US3829090A
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Adjustable wrist support for bowling
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-16
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1993-08-16
Abstract
Abstract A strap device for supporting the bowler''s wrist in any desired angle to the back of his hand while bowling includes an elongated strip of flexible material strapped about both the bowler''s hand and wrist on opposite sides of the wrist joint. A lever arrangement is provided for tightening the wrist strap in place. A resilient plate assembly is secured along the length of the strip for transversely bending the strap device at the wrist joint and over lapping ends of the plate are capable of being selectively clamped in place at any desired angle.
Inventors
- 👤 W Ensinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:26
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A strap device for supporting the bowler''s wrist in a desired angle, comprising an elongated strip of flexible material, a first strap for securing said strip to the bowler''s hand, a second strap connected at one end to said strip for securing said strip to the bowler''s wrist, lever means on said strip in engagement with the free end of said second strap for tightening said second strap in place, an elongated flexible plate having overlapping ends and capable of bending about its transverse axis being secured along the length of said strip, and a clamp for clamping said overlapping ends together for locking same in a transversely bent position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A strap device for supporting the bowler''s wrist in a desired angle, comprising an elongated strip of flexible material, a first strap for securing said strip to the bowler''s hand, a second strap connected at one end to said strip for securing said strip to the bowler''s wrist, lever means on said strip in engagement with the free end of said second strap for tightening said second strap in place, an elongated flexible plate having overlapping ends and capable of bending about its transverse axis being secured along the length of said strip, and a clamp for clamping said overlapping ends together for locking same in a transversely bent position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein said lever means comprises a lever mounted for pivotal movement inwardly and outwardly of said strip, at least one strand interconnecting said free end of said second strap with a portion of said lever spaced from its pivotal mounting, so that movement of said lever outwardly of said strip serves to tighten said second strap about the bowler''s wrist as said free end is moved toward said lever.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The device according to claim 2 wherein at least one ear element extends outwardly of said second strap free end, one of a hook and an eye element respectively being located on said ear element and on said strand.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein said clamp includes a clamp surrounding said overlapping ends, and means provided for tightening said clamp Plate in place.
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) | 1977-08-12 | 1978-02-11 | 1978-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-12 | 1982-02-11 | 1982-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-12 | 1986-02-11 | 1986-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |