US4226418A
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Game racket hand grip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-11-20
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Granted: 1980-10-07
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Expires: 1998-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A hand grip for a game racket having a head and a handle extending therefrom includes a tubular member secured coaxially to the distal end of the handle. Extending radially from the tubular member is a narrow web portion which includes four finger holes extending generally orthogonally therethrough. The exterior surface of the tubular member includes recessed portions and textured surface portions to receive the thumb and palm of the hand engaging the finger holes. In one embodiment, the web portion extends axially and includes serial finger slots to receive the fingers of the other hand of the racket user.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald S. Balfour
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:08
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B49/00; A63B49/02; A63B49/08; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/10; A63B21/00; A63B21/40; A63B21/4001; A63B21/4017; A63B60/08; A63B60/12; A63B60/14; A63B60/50; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S16/00; Y10S16/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
In a game racket which includes a racket head and a handle extending therefrom; a hand grip comprising a tubular member secured to the distal end of said handle in axial alignment therewith, a rigid web portion extending generally radially from said tubular member and extending longitudinally therealong, a plurality of finger receiving holes extending through said web portion and spaced longitudinally in closely adjacent fashion, said holes being variably radially spaced from the axis of said tubular member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
In a game racket which includes a racket head and a handle extending therefrom; a hand grip comprising a tubular member secured to the distal end of said handle in axial alignment therewith, a rigid web portion extending generally radially from said tubular member and extending longitudinally therealong, a plurality of finger receiving holes extending through said web portion and spaced longitudinally in closely adjacent fashion, said holes being variably radially spaced from the axis of said tubular member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The hand grip of claim 1, further including a heel stop plate secured to the distal end of said tubular member and extending generally radially therefrom to engage the heel and outer edge portions of a hand grasping said hand grip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The hand grip of claim 1, wherein said finger holes extend generally orthogonally through said web portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The hand grip of claim 1, wherein said racket head is disposed in a first plane, said web portion is disposed in a second plane, and said first and second planes have a predetermined angular relationship.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The hand grip of claim 1, further including a plurality of finger engaging slots disposed in the radially distal edge portion of said web portion, said plurality of finger engaging slots being spaced longitudinally adjacent to said plurality of finger receiving holes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The hand grip of claims 1 or 5, wherein said tubular member includes textured surface portions disposed to engage frictionally the palm and thumb of a hand gripping said hand grip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The hand grip of claim 5, including a quartet of finger receiving holes and a quartet of finger engaging slots.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
82 words
In a game racket which includes a racket head and a handle extending therefrom; a hand grip comprising a tubular member secured to the distal end of said handle in axial alignment therewith, a rigid web portion extending generally radially from said tubular member and extending longitudinally therealong, a plurality of finger receiving holes extending through said web portion and spaced longitudinally in closely adjacent fashion, at least two of said holes having differing diameters to accommodate the fingers of a hand.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
82 words
In a game racket which includes a racket head and a handle extending therefrom; a hand grip comprising a tubular member secured to the distal end of said handle in axial alignment therewith, a rigid web portion extending generally radially from said tubular member and extending longitudinally therealong, a plurality of finger receiving holes extending through said web portion and spaced longitudinally in closely adjacent fashion, at least two of said holes having differing diameters to accommodate the fingers of a hand.
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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) | 1983-10-07 | 1984-04-07 | 1984-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-07 | 1988-04-07 | 1988-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-07 | 1992-04-07 | 1992-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |