Grip Or Handle Having Particular Nonwinding Attachment To Shaft (e.g., Quick Detachable, Etc.) Patents (Class 473/298)
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Patent number: 11937721Abstract: A stocking application device that facilitates an application of a stocking over a limb of a person. The stocking application device may include a first body portion at a proximate end of the stocking application device. The stocking application device may further include a second body portion attached to the first body portion. The second body portion may include a plurality of U-shaped fingers. Each of the plurality of U-shaped fingers may include a horizontal portion and a pair of vertical portions. Each vertical portion of the pair of vertical portions may include a flared end. The horizontal portions of the plurality of U-shaped fingers may be disposed one over another and attached to the first body portion. Specifically, the horizontal portions may be disposed at a predetermined angle such that vertical portions of the plurality of U-shaped fingers are equally spaced from each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Hand Claw LLCInventor: Allison Fiscus Zipser
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Patent number: 11648449Abstract: A removable cover for a lacrosse stick of the type having an elongated hollow shaft having an outer surface and an inner surface and an interior channel extending therethrough and a free end portion with an open end which serves as a handle portion of said lacrosse stick. The cover includes an end cap configured and dimensioned to be removably mountable in a friction fit manner on the free end portion of the hollow shaft. The end cap has a head portion and an elongated, resilient hollow body portion attached to said head portion and insertable into the open end of the free end portion of the hollow shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Inventor: Vincent Pfeifer
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Patent number: 11148030Abstract: A practice device with an integrated signal emitter that can provide a visual indicator. The practice device includes a dual-arm sleeve in which both arms can be inserted to form a platform for ball handling. The signal emitter integrated with the dual-arm sleeve provides a visual indicator that can effectively teach a player how their arm and body stance will affect the ball trajectory. When utilized with a target, the practice device helps a player learn how to achieve the correct arm and body stance from any location or position on the court in order to achieve the desired ball placement.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Inventor: John Bert Thomas
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Patent number: 11123620Abstract: A pre-molded or moldable shaft grip includes a pre-configured or moldable section disposed within a substantially circular outer grip layer. A pre-configured or moldable section substantially conforms to a player's grip, facilitating consistent finger placement. The pre-configured section may comprise the shaft, a separate section, or multiple sections of varying durometer. The moldable section may include a layer of moldable material, or a cavity disposed between the outer grip layer and the shaft containing a moldable substance. Overall grip durometer can be adjusted by varying the pressure within the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2018Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Inventors: William S. Tremulis, Michael John Deg, Kyle Thomas Deg
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Patent number: 10525320Abstract: A practice device with an integrated signal emitter that can provide a visual indicator. The practice device includes a dual-arm sleeve in which both arms can be inserted to form a platform for ball handling. The signal emitter integrated with the dual-arm sleeve provides a visual indicator that can effectively teach a player how their arm and body stance will affect the ball trajectory. When utilized with a target, the practice device helps a player learn how to achieve the correct arm and body stance from any location or position on the court in order to achieve the desired ball placement.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Inventor: John Bert Thomas
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Patent number: 10471583Abstract: A handle grip and process for making such handle grip. The handle grip comprises a cording arranged in a spaced knotted configuration around and along a handle. The spaced knotted cording is first entirely covered with a permeable woven layer. The permeable woven layer is covered with a hardener that permeates the woven layer and secures the woven layer and cording to the handle in water-tight fashion.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2019Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: M.J. Huner LLCInventor: Mitchell Huner
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Patent number: 10456902Abstract: A handle grip and process for making such handle grip. The handle grip comprises a cording arranged in a spaced knotted configuration around and along a handle. The spaced knotted cording is first entirely covered with a permeable woven layer. The permeable woven layer is covered with a hardener that permeates the woven layer and secures the woven layer and cording to the handle in water-tight fashion.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: M.J. Huner LLCInventor: Mitchell Huner
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Patent number: 9861869Abstract: A counter-balance grip system for a golf putter that allows for counter-balancing in the three degrees-of-freedom of relevant putter motion. A main balance-weight body is attached to the end of a putter shaft and allows for axial and radial asymmetric internal balance weighting about the putter shaft. The main balance-weight body has an upper balance-weight body and a lower balance-weight body. The lower balance-weight body is used to achieve the asymmetric internal balance weighting in both a single-grip option and a split-grip option; the upper balance-weight body also being used to achieve the asymmetric internal balance weighting in the split-grip option. Either a plurality of internal balancing weights could be used or the main balance-weight body could be machined asymmetrically. Each of the plurality of internal balancing weights has a different length, mass, and/or density, allowing for the dynamic balancing of the putter.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Inventor: Gery Wilkowski
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Patent number: 9387368Abstract: A golf putter with a novel offset and shaft-attachment design is disclosed and claimed. The club includes a head having a strike surface, a sole, and a top line. A tube is coupled to the head, a coupling member is coupled to the distal end of the tube, and a shaft is also coupled to the coupling member. The coupling member connects the tube and the shaft such that they are relatively offset. The longitudinal axes of the tube and the shaft may be substantially parallel. An alignment indicia is provided on the club head. The tube is coupled to the head at an angle such that it blocks the indicia from a user's view at address when the head is aligned properly. If the club head is not properly aligned, the golfer will be able to see the indicia and therefore know to adjust the club head before putting. Thus, putter disclosed and claimed herein provides both offset and a putting alignment aide.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventor: Don T. Cameron
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Patent number: 9278268Abstract: A system and method to re-grip golf clubs includes a series of systematically weighted golf club grips used to achieve a desired swing weight of a golf club. A series of interchangeable weighted tubular fitting grips having a sequence of systematically varying predetermined weights can be removably mounted on a golf club, as desired, to provide the desired swing weight. The tubular fitting grips each have a void through a length of one side of a tubular outer wall allowing each grip to be interchangeably mounted on the golf club.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Inventor: Todd Pallis
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Publication number: 20150126299Abstract: A golf grip for a golf club includes a cap, a body, a tip, and a grip surface. The body includes an under layer, a top layer, and a middle layer. The under layer includes a first color. The top layer includes a second color, different than the first color. The top layer is disposed on the under layer. The middle layer includes a third material. The middle layer is at least partially disposed between the under layer and the top layer. The tip is a portion of the under layer extending beyond the top layer and the middle layer. The grip surface extends between the cap and the tip. The grip surface is the radially outer surface of the body and includes the top layer, a plurality of exposed portions of the under layer, and a plurality of exposed portions of the middle layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: Lamkin CorporationInventors: Robert J. Lamkin, Carl Pettersen, Denisse Camou, Patricia Marquez, Andrew Kerr, Carlos Martinez, Adam Colton, Peter Brown, Kerri Kauffman, Carlos Rodriguez, Raul Medina, Ricardo Medina, Ting Lau, Steve Tallman, Jorge Gonzalez, Mary Ramirez
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Patent number: 8998744Abstract: One embodiment of a golf club of the type having a shaft (30) with a head (32) on one end and a base (24) on the other end. A proximal handle (20) and a distal handle (22) each extend from the base. The orientation of the proximal handle and distal handle are each set at an angle relative to the axis of the base. Each handle is directed outward from the shaft in a respective meridian which is substantially opposite the head. The proximal handle is grasped with the preferred hand for substantial control and power of the swing. The distal handle is grasped with the non-preferred hand to augment the control and power of any desired portion of the swing. Other embodiments are described as shown.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Inventor: Raymond L. Castaldo
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Publication number: 20140335971Abstract: A lightweight grip assembly is disclosed herein. The lightweight grip assembly comprises a rigid support structure comprising a hollow portion and a grip portion comprising a substantially uniform thickness, wherein the grip portion is disposed on an external surface of the rigid support structure. The lightweight grip assembly may be used in connection with golf club shafts and heads having one or more adjustable features to increase the amount of overall discretionary weight available to a golfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventor: Broadus Perry Wall, JR.
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Patent number: 8801541Abstract: A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Some embodiments of the club head have a high moment of inertia and variable thickness face.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2010Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Joseph Henry Hoffman, Drew T. DeShiell
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Publication number: 20140121034Abstract: A semitransparent grip can be used on various types of athletic equipment such as golf clubs, baseball bats, hockey sticks, and lacrosse sticks to cover a customizable label while maintaining features such as durability, clarity, lifespan, visibility, tackiness, and durometer, and resisting degradation from weather and chemical factors.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventor: Mikhail Lewis Novak
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Publication number: 20140057734Abstract: A grip for sporting equipment includes a base defining a receiver for receiving a gripping end. The base includes a pair of opposed grip base ends and an intervening center portion. At least one sheet of material is provided for encircling at least the base center portion whereby opposed edges of the sheet of material define a gap. A stitching pattern secures the two opposed edges one to the other and closes the gap to define a closed seam. A sealing strip may overlay the closed seam and stitching. Optionally, the opposed abutting edges are beveled whereby the closed seam and stitching are disposed within a groove formed by closing the gap. In turn, items of sporting equipment and methods for providing grips for sporting equipment are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Inventor: Clive S. Lu
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Publication number: 20130316843Abstract: An adapter to convert a standard length putter into a Belly, a Long putter or a Fitting tool for Bally putters or Long putters. The adapter is installed into the butt end of a standard putter shaft without tools. A threaded hole in the larger diameter of the bushing is for a set screw to hold the long rod in place when the proper putter length is established. Graduations on the long rod are to allow the adapter to be used as a fitting tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2012Publication date: November 28, 2013Inventor: Nicholas Colucci
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Patent number: 8529363Abstract: The self-attaching golf putter aid includes an upper grip joined at a pivot point with a bottom bracket such that the upper grip can rotate about a vertical axis with the bottom bracket. The bottom bracket is designed to attach onto the handle of a putter via an adjustable strap. The aid is used by grabbing the upper grip with a first hand while grabbing the bottom bracket and handle of the putter with a second hand, and wherein the end user holds the upper grip stationary while swinging the putter to form a true and smooth pendulum golf putting stroke that is ideal when putting.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Inventor: Thomas Grafe
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Patent number: 8480508Abstract: A golf club grip comprises a resilient inner sleeve, a single sheet, an axial seam strip, and a combination of adhesives. The single sheet is wrapped around and adhered on to the resilient inner sleeve's body and has its top and bottom circumferential margins respectively over the resilient inner sleeve's cap underside edge and retaining sidewall edge, and two axial margins forming an axial gap along the length of the resilient inner sleeve's body. The combination of adhesives includes a pressure sensitive adhesive and a structural adhesive. The pressure sensitive adhesive is used to adhere the single sheet onto the resilient inner sleeve's body. The structural adhesive is applied in the axial gap covered with the axial seam strip to form an axial seam structure. The single sheet can be a leather/foam single sheet to provide the golf club grip with a soft and cushion feel for the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2011Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Inventors: Hong-Sung Chu, Chiung-Ling Wang Chu, Leo Jaw
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Publication number: 20130072320Abstract: A golf club grip comprises a resilient inner sleeve, a single sheet, an axial seam strip, and a combination of adhesives. The single sheet is wrapped around and adhered on to the resilient inner sleeve's body and has its top and bottom circumferential margins respectively over the resilient inner sleeve's cap underside edge and retaining sidewall edge, and two axial margins forming an axial gap along the length of the resilient inner sleeve's body. The combination of adhesives includes a pressure sensitive adhesive and a structural adhesive. The pressure sensitive adhesive is used to adhere the single sheet onto the resilient inner sleeve's body. The structural adhesive is applied in the axial gap covered with the axial seam strip to form an axial seam structure. The single sheet can be a leather/foam single sheet to provide the golf club grip with a soft and cushion feel for the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Hong-Sung Chu, Chiung-Ling Wang Chu, Leo Jaw
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Patent number: 8348783Abstract: A device designed for extending a golf club shaft. The device is a three-piece mechanism with a bottom piece bonded into the top end of a tubular golf club shaft, and a plurality of top piece sizes that are removably connected to the bottom piece and provide the adjustments in club length. A special golf grip having an accordion like plurality of rings can expand or contract in accordance with the amount of club length adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Inventors: Peter L. Soracco, Bradford Hughes Hartwell, Kenneth C. Scott
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Patent number: 8323433Abstract: A method of making a corded surface flexible elastomer golf club grip. An underlist is extruded of seamless tubular uncured elastomer and a pattern of textile cords wound thereon. In one version of the method, an outer seamless tubular extruded uncured elastomer layer is assembled over the cord patterned underlist. A core rod is inserted in the underlist, an uncured elastomer cap assembled on the end and the assemblage cured in a heated compression mold. Upon removal from the mold, some material is removed from the outer surface to expose some of the cord. In another version, the uncured cord wound underlist with core rod is inserted in a mold cavity and a thin outer layer of elastomer injection molded thereover and the assemblage cured in the mold.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2011Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Joe Wayne Lowry, Billy Dee Wood
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Publication number: 20120283035Abstract: A bi-component handle sleeve assembly includes an elastic handle sleeve having an annular flange extending around one of the tubular body thereof, and an elastic grip stop shaped like a short annular tube and sleeved onto one end of the tubular body of the handle sleeve and stopped against the annular flange and defining with the abutted annular flange and the tubular body of the handle sleeve an annular accommodation chamber for accommodating a resilient strip or tape being wrapped about the tubular body of the handle sleeve to prevent displacement of the installed resilient strip or tape.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2011Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: HIGH CEDAR ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.Inventor: Yung-Han WANG
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Publication number: 20120149487Abstract: A variable length shaft assembly comprising at least one upper shaft portion, a lower shaft portion and a threaded fastener, wherein the threaded fastener removably connects the upper shaft portion to the lower shaft portion, is disclosed herein. The variable length shaft assembly may further comprise at least two upper shaft portions having different lengths so a golfer can adjust the total length of the shaft by removing one upper shaft portion and replacing it with another upper shaft portion having a different length. Methods of adjusting the length of a golf club shaft without damaging any portion of the shaft and variable length shaft kits are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: D. CLAYTON EVANS, TIM GOUDARZI, MATTHEW T. CACKETT
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Patent number: 8105179Abstract: An apparatus and method for an improved handle configuration are disclosed. The apparatus and method include an upper handle secured to a shaft that has a longitudinal axis and a lower handle secured to the shaft opposite the upper handle at a location spaced from the upper handle along the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The upper handle and lower handles each have grip portion that extends at an angle substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis and that is spaced apart from the shaft in a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The upper handle and lower handle are secured to the shaft at an end of the shaft opposite a device configured to contact an object when the shaft is swung.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2011Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Inventor: Donald T. Allen
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Patent number: 8007625Abstract: A method of mounting a grip jacket to a handlebar includes the steps of sleeving an elongated detachable bagging onto a handlebar, the detachable bagging having a closed first end and a closed second end for preventing the handlebar from entering an inside of the detachable bagging, by making the first end be stopped against a distal end of the handlebar and then gradually pushing the detachable bagging toward the handlebar until the detachable bagging fully covers the handlebar; mounting a grip jacket onto the detachable bagging in such a way that the detachable bagging is located between the grip jacket and the handlebar and the second end is exposed outside; and finally drawing the detachable bagging to remove it from the handlebar.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: High Cedar Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yung-Han Wang
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Publication number: 20110165957Abstract: A lightweight, oversized grip assembly for a golf club or other sporting equipment includes a first grip element defining an open channel for receiving a gripping end of the golf club or other sporting equipment, and a second grip element dimensioned to match a cross-sectional dimension and a longitudinal dimension of the first grip element. The assembled first grip element and second grip element define a grip having a maximum diameter of up to about 500 mm. The first grip element defines an open channel axially along a longitudinal dimension thereof, having a width and a depth dimensioned to receive substantially an entirety of a thickness of the gripping end. The second grip element defines a substantially planar cover for capturing the base element and the gripping end between the first grip element and the second grip element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 1, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventor: Clive S. Lu
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Publication number: 20110118043Abstract: A grip for sporting equipment includes a base defining a receiver for receiving a gripping end. The base includes a pair of opposed grip base ends and an intervening center portion. At least one sheet of material is provided for encircling at least the base center portion. The at least one sheet of material includes at least two opposed beveled edges which when abutting define a seam disposed within a groove. The opposed abutting beveled edges are secured one to the other by stitching disposed within the groove. An adhesive strip overlays the groove and stitching. A substantially transparent top protective layer may overlay at least a portion of the at least one sheet of material, the adhesive strip, and the base. In turn, items of sporting equipment and methods for providing grips for sporting equipment are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2011Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventor: Clive S. Lu
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Publication number: 20110045919Abstract: A grip for a ball hitting device, for example for a golf club, comprising a shaft from one end of which protrudes a head having a face for hitting a ball, for example a golf ball, said grip being destined to be fixed to the end of the shaft opposite the head, said grip comprising a web which is to be wrapped around the shaft in the shape of a tube, said web having an external face which is to come in contact with the hand of the user of the ball hitting device, and an internal face that is to be fixated to said shaft, characterized in that hooks are protruding from said internal face, said hooks being destined to cooperate with loops or hooks protruding from said shaft so as to effect fixation of said grip to said shaft by a hook and loop or hook in hook self gripper or mechanical fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventor: Djamila Mezzi
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Publication number: 20100255926Abstract: A golf club shaft wherein the flexibility of the club over a short segment at the butt or grip end is increased in a controlled manner. A flexible hollow shaft insert of approximately 6.5 to 10 inches in total length having an insert stub portion of approximately 1.5 to 3 inches in length is fitted within the shaft, and an extension member of approximately 5 to 7 inches in length extends from the insert stub portion, the outer diameter of the extension member being greater than the outer diameter of the insert stub member, such that a shoulder is defined at the juncture. The shoulder is abutted against the butt end of the golf shaft, thereby creating a flex point whereby the extension portion flexes in a hinge-like angular manner relative to the golf club shaft. The extension portion is constructed to be substantially stiff or rigid, such that it remains substantially linear when bent relative to the golf shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventor: David Hueber
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Publication number: 20100248857Abstract: An implement grip assembly with an open ended tubular flexible grip assembled over a tubular implement handle. An end cap with deflectable portions is inserted in the open end of the handle and the deflectable portions frictionally engage the tubular handle for retention. The cap may also have surfaces detentably engaging corresponding surfaces on the flexible grip. A decorative medallion may be received on the cap and frictionally or magnetically retained thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventor: David Keith Gill
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Patent number: 7798911Abstract: A changeable grip 20 for a shock imparting implement grip has a body 22, ferrule element 24, and a sleeve 26. The body 22 and sleeve 26 portions of the grip are threadably connected to the ferrule element 24 which is attached to the shaft 14 of a shock imparting implement.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2008Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventor: David Keith Gill
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Patent number: 7736244Abstract: A golf club shaft wherein the flexibility of the club over a short segment at the butt or grip end is increased in a controlled manner. A flexible tubular shaft insert of approximately 7 to 10 inches in total length having a tapered portion of approximately 2 to 3 inches in length and of increased diameter, the outer diameter of the tapered portion being sized and configured so as to mate with the inner diameter of the actual golf club shaft, is inserted into the shaft. A flexible sleeve is disposed about the exposed extension portion of the tubular shaft insert, the outer diameter of the flexible sleeve approximating the outer diameter of the golf club shaft, such that a standard grip may be applied over the butt end of the shaft and the extended portion of the shaft insert.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Inventor: David Hueber
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Publication number: 20090163286Abstract: A golf club includes a shaft, a grip member positioned around a tail portion of the shaft, an expanding component positioned in the tail portion of the shaft, and a fastening component; the grip member has a holding room to receive the tail portion of shaft; the expanding component is made of rubber, and has an axial central hole, and a rugged. outer side; the fastening component has a head part, which has a greater diameter than the central hole of the expanding component; the fastening component has threads thereon; the fastening component is inserted in the axial hole of the expanding component, with the head part being pressed against the grip member so that the rugged outer side of the expanding component is tightly pressed against the inner side of the tail portion of the shaft, and the grip member and the shaft are fastened together.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventor: Chi-Chih Hung
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Publication number: 20080248892Abstract: An improved putting method and apparatus include an improved putter and a swinging stance of specific features. The improved putter includes a putter head, a shaft and a handle. The putter head is attached to one end of the shaft and the handle is formed on the other end of the shaft. The handle includes a gripping portion, which is terminated with a substantially spherical ball. The elements of the swinging method include resting a back of one hand against a leg thigh; placing the substantially spherical ball into the palm of the one hand; grasping the spherical ball with the fingers and thumb of the one hand; grasping the gripping portion with the other hand; and retracing an arcuate path to strike the golf ball. Preferably, the one hand is closest to the target. The putter head is preferably swung parallel to the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventor: Jimmy H. Walworth
