US Patent Issued on June 16 for "Pickleball paddle protective sleeve for a global positioning device to be enclosed for tracking capabilities" (Florida Inventor)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,654,079, issued on June 16.

"Pickleball paddle protective sleeve for a global positioning device to be enclosed for tracking capabilities" was invented by Christopher Clice Thornton (Brandon, Fla.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention is a protective sleeve for pickleball paddles that enhances security and facilitates tracking. Most pickleball paddles today lack integrated solutions for preventing loss or theft. This sleeve accommodates a tracking device or GPS tracker, within its durable silicone construction. The design ensures the tracker is securely enclosed while remaining unobtrusive to the player's grip and performa...