Bat With Performance Governing Barrel And Vibration Dampening Connection

Abstract

A bat for striking a ball comprises an axis, a handle, and a barrel. The handle includes a knob end, an attachment end, and a length separating the knob end from the attachment end. The barrel includes an end cap end, a barrel portion, a barrel length, and a transition section. The transition section is operatively attached to the attachment end of the handle. The bat can include a joint connecting the transition section to the attachment end while separating the barrel from the handle. Further, the bat can include an internal tubular member operatively attached to the end cap end and positioned within the barrel. A knob can be attached to the knob end of the handle while an end cap can be attached to the end cap end of the barrel. A grip can be attached to the handle adjacent the knob.

Description

[0001]A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.[0002]All patents and publications discussed herein are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0003]The present disclosure relates generally to bats used in diamond sports, such as baseball and softball. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a bat having an increased performance based upon the barrel configuration and / or a reduced vibration transfer based upon the connection between the barrel and the handle. The performance advancement can effectively increase the batted ball performance from the bat such that a larger portion of the barrel section can produce a batted b...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a new baseball bat design that improves its performance and reduces discomfort for the user. It includes an axial length of the preferred hitting area of the barrel portion, where the internal tubular member has a consistent increasing outer diameter. This design helps prevent the barrel portion from deflecting when hitting a ball and provides a better feel for the user. The connection between the handle and barrel also reduces discomfort. Overall, this patent aims to make the bat more effective and comfortable to use.

Problems solved by technology

As the prior art bats have increased the performance in this area, many of the sports regulatory agencies have placed performance and / or configuration restrictions on the bats.

The portion of the prior art that has attempted to address this need has drawbacks.

Most of these prior attempts involve complicated structures, are ineffective in the energy dissipation, and / or substantially decrease the batted ball performance of the bat when so constructed.

These improved bats, or features of a bat, are lacking in the art.

These improved bats, or features of a bat, are lacking in the art.

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