Games racket frame
US5236198A · kind A · utility
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16Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B60/16
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A games racket frame is discontinuous being in two parts (11, 12). The parts (11, 12) are joined by a vibration-damping material (21) secured in position by plugs (23, 24). A reinforcing member (14) is also provided and this may comprise a collar (20) surrounding the discontinuity (13), together with a rod (25) contained within the vibration-damping material (21). Rackets according to the invention exhibit reduced transmission of shock and vibration to the player, thus minimizing the risk of "tennis elbow" and similar injuries.
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