US4552359A
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Fixed hand span device for bowler
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-02-22
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Granted: 1985-11-12
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Expires: 2004-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A semi-rigid device utilized on the hand for support in bowling, comprising a generally triangularly shaped member designed for insertion between two fingers of the hand, such as between the index finger and the middle finger, so as to define a consistent spread or span. Securing means are removably attached to the member, with such securing means encircling at least part of the hand or wrist of the user, thus to prevent dislodgement of the generally triangularly shaped member from the selected position between the fingers. I prefer to use a hand-encircling or wrist-encircling strap as the securing means, and I also prefer to use Velcro on the generally triangularly shaped member as well as on the interior portion of the strap in order that proper positioning of the member on the strap may be readily achieved. Additionally, I may utilize two generally triangularly shaped members on occasion, with one of these employed between the index finger and the middle finger, and the other employed between the ring finger and the little finger.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry D. McDonald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:44
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A semi-rigid device utilized on the hand for support in bowling, comprising a generally triangularly shaped member designed for insertion entirely between two fingers of the hand, and securing means attached to said member, said securing means encircling at least part of the hand or wrist of the user, for preventing dislodgement of said member from the selected position between the fingers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
A semi-rigid device utilized on the hand for support in bowling, comprising a generally triangularly shaped member designed for insertion entirely between two fingers of the hand, and securing means attached to said member, said securing means encircling at least part of the hand or wrist of the user, for preventing dislodgement of said member from the selected position between the fingers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The semi-rigid device as recited in claim 1 in which a hook and loop fastener is attached to said member, and said securing means takes the form of a strap equipped on its interior portion with another type of hook and loop fastener, which strap is readily releasable from the hand or wrist at the behest of the user.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The semi-rigid device as recited in claim 2 in which at least one end of said generally triangularly shaped member is fitted with said hook and loop fastener, so that it may be readily attached to or released from said strap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
75 words
The semi-rigid device as recited in claim 2 in which said strap is long enough to encircle the user's hand, and two of said generally triangularly shaped members are releasably mounted thereon by the user of hook and loop fasteners, said members being spaced apart sufficienty that one member can be used between the index finger and the middle finger, and the other member can be used between the ring finger and the little finger.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
The semi-rigid device as recited in claim 2 in which both ends of said generally triangularly shaped member are fitted with a hook and loop fastener, such that said strap can be attached to one end of said generally triangularly shaped member, encircled about part of the hand, and then attached to the other end of said generally triangularly shaped member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
The semi-rigid device as recited in claim 1 in which said securing means takes the form of an elongate support member supported from the wrist area, and then extending across the back of the user's hand to the base of the fingers, and to an interior part of which member, at least one said generally triangularly shaped member is removably attached.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
The semi-rigid device as defined in claim 6 in which a second generally triangularly shaped member is also utilized on said support member, said second generally triangularly shaped member being so located on said support member as to be insertable between a second pair of fingers of the bowler's hand.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
134 words
A semi-rigid device utilized on the hand for support in bowling, comprising a generally triangularly shaped member designed for insertion entirely between two fingers of the hand, and a strap used therewith designed to encircle at least part of a wearer's hand or wrist, the sides of said triangular member being designed to contact the fingers, and the upper and lower portions of said triangular member having a hook and loop fastener mounted thereon, said strap having a hook and loop fastener on an interior portion therof to which one portion of said triangular member may be attached, said strap, after encircling at least part of the wearer's hand, being reattachable to the other portion of said triangular member, so that latter member will be retained against dislodgment from the position between the fingers.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
134 words
A semi-rigid device utilized on the hand for support in bowling, comprising a generally triangularly shaped member designed for insertion entirely between two fingers of the hand, and a strap used therewith designed to encircle at least part of a wearer's hand or wrist, the sides of said triangular member being designed to contact the fingers, and the upper and lower portions of said triangular member having a hook and loop fastener mounted thereon, said strap having a hook and loop fastener on an interior portion therof to which one portion of said triangular member may be attached, said strap, after encircling at least part of the wearer's hand, being reattachable to the other portion of said triangular member, so that latter member will be retained against dislodgment from the position between the fingers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
The semi-rigid device as defined in claim 8 in which an additional hook and loop fastener is utilized on said strap, such that fastening to the hand or wrist of the wearer, as well as release therefrom may be readily accomplished.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
The semi-rigid device as defined in claim 8 in which a second generally triangularly shaped member is utilized on said strap, said latter member to be inserted between a second pair of fingers of the bowler's hand.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The semi-rigid device as defined in claim 8 in which said strap is supported from an elongate member extending across the back of the hand of the wearer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
137 words
A semi-rigid device utilized on the hand for support in bowling, comprising a generally triangularly shaped member designed for insertion entirely between two fingers of the hand, and a support member used therewith designed to be supported from the wrist area of the user, and to extend along the back of the hand to a location adjacent the base of the fingers, the sides of said generally triangularly shaped member being designed to contact the fingers, and the upper portion of said member having a hook and loop fastener mounted thereon, said support member having a hook and loop fastener on an interior portion thereof adjacent the base of the fingers, to which the hook and loop fastener of said generally triangularly shaped member may attach, thus to be supported in a selected position between the fingers.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
137 words
A semi-rigid device utilized on the hand for support in bowling, comprising a generally triangularly shaped member designed for insertion entirely between two fingers of the hand, and a support member used therewith designed to be supported from the wrist area of the user, and to extend along the back of the hand to a location adjacent the base of the fingers, the sides of said generally triangularly shaped member being designed to contact the fingers, and the upper portion of said member having a hook and loop fastener mounted thereon, said support member having a hook and loop fastener on an interior portion thereof adjacent the base of the fingers, to which the hook and loop fastener of said generally triangularly shaped member may attach, thus to be supported in a selected position between the fingers.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
66 words
The semi-rigid device as recited in claim 12 in which two of said generally triangularly shaped members are utilized, each fitted with a hook and loop fastener on its upper portion, and intended to be utilized between different pairs of fingers, each of said generally triangularly shaped members being mounted upon the hoop and loop fastener of said support member adjacent the base of the fingers.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
44 words
The semi-rigid device as recited in claim 12 in which a strap is affixed to said support member adjacent the base of the fingers, which strap can encircle a portion of the hand, and thereby stably hold said generally triangularly shaped member against dislodgment.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
63 words
The semi-rigid device as defined in claim 14 in which a hook and loop fastener is utilized on both ends of at least one of said generally triangularly shaped members as well as on an inner portion of said strap, such that said at least one generally triangular shaped member can be readily attached to said strap, as well as readily released therefrom.
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) | 1988-11-11 | 1989-05-13 | 1989-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-11-11 | 1993-05-13 | 1993-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-11-11 | 1997-05-13 | 1997-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |