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US3880426A
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Wrist and finger support for bowlers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-14
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1993-09-14
Abstract
Abstract A wrist and finger control device particularly adapted for use by bowlers includes a wrist support member, a plurality of elongated palm straps detachably connected to the wrist support, and a finger enveloping member for each of the straps. The finger enveloping members are detachably connected to the palm straps.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank L Morse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:58
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D5/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/912; Y10S2/917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A wrist and finger control device comprising: a. a wrist support, the wrist support comprising: 1. a band adapted to be wrapped around the user''s wrist, 2. first securement means for securing the band when wrapped around the wrist, 3. a resilient body disposed on a first surface of the band, b. a transverse attachment member disposed on the first surface of the wrist support, c. at least one elongated palm strap detachably adjustably connected to the transverse attachment member, d. at least one finger stall detachably adjustably connected to the elongated palm strap, and wherein the transverse attachment member transverses the resilient body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A wrist and finger control device comprising: a. a wrist support, the wrist support comprising: 1. a band adapted to be wrapped around the user''s wrist, 2. first securement means for securing the band when wrapped around the wrist, 3. a resilient body disposed on a first surface of the band, b. a transverse attachment member disposed on the first surface of the wrist support, c. at least one elongated palm strap detachably adjustably connected to the transverse attachment member, d. at least one finger stall detachably adjustably connected to the elongated palm strap, and wherein the transverse attachment member transverses the resilient body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
first securement means for securing the band when wrapped around the wrist,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
first securement means for securing the band when wrapped around the wrist,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the first securement means comprises an attachment tab having a woven fabric surface and an attachment pad disposed on the resilient body and being aligned with the attachment tab, the attachment pad having a woven nylon surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
a resilient body disposed on a first surface of the band, b. a transverse attachment member disposed on the first surface of the wrist support, c. at least one elongated palm strap detachably adjustably connected to the transverse attachment member, d. at least one finger stall detachably adjustably connected to the elongated palm strap, and wherein the transverse attachment member transverses the resilient body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
a resilient body disposed on a first surface of the band, b. a transverse attachment member disposed on the first surface of the wrist support, c. at least one elongated palm strap detachably adjustably connected to the transverse attachment member, d. at least one finger stall detachably adjustably connected to the elongated palm strap, and wherein the transverse attachment member transverses the resilient body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
63 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the elongated strap comprises: a. a resilient main portion, b. a first tabular portion secured to the main portion thereof at one end thereof, and c. a second tabular portion secured to the main portion at the other end thereof, and wherein the first tabular portion cooperates with the transverse attachment member to define second securement means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the first tabular portion has a woven nylon fabric surface and the transverse attachment member has a woven nylon fabric surface, the two surfaces being secureable to each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device of claim 4 wherein the finger stall comprises: a substantially tubular member, and a depending attachment tab, the depending attachment tab cooperating with the second tabular portion to define third securement means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 5 wherein the depending attachment tab has a woven nyLon fabric surface, the two surfaces of the attachment tab and the second tabular portion being secureable to each other.
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) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |