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US4085872A
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Sling for tennis racket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-23
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Granted: 1978-04-25
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Expires: 1996-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A sling for carrying a tennis racket consisting of an elastic strap adapted to extend diagonally from the shoulder to the opposite hip of the wearer. The strap is looped at one end for engaging receiving the handle end of the racket and has means at its other end for engaging the other end of the racket.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth Foo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:04
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B47/00; A63B61/00; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/919
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A carrier for a tennis racket comprising a continuous band of elastic fabric dimensioned to extend diagonally across one side of the upper body of the user, from shoulder to opposite hip; the continuous band being transversely interconnected at two distant locations to provide pocketed ends, one pocket being larger than the other; the larger pocket of the size to clampingly receive the grip of the racket; the smaller pocket to house means for affixing the band to the racket frame; the racket when thus affixed to the band forming a half rigid, half elastic structure which can be diagonally clamped across the body as aforesaid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A carrier for a tennis racket comprising a continuous band of elastic fabric dimensioned to extend diagonally across one side of the upper body of the user, from shoulder to opposite hip; the continuous band being transversely interconnected at two distant locations to provide pocketed ends, one pocket being larger than the other; the larger pocket of the size to clampingly receive the grip of the racket; the smaller pocket to house means for affixing the band to the racket frame; the racket when thus affixed to the band forming a half rigid, half elastic structure which can be diagonally clamped across the body as aforesaid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The band of claim 1 having a plurality of pockets formed by transverse connections in the carrier to hold balls, money and the like.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The band of claim 2 wherein the affixing means is a tie cord.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
100 words
A carrier for a tennis racket comprising a strap dimensioned to extend diagonally across one side of the upper body of the user, from shoulder to opposite hip; said strap forming loops at each end thereof; one loop being larger than the other; the larger loop being of elastic fabric and being sized to clampingly engage the grip of the racket; the smaller loop to house means for affixing the strap to the racket frame; the racket when thus affixed to its carrier forming a part rigid, part elastic structure which can be diagonally clamped across the body as aforesaid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
100 words
A carrier for a tennis racket comprising a strap dimensioned to extend diagonally across one side of the upper body of the user, from shoulder to opposite hip; said strap forming loops at each end thereof; one loop being larger than the other; the larger loop being of elastic fabric and being sized to clampingly engage the grip of the racket; the smaller loop to house means for affixing the strap to the racket frame; the racket when thus affixed to its carrier forming a part rigid, part elastic structure which can be diagonally clamped across the body as aforesaid.
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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) | 1981-04-24 | 1981-10-24 | 1982-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-24 | 1985-10-24 | 1986-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-24 | 1989-10-24 | 1990-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |