US4151995A
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Tennis racket with playable throat area
Assignee: SUISSE-CHINOIS CORP A CAYMAN CORP
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Filing: 1976-04-23
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Granted: 1979-05-01
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Expires: 1996-04-23
Abstract
Abstract A tennis racket having the head frame so constructed that it is wider and longer than the width and length respectively of the head frame of a conventional tennis racket so as to define a strung area which includes what would normally be the unplayable throat area of a conventional tennis racket.
Inventors
- 👤 Thurlow Weed
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:57
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B49/00; A63B49/02; A63B49/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A tennis racket comprising a frame forming a head and connected to a handle shaft through a throat section; said head encompassing an oval-shaped strung area which has a length within the range of greater than 15 inches to 21 inches as measured from the tip of said head along the center line of said racket, has a width substantially greater than the 9 inch width of the strung area of a conventional tennis racket, said width being less than said length of said strung area, the overall length of said tennis racket being from 26 to 28 inches, and wherein said frame sides converge so as to form said throat section at the end of said strung area adjacent said handle shaft and join said handle shaft immediately adjacent said handle grip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A tennis racket comprising a frame forming a head and connected to a handle shaft through a throat section; said head encompassing an oval-shaped strung area which has a length within the range of greater than 15 inches to 21 inches as measured from the tip of said head along the center line of said racket, has a width substantially greater than the 9 inch width of the strung area of a conventional tennis racket, said width being less than said length of said strung area, the overall length of said tennis racket being from 26 to 28 inches, and wherein said frame sides converge so as to form said throat section at the end of said strung area adjacent said handle shaft and join said handle shaft immediately adjacent said handle grip.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-04-30 | 1982-10-30 | 1983-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-30 | 1986-10-30 | 1987-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-30 | 1990-10-30 | 1991-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |