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US4335478A
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Protective caps for water ski tow line handle
Assignee: Advantage Engineering Corp
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Filing: 1980-01-30
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Granted: 1982-06-22
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Expires: 2000-01-30
Abstract
Abstract A protective end cap for a water ski tow line handle comprised of a sleeve and a cup adapted to snap over each end of the handle and cover the water ski tow line. The cup is adapted to cover the end of the handle including the portion of the tow line encircling the handle.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan K. Pittman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:22
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B34/00; B63B34/60; B63B34/63
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
In a waterski tow rope handle having an elongate handle and a tow rope passing through holes and encircling each end of said elongate handle, the improvement comprising: a cup adapted to slip over and cover the ends of said handle including the encircling rope; said cup having a groove adapted to fit snugly on said rope encircling said elongate handle; a sheath extending outward from the side of said cup and formed integrally therewith through which said rope passes whereby said cup is retained on said handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
In a waterski tow rope handle having an elongate handle and a tow rope passing through holes and encircling each end of said elongate handle, the improvement comprising: a cup adapted to slip over and cover the ends of said handle including the encircling rope; said cup having a groove adapted to fit snugly on said rope encircling said elongate handle; a sheath extending outward from the side of said cup and formed integrally therewith through which said rope passes whereby said cup is retained on said handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The tow rope handle according to claim 1 wherein said cup and sheath are constructed of a stretchable plastic material whereby said cup may be stretched over the ends of said handles to snap in place covering said rope.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
A waterski tow rope handle end cap comprising: cup means for covering the ends of a handle; said cup means adapted to cover a tow rope attached to the ends of said handle said cup including contoured grooves adpated to fit snugly over and around the tow rope attached to said handle; sheath means extending outward from the side of said cup means and formed integrally therewith through which said tow rope passes whereby said end cap is secured to said tow rope handle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
84 words
A waterski tow rope handle end cap comprising: cup means for covering the ends of a handle; said cup means adapted to cover a tow rope attached to the ends of said handle said cup including contoured grooves adpated to fit snugly over and around the tow rope attached to said handle; sheath means extending outward from the side of said cup means and formed integrally therewith through which said tow rope passes whereby said end cap is secured to said tow rope handle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The end cap according to claim 2 wherein said cup and sheath are formed of an integral homogeneous construction of a stretchable material whereby said caps may be stretched over the end of a ski tow rope handle.
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) | 1985-06-21 | 1985-12-21 | 1986-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-06-21 | 1989-12-21 | 1990-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-06-21 | 1993-12-21 | 1994-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |