US4364560A
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Hockey stick practice weight
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-11-04
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Granted: 1982-12-21
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Expires: 2001-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A U-shaped weight to engage the hockey stick shaft or handle anywhere along the length thereof, and is clamped in position by clamp screws. A flexible cover is secured by one end thereof to one side of said weight and is wrapped around the weight to cover the clamp screws and the weight and overlaps the one end and is fastened thereto by a friction fastener such as Velcro.
Inventors
- 👤 John F. Gemmel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:36
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3623; A63B69/3632; A63B69/3638; A63B69/0024; A63B69/0026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A practice weight for hockey stick handles, said handles being substantially rectangular in cross section and including upper and lower edge faces and a pair of side faces; comprising a U-shaped weight engageable on said handle, means on said weight for detachably securing said weight on said handle in the desired location therealong, and a flexible cover means secured by one end thereof to said weight to wrap around said weight when secured to said stick in order to cover said weight, and means to secure the other end of said cover means to itself when wrapped around said weight.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A practice weight for hockey stick handles, said handles being substantially rectangular in cross section and including upper and lower edge faces and a pair of side faces; comprising a U-shaped weight engageable on said handle, means on said weight for detachably securing said weight on said handle in the desired location therealong, and a flexible cover means secured by one end thereof to said weight to wrap around said weight when secured to said stick in order to cover said weight, and means to secure the other end of said cover means to itself when wrapped around said weight.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The weight according to claim 1 in which said weight includes a bridging plate and a pair of spaced and parallel side plates extending from the longitudinal edges of said bridging plate, said bridging plate, when in position upon said handle, engaging one of said upper and lower edge faces with said side plates engaging one upon each of said side faces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
The weight according to claim 2 in which said means for detachably securing said weight on said handle includes at least one clamp screw screw threadably engageable through one said side plates and clampably engaging with the side face of said hockey stick, said flexible cover means also covering said clamp screw when wrapped around said weight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
84 words
The weight according to claims 1, 2 or 3 in which said means to detachably secure the other end of said cover means to itself, takes the form of friction fastening means on the inner surface of said cover means adjacent said other end and on the outer surface of said cover means adjacent said one end, said friction fastening means cooperating together to hold said cover means wrapped around said weight and retaining said weight upon said handle if said clamping screw loosens.
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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) | 1985-12-20 | 1986-06-21 | 1986-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-20 | 1990-06-21 | 1990-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-20 | 1994-06-21 | 1994-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |