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Grip assembly for a racket

US5199706A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 18, 1992
Grant dateApr 6, 1993
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 18, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B60/54
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

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.

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