Games using tangible projectile – Player held and powered – nonmechanical projector – per se,... – Bat
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-10
2011-11-29
Graham, Mark (Department: 3711)
Games using tangible projectile
Player held and powered, nonmechanical projector, per se,...
Bat
Reexamination Certificate
active
08066594
ABSTRACT:
Baseball bats described herein may have handle, throat and/or barrel portions that include non-circular cross-sections.
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Graham Mark
Silverman Robert
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