Abstract: The invention describes a bat for baseball or softball having a composite or metallic outer barrel and an insert assembly formed from composite or metallic materials and soft foam materials. The invention describes a number of embodiments of the insert assembly which may include adjustable floating or fixed power cones and adjustable sleeves, as well as a dual wall construction with the radially outer wall having an annular gap to allow limited directional flex of the radially outer wall of the insert assembly upon impact with a ball.

Abstract: The system provides an improved and durable bat, that is also resistant to vibration, while still maximizing performance characteristics. In one embodiment, a thermal heat shrink to encase the bat with a more durable, crack and chip resistant outer layer. In one embodiment, polyolefin is used as the heat shrink materials. The heat shrink material also reduces vibration effects significantly.

Abstract: A bat having a tubular frame having a circular cross-section, the tubular frame including a large diameter hitting portion, an intermediate tapering portion, and a small diameter handle portion for a user, the tubular frame has a hollow barrel in the large diameter hitting portion, one or more inner barrel inserts positioned within the large diameter hitting portion, the inner barrel inserts each having first and second ends, the inner barrel inserts each have a vertical gap along the length of the entire inner barrel insert, which forms a “C” when viewing the cross section of the inner barrel insert, which is positioned in the hitting portion to enhance the spring effect as well as enhance the durability of the inner barrel insert, the inner barrel insert being secured within said hitting portion, and a cap covering an exposed end of the hitting portion. Wherein said inner barrel insert is relatively convex in shape.

Abstract: A safety screen assembly that couples to or is a component of an equipment bag for sports training is disclosed. The safety screen assembly is configured to be coupled with an equipment bag and function as a rolling carrier in a first configuration, and convert to a full-sized safety screen in a second configuration utilizing the equipment bag as a ballast and support. In a preferred embodiment the safety screen is designed to protect a pitcher from batted balls during batting practice.

Abstract: The invention describes a bat for baseball or softball having a composite or metallic outer barrel and an insert assembly formed from composite or metallic materials and soft foam materials. The invention describes a number of embodiments of the insert assembly which may include adjustable floating or fixed power cones and adjustable sleeves, as well as a dual wall construction with the radially outer wall having an annular gap to allow limited directional flex of the radially outer wall of the insert assembly upon impact with a ball.

Abstract: A composite barrel layer for a bat including a fiber pre-preg layer with repetitive folds generally forming part triangle shapes incorporated into a fiber reinforced composite layer of the barrel portion of the bat.

Abstract: A bat having a handle inner shaft and a grip sleeve surrounding and radially spaced from the handle inner shaft.

Abstract: A safety screen assembly that couples to or is a component of an equipment bag for sports training is disclosed. The safety screen assembly is configured to be coupled with an equipment bag and function as a rolling carrier in a first configuration, and convert to a full-sized safety screen in a second configuration utilizing the equipment bag as a ballast and support. In a preferred embodiment the safety screen is designed to protect a pitcher from batted balls during batting practice.

Abstract: A hollow non-wood baseball or softball bat wherein the impact portion of the bat contains an inner multi-walled barrel that is positioned by means of a (i) foam insert, (ii) tube extending from the bat's knob, or (iii) line attached to the bat's knob and end cap and extending throughout the bat such that the inner barrel does not come into contact with the inside wall of the bat when the bat is at rest yet when swung the inner barrel is allowed to move so as to amplify the rebound effect given to the ball upon impact with the bat.

Abstract: A hollow non-wood baseball or softball bat wherein the impact portion of the bat contains an inner multi-walled barrel that is positioned by means of a (i) foam insert, (ii) tube extending from the bat's knob, or (iii) line attached to the bat's knob and end cap and extending throughout the bat such that the inner barrel does not come into contact with the inside wall of the bat when the bat is at rest yet when swung the inner barrel is allowed to move so as to amplify the rebound effect given to the ball upon impact with the bat.

Abstract: A hollow non-wood baseball or softball bat wherein the impact portion of the bat contains an inner multi-walled barrel that is positioned by means of a (i) foam insert, (ii) tube extending from the bat's knob, or (iii) line attached to the bat's knob and end cap and extending throughout the bat such that the inner barrel does not come into contact with the inside wall of the bat when the bat is at rest yet when swung the inner barrel is allowed to move so as to amplify the rebound effect given to the ball upon impact with the bat.

Abstract: The system provides an improved and durable bat, that is also resistant to vibration, while still maximizing performance characteristics. In one embodiment, a thermal heat shrink to encase the bat with a more durable, crack and chip resistant outer layer. In one embodiment, polyolefin is used as the heat shrink materials. The heat shrink material also reduces vibration effects significantly.

Abstract: A hollow non-wood baseball or softball bat wherein the impact portion of the bat contains an inner barrel that is positioned by means of a (i) foam insert, (ii) tube extending from the bat's knob, or (iii) line attached to the bat's knob and end cap and extending throughout the bat such that the inner barrel does not come into contact with the inside wall of the bat when the bat is at rest yet when swung the inner barrel is allowed to move so as to amplify the rebound effect given to the ball upon impact with the bat.

Abstract: A hollow non-wood baseball or softball bat wherein the impact portion of the bat contains an inner barrel that is positioned by means of a (i) foam insert, (ii) tube extending from the bat's knob, or (iii) line attached to the bat's knob and end cap and extending throughout the bat such that the inner barrel does not come into contact with the inside wall of the bat when the bat is at rest yet when swung the inner barrel is allowed to move so as to amplify the rebound effect given to the ball upon impact with the bat.