An assembly is provided for use in a sports glove for use in baseball or softball. The assembly includes finger extension members that align with a wearer's thumb and fingers when worn. The finger extension members are made of a lightweight material such as a polymer and include at least one lattice portion. By including the more lightweight finger extension members, a glove including the assembly may have a lower moment of inertia about the heel to allow a fielder to more easily and quickly move his or her glove during play.
A fielder's mask includes a headband configured for positioning along the front and side regions of a wearer's head. A faceguard projects downwardly from a front region of the headband to protect the wearer's face from a batted or thrown ball. A rear region of the headband includes downwardly projecting, flexible arms, that secure the fielder's mask to the wearer, while also facilitating efficient, one-handed donning and removal of the fielder's mask. In some embodiments, the flexible arms engage the back of the wearer's head behind the wearer's ears. Elastic straps may be attached to the headband to further secure the fielder's mask to the wearer's head.
04 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
18 - Leather and imitations of leather
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
35 - Advertising and business services
Goods & Services
Baseball and softball glove accessories, namely, glove oil for conditioning, glove conditioner, and glove break-in kits primarily comprised of glove conditioner Sports protective helmets; baseball batting helmets; softball batting helmets; baseball catcher's helmets; softball catcher's helmets; facemasks being protective face shields for batting helmets and catcher's helmets; batting helmet extensions that attach to the helmet in the nature of a protective face guard; umpire's protective face masks; sports sunglasses All-purpose sports bags; duffle bags; backpacks; leather briefcases; leather duffel bags; leather wallets; leather-covered desk accessories, namely, leather notecases; leather business cases; leather travel bags; leather tote bags; leather luggage tags Shirts; t-shirts; jerseys being clothing; pants; clothing jackets; hoodies; pullovers; polos in the nature of polo shirts and polo knit tops; sweatpants; shorts; headwear in the nature of hats; caps being headwear; belts for clothing; socks; shoes; sandals; moccasins; baseball and softball uniforms Baseball gloves; softball gloves; baseball mitts; softball mitts; baseball batting gloves; softball batting gloves; baseball bats; softball bats; baseball chest protectors; softball chest protectors; baseball leg guards; softball leg guards; umpire chest protectors; umpire leg guards; batting tees; baseball and softball hitting and pitching practice nets; baseball pitching machines; baseball and softball caddies for carrying, storing and transporting balls and other sports equipment; baseball and softball bat accessories, namely, bat weights, bat sleeves, bat hand grips, bat grip tape, and pine tar for athletic equipment; baseball and softball glove accessories, namely, glove laces for athletic use; baseballs; softballs; basketballs; footballs; bags, wheeled bags, duffel bags, and backpacks specially adapted to carry baseball and softball equipment Retail store and online retail store services featuring sporting goods and equipment, clothing and apparel, footwear, and bags
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RAWLINGS R GOLD GLOVE AWARD RAWLINGS R RAWLINGS R GOLD GLOVE AWARD RAWLINGS R EST. 1887 RAWLINGS R RAWLINGS R PRESENTED ANNUALLY TO EACH OF THE EIGHTEEN PLAYERS HONORING THEIR SELECTION AS THE FINEST IN THE FIELD
RAWLINGS R GOLD GLOVE AWARD RAWLINGS R RAWLINGS R GOLD GLOVE AWARD RAWLINGS R EST. 1887 RAWLINGS R RAWLINGS R PRESENTED ANNUALLY TO EACH OF THE EIGHTEEN PLAYERS HONORING THEIR SELECTION AS THE FINEST IN THE FIELD
A fielder's mask includes a headband configured for positioning along the front and side regions of a wearer's head. A faceguard projects downwardly from a front region of the headband to protect the wearer's face from a batted or thrown ball. A rear region of the headband includes downwardly projecting, flexible arms, that secure the fielder's mask to the wearer, while also facilitating efficient, one-handed donning and removal of the fielder's mask. In some embodiments, the flexible arms engage the back of the wearer's head behind the wearer's ears. Elastic straps may be attached to the headband to further secure the fielder's mask to the wearer's head.
A fielder's mask includes a headband configured for positioning along the front and side regions of a wearer's head. A faceguard projects downwardly from a front region of the headband to protect the wearer's face from a batted or thrown ball. A rear region of the headband includes downwardly projecting, flexible arms, that secure the fielder's mask to the wearer, while also facilitating efficient, one-handed donning and removal of the fielder's mask. In some embodiments, the flexible arms engage the back of the wearer's head behind the wearer's ears. Elastic straps may be attached to the headband to further secure the fielder's mask to the wearer's head.
Representative embodiments of the present technology include a bat having a barrel shell and a frame structure. The barrel shell may include a barrel region of the bat and part of a tapered region of the bat. The frame structure may include a first portion positioned outside the barrel shell and a second portion positioned inside the barrel shell. In some embodiments, a distal end of the frame structure is in the barrel region but is longitudinally spaced from a distal end of the barrel shell. In some embodiments, the distal end of the frame structure is longitudinally spaced from an end cap of the bat. The barrel shell may flex or pivot relative to the second portion of the frame structure. In some embodiments, the only connection between the frame structure and the barrel shell within the barrel shell may be within the tapered region.
Representative embodiments of the present technology include a bat having a barrel shell and a frame structure. The barrel shell may include a barrel region of the bat and part of a tapered region of the bat. The frame structure may include a first portion positioned outside the barrel shell and a second portion positioned inside the barrel shell. In some embodiments, a distal end of the frame structure is in the barrel region but is longitudinally spaced from a distal end of the barrel shell. In some embodiments, the distal end of the frame structure is longitudinally spaced from an end cap of the bat. The barrel shell may flex or pivot relative to the second portion of the frame structure. In some embodiments, the only connection between the frame structure and the barrel shell within the barrel shell may be within the tapered region.
Representative embodiments of the present technology include a facemask having a first anterior-lateral cage portion, a second anterior-lateral cage portion, and one or more laterally extending bridge elements connecting the first cage portion to the second cage portion. Each of the cage portions may include an upper elongated element, a lower elongated element, and an upright elongated element spanning between the upper and lower elongated elements. In some embodiments, each upper elongated element includes a downwardly extending dip portion forming a void region in the facemask. In some embodiments, the bridge elements are positioned below the upper elongated elements to form a void region in the facemask. In some embodiments, the facemask includes only one single bridge element, which may be the only portion of the facemask connecting the cage portions to one another. In some embodiments, the facemask does not have a bridge element.
Representative embodiments of the present technology include a facemask having a first anterior-lateral cage portion, a second anterior-lateral cage portion, and one or more laterally extending bridge elements connecting the first cage portion to the second cage portion. Each of the cage portions may include an upper elongated element, a lower elongated element, and an upright elongated element spanning between the upper and lower elongated elements. In some embodiments, each upper elongated element includes a downwardly extending dip portion forming a void region in the facemask. In some embodiments, the bridge elements are positioned below the upper elongated elements to form a void region in the facemask. In some embodiments, the facemask includes only one single bridge element, which may be the only portion of the facemask connecting the cage portions to one another. In some embodiments, the facemask does not have a bridge element.
A helmet with an adjustable helmet shell is provided for use in sports including baseball and softball. The helmet shell is expandable and contractable to fit a variety of head shapes and sizes, and hairstyles. The helmet shell may be a single, molded piece or it may include a base member and a flap member. Gaps or slots may be located between flexible side portions and a flexible rear portion of the helmet shell. The slots facilitate outward deflection of the side portions and the rear portion when the helmet is donned. The helmet shell may be biased toward a smaller size such that once the helmet shell is expanded by the force of a wearer's head, it contracts to fit snugly and securely.
The present invention provides a lightweight glove for baseball or softball that may include an elastic backfinger to provide a conforming fit to the wearer's hand. In general, the elastic backfinger may replace existing, often leather backfingers, the back panel, the liner, and/or other elements of traditional gloves glove with the elastic material, combination of elastic materials, or combination of elastic and inelastic materials.
A ball bat includes at least one disc member in the bat barrel. The at least one disc member may include at least one solid disc member or at least one non-solid disc member with an opening, or both. The outer perimeters of the disc members may optionally be separated from the inner wall of the ball bat by a buffer layer, such as a layer of open-cell foam or adhesive. In some embodiments, the ball bat may further include at least one positioning member, such as an insulation foam member. The at least one positioning member may be located between two disc members, and multiple positioning members may optionally be arranged in alternating fashion with disc members within the bat. The at least one positioning member may be an insulation foam member having a hollow center portion.
