US4082276A
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Ventilated handle for tennis rackets or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-29
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Granted: 1978-04-04
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Expires: 1996-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A ventilated handle has a perforated outer shell comprising internal fan powered by integral source of energy to move air through and around the handle to cool and dry moisture due to physical effort.
Inventors
- 👤 Marius Szafianski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:58
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B49/00; A63B49/02; A63B49/08; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/18; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/66
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A handle for use with a tennis racket or the like requiring physical effort, employing ventilation system integral with said handle, said ventilation system being defined by: energizing means disposed within an interior chamber forming a portion of said handle; an outer covering of said handle defined by a plurality of perforations; said perforations being formed as continuous passages extending from said interior portion to said outer covering and air moving means associated with said energizing means for moving air through and around said perforations at said outer covering.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A handle for use with a tennis racket or the like requiring physical effort, employing ventilation system integral with said handle, said ventilation system being defined by: energizing means disposed within an interior chamber forming a portion of said handle; an outer covering of said handle defined by a plurality of perforations; said perforations being formed as continuous passages extending from said interior portion to said outer covering and air moving means associated with said energizing means for moving air through and around said perforations at said outer covering.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
A handle according to claim 1 wherein: said ventilation system being disposed in an interior chamber of said handle comprising: an outer covering spaced from said chamber, with suction holes disposed thereabout; and said air moving means being defined by a high RPM fan actuated by an associated switch means in operational relationship therewith through a source of energy, air intake ports formed in a frame of said handle in proximity to said fan, and exhaust means for receiving moving air generated by said fan.
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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 |