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Tennis racket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-22
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Granted: 1978-04-04
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Expires: 1996-06-22
Abstract
Abstract A construction for a tennis racket is provided which includes a frame formed of graphite material, or the like, which defines a loop, and a handle formed of two longitudinal sections, and composed of aluminum, or other light metal or alloy. The handle is formed of two stampings which are held together by elongated brackets extending along each side of the handle and adhesively bonded to the respective edges of the stampings. The frame has an integral neck formed at one end thereof which extends radially outwardly from the loop. The inner ends of the stampings extend over the neck and partially around the outer periphery of the frame to sandwich the frame and neck between the stampings. The stampings are also adhesively bonded to the neck and frame so that the handle is securely attached to the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Stevens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 05:16
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B49/00; A63B49/02; A63B49/10; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/08; A63B60/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A tennis racket comprising a frame having a loop portion and further having a co-planar integral neck portion at one end of the loop portion and extending radially outwardly from the loop portion and circumscribing an area smaller than the area circumscribed by the loop portion, and a handle comprised of two longitudinal sections formed of metal stampings, the inner ends of the two handle sections each having a configuration corresponding to the configuration of the neck portion and to the sides of the loop portion adjacent to the neck portion, said inner ends extending over the neck portion and over said sides of said loop portion of the frame adjacent to said neck portion to sandwich said neck portion and said sides of of said loop portion of said frame therebetween, said handle sections being adhesively bonded to said neck portion and to said sides of said loop portion of said frame adjacent to said neck portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A tennis racket comprising a frame having a loop portion and further having a co-planar integral neck portion at one end of the loop portion and extending radially outwardly from the loop portion and circumscribing an area smaller than the area circumscribed by the loop portion, and a handle comprised of two longitudinal sections formed of metal stampings, the inner ends of the two handle sections each having a configuration corresponding to the configuration of the neck portion and to the sides of the loop portion adjacent to the neck portion, said inner ends extending over the neck portion and over said sides of said loop portion of the frame adjacent to said neck portion to sandwich said neck portion and said sides of of said loop portion of said frame therebetween, said handle sections being adhesively bonded to said neck portion and to said sides of said loop portion of said frame adjacent to said neck portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The tennis racket defined in claim 1, in which the metal stampings are formed of aluminum.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The tennis racket defined in claim 1, in which the frame and neck portion are formed of graphite.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The tennis racket defined in claim 1, and which includes a pair of elongated brackets respectively enclosing the spaces between the adjacent edges of the two longitudinal handle sections, and in which the adjacent edges of the longitudinal handle sections are adhesively bonded to the brackets.
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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) | 1981-04-03 | 1981-10-03 | 1982-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-03 | 1985-10-03 | 1986-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-03 | 1989-10-03 | 1990-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |