US2016107053A1PendingUtilityA1

Pickleball paddle

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Assignee: PREE TODDPriority: Oct 17, 2014Filed: Oct 16, 2015Published: Apr 21, 2016
Est. expiryOct 17, 2034(~8.2 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Todd Pree
A63B 59/42A63B 2209/02
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Abstract

The present invention may comprise methods of fabricating a paddle with monolithic fiber composite parts. The invention may result in an integral piece, while minimizing weaknesses and manufacturing complexity. Superior paddles are produced that avoid dead spots, soft spots, laminar separation, and other disadvantages while retaining consistent rigidity and improving play during pickleball play.

Claims

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I claim: 
     
         1 . A paddle for a game, comprising:
 a substantially planar member, the substantially planar member sufficiently rigid to strike a ball; and   a handle attached to the substantially planar member;   wherein the substantially planar member is composed of a composite material.   
     
     
         2 . The paddle of  claim 1 , wherein the substantially planar member and the handle are composed of one integral piece. 
     
     
         3 . The paddle of  claim 1 , wherein the substantially planar member and the handle are substantially within the same plane. 
     
     
         4 . The paddle of  claim 1 , wherein the substantially planar member and the handle are not substantially within the same plane. 
     
     
         5 . The paddle of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is composed of a composite material. 
     
     
         6 . The paddle of  claim 1 , wherein the substantially planar member has a symmetrical shape. 
     
     
         7 . The paddle of  claim 1 , wherein the substantially planar member has a triangular shape. 
     
     
         8 . The paddle of  claim 1 , wherein the substantially planar member has a trapezoidal shape. 
     
     
         9 . The paddle of  claim 1 , wherein the composite material comprises a polymer foam impregnated with fibers. 
     
     
         10 . The paddle of  claim 9 , wherein the composite material comprises continuous-strand fibers. 
     
     
         11 . The paddle of  claim 9 , wherein the composite material comprises woven roving fibers. 
     
     
         12 . A paddle for a game, comprising:
 a substantially planar member, the substantially planar member sufficiently rigid to strike a ball and comprising a core and a covering fitted onto the core; and   a handle attached to the substantially planar member;   wherein the substantially planar member is composed of a closed-cell composite material and the covering is formed from a layer of elastomer.   
     
     
         13 . The paddle of  claim 12 , wherein the substantially planar member and the handle are composed of one integral piece. 
     
     
         14 . The paddle of  claim 12 , wherein the substantially planar member and the handle are substantially within the same plane. 
     
     
         15 . The paddle of  claim 12 , wherein the substantially planar member and the handle are not substantially within the same plane. 
     
     
         16 . The paddle of  claim 12 , wherein the handle is composed of a composite material. 
     
     
         17 . The paddle of  claim 12 , wherein the substantially planar member has a symmetrical shape. 
     
     
         18 . The paddle of  claim 12 , wherein the substantially planar member has a triangular shape. 
     
     
         19 . The paddle of  claim 12 , wherein the substantially planar member has a trapezoidal shape. 
     
     
         20 . The paddle of  claim 12  wherein the composite material comprises polymer material impregnated with fibers.

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