Handgrip
US4736950A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 1985 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2208/12
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An anatomically configured racket grip which includes a rotationally symmetrical gripping surface having a uniform midsection whose length is approximately its cross-sectional dimension, an upper transition region varying the cross-sectional dimension from that of the uniform midsection to that of the racket shaft, and a lower transition region varying the dimension from that of the uniform midsection to a reduced cross-sectional dimension. The hand while grasping the improved grip has improved surface area contact therewith, has the muscles thereof positioned near their resting position for optimal exercise of force and control, and the pressure against the regions of the hand which can cut off circulation to the tissues of the hand is minimized to reduce fatigue resulting from use of the grip.
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