US3848480A
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Hand grips
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-05
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Granted: 1974-11-19
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Expires: 1993-02-05
Abstract
Abstract An improved grip for encircling the hand contact portion of a shaft, lever, or steering device for hand powered and hand guided equipment is made from a reversible thermoplastic rubber that is designed for use without vulcanization. The improved grip finds application whenever it is desirable that the hand grip be securely grasped and held, and especially when impact of a ball with a club or racquet is with sufficient force that it injures the hand. It is particularly useful in tape form for bicycles and motorcycles.
Inventors
- 👤 H Oseroff
- 👤 W Sparks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:25
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K21/00; B62K21/12; A; A63; A63B; A63B53/00; A63B53/14; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/08; A63B60/14; B29; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/52; B29L2031/5227; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/2078; Y10T74/20828; Y10T74/20876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
In a hand operated device for hand powered and hand guided equipment having a rigid handle means in the form of an operating shaft or steering mechanism, and a gripping element encircling at least a portion of said handle means, the improvement wherein said gripping element is formed from a reversible thermoplastic rubber having the properties:
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
In a hand operated device for hand powered and hand guided equipment having a rigid handle means in the form of an operating shaft or steering mechanism, and a gripping element encircling at least a portion of said handle means, the improvement wherein said gripping element is formed from a reversible thermoplastic rubber having the properties:
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
Shore A hardness in the range of about 35 to about 50, as determined by ASTM standard D2240-68;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
Shore A hardness in the range of about 35 to about 50, as determined by ASTM standard D2240-68;
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
Tear resistance of about 120 to about 175 pounds pull, as determined by ASTM standard D624-70; and
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
Tear resistance of about 120 to about 175 pounds pull, as determined by ASTM standard D624-70; and
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
Tear resistance of about 120 to about 175 pounds pull, as determined by ASTM standard D624-70; and
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
Tear resistance of about 120 to about 175 pounds pull, as determined by ASTM standard D624-70; and
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The improvement defined in claim 1 wherein said grip element is in the form of a tape spirally wound around said handle means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
Tear resistance of about 120 to about 175 pounds pull, as determined by ASTM standard D624-70; and
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
Tear resistance of about 120 to about 175 pounds pull, as determined by ASTM standard D624-70; and
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
60 words
Modulus at 300 percent elongation in the range of about 100 to about 400 pounds per square inch pull, as determined by ASTM standard D2433-70; b. winding said tape spirally around the hand control area of said hand operated device to form a gripping element; and c. securing each end of said tape to said hand device by suitable means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
60 words
Modulus at 300 percent elongation in the range of about 100 to about 400 pounds per square inch pull, as determined by ASTM standard D2433-70; b. winding said tape spirally around the hand control area of said hand operated device to form a gripping element; and c. securing each end of said tape to said hand device by suitable means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
43 words
A process for making the gripping element for the hand control area of a hand operated device for hand powered and hand guided equipment which comprises the steps of a. extruding in tape form an reversible thermoplastic rubber material having the following properties:
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
43 words
A process for making the gripping element for the hand control area of a hand operated device for hand powered and hand guided equipment which comprises the steps of a. extruding in tape form an reversible thermoplastic rubber material having the following properties:
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
Modulus at 300 percent elongation in the range of about 100 to about 400 pounds per square inch pull, as determined by ASTM standard D2433-70.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
Modulus at 300 percent elongation in the range of about 100 to about 400 pounds per square inch pull, as determined by ASTM standard D2433-70.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
Modulus at 300 percent elongation in the range of about 100 to about 400 pounds per square inch pull, as determined by ASTM standard D2433-70.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
Modulus at 300 percent elongation in the range of about 100 to about 400 pounds per square inch pull, as determined by ASTM standard D2433-70.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
44 words
The process of claim 3 wherein said gripping element in step (c) is heat treated at about 50* to 100*C for about 2 to about 10 minutes to substantially reduce the orientation and strain effects brought about during extruding, or by tension on winding.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
31 words
The process of claim 3 wherein a phosphorescent material is added to said rubber material before extruding in step (a) with the result that said tape will glow in the dark.
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