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- the present invention relates generally to training device for baseball and softball players, and more particular to a training bat for training baseball and softball players.
- the game of baseball is a well-known bat-and-ball game played between two opposing teams, of nine players each, that take turns batting and fielding.
- the game proceeds when a player on the fielding team, called the pitcher, throws a ball which a player on the batting team tries to hit with a bat.
- the objective of the offensive team i.e., the team which is batting
- the objective of the defensive team is to prevent batters from becoming runners, and to prevent runners' from advancing around the bases.
- a run is scored when a runner legally advances around all of the bases in order and touches home plate (i.e., the place where the player started as a batter).
- home plate i.e., the place where the player started as a batter.
- the team that scores the most runs by the end of the game is the winner.
- a governing body In order to make the game as fair as possible, a governing body, referred to as Major League Baseball, has been established to create and enforce certain rules governing the play of baseball.
- This governing body established rules that not only govern the dynamics of play, but also sets rules for the instruments used to play the game of baseball, including field specifications, ball specifications and baseball bat specifications.
- a baseball bat is a smooth shaped wooden or metal club which a batter uses to hit baseball after the ball is thrown from the pitcher to the catcher.
- the baseball bat may be no more than 2.61 inches (6.6294 cm) in diameter at its thickest part, no more than 42 inches (1.067 m) in length and typically weights between 33 and 36 ounces.
- These regulations are meant to normalize the playing instruments across all players so as not to enhance a player's performance, but rather so that the ability of the player has a dominant role in the performance of the player. Accordingly, players must practice often to achieve a high degree of skill.
- a player may achieve a greater advantage of their bat swinging ability over another player by practicing their bat swing, their batting stances and their hand/eye coordination.
- typically players find it advantageous to their swinging with bats that are heavier than normal bats (i.e., overload training) and with bats that are lighter than normal bats (i.e., underload training).
- overload training i.e., overload training
- underload training i.e., underload training
- training bats that allow for a player to practice using different bat weights, bat lengths and bats shapes are valuable to the training regime of a player.
- a Baseball Training Bat includes a bat first end, a bat second end, and a bat middle portion having a bat handle portion, wherein the bat middle portion connects the bat first end with the bat second end, and wherein the bat handle portion includes a grip collar, wherein the grip collar includes a first collar end separated from a second collar end via a collar center, wherein the first collar end includes a first collar end diameter, the second collar end includes a second collar end diameter and the collar center includes a collar center diameter, wherein the collar center diameter is larger than the first collar end diameter and the second collar end diameter, wherein the first collar end is separated from the collar center via a first grip collar structure surface, wherein the first grip collar structure surface includes a first curved portion having a First Radius FR approximately equal to 1 inch, ⁇ 15%, and wherein the second collar end is separated from the collar center via a second grip collar structure surface, wherein the second grip collar structure surface includes a tapered surface which tapers annularly inward.
- a Baseball Training Bat includes a bat first end, a bat second end, and a bat middle portion having a bat handle portion, wherein the bat middle portion connects the bat first end with the bat second end, and wherein the bat handle portion includes a grip collar, wherein the grip collar includes a first collar end separated from a second collar end via a collar center, wherein the first collar end includes a first collar end diameter, the second collar end includes a second collar end diameter and the collar center includes a collar center diameter, wherein the collar center diameter is larger than the first collar end diameter and the second collar end diameter.
- FIG. 1 shows a front perspective view of a baseball training bat having a grip collar, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 shows a side view of a portion of the baseball training bat of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 A shows a first type of a baseball bat knob, in accordance with the prior art.
- FIG. 3 B shows a second type of a baseball bat knob, in accordance with the prior art.
- FIG. 3 C shows a third type of a baseball bat knob, in accordance with the prior art.
- FIG. 3 D shows fourth type of a baseball bat knob, in accordance with the prior art.
- FIG. 4 A shows a side view of a grip collar for use with the baseball training bat of FIG. 1 , in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 4 B shows a side view of the grip collar of FIG. 4 A .
- FIG. 4 C shows a side view of the baseball training bat of FIG. 1 having the grip collar of FIG. 4 A , in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 4 D shows a side view of the baseball bat of FIG. 1 having the grip collar of FIG. 4 A , in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 5 shows a side view of the baseball training bat of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 6 shows a side view of a baseball training bat, in accordance with another embodiment.
- FIG. 7 shows a front, side perspective view of a baseball training bat, in accordance with still yet another embodiment.
- FIG. 8 shows a front, side perspective view of a baseball training bat, in accordance with still yet another embodiment.
- FIG. 9 shows a exploded, side, perspective view of a baseball training bat, in accordance with still yet another embodiment.
- FIG. 10 A shows a side perspective view of the baseball training bat of FIG. 9 , configured with the bat second end having a full barrel shape.
- FIG. 10 B shows a side perspective view of the baseball training bat of FIG. 9 , configured with the bat second end having a half barrel shape and a flat surface.
- FIG. 10 C shows a side perspective view of the baseball training bat of FIG. 9 , configured with the bat second end having a half barrel shape and a flat surface.
- the training bat 100 includes a bat first end 102 , a bat middle portion 104 and a bat second end 106 , wherein the bat first end 102 terminates in a bat knob 108 .
- the bat middle portion 104 includes a bat handle 110 and a bat barrel 112 , wherein the bat handle 110 extends between the bat knob 108 and the bat barrel 112 .
