US4416166A
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Handle grip
Assignee: Oakley Inc
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Filing: 1982-03-30
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Granted: 1983-11-22
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Expires: 2002-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A two part grip for the handle of a bicycle or motorcycle or the like comprises: (a) an inner support sleeve adapted to fit on and grip the handle, and (b) an outer sleeve fitted over the inner sleeve and positioned to be comfortably grasped by the user. The sleeves may be interlocked, as by tongue and groove elements, the groove elements for example being defined by holes in the outer sleeve that also serve as a tread. The two sleeves may have differential hardnesses for better grip support, and more comfortable gripping by the user.
Inventors
- 👤 James H. Jannard
- 👤 George J. Tackles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:41
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K21/00; B62K21/26; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S16/00; Y10S16/902; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/2078; Y10T74/20828
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A two-part grip for a handle defined by a bicycle or motorcycle, or the like, comprising (a) a one piece lengthwise elongated inner support sleeve adapted to fit on and grip the handle, and (b) a one piece lengthwise elongated outer sleeve fitted over the inner sleeve and positioned to be comfortably grasped by the user, the outer sleeve having an outer surface and there being an exterior zone adjacent said outer sleeve, (c) and protuberances integral with the inner sleeve and holes extending radially through the outer sleeve, the protuberances received in the holes, (d) the protuberances spaced apart lengthwise of said sleeves and also spaced apart circumferentially of said sleeves, the protuberances having surfaces exposed to said exterior zone via said holes which are also spaced apart lengthwise and circumferentially of the sleeves, (e) the sleeves closely interfitting one another lengthwise between and circumferentially between said spaced protuberances, (f) both sleeves being non-metallic and the said surfaces of the protuberances being inwardly of a cylinder defined by said outer surface of the outer sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A two-part grip for a handle defined by a bicycle or motorcycle, or the like, comprising (a) a one piece lengthwise elongated inner support sleeve adapted to fit on and grip the handle, and (b) a one piece lengthwise elongated outer sleeve fitted over the inner sleeve and positioned to be comfortably grasped by the user, the outer sleeve having an outer surface and there being an exterior zone adjacent said outer sleeve, (c) and protuberances integral with the inner sleeve and holes extending radially through the outer sleeve, the protuberances received in the holes, (d) the protuberances spaced apart lengthwise of said sleeves and also spaced apart circumferentially of said sleeves, the protuberances having surfaces exposed to said exterior zone via said holes which are also spaced apart lengthwise and circumferentially of the sleeves, (e) the sleeves closely interfitting one another lengthwise between and circumferentially between said spaced protuberances, (f) both sleeves being non-metallic and the said surfaces of the protuberances being inwardly of a cylinder defined by said outer surface of the outer sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The grip of claim 1 wherein the inner sleeve consists of an elastomer which is harder than the outer sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The grip of claim 1 wherein the outer sleeve consists of an elastomer that is less hard than the inner sleeve.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
The grip of claim 1 wherein both sleeves are elastomeric.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The grip of claim 1 wherein each sleeve has an end cap, and including a shield located between said end caps.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The grip of claim 1 wherein each sleeve has an end cap, and including a shield located in one of said end caps.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The grip of claim 6 wherein the shield has a face exposed to the exterior.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The grip of one of claims 1-4 wherein one of said sleeves has an end, and including a shield of relatively hard material at said end, to be in alignment with said handle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The grip of claim 8 wherein the shield is concealed in said end.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The grip of claim 1 wherein the inner support sleeve has an end cap projecting through an open end defined by the outer sleeve.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The grip of claim 10 including a protective shield carried by said end cap of the inner sleeve.
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