US3357463A
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Method for repairing a cracked baseball bat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-02-02
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Granted: 1967-12-12
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Expires: 1986-02-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gene F Franscioni
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:29
CPC Classifications
B; B27; B27M; B27M3/00; B27M3/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
THE METHOD FOR REPAIRING A CRACKED BASEBALL BAT, THE CRACK BEGINNING IN A HAIRLINE BASE REGION WITHIN THE BASEBALL BAT AND TERMINATING AT ITS OUTER END ON THE PERIPHERY OF THE BAT, COMPRISING: MAKING A HOLE IN SAID BASEBALL BAT INTO THE BASE REGION OF THE CRACK; INJECTING AN ADHESIVE THROUGH SAID HOLE INTO THE BASE REGION OF THE CRACK; APPLYING FORCE THERETO TO BEND THE BASEBALL BAT TO SEPARATE THE CONFRONTING CRACK SURFACES AT THE OUTER END OF THE CRACK; APPLYING ADHESIVE TO THE SEPARATED CONFRONTING SURFACES OF THE CRACK; TERMINATING SAID BENDING FORCE; AND WRAPPING THE BASEBALL BAT WITH A TENSIONED RESILIENT ELEMENT, TO CLAMP THE CRACK IN CLOSED RELATIONSHIP WHILE SAID ADHESIVE CURES.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
116 words
THE METHOD FOR REPAIRING A CRACKED BASEBALL BAT, THE CRACK BEGINNING IN A HAIRLINE BASE REGION WITHIN THE BASEBALL BAT AND TERMINATING AT ITS OUTER END ON THE PERIPHERY OF THE BAT, COMPRISING: MAKING A HOLE IN SAID BASEBALL BAT INTO THE BASE REGION OF THE CRACK; INJECTING AN ADHESIVE THROUGH SAID HOLE INTO THE BASE REGION OF THE CRACK; APPLYING FORCE THERETO TO BEND THE BASEBALL BAT TO SEPARATE THE CONFRONTING CRACK SURFACES AT THE OUTER END OF THE CRACK; APPLYING ADHESIVE TO THE SEPARATED CONFRONTING SURFACES OF THE CRACK; TERMINATING SAID BENDING FORCE; AND WRAPPING THE BASEBALL BAT WITH A TENSIONED RESILIENT ELEMENT, TO CLAMP THE CRACK IN CLOSED RELATIONSHIP WHILE SAID ADHESIVE CURES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-12-11 | 1971-06-12 | 1971-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-11 | 1975-06-12 | 1975-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-11 | 1979-06-12 | 1979-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |