US4031775A
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Hand grip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-02-09
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Granted: 1977-06-28
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Expires: 1996-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A hand grip for use on handle bars of a motor vehicle which has a hand-gripping section having finger-gripping means defining intersecting planar surfaces and palm-gripping means defining a semi-circular area having spaced ribs therealong, a torus-shaped thumb guard at one end and a bulbous section at the other end.
Inventors
- 👤 Preston L. Petty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:53
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K21/00; B62K21/26; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/2078; Y10T74/20828
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A hand grip for a handlebar comprising: a hand-gripping section; means at each end of said hand-gripping section to maintain an operator's hand in position on said hand-gripping section; said hand-gripping section having a finger-engaging area and a palm-engaging area, said finger-engaging area defining a plurality of flat surfaces therealong which are disposed substantially parallel with respect to a longitudinal axis of said hand grip and said flat surfaces are joined thereby defining a slightly curved linear ridge the length of said hand gripping section so that said plurality of flat surfaces and ridge define in cross-section at least a V-shape configuration conforming to the jointed formation of finger joints of an operator's hand when engaging said hand-gripping section, said palm-engaging area defining a semi-circular surface having rib means disposed therealong at spaced intervals conforming to the palm area of the operator's hand when engaging said palm-engaging area and being truncated at their ends short of said flat surfaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A hand grip for a handlebar comprising: a hand-gripping section; means at each end of said hand-gripping section to maintain an operator's hand in position on said hand-gripping section; said hand-gripping section having a finger-engaging area and a palm-engaging area, said finger-engaging area defining a plurality of flat surfaces therealong which are disposed substantially parallel with respect to a longitudinal axis of said hand grip and said flat surfaces are joined thereby defining a slightly curved linear ridge the length of said hand gripping section so that said plurality of flat surfaces and ridge define in cross-section at least a V-shape configuration conforming to the jointed formation of finger joints of an operator's hand when engaging said hand-gripping section, said palm-engaging area defining a semi-circular surface having rib means disposed therealong at spaced intervals conforming to the palm area of the operator's hand when engaging said palm-engaging area and being truncated at their ends short of said flat surfaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A hand grip according to claim 1 wherein said flat surfaces are slightly inclined from each of said end means to a central area of said hand-gripping section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A hand grip according to claim 1 wherein one of said end means comprises a torus section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A hand grip according to claim 1 wherein another of said end means comprises a bulbous end section larger than said hand-gripping section and having the same configuration thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A hand grip according to claim 1 wherein said rib means from a center rib means to the outermost rib means on each side of said center rib means decreases in height.
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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) | 1980-06-27 | 1980-12-27 | 1981-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-27 | 1984-12-27 | 1985-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-27 | 1988-12-27 | 1989-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |