Patent Application
20250153017
The present disclosure relates generally to paddles used in recreational sports. More specifically, this disclosure relates to a pickle ball paddle with a hollow interior adapted/configured to receive and store a liquid within the hollow interior.
To further illustrate the advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings are not to be considered limiting in scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:
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The handle 14 is similar to those known in the art. It should be adapted/configured to provide the strength necessary to allow a player to use the paddle 10 during a sport, such as pickleball, while also being of a size that allows the player to grasp the handle during use. The handle 12 may have a polygonal cross-sectional shape, a circular or an oval cross-sectional shape.
The handle 14 is a longitudinal tubular structure having a distal end and proximal end. The distal end of the handle 14 is coupled to the flat portion 12. The handle 12 can include a grip to enhance the ability of a player to grasp, hold and manipulate the paddle 10.
The flat section 12 is the portion of the paddle 10 that comes into contact with the ball being used, such as a pickle ball. The flat portion 12 is of size known in the art for a pickle ball paddle 10. The flat portion 12 may include one or more logos or designs as desired by a player. For example, it could include the logo of the player's favorite sports team.
The flat portion 12 of the paddle 10 comprises opposing outer walls which define a hollow interior which is adapted/configured to receive a liquid. In one embodiment, the hollow interior includes baffles spaced throughout to control the movement of the liquid within the hollow interior and prevent the liquid from sloshing from side to side or top to bottom. The flat portion 12 also includes a removable plug 16 which allows a player to add liquid to the hollow interior. This plug may be secured to the flat portion in many different ways, such as with threads or other locking mechanism. The plug 16 allows liquid to be added or removed (such as by drinking) from the hollow interior.
The paddle 10 allows a player to fill the paddle 10 with a liquid, such as a beverage, and have the ability to drink the beverage while on a court, such as a pickle ball court. In an alternate embodiment, the paddle 10 may feature insulating properties, provided by at least one insulating material, such that the liquid placed inside of the paddle 10 stays remains at a desired temperature. For example, if it is desired that the liquid remains cool or cold, the insulating properties of this embodiment would be adapted or configured to serve that purpose. Additionally, the paddle 10 could feature one or more clear sections in the form of grooves or channels such that the liquid inside of the paddle 10 would be visible.
The use of “adapted to” or “configured to” herein is meant as open and inclusive language that does not foreclose devices adapted to or configured to perform additional tasks or steps. Additionally, the use of “based on” is meant to be open and inclusive, in that a process, step, calculation, or other action “based on” one or more recited conditions or values may, in practice, be based on additional conditions or value beyond those recited. Headings, lists, and numbering included herein are for ease of explanation only and are not meant to be limiting.
The terms “about” and “approximately” shall generally mean an acceptable degree of error or variation for the quantity measured given the nature or precision of the measurements. Typical, exemplary degrees of error or variation are within 20 percent (%), preferably within 10%, more preferably within 5%, and still more preferably within 1% of a given value or range of values. Numerical quantities given in this description are approximate unless stated otherwise, meaning that the term “about” or “approximately” can be inferred when not expressly stated. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Although particular embodiments of the present disclosure have been described, it is not intended that such references be construed as limitations upon the scope of this disclosure except as set forth in the claims.
This application claims priority to, and the benefit of, pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/597,707.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63597707 | Nov 2023 | US |
