US3674267A
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Adjustable grip for an elongated handle of a game device
Assignee: BANCROFT RACKET CO
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Filing: 1970-07-08
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1990-07-08
Abstract
Abstract A grip for the elongated handle of a game device, such as a racket or golf club, which may be interchanged with other grips to provide different hand engaging diameters, all of the grips telescopingly fitting the shank of the handle on which it is assembled, the grip being positioned on the shank in various positions lengthwise of the shank to vary the effective length of the handle.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Hollis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:05
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/22; A63B60/28; A63B49/00; A63B49/02; A63B49/035; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/2078; Y10T74/20828
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A game device having an elongated handle with a shank portion of polygonal cross section, a tubular grip portion having a wall of interior size larger than the exterior size of said shank portion and telescoping said shank portion, locating means extending from the interior of said wall and engaging the exterior flat surfaces of said polygonal shank, adjustment means on said shank portion disposed longitudinally along said shank portion, and means on said grip portion cooperating with said shank portion adjustment means to secure said grip portion to said shank portion in different relative positions lengthwise of the shank portion to vary the effective length of said handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A game device having an elongated handle with a shank portion of polygonal cross section, a tubular grip portion having a wall of interior size larger than the exterior size of said shank portion and telescoping said shank portion, locating means extending from the interior of said wall and engaging the exterior flat surfaces of said polygonal shank, adjustment means on said shank portion disposed longitudinally along said shank portion, and means on said grip portion cooperating with said shank portion adjustment means to secure said grip portion to said shank portion in different relative positions lengthwise of the shank portion to vary the effective length of said handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A game device as in claim 1 wherein said adjustment means and means on the grip portion are detachable whereby said grip portion may be easily removed and a grip portion with different dimension locating means and of a different external diameter may be substituted.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |