Shock and vibration dampening device for a golf club
US6544129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B60/16
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A vibration dampening device (10) for use on the shaft (101) of a golf club (100) to reduce the vibration generated along the shaft (101) of a golf club (100) by a mis-hit golf shot wherein the device (10) includes: a strip (20) of elastomeric material (21) dimensioned to partially surround the shaft (101) of a golf club; a split ring clip member (30) having an expansible vertical slot (35) dimensioned to receive both the shaft of (101) of a golf club (100) and the strip (20) of elastomeric material (21); and, a capture unit (13) including a strip of adhesive tape (41) dimensioned to encircle the split ring clip member (30) at least once.
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