US3140873A
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Grooved golf club handle sleeve and stretchable insert to fill said groove
Assignee: Goodwin Manufacturing and Development Co Inc
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Filing: 1960-11-15
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Granted: 1964-07-14
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Expires: 1980-11-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hoyle T Goodwin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:12
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B53/00; A63B53/14; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/10; A63B60/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A GOLF CLUB GRIP STRUCTURE FOR ASSEMBLY AXIALLY ON AN END OF A GOLF CLUB SHAFT AND COMPRISING A MOLDED UNDERLISTING HAVING A HELICAL RIB FORMED INTEGRAL THEREON, THE CONVOLUTIONS OF THE RIB BEING SPACED APART AND FORMING A HELICAL GROOVE THEREBETWEEN FOR RECEIVING A WRAP-IN STRIP STRETCHABLE UNDER TENSION, AND A WRAP-IN STRIP HAVING A NORMAL WIDTH SLIGHTLY GREATER THAN THAT OF THE HELICAL GROOVE, SAID STRIP HAVING A DEGREE OF STRETCHABILITY SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE STRIP CAN BE REDUCED IN WIDTH TO PERMIT IT TO BE LAID IN THE HELICAL GROOVE, THE OPPOSED SIDE WALLS OF THE HELICAL GROOVE BEING FORMED FOR INTERLOCKING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SIDES OF THE STRIP WHEN TENSION ON THE STRIP IS RELIEVED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A GOLF CLUB GRIP STRUCTURE FOR ASSEMBLY AXIALLY ON AN END OF A GOLF CLUB SHAFT AND COMPRISING A MOLDED UNDERLISTING HAVING A HELICAL RIB FORMED INTEGRAL THEREON, THE CONVOLUTIONS OF THE RIB BEING SPACED APART AND FORMING A HELICAL GROOVE THEREBETWEEN FOR RECEIVING A WRAP-IN STRIP STRETCHABLE UNDER TENSION, AND A WRAP-IN STRIP HAVING A NORMAL WIDTH SLIGHTLY GREATER THAN THAT OF THE HELICAL GROOVE, SAID STRIP HAVING A DEGREE OF STRETCHABILITY SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE STRIP CAN BE REDUCED IN WIDTH TO PERMIT IT TO BE LAID IN THE HELICAL GROOVE, THE OPPOSED SIDE WALLS OF THE HELICAL GROOVE BEING FORMED FOR INTERLOCKING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SIDES OF THE STRIP WHEN TENSION ON THE STRIP IS RELIEVED.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-07-14 | 1968-01-13 | 1968-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-14 | 1972-01-13 | 1972-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-14 | 1976-01-13 | 1976-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |