Jaime C Rios

US Patent:

6530852, Mar 11, 2003

Filed:

Mar 7, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/520018

Inventors:

Jaime Rios - Livermore CA 94550

International Classification:

A63B 5906

US Classification:

473566

Abstract:

A structure for a sport bat utilizing a shell having an elongated shape along a certain dimension. The shell includes a gripping surface for the user and a contact surface for propelling a ball or similar object of play. The shell further possesses a wall which forms a chamber. A first member contacts the first end portion of the elongated shell, while a second member contacts the second end portion of the elongated shell. A connector links the first and second members to one another within the chamber. A tensioning device adjusts the tension on the connector and generates a pressure on the shell at its wall along the axis or dimension of elongation of the shell.

US Patent:

62574221, Jul 10, 2001

Filed:

Nov 29, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/450839

Inventors:

Jaime Rios - Livermore CA

International Classification:

A47F 500

US Classification:

211 45

Abstract:

An article holder utilizing a backing member a first portion is movable relative to the backing member. The first portion and the backing member form a cavity. A first hinge interconnects the first portion to the backing member. The first hinge biases the movement of the first portion toward the backing member in a spring-like fashion. The second portion is movable relative to the first portion and extends into the cavity. A second hinge interconnects the second portion to the first portion, biasing movement of the second portion toward the backing member. An article is held between the second portion and the backing member in this manner.