Claims for Patent: 7,993,222

Summary for Patent: 7,993,222

Title:	Table-tennis bat(pen-holding type)
Abstract:	The inventions published consist of `split-level step` between bat handle and contact section. This said step provides the newly inventions here the concept of critical holding points (called as C.H.P.)for the thumb, forefinger and any of other three fingers. These fingers can grip firmly onto the said step. This allows better swing of the bat, angle control, flexibility of bat manipulation and power. These C.H.P. also provides the proper gripping areas so that finger deformation problem is less likely to happen. In addition, it is less strainuous physically for the wrist and fingers, so the better power and performance of the players can be maintained longer naturally throughout the games. Besides, the invented C.H.P.concept can also be achieved (although it is less ideal compared to the `split level Step`) without adopting the `split-level step`(that is with the bend/joint angle between the split level equals zero degree) by having `raised-height-block` or raised step or `prolonged bottom handle` front and/or at the back of the bat (see Y & Z in FIGS. 3,4,5,6 & 7) so as to act as the C.H.P. as found in the split-leveled step (see X in FIGS. 2,4 & 7) (Note: to use drawing 7 for article publication purpose).
Inventor(s):	Siow; Chong Peen (Singapore, SG)
Assignee:
Application Number:	11/292,119
Patent Claims:	1. A pen-holding style bat for playing table tennis comprising: a flat planar ball-striking portion(U) having a top forehand surface (T)and a bottom backhand surface(B); a handle (V)having a top forehand surface(T) and bottom backhand surface(B); wherein, the said handle contains a raised bottom step (X)extending over the said bottom backhand surface of the said handle and from the joint located between the said planar ball-striking portion and said handle and at the proximity of the tip of the extended middle finger while the said bat is being gripped. 2. The bat according to claim (1) wherein the handle (V) is integrally joined to the said flat planar ball-striking portion (U) such that the said handle consists of two distinct planes linked together by a step embodying the said raised bottom step (X) extending over the bottom handle surface(B) of the said handle to the joint located between the said flat planar ball-striking portion and said handle and at the proximity of the tip of the extended middle finger while the said bat is being gripped. 3. The bat according to claim (1) wherein the handle (V) further comprises of a raised bottom piece(Y) embodying the said raised bottom step (X), attached to and extending over the said bottom backhand surface (B) of the said handle and from the joint located between the said flat planar ball-striking portion and said handle and at the proximity of the tip of the extended middle finger while the said bat is being gripped.

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