An adjustable jaw flap is provided that may be selectively attachable with the ear flap of a batter's helmet used in batted ball sports such as baseball or softball. The jaw flap may include each of an adaptor member and a flap member. The adaptor member may be attached to the batter's helmet at or near the helmet's ear flap. The flap member may be attached to the adaptor member at its lower end by a pin. An interior portion of the flap member preferably includes male attachment points that may be selectively attachable with female attachment points found at the upper portion of the adaptor member's exterior. When the flap member is rotated, more or fewer attachment points may be selectively engaged with one another, thus allowing a user to adjust the relative position of the jaw flap.
An assembly is provided for use in a sports glove for use in baseball or softball. The assembly includes finger extension members that align with a wearer's thumb and fingers when worn. The finger extension members are made of a lightweight material such as a polymer and include at least one lattice portion. By including the more lightweight finger extension members, a glove including the assembly may have a lower moment of inertia about the heel to allow a fielder to more easily and quickly move his or her glove during play.
An assembly is provided for use in a sports glove for use in baseball or softball. The assembly includes finger extension members that align with a wearer's thumb and fingers when worn. The finger extension members are made of a lightweight material such as a polymer and include at least one lattice portion. By including the more lightweight finger extension members, a glove including the assembly may have a lower moment of inertia about the heel to allow a fielder to more easily and quickly move his or her glove during play.
The present invention provides a lightweight glove for baseball or softball that may include an elastic backfinger to provide a conforming fit to the wearer's hand. In general, the elastic backfinger may replace existing, often leather backfingers, the back panel, the liner, and/or other elements of traditional gloves glove with the elastic material, combination of elastic materials, or combination of elastic and inelastic materials.
A lightweight, breathable glove for baseball or softball is provided that generally includes a strap that extends over at least a portion of an opening in which a wearer may place his or her hand. The strap is at least partially made of an elastic material so that the strap can extend and contract. The glove may thus have a reduced weight to provide superior ease of use. Further, the conforming fit of the glove provides for enhanced control of the glove, which provides superior utility and performance for the glove, as well as other advantages. Alternatively, the glove may include a thong which may extend from the glove and may engage an elastic band at one of its ends. Thus, the elastic band may engage both the glove and the thong so that the size of the opening can increase and decrease due to the strap and/or elastic band.
A tunable insert is provided that may be placed within a baseball/softball bat at or near its sweet spot. The insert may allow for fine tuning of the bat's compressive strength, and thus the bat's performance. Two opposing inner sleeves may be received within a tapered inner core and may be drawn together with a threaded fastening member. When the inner sleeves are pulled together, the insert segments are pushed outward. The segmented outer piece of the insert may be directly in contact with a ring member or inner barrel that is positioned between the barrel and the tunable insert. When torque is applied to the threaded fastener, the segmented outer piece expands, thus also expanding the ring member. As the ring member expands, it gets nearer to the bat's inner surface. The relative distance of the ring member to the bat's inner surface tunes the stiffness of the bat.
An adjustable jaw flap is provided that may be selectively attachable with the ear flap of a batter's helmet used in batted ball sports such as baseball or softball. The jaw flap may include each of an adaptor member and a flap member. The adaptor member may be attached to the batter's helmet at or near the helmet's ear flap. The flap member may be attached to the adaptor member at its lower end by a pin. An interior portion of the flap member preferably includes male attachment points that may be selectively attachable with female attachment points found at the upper portion of the adaptor member's exterior. When the flap member is rotated, more or fewer attachment points may be selectively engaged with one another, thus allowing a user to adjust the relative position of the jaw flap.
An apparatus for a ball bat and a ball bat comprising at least one disc member that defines an outer diameter corresponding to an inner diameter defined by the ball bat to create a fit within close proximity between the at least one disc member and the ball bat. The at least one disc member can be located within the barrel portion of the ball bat. The at least one disc member can include at least one solid disc member that is located within a sweet spot of the ball bat. In some embodiments, the apparatus for a ball bat and the ball bat can further include an at least one insulation foam member. The at least one insulation foam member can separate the at least one disc member. The at least one insulation foam member can define a hollow center portion.
