US3095198A
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Swivel grip for golf clubs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-08-02
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Granted: 1963-06-25
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Expires: 1980-08-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gasche Fred
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:57
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B53/00; A63B53/14; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
IN A GOLF CLUB HAVING A SHAFT WITH A HEAD AT THE LOWER END AND A GRIP SECTION OF NON-SLIP MATERIAL THROUGHOUT A SUBSTANTIAL PART OF THE UPPER END OF THE SHAFT SO THE GOLFER HAS A CHOICE OF POSITIONS IN WHICH TO GRIP THE CLUB, A SLEEVE ENCIRCLING THE GRIP SECTION BELOW THE HAND NEARER THE UPPER END OF THE SHAFT AND HAVING AN INSIDE DIAMETER SUFFICIENTLY LARGER THAN THE OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF THE GRIP SECTION TO BE FREELY ROTATABLE AND SLIDABLE THEREON, SAID SLEEVE BEING A CYLINDER, THE CROSS SECTION OF WHICH CONSISTS OF A SEGMENT OF A CIRCLE OF EXTENT SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN 180*, SAID SLEEVE HAVING SUFFICIENT RIGIDITY SO THAT NO MATTER HOW TIGHTLY GRIPPED THE GRIP SECTION OF THE SHAFT IS FREE TO TURN FREELY RELATIVE TO THE SLEEVE AND SAID SLEEVE HAVING AN UNOBSTRUCTED CYLINDRICAL OUTER GRIPPING SURFACE FOR OVERLAPPING GRIP BY THE HAND NEARER THE CLUB HEAD WHEREBY THE HAND NEARER THE CLUB HEAD MAY NOT INTERFERE WITH THE DIRECTION OF THE SHOT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
IN A GOLF CLUB HAVING A SHAFT WITH A HEAD AT THE LOWER END AND A GRIP SECTION OF NON-SLIP MATERIAL THROUGHOUT A SUBSTANTIAL PART OF THE UPPER END OF THE SHAFT SO THE GOLFER HAS A CHOICE OF POSITIONS IN WHICH TO GRIP THE CLUB, A SLEEVE ENCIRCLING THE GRIP SECTION BELOW THE HAND NEARER THE UPPER END OF THE SHAFT AND HAVING AN INSIDE DIAMETER SUFFICIENTLY LARGER THAN THE OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF THE GRIP SECTION TO BE FREELY ROTATABLE AND SLIDABLE THEREON, SAID SLEEVE BEING A CYLINDER, THE CROSS SECTION OF WHICH CONSISTS OF A SEGMENT OF A CIRCLE OF EXTENT SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN 180*, SAID SLEEVE HAVING SUFFICIENT RIGIDITY SO THAT NO MATTER HOW TIGHTLY GRIPPED THE GRIP SECTION OF THE SHAFT IS FREE TO TURN FREELY RELATIVE TO THE SLEEVE AND SAID SLEEVE HAVING AN UNOBSTRUCTED CYLINDRICAL OUTER GRIPPING SURFACE FOR OVERLAPPING GRIP BY THE HAND NEARER THE CLUB HEAD WHEREBY THE HAND NEARER THE CLUB HEAD MAY NOT INTERFERE WITH THE DIRECTION OF THE SHOT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-06-24 | 1966-12-24 | 1967-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-24 | 1970-12-24 | 1971-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-24 | 1974-12-24 | 1975-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |