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US4308762A
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Lightened hand grip
Assignee: Oakley Inc
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Filing: 1980-04-14
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Granted: 1982-01-05
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Expires: 2000-04-14
Abstract
Abstract A lightened hand grip contains hand engageable openings, as in a flange and/or a grip body. In addition, a tread pattern may be provided on the grip body.
Inventors
- 👤 James H. Jannard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:58
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K21/00; B62K21/26; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/2078; Y10T74/20828
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
In an elastomeric hand grip, the improvement comprising (a) an elongated grip body having a bore defining an axis, the body adapted to be hand gripped, and (b) a series of relatively small openings sunk in the body from its outersurface and toward the body interior, said openings distributed over the body to form a recessed tread, (c) said openings being ring shaped, there being stems about which the ring shaped openings extend.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
In an elastomeric hand grip, the improvement comprising (a) an elongated grip body having a bore defining an axis, the body adapted to be hand gripped, and (b) a series of relatively small openings sunk in the body from its outersurface and toward the body interior, said openings distributed over the body to form a recessed tread, (c) said openings being ring shaped, there being stems about which the ring shaped openings extend.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the body contains another series of openings spaced apart lengthwise of the body, said other openings communicating with the body exterior to be manually engaged, said other openings extending generally transversely of said axis and offset from said bore.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the body includes an integral flange at one end thereof, the flange containing a series of openings spaced about said axis, said flange openings facing the region about the body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein the body contains another series of openings spaced apart lengthwise of the body, said other openings communicating with the body exterior to be manually engaged, said other openings extending generally transversely of said axis and offset from said bore.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-01-04 | 1985-07-06 | 1986-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-01-04 | 1989-07-06 | 1990-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-01-04 | 1993-07-06 | 1994-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |