Patent ID: 7559847
Filing Date: 2009-07-14
Classification: A63D,F16B

Abstract:
1. A cue stick comprising: a butt shaft, having a proximal end and a distal end; a first vibration damping insert secured within the distal end of the butt shaft formed of vibration damping material, the first vibration damping insert being formed of phenolic material and secured within a hole in the distal end of the butt shaft; a first joint member secured within the first vibration damping insert, the first joint member for securing to a mating cue stick portion, the first joint member comprising a pin having a male threaded region extending from the first vibration damping insert, the vibration damping material being dimensionally stable under moisture changes, thereby limiting movement of the first joint member out of concentricity; and a first hollow elongate decorative sleeve having proximal and distal ends mounted concentrically on the butt shaft, the proximal end trapped against a shoulder on the butt shaft, the first vibration damping insert having a locking shoulder for locking the decorative sleeve against the shoulder on the butt shaft.