Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Patent
1991-05-21
1992-07-21
Shapiro, Paul E.
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
273 80R, A63B 5906
Patent
active
051316510
ABSTRACT:
A ball bat comprises an impact portion, a grip portion, and a flexible bending portion situated between the impact portion and the grip portion. The bat is characterized in that it comprises a fiber-reinforced plastic casing of a predetermined thickness. The slits of a predetermined number are constructed in the casing located at the junction area of flexible bending portion and grip portion. The number of fibers incised to form slits is in a predetermined proportion to the total number of fibers contained in the casing located at the junction area, with the ratio being in the range of 5% to 95%. The slits serve to obstruct the transmission of shock from the impact portion to the grip portion of the ball bat. Rigidity and elasticity of the impact portion are different from those of grip and flexible bending portions by virture of an existence of slits disposed in the latter. Rigidity and elasticity of the junction area of flexible bending portion and grip portion can be adjusted by means of slits to an extent that the optimum effect of swinging is attained. A covering layer made of a polymeric material can be used to encase the area, where slits are constructed, for the dual purposes of protecting the area and of absorbing the residue of shock.
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Graham Mark S.
Shapiro Paul E.
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