US6159115A
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Handle structure for a racket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1999-11-26
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Granted: 2000-12-12
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Expires: 2019-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A handle for a racket includes a handle part from which an engaging section longitudinally extends. A carrier member is mounted to the engaging section and has a plurality of weights received in an outside and/or an end thereof A butt cap is mounted to the carrier member. The carrier member can be replaced with another one having different length so as to change the length of the handle. The numbers and positions of the weights in the carrier member can be adjusted so as to adjust the position of weight of the handle.
Inventors
- 👤 Young-chen Hsu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B49/00; A63B49/02; A63B49/08; A63B60/00; A63B60/02; A63B60/06; A63B60/16; A63B60/22; A63B60/28; A63B60/08; A63B60/10; A63B60/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A handle for a racket, comprising: handle part and an engaging section extending longitudinally from said handle part; a carrier member removably mounted to said engaging section and having a plurality of holes defined therein, at least one weight received in one of said holes, and a butt cap mounted to said carrier member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
A handle for a racket, comprising: handle part and an engaging section extending longitudinally from said handle part; a carrier member removably mounted to said engaging section and having a plurality of holes defined therein, at least one weight received in one of said holes, and a butt cap mounted to said carrier member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The handle for a racket as claimed in claim 1, wherein said engaging section has a threaded hole and said butt cap has a passage so that a bolt extends through said passage and is engaged with said threaded hole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The handle for a racket as claimed in claim 2 further comprising a tapered ramp portion connected between said engaging section and said handle part, said open end of said carrier member having a tapered edge which matches with said tapered ramp portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The handle for a racket as claimed in claim 1, wherein said carrier member has a closed end and an open end in which said engaging section is received, said closed end having a plurality of first holes defined therethrough so as to receive said at least one weight.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The handle for a racket as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a plurality of second holes defined through an outside of said carrier member so as to receive said at least one weight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The handle for a racket as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a plurality of first ribs extending radially inward from an inside of said carrier member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
The handle for a racket as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a plurality of grooves defined in an outside of said carrier member, a plurality of second ribs extending radially inward from an inside of said butt cap so that said second ribs are engaged with said grooves.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The handle for a racket as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a recess defined in a distal end of said butt cap and a decoration plate engaged with said recess.
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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) | 2003-12-12 | 2004-06-12 | 2004-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-12-12 | 2008-06-12 | 2008-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-12-12 | 2012-06-12 | 2012-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |