US5199706A
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Grip assembly for a racket
Assignee: Population Council
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Filing: 1992-05-18
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Granted: 1993-04-06
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Expires: 2012-05-18
Abstract
Abstract A grip assembly for a games racket comprises a plurality of interchangeable, generally annular elastic bands which are tautly positionable around the grip or handle thereof. The elastic bands are imbricated on the grip to form a plurality of circumferential air cavities which absorb concomitant shock and vibration caused by the impact of a ball, and a plurality of circumferential grooves which provides a superior grip to a user's hands.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis Chen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B49/00; A63B49/02; A63B49/08; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/14; A63B60/16; A63B60/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
In a games racket comprising a frame, a shaft adjoining therewith, and a handle portion on the free end of said shaft; a plurality of generally annular elastic bands, each band having an inner cross section less than that of a corresponding section of said handle portion on which it is to be positioned, each said elastic band being tautly positioned around said corresponding section of said handle portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
In a games racket comprising a frame, a shaft adjoining therewith, and a handle portion on the free end of said shaft; a plurality of generally annular elastic bands, each band having an inner cross section less than that of a corresponding section of said handle portion on which it is to be positioned, each said elastic band being tautly positioned around said corresponding section of said handle portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
In a games racket as characterized in claim 1, wherein at least one said elastic band overlaps a portion of an adjacent said elastic band when positioned on said handle portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
In a games racket as characterized in claim 2, wherein a cavity is defined between each pair of adjacent overlapping said elastic bands on said handle portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
In a games racket as characterized in claim 3, wherein a groove is defined between each pair of adjacent overlapping said elastic bands on handle portion, each said groove extending in a circumferential direction thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
In a games racket as characterized in claim 2, wherein each said elastic band includes an inner layer for increasing the hold of said elastic band on said handle portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
In a games racket as characterized in claim 2, wherein each said elastic band has a generally cylindrical form with circular ends.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
In a games racket as characterized in claim 2, wherein each said elastic band has a generally cylindrical form with elliptical ends.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
In a games racket as characterized in claim 2, wherein said elastic bands are provided with specific colorations for indicating the characteristics of said elastic bands.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
In a games racket as characterized in claim 1, wherein said games racket further comprises a grip portion formed around said handle portion thereof, with said elastic bands being tautly positioned on said grip portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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