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Racquet handle assembly including a plurality of support members

US8449411B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 2011
Grant dateMay 28, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2209/00
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A sports racquet including a handle assembly coupled to and longitudinally extending from a head portion. The handle assembly includes an elongate tubular shaft, a pallet positioned over the shaft, and a plurality of generally planar support members. The pallet is positioned over the shaft and has an outer surface that defines a plurality of longitudinally extending flats. Each of the flats has a length and a width. At least two of the flats define respective elongate recesses. Each of the recesses having a maximum recess width that is less than the width of the respective flat. The support members are positioned within the respective recesses.

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