US3582072A
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Racket handle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-09-27
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1988-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A racket for tennis or like games having a metal tubular frame bent to provide a loop and depending handle arms, brace means interconnecting the arms adjacent their lower ends, grip members positionable on the arms to provide a handle structure, the grip members and brace having cooperating stud and stud receiving openings for positioning and holding the grip member, locking means for interconnecting the grip member studs, torsion preventing brace means adjacent the loop and sheathing means on the loop.
Inventors
- 👤 David D Stueck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:25
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B49/00; A63B49/02; A63B49/08; A63B49/03; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/08; A63B60/10; A63B60/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
In a racket of the type having a metal frame bent to provide a loop and depending arm members and an arcuate brace closing the loop, the improvement comprising, a. a transverse brace member interconnecting the arms adjacent the lower ends thereof, the brace member having openings therethrough; and b. opposed handle grip members each having an inwardly extending stud received by and lockingly interengaged within said brace openings to accurately position and hold the grip members in said position; c. the respective dimensions of the brace openings and studs being such that the brace openings and studs interengage and constitute the sole means necessary to accurately position and hold the grip members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
In a racket of the type having a metal frame bent to provide a loop and depending arm members and an arcuate brace closing the loop, the improvement comprising, a. a transverse brace member interconnecting the arms adjacent the lower ends thereof, the brace member having openings therethrough; and b. opposed handle grip members each having an inwardly extending stud received by and lockingly interengaged within said brace openings to accurately position and hold the grip members in said position; c. the respective dimensions of the brace openings and studs being such that the brace openings and studs interengage and constitute the sole means necessary to accurately position and hold the grip members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The racket defined in claim l wherein each stud has a central bore and further including a locking pin positioned in the stud bores for interconnecting the studs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
The racket as defined in claim 2 wherein said locking pin includes integrally connected and radially extending elongated edge ribs of greater cross sectional dimensions than the internal dimensions of the stud bores whereby upon assembly the ends of the pin are positioned within the stud bores and upon forcing the grip members together, the ribs cut into the inner surfaces of the bores to provide a rigid connection therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The racket defined in claim l wherein the brace openings and the studs are polysided.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The racket defined in claim l wherein the brace openings are circular and the studs are cylindrical.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The racket defined in claim l wherein the periphery of each brace opening is provided with an inwardly projecting securing spring member, which engages the outer surface of the stud.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The racket as defined in claim l wherein said brace member is substantially U-shaped in cross section and wherein said brace openings are aligned with each other.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |