Paddle construction
AssigneeMarcraft Recreation Inc.
InventorNathan Marks
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Abstract
An improved game paddle construction, utilizing a wood core and metal skin layers is provided. The wood core defines an integrated blade portion and handle portion, the blade portion of the wood core having a uniform thickness defined by opposed substantially planar surfaces. The first and second metal skin layers are respectively bonded to the opposed surfaces of the wood core to substantially sandwich the entire blade portion of the wood core therebetween. A grip is secured to the handle portion, the grip surrounding a substantial lengthwise extent of the handle portion.
Claims10
A game paddle construction comprising in combination a blade portion, said blade portion including a core consisting essentially of wood having a uniform thickness defined by opposed substantially planar surfaces, and first and second metal skin layers bonded to said opposed planar surfaces of said wood core for defining the striking surfaces of said game paddle, said blade portion including a plurality of through holes therein, each of said through holes being defined by said wood core and said metal skin layers, and handle means affixed to said blade portion, said handle means including grip means surrounding a substantial lengthwise extent of said handle means.
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