US4476742A
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Hand grip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-05-19
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Granted: 1984-10-16
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Expires: 2001-05-19
Abstract
Abstract A tape (6) for forming a hand grip (8) on the handle of sporting equipment, hand tools and the like including a method and serrated tool for making the tape. Hand grips on the handle of such devices become wet and slippery from perspiration, however, the present tape minimizes the problem. The tape (6) has upper and lower surfaces provided with substantially complementary longitudinally extending ridges (10) and grooves (9). The serrated tool has a front face (20), a rear face (21) and a cutting edge (22) comprising teeth (23). The method involves rotation of a disc of material relative to the serrated tool to peel tape (6) from the disc. A hand grip (8) may be formed from the tape (6) by helically winding the tape onto the handle portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Noel H. Midgley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:27
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B49/00; A63B49/02; A63B49/08; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/14; B; B26; B26B; B26B27/00; A63B60/52; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S16/00; Y10S16/12; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/2457; Y10T428/24628; Y10T428/24669; Y10T428/24694; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/2078; Y10T74/20828
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A hand grip on the handle portion of sporting equipment, hand tool or other article generally gripped by hand during use, having helically wound onto said handle and affixed thereto a length of tape with upper and lower surfaces provided with substantially complementary, longitudinally extending grooves and ridges such that a portion of one longitudinal edge of said tape overlaps a portion of the opposite longitudinal edge thereof, whereby grooves and ridges on the upper surface of said tape engage complementary ridges and grooves on the lower surface of said tape, and the grooves and ridges of the upper surface extend helically around the handle portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A hand grip on the handle portion of sporting equipment, hand tool or other article generally gripped by hand during use, having helically wound onto said handle and affixed thereto a length of tape with upper and lower surfaces provided with substantially complementary, longitudinally extending grooves and ridges such that a portion of one longitudinal edge of said tape overlaps a portion of the opposite longitudinal edge thereof, whereby grooves and ridges on the upper surface of said tape engage complementary ridges and grooves on the lower surface of said tape, and the grooves and ridges of the upper surface extend helically around the handle portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A hand grip according to claim 1 wherein the tape comprises a plurality of longitudinally extending strips joined together along longitudinally extending edges thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A hand grip according to claim 2 wherein the grooves and ridges extend at least partway laterally across the tape from at least one edge thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A hand grip according to claim 3 wherein the grooves and ridges are substantially V-shaped in cross-section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A hand grip according to claim 4 wherein the tape is made of cellular rubber or plastics 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) | 1987-10-16 | 1988-04-16 | 1988-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-16 | 1992-04-16 | 1992-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-16 | 1996-04-16 | 1996-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |