Class Information
Number: 473/551
Name: Games using tangible projectile > Player held and powered, nonmechanical projector, per se, for projecting aerial projectile by striking; part thereof or accessory therefor > Racket or paddle; accessory therefor (e.g., a tennis racket, tennis racket press, etc.) > Handle or grip structure > Having hand or finger conforming contour, through-hole for finger, portion overlying back of hand, projecting hand stop or positioner spaced from butt, wrist strap, or nonstandard transverse cross-section
Description: Subject matter wherein the handle or grip has (a) a surface configuration intended to match the gross shape of a user"s hand or finger so as to provide a form fit with the user"s hand or finger, (b) a hole extending entirely therethrough, through which a user is intended to extend at least one finger for anchoring the user"s hand and racket together, (c) a portion spaced outwardly from and extending over the surface area of the handle or grip whereby, upon the user gripping the racket in a normal manner, the extending portion overlies the back of his or her hand, (d) a knob, protrusion, bump, ledge, or similar formation extending above the general surface of the handle or grip and located ahead of the butt of the handle, which knob, protrusion, bump, ledge, or similar formation is intended to form an abutment engageable by the side (as opposed to the top or bottom) of a user"s hand or finger to help the user properly locate his or her hand on the racket or limit longitudinal or rotational movement of the racket in his or her hand, (e) a strap or similar element intended to encircle the wrist of a user so as to tether the racket to the user to prevent its separation from the user in the event the user loses his or her grip on the racket, or (f) a gross peripheral cross-sectional shape (as cut through the handle or grip at a right angle to its longitudinal axis thereof) which is other than a square, rectangle, circle, or equiangular octagon.
Patents under this class:
| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7326134 |
Device to control a swinging implement and method of use |
Feb. 5, 2008 |
| 7276000 |
Training grip for a tennis racquet |
Oct. 2, 2007 |
| 7253348 |
Guitar gripping apparatus |
Aug. 7, 2007 |
| 7160216 |
Accessory for rackets |
Jan. 9, 2007 |
| 6916260 |
Tennis racket grip device |
Jul. 12, 2005 |
| 6821218 |
Ball bat with inflatable grip |
Nov. 23, 2004 |
| 6685583 |
Handle for a sports racquet |
Feb. 3, 2004 |
| 6482113 |
Baseball batting system for abating accidental release of a bat from a player's hand following a swing |
Nov. 19, 2002 |
| 6435991 |
Tennis racket with cross-bar handle |
Aug. 20, 2002 |
| 6213902 |
Contoured grip for a racquet |
Apr. 10, 2001 |
| 6174244 |
Golf club, kit used with a golf club and method of adjusting a golf club grip |
Jan. 16, 2001 |
| 6152831 |
Handlocking method of increasing a golf club's rotational force |
Nov. 28, 2000 |
| 6106418 |
Contoured grip for a racquet |
Aug. 22, 2000 |
| 6017283 |
Contoured grip for a racquet |
Jan. 25, 2000 |
| 5931749 |
Contoured grip for a racquet |
Aug. 3, 1999 |
| 5924941 |
Hand grip for a racquet |
Jul. 20, 1999 |
| 5890972 |
Spiral protrusion type handle grip |
Apr. 6, 1999 |
| 5806091 |
Hand grip aid |
Sep. 15, 1998 |
| 5797814 |
Retention device for sports racquets, especially for racquetball racquets |
Aug. 25, 1998 |
| 5762572 |
Tennis racket having an auxiliary handle |
Jun. 9, 1998 |
| 5690560 |
Grip for golf clubs and sports rackets |
Nov. 25, 1997 |
| 5657985 |
Handle for sports equipment |
Aug. 19, 1997 |
| 5556092 |
Ergonomic handle |
Sep. 17, 1996 |
| 5551690 |
Racket handle |
Sep. 3, 1996 |
| 5492324 |
Tennis racket with enhanced handle kit |
Feb. 20, 1996 |
| 5482270 |
Handgrip for a bat |
Jan. 9, 1996 |
| 5366218 |
Tennis racket |
Nov. 22, 1994 |
| 5335919 |
Movable end cap for the handle of a sports racket |
Aug. 9, 1994 |
| 5316316 |
Tennis racket handle |
May. 31, 1994 |
| 5306003 |
Hockey stick shaft |
Apr. 26, 1994 |
| 5263275 |
Variable circumference rod handle |
Nov. 23, 1993 |
| 5257782 |
Racket grip-enhancing device |
Nov. 2, 1993 |
| RE34194 |
Universal handle for hand-held implement |
Mar. 16, 1993 |
| 5163685 |
Sports grip training device |
Nov. 17, 1992 |
| 5097566 |
Slip-resistant cushioning covers for handles |
Mar. 24, 1992 |
| 5064203 |
Tennis racket |
Nov. 12, 1991 |
| 5018734 |
Grip locating apparatus for sporting article handle |
May. 28, 1991 |
| 4964645 |
Racket handle |
Oct. 23, 1990 |
| 4964192 |
Multiple radius grip |
Oct. 23, 1990 |
| 4962929 |
Wrist strap for attracting an item of sports equipment to the wrist |
Oct. 16, 1990 |
| 4943058 |
Tennis racket with fixed grip and movable frame |
Jul. 24, 1990 |
| 4934024 |
Thermoplastic grip and method for making same |
Jun. 19, 1990 |
| 4854596 |
Tennis racket with angularly adjustable handle and fixed anatomic grip |
Aug. 8, 1989 |
| 4848746 |
Tennis racket grip |
Jul. 18, 1989 |
| 4836544 |
Structure of racket handles |
Jun. 6, 1989 |
| 4765856 |
Process for manufacturing custom moldable hand grip |
Aug. 23, 1988 |
| 4717151 |
Grip for game racquets |
Jan. 5, 1988 |
| 4717152 |
Racket grip |
Jan. 5, 1988 |
| 4696842 |
Custom moldable hand grip |
Sep. 29, 1987 |
| 4664381 |
Grip for tennis racket |
May. 12, 1987 |
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