Abstract: Hand positioning accessories for bats and other sporting goods are described. The hand positioning accessory may include an exterior surface that is at least partially concave in shape and comprises a base comprising an apex and an interior surface that is at least partially convex in shape and faces the handle of the sporting good. The exterior surface may also include a plurality of longitudinal ribs/protrusions. The hand positioning accessory may create an ovular-shaped handle region for better performance.

Abstract: A roof snow guard with a gasket on the bottom is described. In some embodiments, the snowguard includes a base with a vertical faceplate extending upward from the base and one or more side braces extending between the base and vertical faceplate. The base may include a fastener aperture(s) along with an external rib located on the base top. The gasket may lock to the base bottom via fastener(s) extending through the base and gasket, as well as one or more protrusions located on the base bottom that engage the gasket. The base bottom may further include conical protrusion(s) extending below the gasket that engage the roof.