Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Patent
1994-09-30
1996-01-09
Graham, Mark S.
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
273 72A, 273 67R, 273 81B, 273 75, A63B 5106
Patent
active
054822700
ABSTRACT:
A gripping member, for a handle portion of a bat held in at least one hand of a user, has a first longitudinally curvilinear shim and a second longitudinally curvilinear shim positioned substantially opposite the first longitudinally curvilinear shim. The first longitudinally curvilinear shim and the second longitudinally curvilinear shim intimately abut an outer surface of the handle portion. The first longitudinally curvilinear shim and said second longitudinally curvilinear shim each have a resilient cushioning member. The cushioning member of each shim includes four radial indentations into which the fingers of either the right or left hand are placed. The shims are designed to be used as either a left-hand or a right hand grip. The shims may be placed on the handle so that the ball does not split along the grain of a wooden bat and may be located on the handle for a preferred grip. The size of the shims may be selected prior to placement on the handle to accommodate the size of the batter's hand. This ability to only place one shim on a handle greatly enhances the grip, the efficiency and the enjoyment of the game for a one-handed batter. There is a first non-slip surface on an outer surface of the cushioning member to reduce the possibility of longitudinal and radial slippage of the shim and the retaining sleeve. The retaining sleeve member intimately abuts, encloses and tightly secures the shims to the handle portion of the bat.
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Baker David L.
Graham Mark S.
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