- the bat handle 110 includes a handle-knob end 114 , a handle grip 116 and a handle-barrel end 118 .
- the bat barrel 112 includes a barrel-handle end 120 , a barrel center 122 and a barrel end 124 , wherein the bat second end 106 terminates in the barrel end 124 .
- the bat knob 108 is the part of the bat that is located below where the batter's hands rest and that is typically shape like an annular disc.
- the first and most common style of bat knob 108 is shown and is referred to as a flared bat knob 108 A.
- the bat knob 108 A is larger in circumference than the bat handle 110 so as to protrude annularly over the bat handle 110 and is connected to the handle-knob end 114 of the bat handle 110 , wherein the handle-knob end 114 has a tapered surface which extends from the base of the bat knob 108 A to the thinnest part of the bat handle 110 .
- a second style of bat knob 108 is shown and is referred to as a standard bat knob 108 B which is similar to the flared bat knob 108 A.
- the bat knob 108 B is also larger in circumference than the bat handle 110 so as to protrude annularly over the bat handle 110 and is connected to the handle-knob end 114 of the bat handle 110 , wherein the handle-knob end 114 has a substantial “straight” transition surface which extends from the base of the bat knob 108 B to the thinnest part of the bat handle 110 .
- the circumference of the handle-knob end 114 of the bat handle 110 is larger proximate the bat knob 118 B and gradually (perhaps, linearly) becomes smaller towards the middle of the bat handle 110 .
- a third style of bat knob 108 is shown and is referred to as a cone bat knob 108 C.
- the bat knob 108 C has substantially the same circumference of the bat handle 110 and is connected to the handle-knob end 114 of the bat handle 110 , wherein the handle-knob end 114 has a substantially tapered surface which extends from the bat knob 108 C to the thinnest part of the bat handle 110 .
- the circumference of the handle-knob end 114 of the bat handle 110 is larger proximate the bat knob 118 C and gradually becomes smaller towards the middle of the bat handle 110 .
- this type of bat knob 108 C is typically used by players that are healing from hamate bone injuries because the bat knobs do not protrude away from the bat handle 110 as prominently at the other styles of bat knobs.
- a fourth style of bat knob 108 is shown and is referred to as a bell bat knob 108 D.
- the bat knob 108 D is larger in circumference than the bat handle 110 so as to protrude annularly over the bat handle 110 and is connected to the handle-knob end 114 of the bat handle 110 , wherein the handle-knob end 114 has a tapered surface which extends from the bat knob 108 D to the thinnest part of the bat handle 110 .
- the circumference of the handle-knob end 114 of the bat handle 110 is larger proximate the bat knob 118 D and gradually becomes smaller towards the middle of the bat handle 110 .
- the bat knob 108 D is more smoothly integrated with the handle-knob end 114 of the bat handle 110 .
- This style of bat knob 108 is typically used to add mass at the bat first end 102 allowing it to work as a counter-weight relative to the bat second end 106 .
- the handle grip 116 connects the handle-knob end 114 with the handle-barrel end 118 and typically is configured into one of three (3) configurations: a thin handle grip 116 , a medium handle grip 116 and a thick handle grip 116 .
- bats with a thin handle grip 116 flex more and are easier to break and are typically more popular with power hitters
- bats with a medium handle grip 116 will not flex as much at bats with a thin handle grip 116 but will provide increased durability over bats with a thin handle grip 116 and bats with a thick handle grip 116 are less popular and have an increased durability than a bat with a medium handle grip 116 .
- the bat handle 110 is substantially concave in shape and is configured such that surface of the handle-knob end 114 tapers into the surface of the handle grip 116 which furthermore tapers into the surface of the handle-barrel end 118 .
- the handle-knob end 114 and the handle-barrel end 118 are larger in circumference than the handle grip 116 .
- the barrel-handle end 120 of the bat barrel 112 is connected to the handle-barrel end 118 via a concavely curved handle-barrel connecting surface 126 .
- the barrel center 122 is substantially flat and includes a substantially consistent circumference until the barrel center 122 connects to the barrel end 124 .
- the barrel end 124 terminates the bat 100 and is circumferentially and substantially rounded.
- the bat barrel 112 is typically configured into one of three (3) configurations: a thin bat barrel 112 , a medium bat barrel 112 and a thick bat barrel 112 .
- the present invention further includes an integral grip flange or collar 200 disposed on the handle grip 116 , in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
- the grip collar 200 includes a first collar end 202 separated from a second collar end 204 by a collar center 206 having the shape of an annular ring.
- the first collar end 202 includes a first collar end diameter A
- the second collar end 204 includes a second collar end dimeter B
- the collar center 206 includes a collar center diameter C, wherein the collar center diameter C is larger than the first collar end diameter A and the second collar end diameter B.
- the grip collar 200 further includes a grip collar structure surface 208 which extends from the first collar end 202 to the second collar end 204 to form the collar center 206 . It should be appreciated that as the grip collar structure surface 208 extends from the first collar end 202 to the collar center 206 (See 208 A), the grip collar structure surface 208 curves annularly outward until the grip collar structure surface 208 is proximate the collar center 206 . At this point, the grip collar structure surface 208 curves annularly inward (See 208 C) such that the shape of the collar center 206 forms an annular ring.
- the grip collar structure surface 208 tapers annularly inward until the grip collar structure surface 208 is substantially the same circumference as the bat handle 110 .
- the grip collar structure surface 208 A that extends from the first collar end 202 to the collar center 206 may include a First Radius FR which may be approximately equal to 1 inch, ⁇ 15%. Additionally, the grip collar structure surface 208 C that forms the collar center 206 may include a Second Radius SR which may be approximately equal to 0.20 inches, ⁇ 15% and the grip collar structure surface 208 B that extends from the collar center 206 to the second collar end 204 may taper at an angle ⁇ between surfaces of approximately 31°, ⁇ 15%.
- the grip collar structure surface 208 C that extends from the collar center 206 to the second collar end 204 may include a curved surface 210 having a Third Radius TR of approximately 2 inches, ⁇ 15%.
- the collar center 206 i.e., annular ring
- the collar center diameter C may be any diameter desired, suitable to the desired end purpose.
- the bat knob 108 may have a knob thickness KT of between about 0.5 inches and about 0.75 inches, ⁇ 15% and a knob diameter KD of between approximately about 1.4 inches and about 2.0 inches, ⁇ 15%, the bat handle 110 may have a handle length HL of between about 14 inches to about 19 inches, ⁇ 15% and a handle diameter HD that varies between about 0.98 inches and about 1.8 inches as the bat handle 110 extends between the handle-knob end 114 and the handle-barrel end 118 .
- the handle diameter HD tapers from a First Handle Diameter FHD to a Second Handle Diameter SHD, wherein the First Handle Diameter FHD is greater than the Second Handle Diameter SHD.
- the handle diameter HD tapers from a Third Handle Diameter THD to a Fourth Handle Diameter FTHD, wherein the Fourth Handle Diameter FTHD is greater than the Third Handle Diameter THD.
- the bat handle 110 and the barrel-handle end 120 are associated with each other via the concavely curved handle-barrel surface 126 which may be tapered at an angle of about 8° to about 10°, ⁇ 15%.
- the bat barrel 112 may have a consistent Barrel Diameter BD from the barrel-handle end 120 to the barrel end 124 (such as, for example, between about 2.4 inches and about 2.6 inches, ⁇ 15%), it is contemplated that the Barrel Diameter BD may vary along the length of the bat barrel 112 and may be any Barrel Diameter BD desired, suitable to the desired end purpose.
- the thickness of the bat handle 110 may be tapered at an angle of about 6° to about 8°, ⁇ 15%.
- the handle-barrel end 118 may transition into the barrel-handle end 120 via a rounded portion having a radius of about 0.2 inches to about 0.5 inches, ⁇ 15%.
- the bat knob 108 may have rounded end surfaces having a radius of about 0.35 inches to about 0.38 inches, ⁇ 15% and the end portion of the bat barrel 112 may have a rounded end surface having a radius of about 0.55 inches to about 0.65 inches, ⁇ 15%.
- a bat handle size for a youth will typically be smaller than a bat handle size for a high school/college player and a bat handle size for a high school/college may typically be smaller than a bat handle size for a professional player.
- FIG. 4 C and FIG. 4 D one embodiment of a training bat 100 is shown having typical dimensional ranges (these dimensions are approximate and may vary by ⁇ 15%) as follows: A: 15 inches to 18.21 inches; B: 28 inches to 34 inches; X: 8 inches to 9.67 inches; Y: 9.92 inches to 12.03 inches; and Z: 11.71 inches to 14.21 inches.
- the grip collar 200 is disclosed herein as being an integral part of the bat handle 110 , in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. It should be further appreciated that in accordance with other embodiments of the invention, it is contemplated that the grip collar 200 may be associated with the bat handle 110 via various other means and/or methods, such as via a tight rubber sleeve or via a mechanical or adhesive attachment. Additionally, it is contemplated that the grip collar 200 may be controllably positionable anywhere along the bat handle 110 as desired and as suitable to the desired end purpose. Referring to FIG. 6 , it should be appreciated that in other embodiments the present invention may be applied to training bats with bat barrels of other shapes, such as for example a paddle shaped barrel 130 .
- the present invention may include a training bat 300 which is configurable to increase and/or decrease the weight of the barrel end 324 .
- the barrel end 324 may define a barrel cavity 326 and include a barrel load 400 , wherein the barrel load 400 is configured to be securely and removably contained within the barrel cavity 326 .
- the barrel cavity 326 may include a barrel cavity wall 328 having barrel cavity wall threads 330 and the barrel load 400 may include a barrel load outer wall 402 having barrel load outer wall threads 404 , wherein the barrel cavity wall threads 330 are configured to securely associate with barrel load outer wall threads 404 . This advantageously allows the barrel end 324 of the training bat 300 to be weighted as desired.
- the present invention may include a training bat 300 which is configurable to increase and/or decrease the weight of the first bat end 302 .
- the first bat end 302 may define a knob cavity 340 and include a knob load 410 , wherein the knob load 410 is configured to be securely and removably contained within the knob cavity 340 .
- the knob cavity 340 may include a knob cavity wall 342 having knob cavity wall threads 344 and the knob load 410 may include a knob load outer wall 412 having knob load outer wall threads 414 , wherein the knob cavity wall threads 344 are configured to securely associate with knob load outer wall threads 412 .
- a training bat 500 is provided wherein the bat middle portion 504 and/or bat second end 506 may be configurable between a barrel shaped end and a paddle shaped end.
- the bat middle portion 504 and/or bat second end 506 may include a first side end structure 510 , a middle end structure 512 and a third end structure 514 , wherein the middle end structure 512 is connected to and/or integrated with the bat middle portion 504 to extent out and away from the bat middle portion 504 .
