Cushioning hand grip
US6561058B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20828
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cushioning hand grip formed from a polymer material having a vio-elastic character whereby the grip will exhibit nearly perfect (less than two (2) percent of an applied force only is not cushioned) recovery or compression set, provides, even when wet, a tacky surface that will adhere to an operators hand closed therearound and, additionally, provides a non-slip adherence to a handle bar end whereover the grip is fitted. The grip is formed as a cylinder that may include a liner, such as a nylon sleeve, wherearound the grip is formed, and preferably includes an end cap arranged for locking into a handle bar end, maintaining the grip fitted onto that handle bar. For ease of gripping the grip outer cylindrical surface includes lateral and longitudinal rows of spaced dimples formed therein, with grooves between which dimples for channeling water or allowing as air flow to pass therethrough. The dimples to receive and support fingers of an operators hand closed around the grip, somewhat compressing the dimples that provide cushioning and shock adsorption, minimizing operator fatigue.
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