US4123054A
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Tennis racket frame
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-02
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Granted: 1978-10-31
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Expires: 1996-03-02
Abstract
Abstract A racket frame made of reinforced plastic is manufactured wherein the reinforcement is constituted by two carbon fiber strips around which are braided glass fiber strings in order to confer the frame both a lattice beam and a tubular beam structure, said reinforcement extending inside the heart and the handle of the racket.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacqueline Septier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:18
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B49/00; A63B49/02; A63B49/08; A63B49/022; A63B49/03; A63B49/10; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/08; A63B60/10; A63B60/12; A63B2049/103; A63B2209/00; A63B2209/02; A63B2209/023; A63B60/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A racket frame forming a head, a heart, and a handle, said head defining a middle plane co-extensive to the striking surface, comprising: two strips extending along the frame in parallel relationship and symmetrically with respect to the middle plane, in order to form a frame reinforcement; at least one resin impregnated glass fiber string wound along said reinforcement and resting alternatively on one strip and on the other, in order to form a braiding encircling passage for netting strings; and said braiding comprising a first crossed braiding, a string passing from the internal edge of a strip to the external edge of the other strip and reciprocally, and a second braiding according to which a string passes from the external edge of a strip to the external edge of the other strip, then from the internal edge of said strip to the internal edge of the first strip, this pattern repeating itself along the reinforcement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A racket frame forming a head, a heart, and a handle, said head defining a middle plane co-extensive to the striking surface, comprising: two strips extending along the frame in parallel relationship and symmetrically with respect to the middle plane, in order to form a frame reinforcement; at least one resin impregnated glass fiber string wound along said reinforcement and resting alternatively on one strip and on the other, in order to form a braiding encircling passage for netting strings; and said braiding comprising a first crossed braiding, a string passing from the internal edge of a strip to the external edge of the other strip and reciprocally, and a second braiding according to which a string passes from the external edge of a strip to the external edge of the other strip, then from the internal edge of said strip to the internal edge of the first strip, this pattern repeating itself along the reinforcement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A frame according to claim 1, wherein each braiding comprises two strings one of which is wound in one direction and the other one in the other direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A frame according to claim 1, wherein said strips extend inside the heart and also in the body of the handle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A frame according to claim 3, wherein said glass fiber strings extend inside the heart and also in the body of the handle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A frame according to claim 4, wherein said strips and said glass fiber strings constitute the reinforcement of the body of the handle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A frame according to claim 4, wherein the heart further comprises glass fiber material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A frame according to claim 4 wherein the handle is coated with a layer of rubber foam, said layer being moulded together with the frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A frame according to claim 7, wherein the coating of the handle comprises cut out portions, the shapes and positions of which correspond to those of the fingers of the hand holding tight the racket during the game.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
A frame according to claim 4, wherein the heart includes a hollow cavity limited by internal surfaces, said cavity receiving a net tensioning element movable in said cavity, the internal surfaces of said cavity forming guiding paths for said element.
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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) | 1981-10-30 | 1982-05-01 | 1982-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-30 | 1986-05-01 | 1986-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-30 | 1990-05-01 | 1990-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |