Patent · US Expired

Ergonomic paddle grip

US6537117B1 · kind B1 · utility

11Cited by

15References

26Claims

0Family size

Inventors

Brad Larson · South Burlington, US
Lance F. Gunnell · Logan, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 21, 2001
Grant date	Mar 25, 2003
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 21, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB63H16/04
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to an ergonomic kayak paddle. The paddle has a shaft with a longitudinal axis and with a first end and second end. The shaft is adjustable between a first length and a second length. At least one grip is on the shaft at a point intermediate between the first and second ends of the shaft. The grip is contoured to a user's hand, but does not provide profiles for the user's fingers. The grip may be angled outwardly from the longitudinal axis of the shaft at an angle ranging from about 10° to about 30°. An adjuster positioned within the grip allows the angle of the grip to the handle to be adjusted.

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