- the middle end structure 512 is shaped as a paddle and includes a first side surface 516 and a second side surface 518 .
- the first side end structure 510 includes a first side inner structure 520 and a first side outer structure 522 and the second side end structure 514 includes a second side inner structure 526 and a second side outer structure 528 .
- the first side end structure 510 is configured to securely connect to the middle end structure 512 such that the first side inner structure 520 is adjacent to and securely contacts the first side surface 516 .
- the second side end structure 514 is configured to securely connect to the middle end structure 512 such that the second side inner structure 526 is adjacent to and securely contacts the second side surface 518 .
- first side end structure 510 and the third end structure 514 may be removably and securingly associated with the middle end structure 512 via any method and/or device suitable to the desired end purpose, such as via clips, screws, etc. Accordingly, this configuration allows the training bat 500 to be configured with the bat middle portion 504 and/or bat second end 506 shaped as a ‘full barrel’ (or substantially cylindrical shape) end and/or a ‘half barrel’ shape with one flat surface and one rounded surface and/or shaped as a paddle with two flat surfaces, as desired.
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Abstract
A Baseball Training Bat is provided and includes a bat first end, a bat second end, and a bat middle portion having a bat handle portion, wherein the bat middle portion connects the bat first end with the bat second end, and wherein the bat handle portion includes a grip collar, wherein the grip collar includes a first collar end separated from a second collar end via a collar center, wherein the first collar end includes a first collar end diameter, the second collar end includes a second collar end diameter and the collar center includes a collar center diameter, wherein the collar center diameter is larger than the first collar end diameter and the second collar end diameter.
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- The present invention relates generally to training device for baseball and softball players, and more particular to a training bat for training baseball and softball players.
- The game of baseball is a well-known bat-and-ball game played between two opposing teams, of nine players each, that take turns batting and fielding. The game proceeds when a player on the fielding team, called the pitcher, throws a ball which a player on the batting team tries to hit with a bat. The objective of the offensive team (i.e., the team which is batting) is to hit the ball into the field of play, allowing its players to run the bases, having them advance counter-clockwise around four bases to score what are called “runs”. The objective of the defensive team (i.e., the fielding team) is to prevent batters from becoming runners, and to prevent runners' from advancing around the bases. A run is scored when a runner legally advances around all of the bases in order and touches home plate (i.e., the place where the player started as a batter). The team that scores the most runs by the end of the game is the winner.
- In order to make the game as fair as possible, a governing body, referred to as Major League Baseball, has been established to create and enforce certain rules governing the play of baseball. This governing body established rules that not only govern the dynamics of play, but also sets rules for the instruments used to play the game of baseball, including field specifications, ball specifications and baseball bat specifications. For example, a baseball bat is a smooth shaped wooden or metal club which a batter uses to hit baseball after the ball is thrown from the pitcher to the catcher. By regulation, the baseball bat may be no more than 2.61 inches (6.6294 cm) in diameter at its thickest part, no more than 42 inches (1.067 m) in length and typically weights between 33 and 36 ounces. These regulations are meant to normalize the playing instruments across all players so as not to enhance a player's performance, but rather so that the ability of the player has a dominant role in the performance of the player. Accordingly, players must practice often to achieve a high degree of skill.
- With this in mind, a player may achieve a greater advantage of their bat swinging ability over another player by practicing their bat swing, their batting stances and their hand/eye coordination. For example, typically players find it advantageous to their swinging with bats that are heavier than normal bats (i.e., overload training) and with bats that are lighter than normal bats (i.e., underload training). Each of these type of training methods enhances a player's swing and helps to develop fast-twitch muscles, increased bat speed, strength and endurance.
- As such, training bats that allow for a player to practice using different bat weights, bat lengths and bats shapes are valuable to the training regime of a player.
- A Baseball Training Bat is provided and includes a bat first end, a bat second end, and a bat middle portion having a bat handle portion, wherein the bat middle portion connects the bat first end with the bat second end, and wherein the bat handle portion includes a grip collar, wherein the grip collar includes a first collar end separated from a second collar end via a collar center, wherein the first collar end includes a first collar end diameter, the second collar end includes a second collar end diameter and the collar center includes a collar center diameter, wherein the collar center diameter is larger than the first collar end diameter and the second collar end diameter, wherein the first collar end is separated from the collar center via a first grip collar structure surface, wherein the first grip collar structure surface includes a first curved portion having a First Radius FR approximately equal to 1 inch, ±15%, and wherein the second collar end is separated from the collar center via a second grip collar structure surface, wherein the second grip collar structure surface includes a tapered surface which tapers annularly inward.
- A Baseball Training Bat is provided and includes a bat first end, a bat second end, and a bat middle portion having a bat handle portion, wherein the bat middle portion connects the bat first end with the bat second end, and wherein the bat handle portion includes a grip collar, wherein the grip collar includes a first collar end separated from a second collar end via a collar center, wherein the first collar end includes a first collar end diameter, the second collar end includes a second collar end diameter and the collar center includes a collar center diameter, wherein the collar center diameter is larger than the first collar end diameter and the second collar end diameter.
