Patent Application
20100004077
The present invention relates generally to sports equipment, and, more particularly, to a bat for striking a ball.
Many sports, such as a baseball, softball, tennis, badminton, cricket and the like, utilize a swinging sport implement such as a bat, a racquet and the like for striking a ball. Striking of the ball in a controlled manner is essential for the effective execution of the sport. For instance, in baseball, a player is required to strike the ball projected towards him at an elevation with effective force. The striking of the ball in a controlled manner is dependent on a grip of a player on the handle portion of the bat. Accordingly, for effective execution of the sport the configuration of the handle portion of the bat is important.
Although conventional bats are designed for the effective execution of the sport, the configuration of the conventional bats has numerous limitations. For example, the conventional bats are not able to prevent a shock generated as a result of the impact of the ball striking on the bat. Further, the handle portion of the conventional bats is susceptible to breakage upon frequent use of the bat. Moreover, the conventional bats are not able to provide a proper grip to a user thereof for effective striking of a ball. More specifically, the handle portion of the conventional bat is not able to provide a firm grip to the user, thereby preventing the user from making a balanced flat swing of the bat. Accordingly, the user experiences a loss of swing power and swing speed.
Accordingly, based on the foregoing, there is a need for a bat for striking a ball, which is capable of providing a comfortable and firm grip to a user thereof. Furthermore, there is a need for a bat for striking a ball, which is resistant to breakage of a handle portion thereof.
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior art, the general purpose of the present invention is to provide a bat for striking a ball configured to include all the advantages of the prior art, and to overcome the drawbacks inherent therein.
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a bat for striking a ball, which is capable of providing a comfortable and firm grip to a user thereof.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a bat for striking a ball, which is resistant to breakage of a handle portion thereof.
In light of the above objects, in one aspect of the present invention, a bat for striking a ball is provided. The bat includes an elongated ball striking portion and a handle portion. The elongated ball striking portion is adapted to strike a ball. The handle portion is configured at an end portion of the elongated ball striking portion. The handle portion includes a pair of elongated flat surfaces and a pair of elongated curved surfaces. The pair of elongated flat surfaces extended longitudinally opposite to each other from the end portion of the elongated ball striking portion and is spaced apart by a predetermined distance. The pair of elongated curved surfaces extends between longitudinal edge portions of the pair of elongated flat surfaces.
In another aspect of the present invention, the handle portion of the bat is composed of wood. The wood comprises a plurality of wood grains aligned parallel to each other.
In yet another aspect of the present invention, the handle portion of the bat is configured in a manner such that the plurality of wood grains of the handle portion is aligned perpendicular to the pair of elongated flat surfaces of the handle portion.
These together with other aspects of the present invention, along with the various features of novelty that characterize the present invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed hereto and form a part of this present invention. For a better understanding of the present invention, its operating advantages, and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplary embodiments of the present invention.
The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the description of several views of the drawings.
The exemplary embodiments described herein detail for illustrative purposes are subject to many variations in structure and design. It should be emphasized, however, that the present invention is not limited to a particular bat for striking ball, as shown and described. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but these are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention.
The terms “first,” “second,” and the like, herein do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another, and the terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item.
The present invention provides a bat for striking a ball. The bat includes an elongated ball striking portion and a handle portion. The handle portion of the bat is configured in a manner to provide a user of the bat with a comfortable and firm grip, thereby enabling the user to execute a balanced swing of the bat. Moreover, the handle portion of the bat is configured in a manner such that the handle portion is resistant to breakage upon frequent use of the bat. The bat, as described herein, may be configured in a multitude of sizes and structural configurations for users of different ages and sizes.
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The configuration of the handle portion 104 will be explained by referring to
Further, each elongated flat surfaces of the pair of elongated flat surfaces 108 is configured to have a first longitudinal edge portion and a second longitudinal edge portion extending parallel to each other. For example, as shown in
Further, the pair of elongated flat surfaces 108 is joined with each other by means of the pair of elongated curved surfaces 110, as shown in
The handle portion 104 of the bat 100 may be composed of a light weight material. In an embodiment of the present invention, the handle portion 104 may be composed of a wood material, such that the wood material comprises a plurality of wood grains 114 aligned parallel to each other, as shown in
Referring back to
Although the present invention has been described with respect to the bat 100 to be utilized as a baseball bat or a softball bat, the present invention is not limited to be used as a baseball bat or a softball bat. The bat, as described herein, may also be effectively utilized in other sports, such as cricket, tennis and the like, that utilize a swinging sport implement for striking a ball. Moreover, the bat, as described herein, may be subject to many variations. For example, in an embodiment of the present invention, the handle portion, such as the handle portion 104, of the bat, such as the bat 100, may be composed of various other materials such as metal, plastic and the like. Moreover, the bat may be configured in a multitude of sizes, so that the bat may be conveniently utilized by users of different age groups ranging from a small child to an adult. For instance, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the length of the bat may be varied in the range of about 32 inches to about 34 inches.
Various embodiments of the present invention offer following advantages. The bat, as disclosed herein, is capable of providing a comfortable and firm grip to a user thereof. More specifically, the handle portion of the bat is configured in a manner to improve the grip of the user, thereby enabling the user to improve the swing of the bat. Still further, the handle portion of the bat, as described herein, enables lining up of the knuckles of the user for enabling the user to swing the bat faster and with more power. Furthermore, the bat of the present invention is capable of facilitating the user to hold the bat in a manner consistent with most coaching techniques and accordingly the bat is useful for imparting training to the user. Moreover, the handle portion of the bat is configured in a manner to be resistant to breakage upon frequent use, thereby enabling the user to utilize the bat in a cost-effective manner.
The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application, and to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but such omissions and substitutions are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention.
