Racquet having cantilevered hoop portions
US7285062B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2209/14
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sports racquet including a frame, a string bed, and at least one cantilevered member. The frame includes a head portion coupled to a handle portion. The head portion includes a distal region, first and second side regions, and a proximal region. A string bed is formed of a plurality of cross string segments and a plurality of main string segments. The cantilevered member has a first section coupled to one of the regions, such that at least one point on the first section remains substantially fixed in relation to the region to which the first section is coupled, and a second section that is deflectable relative to the region to which the first section is coupled. At least one of the string segments is operably engaged with the member, such that when a ball impacts the string segment, the second section deflects inward toward the string bed.
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