- The foregoing and other features and advantages of the present invention should be more fully understood from the accompanying detailed description of illustrative embodiments taken in conjunction with the following Figures in which like elements are numbered alike in the several Figures:
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FIG. 1 shows a front perspective view of a baseball training bat having a grip collar, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 shows a side view of a portion of the baseball training bat ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3A shows a first type of a baseball bat knob, in accordance with the prior art. -
FIG. 3B shows a second type of a baseball bat knob, in accordance with the prior art. -
FIG. 3C shows a third type of a baseball bat knob, in accordance with the prior art. -
FIG. 3D shows fourth type of a baseball bat knob, in accordance with the prior art. -
FIG. 4A shows a side view of a grip collar for use with the baseball training bat ofFIG. 1 , in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 4B shows a side view of the grip collar ofFIG. 4A . -
FIG. 4C shows a side view of the baseball training bat ofFIG. 1 having the grip collar ofFIG. 4A , in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 4D shows a side view of the baseball bat ofFIG. 1 having the grip collar ofFIG. 4A , in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 5 shows a side view of the baseball training bat ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 6 shows a side view of a baseball training bat, in accordance with another embodiment. -
FIG. 7 shows a front, side perspective view of a baseball training bat, in accordance with still yet another embodiment. -
FIG. 8 shows a front, side perspective view of a baseball training bat, in accordance with still yet another embodiment. -
FIG. 9 shows a exploded, side, perspective view of a baseball training bat, in accordance with still yet another embodiment. -
FIG. 10A shows a side perspective view of the baseball training bat ofFIG. 9 , configured with the bat second end having a full barrel shape. -
FIG. 10B shows a side perspective view of the baseball training bat ofFIG. 9 , configured with the bat second end having a half barrel shape and a flat surface. -
FIG. 10C shows a side perspective view of the baseball training bat ofFIG. 9 , configured with the bat second end having a half barrel shape and a flat surface. - Referring to
FIG. 1 andFIG. 2 , atraining bat 100 having a unique and novel configuration is provided, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. Thetraining bat 100 includes a batfirst end 102, abat middle portion 104 and a batsecond end 106, wherein the batfirst end 102 terminates in abat knob 108. Thebat middle portion 104 includes abat handle 110 and abat barrel 112, wherein thebat handle 110 extends between thebat knob 108 and thebat barrel 112. Thebat handle 110 includes a handle-knob end 114, ahandle grip 116 and a handle-barrel end 118. Moreover, thebat barrel 112 includes a barrel-handle end 120, abarrel center 122 and abarrel end 124, wherein the batsecond end 106 terminates in thebarrel end 124. As is known, thebat knob 108 is the part of the bat that is located below where the batter's hands rest and that is typically shape like an annular disc. - Currently, there are four (4) different conventional design styles of a
bat knob 108. Referring toFIG. 3A , the first and most common style ofbat knob 108 is shown and is referred to as a flaredbat knob 108A. In this style, thebat knob 108A is larger in circumference than the bat handle 110 so as to protrude annularly over thebat handle 110 and is connected to the handle-knob end 114 of thebat handle 110, wherein the handle-knob end 114 has a tapered surface which extends from the base of thebat knob 108A to the thinnest part of thebat handle 110. As can be seen, the circumference of the handle-knob end 114 of thebat handle 110 is larger proximate the bat knob 118A and gradually becomes smaller towards the middle of thebat handle 110. Referring toFIG. 3B , a second style ofbat knob 108 is shown and is referred to as a standard bat knob 108B which is similar to the flaredbat knob 108A. In this style, the bat knob 108B is also larger in circumference than the bat handle 110 so as to protrude annularly over thebat handle 110 and is connected to the handle-knob end 114 of thebat handle 110, wherein the handle-knob end 114 has a substantial “straight” transition surface which extends from the base of the bat knob 108B to the thinnest part of thebat handle 110. Also, as can be seen, the circumference of the handle-knob end 114 of thebat handle 110 is larger proximate the bat knob 118B and gradually (perhaps, linearly) becomes smaller towards the middle of thebat handle 110. - Referring to
FIG. 3C , a third style ofbat knob 108 is shown and is referred to as acone bat knob 108C. In this style, thebat knob 108C has substantially the same circumference of thebat handle 110 and is connected to the handle-knob end 114 of thebat handle 110, wherein the handle-knob end 114 has a substantially tapered surface which extends from thebat knob 108C to the thinnest part of thebat handle 110. Also, as can be seen, the circumference of the handle-knob end 114 of thebat handle 110 is larger proximate the bat knob 118C and gradually becomes smaller towards the middle of thebat handle 110. It should be appreciated that this type ofbat knob 108C is typically used by players that are healing from hamate bone injuries because the bat knobs do not protrude away from the bat handle 110 as prominently at the other styles of bat knobs. Referring toFIG. 3D , a fourth style ofbat knob 108 is shown and is referred to as abell bat knob 108D. In this style, thebat knob 108D is larger in circumference than the bat handle 110 so as to protrude annularly over thebat handle 110 and is connected to the handle-knob end 114 of thebat handle 110, wherein the handle-knob end 114 has a tapered surface which extends from thebat knob 108D to the thinnest part of thebat handle 110. Also, as can be seen, the circumference of the handle-knob end 114 of thebat handle 110 is larger proximate the bat knob 118D and gradually becomes smaller towards the middle of thebat handle 110. In this style, thebat knob 108D is more smoothly integrated with the handle-knob end 114 of thebat handle 110. This style ofbat knob 108 is typically used to add mass at the batfirst end 102 allowing it to work as a counter-weight relative to the batsecond end 106. - Referring again to
FIG. 1 andFIG. 2 , thehandle grip 116 connects the handle-knob end 114 with the handle-barrel end 118 and typically is configured into one of three (3) configurations: athin handle grip 116, amedium handle grip 116 and athick handle grip 116. As is known, bats with athin handle grip 116 flex more and are easier to break and are typically more popular with power hitters, bats with amedium handle grip 116 will not flex as much at bats with athin handle grip 116 but will provide increased durability over bats with athin handle grip 116 and bats with athick handle grip 116 are less popular and have an increased durability than a bat with amedium handle grip 116. In each of these configurations thebat handle 110 is substantially concave in shape and is configured such that surface of the handle-knob end 114 tapers into the surface of thehandle grip 116 which furthermore tapers into the surface of the handle-barrel end 118. As such, the handle-knob end 114 and the handle-barrel end 118 are larger in circumference than thehandle grip 116. - Referring again to
FIG. 1 andFIG. 2 , the barrel-handle end 120 of thebat barrel 112 is connected to the handle-barrel end 118 via a concavely curved handle-barrel connecting surface 126. Moreover, thebarrel center 122 is substantially flat and includes a substantially consistent circumference until thebarrel center 122 connects to thebarrel end 124. Thebarrel end 124 terminates thebat 100 and is circumferentially and substantially rounded. As with bat handle grips 116, thebat barrel 112 is typically configured into one of three (3) configurations: athin bat barrel 112, amedium bat barrel 112 and athick bat barrel 112. - Referring to
FIG. 1 ,FIG. 2 andFIG. 4A , the present invention further includes an integral grip flange orcollar 200 disposed on thehandle grip 116, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. Thegrip collar 200 includes afirst collar end 202 separated from asecond collar end 204 by acollar center 206 having the shape of an annular ring. Thefirst collar end 202 includes a first collar end diameter A, thesecond collar end 204 includes a second collar end dimeter B and thecollar center 206 includes a collar center diameter C, wherein the collar center diameter C is larger than the first collar end diameter A and the second collar end diameter B. Thegrip collar 200 further includes a gripcollar structure surface 208 which extends from thefirst collar end 202 to thesecond collar end 204 to form thecollar center 206. It should be appreciated that as the gripcollar structure surface 208 extends from thefirst collar end 202 to the collar center 206 (See 208A), the gripcollar structure surface 208 curves annularly outward until the gripcollar structure surface 208 is proximate thecollar center 206. At this point, the gripcollar structure surface 208 curves annularly inward (See 208C) such that the shape of thecollar center 206 forms an annular ring. As the gripcollar structure surface 208 extends from thecollar center 206 to the second collar end 204 (See 208B), the gripcollar structure surface 208B tapers annularly inward until the gripcollar structure surface 208 is substantially the same circumference as thebat handle 110. - Referring to
FIG. 4B , in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the gripcollar structure surface 208A that extends from thefirst collar end 202 to thecollar center 206 may include a First Radius FR which may be approximately equal to 1 inch, ±15%. Additionally, the gripcollar structure surface 208C that forms thecollar center 206 may include a Second Radius SR which may be approximately equal to 0.20 inches, ±15% and the gripcollar structure surface 208B that extends from thecollar center 206 to thesecond collar end 204 may taper at an angle α between surfaces of approximately 31°, ±15%. Moreover, the gripcollar structure surface 208C that extends from thecollar center 206 to thesecond collar end 204 may include acurved surface 210 having a Third Radius TR of approximately 2 inches, ±15%. It should be appreciated that in one embodiment, the collar center 206 (i.e., annular ring) may have a collar center diameter C of approximately 2.5 inches, ±15%, whereas in other embodiments the collar center diameter C may be any diameter desired, suitable to the desired end purpose. - Referring to
FIG. 5 , in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, thebat knob 108 may have a knob thickness KT of between about 0.5 inches and about 0.75 inches, ±15% and a knob diameter KD of between approximately about 1.4 inches and about 2.0 inches, ±15%, the bat handle 110 may have a handle length HL of between about 14 inches to about 19 inches, ±15% and a handle diameter HD that varies between about 0.98 inches and about 1.8 inches as thebat handle 110 extends between the handle-knob end 114 and the handle-barrel end 118. For example, as the handle-knob end 114 extends from the base of thebat knob 108 to thehandle grip 116, the handle diameter HD tapers from a First Handle Diameter FHD to a Second Handle Diameter SHD, wherein the First Handle Diameter FHD is greater than the Second Handle Diameter SHD. Similarly, as thebat handle 110 extends from thesecond collar end 204 to the barrel-handle end 120, the handle diameter HD tapers from a Third Handle Diameter THD to a Fourth Handle Diameter FTHD, wherein the Fourth Handle Diameter FTHD is greater than the Third Handle Diameter THD. Additionally, thebat handle 110 and the barrel-handle end 120 are associated with each other via the concavely curved handle-barrel surface 126 which may be tapered at an angle of about 8° to about 10°, ±15%. Although as shown in accordance with one embodiment, thebat barrel 112 may have a consistent Barrel Diameter BD from the barrel-handle end 120 to the barrel end 124 (such as, for example, between about 2.4 inches and about 2.6 inches, ±15%), it is contemplated that the Barrel Diameter BD may vary along the length of thebat barrel 112 and may be any Barrel Diameter BD desired, suitable to the desired end purpose. - Moreover, as the
bat handle 110 extends away from thebat knob 108, the thickness of the bat handle 110 may be tapered at an angle of about 6° to about 8°, ±15%. Moreover, the handle-barrel end 118 may transition into the barrel-handle end 120 via a rounded portion having a radius of about 0.2 inches to about 0.5 inches, ±15%. Additionally, thebat knob 108 may have rounded end surfaces having a radius of about 0.35 inches to about 0.38 inches, ±15% and the end portion of thebat barrel 112 may have a rounded end surface having a radius of about 0.55 inches to about 0.65 inches, ±15%. It should be appreciated that the dimensions disclosed herein are simply disclosed for one embodiment of the invention and may vary based on the size of the user. For example, a bat handle size for a youth will typically be smaller than a bat handle size for a high school/college player and a bat handle size for a high school/college may typically be smaller than a bat handle size for a professional player. Referring toFIG. 4C andFIG. 4D , one embodiment of atraining bat 100 is shown having typical dimensional ranges (these dimensions are approximate and may vary by ±15%) as follows: A: 15 inches to 18.21 inches; B: 28 inches to 34 inches; X: 8 inches to 9.67 inches; Y: 9.92 inches to 12.03 inches; and Z: 11.71 inches to 14.21 inches. It should be appreciated that these dimensional ranges are for one embodiment and other embodiments may have different dimensional ranges. Accordingly, it is contemplated that other embodiments having various other dimensions are contemplated and thus, may have entirely different and varied single and combination of dimensions as desired and as suitable to the desired end purpose. As such, all dimensions may be varied and selected as desired and as suitable to the desired end purpose. - It should be appreciated that the
grip collar 200 is disclosed herein as being an integral part of thebat handle 110, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. It should be further appreciated that in accordance with other embodiments of the invention, it is contemplated that thegrip collar 200 may be associated with the bat handle 110 via various other means and/or methods, such as via a tight rubber sleeve or via a mechanical or adhesive attachment. Additionally, it is contemplated that thegrip collar 200 may be controllably positionable anywhere along the bat handle 110 as desired and as suitable to the desired end purpose. Referring toFIG. 6 , it should be appreciated that in other embodiments the present invention may be applied to training bats with bat barrels of other shapes, such as for example a paddle shapedbarrel 130. - Referring to
FIG. 7 , it should be appreciated that in one or more embodiments, the present invention may include atraining bat 300 which is configurable to increase and/or decrease the weight of the barrel end 324. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the barrel end 324 may define a barrel cavity 326 and include abarrel load 400, wherein thebarrel load 400 is configured to be securely and removably contained within the barrel cavity 326. In one embodiment of the invention, the barrel cavity 326 may include a barrel cavity wall 328 having barrel cavity wall threads 330 and thebarrel load 400 may include a barrel load outer wall 402 having barrel load outer wall threads 404, wherein the barrel cavity wall threads 330 are configured to securely associate with barrel load outer wall threads 404. This advantageously allows the barrel end 324 of thetraining bat 300 to be weighted as desired. - Referring to
FIG. 8 , it should be appreciated that in one or more embodiments, the present invention may include atraining bat 300 which is configurable to increase and/or decrease the weight of thefirst bat end 302. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, thefirst bat end 302 may define aknob cavity 340 and include aknob load 410, wherein theknob load 410 is configured to be securely and removably contained within theknob cavity 340. In one embodiment of the invention, theknob cavity 340 may include aknob cavity wall 342 having knobcavity wall threads 344 and theknob load 410 may include a knob loadouter wall 412 having knob loadouter wall threads 414, wherein the knobcavity wall threads 344 are configured to securely associate with knob loadouter wall threads 412. This advantageously allows the batfirst end 302 of thetraining bat 300 to be weighted as desired. It should be appreciated that the present invention contemplates additional embodiments that allow for weighted loads to be securely located in other areas of thetraining bat 300, such as the bat handle 310 and/or thegrip collar 200. - Referring to
FIG. 9 , it is contemplated that in one or more embodiments, atraining bat 500 is provided wherein the batmiddle portion 504 and/or batsecond end 506 may be configurable between a barrel shaped end and a paddle shaped end. Referring toFIG. 10A ,FIG. 10B andFIG. 10C , it should be appreciated that the batmiddle portion 504 and/or batsecond end 506 may include a firstside end structure 510, amiddle end structure 512 and athird end structure 514, wherein themiddle end structure 512 is connected to and/or integrated with the batmiddle portion 504 to extent out and away from the batmiddle portion 504. Themiddle end structure 512 is shaped as a paddle and includes afirst side surface 516 and asecond side surface 518. The firstside end structure 510 includes a first sideinner structure 520 and a first sideouter structure 522 and the secondside end structure 514 includes a second sideinner structure 526 and a second sideouter structure 528. It should be appreciated that the firstside end structure 510 is configured to securely connect to themiddle end structure 512 such that the first sideinner structure 520 is adjacent to and securely contacts thefirst side surface 516. Moreover, the secondside end structure 514 is configured to securely connect to themiddle end structure 512 such that the second sideinner structure 526 is adjacent to and securely contacts thesecond side surface 518. It should be appreciated that the firstside end structure 510 and thethird end structure 514 may be removably and securingly associated with themiddle end structure 512 via any method and/or device suitable to the desired end purpose, such as via clips, screws, etc. Accordingly, this configuration allows thetraining bat 500 to be configured with the batmiddle portion 504 and/or batsecond end 506 shaped as a ‘full barrel’ (or substantially cylindrical shape) end and/or a ‘half barrel’ shape with one flat surface and one rounded surface and/or shaped as a paddle with two flat surfaces, as desired. - It should be appreciated that while the invention has been described with reference to an exemplary embodiment, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, omissions and/or additions may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the scope thereof. Moreover, it is contemplated that elements of one embodiment may be combined with elements of other embodiments as desired. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to a particular embodiment disclosed herein as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this invention, but that the invention will include all embodiments (individually and/or combined) falling within the scope of the appended claims and/or information. Moreover, unless specifically stated any use of the terms first, second, etc. do not denote any order or importance, but rather the terms first, second, etc. are used to distinguish one element from another.
Claims (20)
1. A Baseball Training Bat, comprising:
a bat first end,
a bat second end, and
a bat middle portion having a bat handle portion,
wherein the bat middle portion connects the bat first end with the bat second end, and
wherein the bat handle portion includes a grip collar, wherein the grip collar includes a first collar end separated from a second collar end via a collar center,
wherein the first collar end includes a first collar end diameter, the second collar end includes a second collar end diameter and the collar center includes a collar center diameter, wherein the collar center diameter is larger than the first collar end diameter and the second collar end diameter,
wherein the first collar end is separated from the collar center via a first grip collar structure surface, wherein the first grip collar structure surface includes a first curved portion having a First Radius FR approximately equal to 1 inch, ±15%, and
wherein the second collar end is separated from the collar center via a second grip collar structure surface, wherein the second grip collar structure surface includes a tapered surface which tapers annularly inward.
2. The Baseball Training Bat of claim 1 , wherein the tapered surface is tapered at an angle α, wherein the angle α is about 31°±15%.
3. The Baseball Training Bat of claim 1 , wherein the second grip collar structure surface further includes a second curved portion having a Third Radius TR, wherein the Third Radius TR is about 2 inches, ±15%.
4. The Baseball Training Bat of claim 1 , wherein the grip collar structure surface includes a Second Radius SR, wherein the Second Radius SR is about to 0.20 inches, ±15%.
5. The Baseball Training Bat of claim 1 , wherein baseball training bat is constructed from at least one of a wood material and a composite material.
6. The Baseball Training Bat of claim 1 , wherein the bat middle portion ranges between about XX inches, ±15% in length and about 0.98 to about 1.172 inches in diameter, ±15%.
7. The Baseball Training Bat of claim 1 , wherein the collar center includes a collar center diameter C equal to at least one of about 1.3 inches, ±15%, about 1.75 inches, ±15% and about 2.2 inches, ±15%.
8. The Baseball Training Bat of claim 1 , wherein the bat handle includes a bat handle length of between about 14 inches, ±15% and about 19 inches, ±15%.
9. The Baseball Training Bat of claim 1 , wherein the bat barrel includes a bat barrel length ranging between about 13 inches, ±15% and about 16 inches, ±15%.
10. The Baseball Training Bat of claim 1 , wherein the training bat includes a training bat length that ranges from between about 28 inches, ±15% and about 34 inches, ±15%.
11. A Baseball Training Bat, comprising:
a bat first end,
a bat second end, and
a bat middle portion having a bat handle portion,
wherein the bat middle portion connects the bat first end with the bat second end, and
wherein the bat handle portion includes a grip collar, wherein the grip collar includes a first collar end separated from a second collar end via a collar center,
wherein the first collar end includes a first collar end diameter, the second collar end includes a second collar end diameter and the collar center includes a collar center diameter, wherein the collar center diameter is larger than the first collar end diameter and the second collar end diameter.
12. The Baseball Training Bat of claim 11 ,
wherein the first collar end is separated from the collar center via a first grip collar structure surface, wherein the first grip collar structure surface includes a curved portion having a First Radius FR approximately equal to 1 inch, ±15%, and
wherein the second collar end is separated from the collar center via a second grip collar structure surface, wherein the second grip collar structure surface includes a tapered surface which tapers annularly inward.
13. The Baseball Training Bat of claim 12 , wherein the tapered surface is tapered at an angle α, wherein the angle α is approximately 31°±15%.
14. The Baseball Training Bat of claim 12 , wherein the second grip collar structure surface further includes a second curved portion having a Third Radius TR approximately 2 inches, ±15%.
15. The Baseball Training Bat of claim 12 , wherein the grip collar structure surface includes a Second Radius SR which may be approximately equal to 0.20 inches, ±15%.
16. The Baseball Training Bat of claim 11 , wherein baseball training bat is constructed from at least one of a wood material and a composite material.
17. The Baseball Training Bat of claim 11 , wherein the bat middle portion ranges between about 14 inches, ±15% in length and about 19 inches in diameter, ±15%.
18. The Baseball Training Bat of claim 11 , wherein the collar center includes a collar center diameter C equal to at least one of 1.3 inches, ±15%, 1.75 inches, ±15% and 2.2 inches, ±15%.
19. The Baseball Training Bat of claim 11 , wherein at least one of,
the bat handle includes a bat handle length of between about 14 inches, ±15% and about 19 inches, ±15%, and
the bat barrel includes a bat barrel length of between 13 inches, ±15% and about 16 inches, ±15%.
20. The Baseball Training Bat of claim 11 , wherein the training bat includes a training bat length that ranges from between about 28 inches, ±15% and about 34 inches, ±15%.
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