Patent ID: 7140988
Filing Date: 2006-11-28
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A bat comprising: a handle portion having a first end and a second end, the second portion expanding in diameter distal from the first end and including a reduced diameter portion positioned opposite the first end; a barrel portion having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end abutted to the second end of the handle portion; a first O-ring positioned around the reduced diameter portion, wherein the proximal end of the barrel portion internally receives the reduced diameter portion and engages the first O-ring; a tie rod received by the handle portion and the barrel portion, the tie rod having an alpha end and a beta end, the alpha end positioned proximal the first end of the handle; and an end cap positioned proximal the distal end, the end cap releasibly attached to the beta end of the tie rod and including a tab; a second O-ring positioned around the tab wherein the distal end of the barrel portion internally receives the tab and engages the second O-ring; and a knob attached to the alpha end of the tie rod for holding the handle portion in place on the assembled bat.