OPEN PALM PICKLEBALL PADDLE ADAPTER

Abstract

An open palm sports paddle adapter includes an adapter and a securing mechanism for securing the adapter plate to the user's hand. The adapter plate fastens to a sports paddle and accommodates a user's hand in an open position. The securing mechanism is attached to the adapter plate. The adapter helps the player control the paddle with an open palm.

Claims

1. An open palm sports paddle adapter, comprising: an adapter plate operative to fasten to a sports paddle and configured to accommodate a user's hand in an open position; and a means of securing the adapter plate to the user's hand, the means of securing being coupled to the adapter plate.

2. The open palm sports paddle adapter of claim 1, further comprising fastening means selected from the group consisting of screws, adhesives, clamps, and any combination thereof.

3. The open palm sports paddle adapter of claim 1, wherein the adapter plate is monolithically formed with a handle of the sports paddle.

4. The open palm sports paddle adapter of claim 1, wherein the adapter plate is rectangular.

5. The open palm sports paddle adapter of claim 1, wherein the means of securing comprises straps and slots are formed in the adapter plate operative to accommodate the straps.

6. The open palm sports paddle adapter of claim 1, wherein the sports paddle is a pickleball paddle.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an open palm pickleball paddle according to an embodiment of the present invention, shown in use;

[0008] FIG. 2 is another perspective view thereof;

[0009] FIG. 3 in an exploded view thereof; and

[0010] FIG. 4 is a section view thereof, taken along line 4-4 in FIG. 2.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

[0012] Broadly, one embodiment of the present invention is a device that securely attaches the player's open palm to a pickleball paddle.

[0013] The adapter plate disclosed herein may be attached to a pickleball paddle by fastening the plate to the pickleball handle by any known means, e.g., by way of screws, adhesives, clamps, etc. In some embodiments, the plate may be monolithically formed with the handle. The adapter plate may be any suitable size and shape that protects the player's hand in an open position and provides secure control of the paddle. For example, the plate may have a rectangular shape. In some embodiments, the plate may have textures and/or other features that further enhance stability and comfort.

[0014] The adapter plate may be secured to the player's hand by any suitable mechanism, such as straps connected to the plate via slots.

[0015] The adapter plate may be manufactured by any suitable process, such as cut from a larger component, machined, molded, etc. The straps may be connected to the adapter plate via slots.

[0016] A pickleball player may attach straps to an adapter plate or obtain an adapter plate with attached straps. The player may place their palm against the adapter plate and secure the hand to the adapter plate with the straps. The game may be played as usual.

[0017] Referring to FIGS. 1-4, FIG. 1 shows a paddle 10 with an adapter plate 12 having straps 14 securing the paddle 10 to a user's 18 hand. As shown in FIGS. 2-4, the adapter plate 12 is secured to the paddle 10 with screws 16.

[0018] It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.