US4012039A
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Permanent form-fitting, non-slip cover for handgripping portion of baseball bats, golf clubs and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-22
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Granted: 1977-03-15
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Expires: 1994-07-22
Abstract
Abstract A permanent form fitting slip resistant covering for the hand gripping portion of a baseball bat or similar sporting or non-sporting device. The covering is a synthetic fiber that is applied to the handle by means of an Electrostatic machine or any other flocking device using an epoxy, or similar base glue. The fibers can be applied to any type of matter that constitutes the hand-gripping portion of the device: i.e.: wood, steel, aluminum, et cetera.
Inventors
- 👤 Herman Yerke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:14
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/08; A63B60/14; A63B49/00; A63B49/02; A63B49/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/2078; Y10T74/20828
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
In combination with a baseball bat having a hand-gripping portion, a slip-resistant cover for said hand-gripping portion, said cover comprising: a coating of epoxy of substantially uniform thickness disposed in surrounding relation to said hand-gripping portion of the baseball bat; said coating of epoxy being directly applied to said hand-gripping portion of the baseball bat; a plurality of nylon fibers having longitudinal dimensions between 30 and 90 mils; one end of each of said plurality of said fibers being directly imbedded in said coating of epoxy on the hand-gripping portion of the baseball bat; the other end of each of said plurality of said fibers extending outwardly from said coating of epoxy on the hand-gripping portion of the baseball bat, and said plurality of said fibers covering substantially the entire exposed surface of said coating of epoxy on the hand-gripping portion of the baseball bat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
In combination with a baseball bat having a hand-gripping portion, a slip-resistant cover for said hand-gripping portion, said cover comprising: a coating of epoxy of substantially uniform thickness disposed in surrounding relation to said hand-gripping portion of the baseball bat; said coating of epoxy being directly applied to said hand-gripping portion of the baseball bat; a plurality of nylon fibers having longitudinal dimensions between 30 and 90 mils; one end of each of said plurality of said fibers being directly imbedded in said coating of epoxy on the hand-gripping portion of the baseball bat; the other end of each of said plurality of said fibers extending outwardly from said coating of epoxy on the hand-gripping portion of the baseball bat, and said plurality of said fibers covering substantially the entire exposed surface of said coating of epoxy on the hand-gripping portion of the baseball bat.
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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) | 1980-03-14 | 1980-09-13 | 1981-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-14 | 1984-09-13 | 1985-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-14 | 1988-09-13 | 1989-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |