US3674268A
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Table tennis paddle construction with improved handle means therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-04
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1990-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A table tennis paddle having a hand graspable portion, a ball striking portion and a connecting portion extending between and integrally interconnecting the former two portions in coplanar relation. The longitudinal and lateral axes of the ball striking portion are substantially coplanar and parallel with the longitudinal and lateral axes of the hand graspable portion respectively. A plurality of apertures are formed in the connecting portion for receiving the fingers of a player. The hand graspable portion has mounted thereon thickening members to be readily graspable within the player''s palm.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth S Shellman Sr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 18:26
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B59/00; A63B59/40; A63B2102/00; A63B2102/16; A63B60/00; A63B60/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
A table tennis paddle comprising a flat body of substantially uniform thickness throughout and having a hand graspable portion and a ball striking portion and a connecting portion extending between and integrally interconnecting said ball striking portion and hand graspable portion in coplanar relation, said body having flat parallel front and back faces, said hand graspable portion comprising a bar-like part adapted to rest in the palm of the hand and extending transversely to the longitudinal central axis of said ball striking portion, round apertures formed in said connecting portion for receiving fingers of the hand, rubber-like cylindrical grommets in said apertures having flanges overlying said front and back faces at the peripheries of said apertures, the longitudinal axis of said bar-like part being parallel to the transverse axis of said ball striking portion, and the longitudinal central axis of said ball striking portion being coplanar with the longitudinal axis of said bar-like part and substantially bisecting the length of said bar-like part, layers of friction material on the said front and back faces of said ball striking portion, and members mounted on said front and back faces of said bar-like part to make said bar-like part thicker than said connecting portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
A table tennis paddle comprising a flat body of substantially uniform thickness throughout and having a hand graspable portion and a ball striking portion and a connecting portion extending between and integrally interconnecting said ball striking portion and hand graspable portion in coplanar relation, said body having flat parallel front and back faces, said hand graspable portion comprising a bar-like part adapted to rest in the palm of the hand and extending transversely to the longitudinal central axis of said ball striking portion, round apertures formed in said connecting portion for receiving fingers of the hand, rubber-like cylindrical grommets in said apertures having flanges overlying said front and back faces at the peripheries of said apertures, the longitudinal axis of said bar-like part being parallel to the transverse axis of said ball striking portion, and the longitudinal central axis of said ball striking portion being coplanar with the longitudinal axis of said bar-like part and substantially bisecting the length of said bar-like part, layers of friction material on the said front and back faces of said ball striking portion, and members mounted on said front and back faces of said bar-like part to make said bar-like part thicker than said connecting portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |