Patents by Inventor Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • BASEBALL BAT EMPLOYING A DUAL DENSITY FOAM MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20120046137
    Abstract: A non-wood baseball or softball bat wherein the barrel portion of the bat is filled with an inner foam layer which has a relatively low compressibility surrounded by an outer foam layer having high compressibility. This configuration would not hinder the hitting performance of less skilled players in an effort to control the maximum rebound speed generated by the best players.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventor: Chuck Smith
  • Baseball bat employing a dual density foam material
    Patent number: 8100787
    Abstract: A non-wood baseball or softball bat wherein the barrel portion of the bat is filled with an inner foam layer which has a relatively low compressibility surrounded by an outer foam layer having high compressibility. This configuration would not hinder the hitting performance of less skilled players in an effort to control the maximum rebound speed generated by the best players.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Mattingly Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Chuck Smith
  • Baseball bat employing a dual density foam material
    Publication number: 20110183788
    Abstract: A non-wood baseball or softball bat wherein the barrel portion of the bat is filled with an inner foam layer which has a relatively low compressibility surrounded by an outer foam layer having high compressibility. This configuration would not hinder the hitting performance of less skilled players in an effort to control the maximum rebound speed generated by the best players.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventor: Chuck Smith
  • Baseball bat with multiple reinforcing beams
    Patent number: 7874946
    Abstract: A bat for limiting the maximum barrel response at high impact speeds while minimizing the dampening performance at low impact speeds includes a plurality of separate longitudinal beams extending from the end of the bat to the tapered portion of the bat. These beams, as well as the tapered portion and a handle, are constructed from a composite material, such as fiber reinforced plastic. An external sleeve is then provided around the barrel portion of the bat. The external sleeve is secured around the barrel of the bat using a snap-fit end cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Mattingly Hitting Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Chuck Smith
  • Baseball bat with multiple reinforcing beams
    Publication number: 20100087282
    Abstract: A bat for limiting the maximum barrel response at high impact speeds while minimizing the dampening performance at low impact speeds includes a plurality of separate longitudinal beams extending from the end of the bat to the tapered portion of the bat. These beams, as well as the tapered portion and a handle, are constructed from a composite material, such as fiber reinforced plastic. An external sleeve is then provided around the barrel portion of the bat. The external sleeve is secured around the barrel of the bat using a snap-fit end cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Chuck Smith