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Brush attachment for tennis racket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-04-17
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Granted: 1980-12-02
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Expires: 1999-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A brush attachment for a tennis racket including a plurality of bristles embedded in a flexible body member having a channel formed therein for fitting over and conforming to the shape of a tennis racket bow. A strap is removably attached to each end of the body for holding the brush onto the tennis racket bow.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald T. Martino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:42
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B49/00; A63B49/02; A63B49/035
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A brush attachment for tennis rackets comprising: a body portion formed from a resilient material for allowing said body portion to conform to the arcuate shape of a tennis racket bow; a plurality of bristles extending from said body portion; attachment means connected to said body for attaching said body to the bow of a tennis racket; wherein a longitudinally extending channel is formed in said body portion for partially surrounding a tennis racket bow when the body portion is held in engagement therewith, said channel being formed on the side of said body portion opposite that from which said bristles extend.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A brush attachment for tennis rackets comprising: a body portion formed from a resilient material for allowing said body portion to conform to the arcuate shape of a tennis racket bow; a plurality of bristles extending from said body portion; attachment means connected to said body for attaching said body to the bow of a tennis racket; wherein a longitudinally extending channel is formed in said body portion for partially surrounding a tennis racket bow when the body portion is held in engagement therewith, said channel being formed on the side of said body portion opposite that from which said bristles extend.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said attachment means comprises at least two straps extending from said body and adapted to pass through a tennis racket bow for attaching said body thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
In combination with a tennis racket having a grip, shank end and a bow; a brush attachment having a flexible body portion for conforming to the shape of said bow; attachment means for holding said body portion on said bow; and bristles connected to said body and extending away from said body in a direction opposite to said grip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
In combination with a tennis racket having a grip, shank end and a bow; a brush attachment having a flexible body portion for conforming to the shape of said bow; attachment means for holding said body portion on said bow; and bristles connected to said body and extending away from said body in a direction opposite to said 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) | 1983-12-02 | 1984-06-02 | 1984-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-02 | 1988-06-02 | 1988-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-02 | 1992-06-02 | 1992-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |