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US 2024/0278094 A1Published application
Bat apparatus
OwnerCarl Pegnatoriinventor
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Abstract
The system provides an improved and durable bat, that is also resistant to vibration, while still maximizing performance characteristics. In one embodiment, a thermal heat shrink to encase the bat with a more durable, crack and chip resistant outer layer. In one embodiment, polyolefin is used as the heat shrink materials. The heat shrink material also reduces vibration effects significantly.
Claims6
A bat comprising:
- a tubular frame having a circular cross-section, the tubular frame including a large diameter hitting portion, an intermediate tapering portion, and a small diameter handle portion;
- a shrink wrap layer formed on a surface of the large diameter hitting portion;
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- a tubular insert positioned within the large diameter hitting portion of the tubular frame, wherein the tubular insert is positioned in the tubular frame by foam having a diameter greater than a diameter of the tubular insert, such that there is a gap between the tubular insert and the tubular frame.
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