US5076583A
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Racket frame with circular cross section and variable thickness
Assignee: Sportstech Industries (us Tech) Inc
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Filing: 1990-08-21
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Granted: 1991-12-31
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Expires: 2010-08-21
Abstract
Abstract A game racket (11) having improved aerodynamics and hitting response is disclosed. With the exception of the handle (13) the entire racket is comprised of elements all having a substantially circular cross section. The head (17) of the racket (11) is comprised of three sections. Each section may have a different cross sectional diameter.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry Hsu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:00
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B49/00; A63B49/02; A63B49/022; A63B49/03; A63B60/00; A63B2049/0201; A63B2049/0202; A63B2049/0203; A63B2049/0211; A63B2049/0212; A63B2049/0213; A63B2049/0217; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A racket frame comprising: an elongated handle portion; a throat portion comprised of a left and a right segment each of substantially circular cross section, said segments having first ends extending longitudinally and laterally and outwardly from a first end of said handle; a bridge portion having a substantially circular cross section, said bridge portion extending transversely to the length of the handle and intersecting the left and right segments of said throat opposite the handle; and an arcuate head portion cooperating with the bridge portion to form a closed curvilinear shape, the head portion comprised of a lower section adjacent the bridge portion, a middle section next adjacent the lower section, and a crown section opposite the bridge portion, said lower, middle, and crown sections having substantially circular cross sections, wherein each of said throat portion, said lower section, said middle section, and said crown section has a stiffness level and at least two of said stiffness levels differ.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A racket frame comprising: an elongated handle portion; a throat portion comprised of a left and a right segment each of substantially circular cross section, said segments having first ends extending longitudinally and laterally and outwardly from a first end of said handle; a bridge portion having a substantially circular cross section, said bridge portion extending transversely to the length of the handle and intersecting the left and right segments of said throat opposite the handle; and an arcuate head portion cooperating with the bridge portion to form a closed curvilinear shape, the head portion comprised of a lower section adjacent the bridge portion, a middle section next adjacent the lower section, and a crown section opposite the bridge portion, said lower, middle, and crown sections having substantially circular cross sections, wherein each of said throat portion, said lower section, said middle section, and said crown section has a stiffness level and at least two of said stiffness levels differ.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The racket frame of claim 1, wherein the left and right segments of the throat portion are arcuate along the lengths thereof to curve laterally outwardly from the first end of the handle to tangentially intersect the head portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The racket frame of claim 1, wherein the bridge portion is arcuate and complimentary to the cross section of the head portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The racket frame of claim 1, wherein the bridge portion is substantially straight along its length.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The racket frame of claim 1, wherein the head portion and the bridge portion defines an elliptical shape, defining a stringing area of from about 85 to 109 square inches.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
The racket frame of claim 1, wherein said lower section of the head portion has a first cross section diameter, said middle section of the head portion has a second cross section diameter, and said crown section of the head portion has a third cross section diameter, said first, second, and third cross section diameters are substantially of equal lengths.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The racket frame of claim 6, wherein the first diameter, the second diameter, and the third diameter range from about 15 to 25 millimeters.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The racket frame of claim 7, wherein the cross-sectional diameter of the throat portion is from about 19 to 25 millimeters.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The racket frame of claim 1, wherein the throat portion, bridge portion and head portion are all of tubular construction and have a wall thickness in the preferred range of from 0.2 millimeters to 5.00 millimeters.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The racket frame of claim 9, wherein the throat portion, bridge portion and head portion have a wall thickness ideally from 0.4 millimeters to 3.0 millimeters.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
177 words
A racket frame comprising: an elongated handle portion; a throat portion comprised of a left and a right segment each of substantially circular cross section, said segments having first ends extending longitudinally and laterally and outwardly from a first end of said handle; a bridge portion having a substantially circular cross section, said bridge portion extending transversely to the length of the handle and intersecting the left and right segments of said throat opposite the handle; and an arcuate head portion cooperating with the bridge portion to form a closed curvilinear shape, the head portion comprised of a lower section adjacent the bridge portion, a middle section next adjacent the lower section, and a crown section opposite the bridge portion, said lower, middle, and crown sections having substantially circular cross sections, wherein said lower section has a first cross section diameter, said middle section has a second cross section diameter, and said crown section has a third cross section diameter, and wherein said first and third cross section diameters are greater than said second cross section diameter.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
177 words
A racket frame comprising: an elongated handle portion; a throat portion comprised of a left and a right segment each of substantially circular cross section, said segments having first ends extending longitudinally and laterally and outwardly from a first end of said handle; a bridge portion having a substantially circular cross section, said bridge portion extending transversely to the length of the handle and intersecting the left and right segments of said throat opposite the handle; and an arcuate head portion cooperating with the bridge portion to form a closed curvilinear shape, the head portion comprised of a lower section adjacent the bridge portion, a middle section next adjacent the lower section, and a crown section opposite the bridge portion, said lower, middle, and crown sections having substantially circular cross sections, wherein said lower section has a first cross section diameter, said middle section has a second cross section diameter, and said crown section has a third cross section diameter, and wherein said first and third cross section diameters are greater than said second cross section diameter.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The racket frame of claim 11, wherein the first and third cross section diameter are substantially equal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
The racket frame of claim 11, wherein said first, second, and third cross section diameter of the head portion are all greater than the cross section diameter of said bridge portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
205 words
A racket frame comprising: an elongated handle portion; a throat portion comprised of a left and a right segment each of substantially circular cross section, said segments having first ends extending longitudinally and laterally and outwardly from a first end of said handle; a bridge portion having a substantially circular cross section, said bridge portion extending transversely to the length of the handle and intersecting the left and right segments of said throat opposite the handle; and an arcuate head portion cooperating with the bridge portion to form a closed curvilinear shape, the head portion comprised of a lower section adjacent the bridge portion, a middle section next adjacent the lower section, and a crown section opposite the bridge portion, said lower, middle, and crown sections having substantially circular cross sections, wherein said lower section has a first cross section diameter, said middle section has a second cross section diameter, and said crown section has a third cross section diameter, and wherein said third cross section diameter is greater than said second cross section diameter, said second cross section diameter is greater than said first cross section diameter, and said first cross section diameter is greater than the cross section diameter of said bridge portion.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
205 words
A racket frame comprising: an elongated handle portion; a throat portion comprised of a left and a right segment each of substantially circular cross section, said segments having first ends extending longitudinally and laterally and outwardly from a first end of said handle; a bridge portion having a substantially circular cross section, said bridge portion extending transversely to the length of the handle and intersecting the left and right segments of said throat opposite the handle; and an arcuate head portion cooperating with the bridge portion to form a closed curvilinear shape, the head portion comprised of a lower section adjacent the bridge portion, a middle section next adjacent the lower section, and a crown section opposite the bridge portion, said lower, middle, and crown sections having substantially circular cross sections, wherein said lower section has a first cross section diameter, said middle section has a second cross section diameter, and said crown section has a third cross section diameter, and wherein said third cross section diameter is greater than said second cross section diameter, said second cross section diameter is greater than said first cross section diameter, and said first cross section diameter is greater than the cross section diameter of said bridge portion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
158 words
A racket frame comprising: an elongated handle portion; a throat portion comprised of a left and a right segment each of substantially circular cross section, said segments having first ends extending longitudinally and laterally and outwardly from a first end of said handle; a bridge portion having a substantially circular cross section, said bridge portion extending transversely to the length of the handle and intersecting the left and right segments of said throat opposite the handle; and an arcuate head portion cooperating with the bridge portion to form a closed curvilinear shape, the head portion comprised of a lower section adjacent the bridge portion, a middle section next adjacent the lower section, and a crown section opposite the bridge portion, said lower, middle, and crown sections having substantially circular cross sections, wherein each of said throat portion, said lower section, said middle section, and said crown section has a diameter and at least two of said diameters differ.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
158 words
A racket frame comprising: an elongated handle portion; a throat portion comprised of a left and a right segment each of substantially circular cross section, said segments having first ends extending longitudinally and laterally and outwardly from a first end of said handle; a bridge portion having a substantially circular cross section, said bridge portion extending transversely to the length of the handle and intersecting the left and right segments of said throat opposite the handle; and an arcuate head portion cooperating with the bridge portion to form a closed curvilinear shape, the head portion comprised of a lower section adjacent the bridge portion, a middle section next adjacent the lower section, and a crown section opposite the bridge portion, said lower, middle, and crown sections having substantially circular cross sections, wherein each of said throat portion, said lower section, said middle section, and said crown section has a diameter and at least two of said diameters differ.
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