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Hand support for bowling
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-07-16
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Granted: 1983-06-07
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Expires: 2001-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A hand support for bowling formed of a rigid material shaped to cover the back portion of a hand over the second to fifth metacarpals, the entire little finger, and the proximal phalanges of the third and fourth fingers.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas C. Kouros
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:28
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/14; A63B71/141; A63B71/148
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A rigid hand support for bowling, comprising a one piece rigid member shaped to cover a portion of the back of a hand, including a first portion for covering substantially the second to fifth metacarpal region terminating in a base portion adjacent the wrist area of a hand, an extension from said first portion for covering the entire fifth finger of a hand, means for removably attaching said one piece rigid member to the hand of a user whereby said means for removably attaching are the only portion of said support in contact with front side of the user's hand and said one piece rigid member having a longitudinal contour generally proximating the curvature of a bowling ball to thereby guide the user's hand into a cup shape to embrace and grasp the ball.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A rigid hand support for bowling, comprising a one piece rigid member shaped to cover a portion of the back of a hand, including a first portion for covering substantially the second to fifth metacarpal region terminating in a base portion adjacent the wrist area of a hand, an extension from said first portion for covering the entire fifth finger of a hand, means for removably attaching said one piece rigid member to the hand of a user whereby said means for removably attaching are the only portion of said support in contact with front side of the user's hand and said one piece rigid member having a longitudinal contour generally proximating the curvature of a bowling ball to thereby guide the user's hand into a cup shape to embrace and grasp the ball.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A hand support for bowling as set forth in claim 1, wherein said one piece rigid member includes an additional extension from said first portion for covering the proximal phalanges region of the third and fourth fingers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A hand support for bowling as set forth in claim 1 or 2, wherein said attaching means comprises strap means adapted to encircle a hand to which said rigid member is applied.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A hand support for bowling as set forth in claim 3, wherein said strap means includes a strap for encircling the portion of a hand at said base portion of said rigid member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
A hand support for bowling as set forth in claim 2, wherein said attaching means includes a frist strap for encircling the portion of a hand at said base portion of said rigid member, and a second strap for encircling the third and fourth fingers of a hand at said additional extension.
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) | 1986-06-06 | 1986-12-06 | 1987-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-06 | 1990-12-06 | 1991-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-06 | 1994-12-06 | 1995-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |