Patent ID: 6056643
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: F41B

Abstract:
A baton expandable between a retracted position and an extended position, comprising:a gripping tube having an outer diameter and an axial bore formed therein, the gripping tube extending longitudinally between a first end and a second end, the first end having a support portion extending from a decreasing diameter tapered portion, the support portion having a generally constant inner diameter;a center tube telescopingly slidable within the gripping tube, the center tube extending between a first end and a second end, the first end having a first support portion extending from a decreasing diameter tapered portion, the first support portion having a generally constant inner diameter, the second end of the center tube having a second support portion extending from an increasing diameter tapered portion, the second support portion having a generally constant inner diameter; anda striking tube telescopingly slidable within the center tube, the striking tube including a first end and a second end, the second end having an increasing diameter tapered portion.