Easy glide cue guide
US4147346A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 1977 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63D15/105
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A guide adapted to be hand held and adapted to receive the shaft of a cue stick when playing pool so that the cue stick may glide easily when used to hit the cue ball. The guide includes a longitudinally extending sleeve which is longitudinally split into two substantially identical sections having one longitudinal edge hingedly connected and the other longitudinal edge engaged by the forefinger when in use to retain the guide in proper association with the cue stick. The sleeve is internally tapered in a manner corresponding to the taper of the cue stick and is provided with longitudinal ribs and grooves to facilitate the sliding movement of the cue stick in relation to the guide. The guide also includes a depending support to provide a handle for the guide and to supportingly engage the pool table surface during certain use procedures to provide a steady support for the cue stick to enable it to be more accurately aimed and controlled when hitting the cue ball.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.