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US 9,814,955 B2Granted
Adjustable sports paddle
OwnerMark Bonfigliinventor
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Abstract
An adjustable sports paddle including a handle that extends to a neck portion and a substantially ovular frame. The frame supports first and second striking surfaces, which are sandwiched about an inflatable bladder. A conduit extends from the bladder to the handle through the neck, and the handle further includes a pressurizing mechanism for increasing an air pressure in the bladder via the conduit. In a preferred embodiment, the paddle can also include an adjustable handle having multiple lengths.
Claims14
An adjustable sports paddle, comprising:
- a handle;
- a neck portion;
- a substantially ovular frame;
- first and second striking surfaces mounted in the substantially ovular frame;
- a bladder disposed between the first and second striking surfaces;
- a conduit extending from the bladder to the handle through the neck;
- a pressurizing mechanism in the handle for increasing an air pressure in the bladder via the conduit;
- a depressurizing mechanism in the handle for decreasing the air pressure in the bladder via the conduit;
- and
- further comprising radial support members extending from the bladder to the ovular frame.
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