Ball bat including ball launch angle boosters
US-10369442-B1 · Aug 6, 2019 · US
Ball bat with governed performance
US10029162B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10029162-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414450141-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | Dec 23, 2008 |
| Publication date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
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A ball bat includes a barrel in which one or more stiffening elements or damping elements, or both, are located. The stiffening or damping elements may be positioned at a variety of locations, and may have a variety of configurations, for selectively reducing the barrel's performance without appreciably increasing the bat's moment of inertia.
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What is claimed is: 1. A ball bat, comprising: a barrel including a sweet spot and a free end; a handle attached to or continuous with the barrel; and a metal stiffening element spaced apart from the free end and from the handle, the stiffening element comprising: a substantially cylindrical outer portion positioned along an inner circumference of the barrel; a central region; and a plurality of slots located between the central region and the outer portion, wherein the s…
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- What does patent US10029162B2 cover?
- A ball bat includes a barrel in which one or more stiffening elements or damping elements, or both, are located. The stiffening or damping elements may be positioned at a variety of locations, and may have a variety of configurations, for selectively reducing the barrel's performance without appreciably increasing the bat's moment of inertia.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Easton Baseball / Softball Inc, Easton Diamond Sports Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A63B59/54. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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