US4349199A
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Racquet handle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-04-01
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Granted: 1982-09-14
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Expires: 2001-04-01
Abstract
Abstract A racquet or bat for tennis, racquet ball and like games having a planar striking face carried by a handle. The handle has parallel longitudinally extending surfaces positioned normal to the plane of the striking face, and a pair of longitudinally extending relatively angled surfaces which are each inclined at equal acute angles with respect to the plane of the striking face.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Vulcano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:27
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B49/00; A63B49/02; A63B49/08; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/10; A63B60/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
In a racquet or bat for tennis, badminton, squash, racquetball, table tennis and like games having a planar striking face extending from a handle, the improvement wherein said handle comprises: first and second parallel longitudinally extending minor surfaces positioned, in transverse cross-section, normal to the plane of the striking face; and a pair of longitudinally extending relatively angled major surfaces which, in transverse cross-section, are inclined with respect to said first normally positioned minor surface at equal angles in the range of about 95° to 100°.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
In a racquet or bat for tennis, badminton, squash, racquetball, table tennis and like games having a planar striking face extending from a handle, the improvement wherein said handle comprises: first and second parallel longitudinally extending minor surfaces positioned, in transverse cross-section, normal to the plane of the striking face; and a pair of longitudinally extending relatively angled major surfaces which, in transverse cross-section, are inclined with respect to said first normally positioned minor surface at equal angles in the range of about 95° to 100°.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
134 words
A racquet or bat for tennis, badminton, squash, racquetball, table tennis or like games comprising a frame defining a planar striking face and a handle secured to and extending from said frame, wherein said handle comprises: first and second parallel longitudinally extending minor surfaces positioned, in transverse cross-section, normal to the plane of said face; a pair of longitudinally extending relatively angled major surfaces which, in transverse cross-section, are inclined with respect to said first normally positioned minor surface at equal angles in the range of about 95° to 100°; and a further pair of longitudinally extending relatively angled planar minor surfaces, each extending, in transverse cross-section, between said second normally positioned minor surface and a respective one of said major surfaces at the end thereof furthest from said first normally positioned minor surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
134 words
A racquet or bat for tennis, badminton, squash, racquetball, table tennis or like games comprising a frame defining a planar striking face and a handle secured to and extending from said frame, wherein said handle comprises: first and second parallel longitudinally extending minor surfaces positioned, in transverse cross-section, normal to the plane of said face; a pair of longitudinally extending relatively angled major surfaces which, in transverse cross-section, are inclined with respect to said first normally positioned minor surface at equal angles in the range of about 95° to 100°; and a further pair of longitudinally extending relatively angled planar minor surfaces, each extending, in transverse cross-section, between said second normally positioned minor surface and a respective one of said major surfaces at the end thereof furthest from said first normally positioned minor surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A racquet according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said equal angles are in the range of 97° to 98°.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
A racquet in accordance with claim 1, further including a further pair of longitudinally extending relatively angled planar minor surfaces, each extending, in transverse cross-section, between said second normally positioned minor surface and a respective one of said major surfaces at the end thereof furthest from said first normally positioned minor surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A racquet according to claim 2, wherein the frame is of metal material.
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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) | 1985-09-13 | 1986-03-15 | 1986-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-09-13 | 1990-03-15 | 1990-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-09-13 | 1994-03-15 | 1994-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |