Patent ID: 6945886
Filing Date: 2005-09-20
Classification: A63B,B29C,B29L

Abstract:
1. A method for constructing an elongate bat having a longitudinal axis comprising the steps of: forming an elongate tubular striking member having a circular cross section with a proximal end, a distal end, a striking region therebetween, and a juncture section adjacent said proximal end, swaging at least a portion of the juncture section to converge toward said axis on progressing toward said proximal end to form a mouth of a first diameter, forming an elongate one-piece handle member of composite material having a circular cross section having a proximal end, a distal end and a juncture section adjacent said distal end which diverges from said axis on progressing toward said distal end to a second diameter greater than said first diameter, assembling the striking member and handle member by inserting the handle member into the striking member with at least a portion of the outer surface of the juncture section of the handle member engaging a portion of the inner surface of the juncture section of the striking member, and remainder portions of said handle member extending longitudinally from said proximal end of the striking member, and joining the juncture section of the handle member to the juncture section of the striking member to provide a rigid interconnection between the striking member and the handle member.