Ball bat including visual indication of whether internal...

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2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Graham, Mark S (Department: 3711)

Games using tangible projectile

Player held and powered, nonmechanical projector, per se,...

Bat

C473S567000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07914404

ABSTRACT:
A ball bat includes a barrel having a radially inner surface. Graphics, or an indicator layer including graphics, that provide a visual indication of whether tampering, such as shaving, has occurred to the radially inner surface of the barrel are affixed to, applied to, or integral with the radially inner surface of the barrel. A transparent or translucent cap, or a cap including a window, is optionally attached to an end of the barrel to provide visual inspection of the internal graphics. The cap itself may additionally or alternatively include internal observable features, or external engraved or etched features, that make the cap difficult to replicate or counterfeit.

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