Adjustable sports paddle
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1. An adjustable sports paddle, comprising:
- a handle;
a neck portion;
a substantially ovular frame;
first and second striking surfaces mounted in the substantially ovular frame;
a bladder disposed between the first and second striking surfaces;
a conduit extending from the bladder to the handle through the neck;
a pressurizing mechanism in the handle for increasing an air pressure in the bladder via the conduit;
a depressurizing mechanism in the handle for decreasing the air pressure in the bladder via the conduit; and
further comprising radial support members extending from the bladder to the ovular frame.
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Abstract
An adjustable sports paddle including a handle that extends to a neck portion and a substantially ovular frame. The frame supports first and second striking surfaces, which are sandwiched about an inflatable bladder. A conduit extends from the bladder to the handle through the neck, and the handle further includes a pressurizing mechanism for increasing an air pressure in the bladder via the conduit. In a preferred embodiment, the paddle can also include an adjustable handle having multiple lengths.
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14 Claims
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1. An adjustable sports paddle, comprising:
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a handle; a neck portion; a substantially ovular frame; first and second striking surfaces mounted in the substantially ovular frame; a bladder disposed between the first and second striking surfaces; a conduit extending from the bladder to the handle through the neck; a pressurizing mechanism in the handle for increasing an air pressure in the bladder via the conduit; a depressurizing mechanism in the handle for decreasing the air pressure in the bladder via the conduit; and further comprising radial support members extending from the bladder to the ovular frame. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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