Slip resistant sport grip
Patent 5618041 Issued on April 8, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date: 
March 7, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
March 7, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorApplicationNo. 400050 filed on 03/07/1996US Classes:473/549, Handle or grip structure473/302Having recess or projectionExaminersPrimary: Stoll, William E.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA63B 049/08AbstractA tennis racquet and grip for the handle of such tennis racquet. The grip has a polyurethane layer bonded to a felt layer. The polyurethane layer is formed with a plurality of dimples, each of which merge into a perforation that extends through the felt layer. The polyurethane layer is also formed with treads which channel perspiration into the dimples and additionally increase the functional contact between the users fingers and the grip. The racquet handle is formed with air passages in communication with the dimples and perforations to reduce formation of perspiration on the grip and to enhance the cushioning qualities of the grip. | |
