US4988102A
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Weighted golf grip
Assignee: PARA-TECH INDUSTRIES Inc
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Filing: 1989-11-09
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Granted: 1991-01-29
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Expires: 2009-11-09
Abstract
Abstract A weighted golf club grip includes a weighted element having at least a pair of depending flanges, each flange being provided with at least one elongate vertical recess. The recesses preferably each have a tooth formation projecting therefrom. When the molded grip and weight assembly is pushed over the end of the shaft, portions of a layer of adhesive tape and solvent become bunched in the recess and around the teeth, and when dried, provide a secure attachement of the weight to the shaft.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Reisner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:52
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/22; A63B60/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A golf club comprising: a cylindrical shaft, a club head on one end of said shaft and a grip portion on the distal end of said shaft opposite said club head; said grip portion including a weight assembly on said distal end of said shaft; said weight assembly being made of heavy, metallic material and including at least two longitudinal portions located about said distal golf shaft end in spaced relationship, an upper segment of each said longitudinal portion having a part positioned entirely behind said shaft, the combined mass of said longitudinal portions being disposed equally about said shaft end; said upper segments each having a flange depending therefrom, said flanges each having an inner surface configured for surrounding and contacting said shaft at said distal end and at least one generally vertically extending recess in each of said inner surfaces; a layer of adhesive tape being disposed on said distal end of said shaft; said weight assembly being encompassed by a resilient grip material; and said recess configured for collecting portions of said tape therein, thereby maintaining the relative immobility of said weight assembly and preventing movement of said weight assembly and said grip portion relative to said shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
A golf club comprising: a cylindrical shaft, a club head on one end of said shaft and a grip portion on the distal end of said shaft opposite said club head; said grip portion including a weight assembly on said distal end of said shaft; said weight assembly being made of heavy, metallic material and including at least two longitudinal portions located about said distal golf shaft end in spaced relationship, an upper segment of each said longitudinal portion having a part positioned entirely behind said shaft, the combined mass of said longitudinal portions being disposed equally about said shaft end; said upper segments each having a flange depending therefrom, said flanges each having an inner surface configured for surrounding and contacting said shaft at said distal end and at least one generally vertically extending recess in each of said inner surfaces; a layer of adhesive tape being disposed on said distal end of said shaft; said weight assembly being encompassed by a resilient grip material; and said recess configured for collecting portions of said tape therein, thereby maintaining the relative immobility of said weight assembly and preventing movement of said weight assembly and said grip portion relative to said shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The golf club as defined in claim 1 wherein said recesses are each provided with a tooth formation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The golf club as defined in claim 2 wherein each said tooth formation extends the length of said corresponding recess.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The golf club as defined in claim 2 wherein said tooth formation includes a wedge-shaped portion configured to contact said shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
134 words
A weight assembly for mounting to the grip end of the shaft of a golf club, said assembly comprising: at least two longitudinal portions, each said portion being made of heavy metallic material and being located about the shaft in spaced relationship to each other, an upper segment of each said longitudinal portion having a part positioned entirely behind the shaft, the combined mass of said longitudinal portions being disposed generally equally about the grip end; said upper segments each having a flange depending therefrom, said flanges circumscribing the shaft, and each said flange having an inner surface for contacting the grip end over a substantial portion of said inner surface; and at least one generally vertically extending recess in each of said inner surfaces, said recesses each being provided with a tooth formation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
134 words
A weight assembly for mounting to the grip end of the shaft of a golf club, said assembly comprising: at least two longitudinal portions, each said portion being made of heavy metallic material and being located about the shaft in spaced relationship to each other, an upper segment of each said longitudinal portion having a part positioned entirely behind the shaft, the combined mass of said longitudinal portions being disposed generally equally about the grip end; said upper segments each having a flange depending therefrom, said flanges circumscribing the shaft, and each said flange having an inner surface for contacting the grip end over a substantial portion of said inner surface; and at least one generally vertically extending recess in each of said inner surfaces, said recesses each being provided with a tooth formation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The grip as defined in claim 5 wherein said tooth formation extends the length of said recess.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The grip as defined in claim 6 wherein said tooth formation includes a wedge-shaped tip formation configured to contact the shaft.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
218 words
A golf club comprising: a cylindrical shaft, a club head on one end of said shaft and a grip portion on the distal end of said shaft opposite said club head; said grip portion including a weight assembly on said distal end of said shaft; said weight assembly being made of heavy, metallic material and including at least two longitudinal portions located about said distal golf shaft end in spaced relationship, an upper segment of each said longitudinal portion having a part positioned entirely behind said shaft, the combined mass of said longitudinal portions being disposed equally about said shaft end; said upper segments each having a flange depending therefrom, said flanges each having an inner surface configured for surrounding and contacting said shaft at said distal end, and at least one generally vertically extending recess in each of said inner surfaces; each of said recesses being provided with a tooth formation extending the length of said corresponding recess; a layer of adhesive tape being disposed on said distal end of said shaft; said weight assembly being encompassed by a resilient grip material; and said recesses configured for collecting portions of said tape therein, thereby maintaining the relative immobility of said weight assembly and preventing movement of said weight assembly and said grip portion relative to said shaft.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
218 words
A golf club comprising: a cylindrical shaft, a club head on one end of said shaft and a grip portion on the distal end of said shaft opposite said club head; said grip portion including a weight assembly on said distal end of said shaft; said weight assembly being made of heavy, metallic material and including at least two longitudinal portions located about said distal golf shaft end in spaced relationship, an upper segment of each said longitudinal portion having a part positioned entirely behind said shaft, the combined mass of said longitudinal portions being disposed equally about said shaft end; said upper segments each having a flange depending therefrom, said flanges each having an inner surface configured for surrounding and contacting said shaft at said distal end, and at least one generally vertically extending recess in each of said inner surfaces; each of said recesses being provided with a tooth formation extending the length of said corresponding recess; a layer of adhesive tape being disposed on said distal end of said shaft; said weight assembly being encompassed by a resilient grip material; and said recesses configured for collecting portions of said tape therein, thereby maintaining the relative immobility of said weight assembly and preventing movement of said weight assembly and said grip portion relative to said shaft.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-01-28 | 1994-07-30 | 1995-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-01-28 | 1998-07-30 | 1999-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-01-28 | 2002-07-30 | 2003-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |