Softball bat with exterior shell

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1997-10-28

2000-04-25

Graham, Mark S.

Games using tangible projectile

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

Bat

473567, A63B 5906

Patent

active

060538287

ABSTRACT:
A bat comprising a tubular body having a handle portion, a tapered mid-section and a barrel or impact portion. The barrel portion merges with the tapered mid-section at an annular indentation formed in the body. The bat further includes an exterior shell disposed about the barrel portion of the bat in a manner that enables unrestricted movement of the shell upon impact with a ball. The opposing ends of the shell are cooperatively tapered with opposing ends of the barrel portion. The bat further includes a knob attached at the terminus of the handle portion, and an end cap attached at a terminus of the sleeve and barrel portion.

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