Sporting goods protective equipment, namely, chest protectors and heart protectors in the nature of body protectors for baseball; protective padding with a polymeric plate sold as an integral component of chest protectors and chest protector accessories, namely, body protectors for baseball; protective technology sold as an integral component of chest protectors and chest protector accessories, namely, body protectors for baseball
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Baseball and softball helmets; batting helmets; Sports protective equipment, namely, protective helmets, catcher's helmets, batting helmet facemasks, and batting helmet extensions that attach to the helmet in the nature of a face guard
The present invention relates to a hinged leg guard that may be used by catchers in diamond sports like baseball or softball. The hinged leg guard preferably includes a thigh guard, knee guard, shin guard that may be attached to one another by a flexible fabric. The thigh guard and shin guard also are preferably attached to a double hinge member that allows them to move relative to the knee guard. The knee guard also is preferably coupled to the double hinge member. When the hinged leg guard alternates between the extended and contracted position, an extension member of the knee guard preferably translates in one translational degree of freedom within a receiver of the hinge member. The translational movement preferably helps to keep the knee guard adjacent to the knee when a wearer crouches.
A63B 71/12 - Body-protectors for players or sportsmen for the body or the legs
A41D 13/05 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part
A41D 13/015 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with shock-absorbing means
A helmet comprising a shell, a wire guard, at least one spacer, and at least one fastener. The shell has at least one attachment portion which includes an outer surface. The wire guard has at least one attachment portion corresponding to the at least one attachment portion of the shell. The attachment portion of the wire guard includes an inner surface. Each spacer has an outer surface corresponding to the inner surface of a the attachment portion of the wire guard. Each spacer also has an inner surface corresponding to the outer surface of the attachment portion of the shell. The at least one fastener engages each spacer with the corresponding attachment portions of the shell and wire guard.
An equipment bag having external shoe pockets at its lower side portions is provided. The shoe pockets are substantially in the shape of a shoe. When a shoe is inserted in a shoe pocket, the shoe's sole and cleats associated therewith, abut the side of the bag. The side of the bag that the cleats may abut is preferably reinforced with material to reduce the likelihood of damage to the bag or contents within the bag. The pocket includes expandable mesh side portions that allow the pockets to expand size to better receive shoes, and also to improve airflow through the shoes and reduce shoe odor. An adjustment system is also provided that allows shoes to be more snugly secured within the pockets.
A bat for striking a ball comprises an axis, a handle, and a barrel. The handle includes a knob end, an attachment end, and a length separating the knob end from the attachment end. The barrel includes an end cap end, a barrel portion, a barrel length, and a transition section. The transition section is operatively attached to the attachment end of the handle. The bat can include a joint connecting the transition section to the attachment end while separating the barrel from the handle. Further, the bat can include an internal tubular member operatively attached to the end cap end and positioned within the barrel. A knob can be attached to the knob end of the handle while an end cap can be attached to the end cap end of the barrel. A grip can be attached to the handle adjacent the knob.
A helmet with an outer shell made from a fiber reinforced material, and preferably a fiber reinforced polymer. The helmet preferably has a critical impact area that contains a greater concentration of fibers. Preferably, the helmet has a weight, offset, and dimensions which are comparable to a helmet with an outer shell that is not made from a fiber reinforced material. The helmet is preferably stiffer and more protective than a conventional helmet not having a fiber reinforced outer shell.
An apparatus for bone rubbing a wooden bat. The wooden bat generally has a length, a knob, a barrel, and a barrel end. The apparatus comprises a base, a knob securing section, a barrel and securing section, a translating pressure tool, and a controller.
A batting helmet having localized impact protection comprises a rigid shell with a padded inner core affixed therein. Localized impact protection comprises additional padding attached to the inner core, increased thickness of the rigid shell, increased stiffness of the rigid shell, and additional padding attached to the rigid shell, alone or in combination, positioned in various regions of the helmet.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Entertainment services, namely, providing recognition and incentives by way of awards granted to players demonstrating excellence in the field of baseball; entertainment services, namely, incentive award programs for outstanding fielders in the field of baseball
A molded game ball comprises an outer cover or surface having a mold line that mimics the seam of a conventional baseball or softball. The outer cover or surface may additionally include a stitch pattern that mimics the stitching of a conventional baseball or softball.
A facemask for a helmet. The helmet includes a forehead area and two side areas. The facemask comprises a plurality of intersecting, integral metal supports forming a face protection area. The face protection area includes a top section, two side attachment sections and a front section. The top section can be shaped to conform to and attached to the forehead area of the helmet while each side attachment section can be shaped and formed to attach to one of the side areas of the helmet. Further, the front section can extend from the top section and each attachment section.
(1) Baseball bats; softball bats
(2) Bags specifically designed to carry equipment for the sport of baseball; bat bags for baseball; bags specifically designed to carry equipment for the sport of softball; bat bags for softball
[ Baseball bats; ] softball bats; [ bags specifically designed to carry equipment for the sport of baseball; bat bags for baseball; ] bags specifically designed to carry equipment for the sport of softball [ ; bat bags for softball ]
Leather luggage; luggage not of leather; leather duffle bags; duffle bags, not of leather; leather handbags; handbags not of leather; leather briefcase-type portfolios; briefcase-type portfolios not of leather; toiletry bags of leather sold empty; toiletry bags not of leather sold empty; leather wallets; wallets not of leather; leather briefcases; briefcases not of leather; leather backpacks; leather shave bags sold empty; leather luggage tags; leather messenger bags; messenger bags not of leather; leather jotters, namely, brief-case type business folders; leather sport bags; [ attache cases not of leather; ] attache cases made of leather; athletic bags; backpacks; [ leather luggage with wheels; leather ] luggage with wheels not of leather; leather legal bags in the nature of legal-sized all-purpose carrying bags; legal bags not of leather in the nature of legal-sized all-purpose carrying bags; bags and holdalls for sporting clothing [ ; umbrellas ]
(1) Headwear and apparel designed for use in playing, coaching and officiating sports, namely, hats, visors, beanies, caps, t shirts, pullover uniform, warm-up and compression shirts, game jackets, warm-up fleece jackets, warm-up fleece pants, warm-up fleece shirts, warm-up fleece jerseys, compression and microfiber turtleneck undershirts, compression and microfiber mock turtleneck undershirts, jerseys, warm-up pants, warm-up shirts, warm-up jackets, all of the aforementioned for use in the sport of softball and excluding fashion footwear, headwear and apparel
Headwear and apparel designed for use in playing, coaching or officiating sports, namely, hats, [visors, beanies, ] caps, t shirts, [ pullover uniform, warm-up and compression shirts, game jackets, warm-up fleece jackets, warm-up fleece pants, ] warm-up fleece shirts, warm-up fleece jerseys, [ compression and microfiber turtleneck undershirts, ] compression and microfiber mock turtleneck undershirts,[ jerseys, warm-up pants, ] warm-up shirts, [ warm-up jackets ], all of the aforementioned for use in the sport of softball
Sporting goods, namely, baseballs, baseball bats, baseball bat sleeves, baseball gloves, baseball mitts, baseball batting gloves, baseball glove laces, baseball leg guards, baseball face masks, baseball body protectors, baseball sliding pads for legs, umpire body protectors, softballs, softball bats, softball bat sleeves, softball gloves and mitts, softball leg guards, softball face masks, softball body protectors, basketballs, basketball nets, basketball carriers, [ footballs, football shoulder pads, football injury protective pads, football thigh guards, football hip pads, football knee pads, football elbow pads, muscle training brace to be worn on the knee for support when playing football, football blocking pads, football shin guards, football receiver's gloves, football kicking tees; ] bags specially adapted for sports equipment, namely, basketball briefcases, [ football briefcases, ] baseball briefcases, baseball bat bags, baseball ball bags, baseball bat holders, baseball equipment bags, softball bat bags, softball ball bags, softball bat holders, softball equipment bags, umpire ball bags, and basketball ball bags; catcher's protective gear for baseball, namely, face masks, shin guards, throat guards, chest protectors; catcher's protective gear for softball, namely, face masks, shin guards, throat guards, chest protectors
