embodiments. An interior support may retain an inner end of the central shaft. A bat end cap may be adapted to be fitted into the open distal end of the ball bat shell, through which adjustment of the position...

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Abstract

An adjustable moment of inertia ball bat has a hollow outer ball bat shell defining an interior cavity having an open distal end. A central shaft is disposed in the interior cavity and a weight is disposed on the central shaft. The central shaft passes through and operatively engages the weight. An interior support secures an inner end of the central shaft and a bat end cap is adapted to be fitted into the open distal end of the ball bat shell. The weight moves in the ball bat shell on the central shaft to operatively adjust a moment of inertia of the ball bat.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates generally to ball sports bats, more particularly to providing ball sports bats with an adjustable Moment of Inertia (MOI), and specifically embodiments of adjustable MOI game play bats.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]A high percentage of non-professional baseball and softball players use non-wooden bats, such as those constructed of aluminum or resin composites. A number of references propose various methods of adding weights to ball bats and / or providing an adjustable weight in a practice bat or the like. For example, Dribble, U.S. Pat. No. 64,081 discloses a hollow club, with weights mounted on a central threaded rod, where the weights can be adjusted to adjust the balance of the club. Similarly, Brock, U.S. Pat. No. 7,056,240 discloses a training bat having a weight mounted on a central threaded support, wherein the position of the weight can be adjusted by rotation of the support to...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B59/00A63B59/06
CPCA63B59/0096A63B59/06A63B59/0074A63B59/50A63B60/02A63B60/04A63B60/54A63B2102/18A63B60/42
Inventor HEUSSNER, TOOD A.
Owner MIH SPORTS