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Patent number: 7306526Abstract: The present invention is directed to a golf putter and an associated method of use with which an experienced golfer can maintain a stable posture during putting and an inexperienced golfer can easily perform putting. The golf putter comprises a shaft, a grip located at an end of the shaft, and a head which is connected to the other end of the shaft and strikes a golf ball in a target direction. The grip includes a first grip portion, where a side of an end of the first grip portion protrudes in a direction opposite to the target direction, and a second grip portion, which extends from the first grip portion toward the head and is gently curved. The shaft extends up to the end of the first grip portion through the grip.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2004Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Inventor: Kyung Tae Baek
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Patent number: 6743115Abstract: A golf club having a novel golf club grip assembly is described. The grip assembly includes an elongated forearm stabilizer blade mounted directly on the upper end of the golf club shaft and extending upwardly in line with the golf club shaft. A connector rod formed integrally with the stabilizer blade extends from the golf club shaft end of the stabilizer blade and is inserted into the upper end of the golf club shaft. In use, the stabilizer blade is pressed against the inside of the forearm of the golf player to provide a steady and accurate pendulum effect when swinging the club to hit a golf ball. In a second embodiment, the stabilizer blade is fabricated separately and is slipped over an elongated rod having an exposed end which is inserted into the upper end of the golf club shaft.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Inventor: Michael R. Rodarte
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Patent number: 6679785Abstract: A novelty golf putter including a hollow shaft, a putter head affixed to one end of the hollow shaft and a gripping handle affixed to an opposite end portion of the hollow shaft. An elongated line being affixed with the hollow shaft and within the gripping handle. The gripping handle is moveable from the hollow shaft to extend the distance of the handle from the end of the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Inventor: Phelan Richard
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Publication number: 20030207723Abstract: An apparatus which may be used to convert conventional length putters to long putters while also providing an adjustment feature over a large range to accommodate virtually all golfers who wish to use long putters which have the precise length suited to their individual needs. The preferred embodiment comprises a first extension shaft which is a hollow tube inserted into the upper end of the conventional putter shaft after an end portion of the grip has been removed to reveal the upper end. The first extension shaft terminates in a threaded portion. A threaded nut is then secured to the threaded portion. A second extension shaft, slightly smaller in diameter than the first extension shaft, is then inserted into the first extension shaft to achieve the desired putter length including an extension grip affixed to the upper end of the second extension shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2002Publication date: November 6, 2003Inventor: Mark Robert Jacoby
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Patent number: 6508721Abstract: A flexible, transparent, water-resistant, tubular-shaped rain shield for covering and keeping a golfer's hands, glove and golf club grip dry while using the golf club during the course of play in the rain.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1999Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: Kriser Enterprises, LLCInventor: Jill A. Kriser
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Patent number: 6386989Abstract: A grip assembly for the handle of a golf club where the grip assembly includes a resilient underlisting sleeve over which is spirally wrapped a resilient strip. The lower end of the underlisting sleeve includes a nipple formed with an upward facing circumferential groove. The lower end of the strip is urged into the confines of the groove to secure the lower end of the strip to the underlisting sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2000Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Inventor: Ben Huang
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Patent number: 6361450Abstract: A grip assembly for the handle of a golf club shaft where the grip includes a resilient underlisting sleeve over which is spirally wrapped a resilient strip. An elastic finishing collar is interposed between the lower end of the sleeve and strip to secure such sleeve and strip to the handle of a golf club shaft. An elastic finishing collar is interposed between the lower end of the sleeve and the strip to secure such sleeve and strip to the handle of a golf club shaft as a substitute for a synthetic plastic ferrule or length of finishing tape utilized in the prior art.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Inventor: Ben Huang
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Patent number: 6174244Abstract: A golf club has a head to strike a golf ball and an elongated shaft with first and second ends, the second end being secured to the head. A grip is connected to the first end of the shaft and includes a plurality of shoulders extending away from the shaft and grooves extending between the shoulders. The shoulders are spaced apart from one another by a distance sufficient to receive fingers in the grooves when gripped by a golfer. A kit is used with a golf club. The kit comprises an elongated pad adapted to provide a plurality of shoulders extending away from a shaft of the gulf club and grooves extending between the shoulders. Also in the kit is apparatus that detachably connects the pad to a grip of the golf club. The grip of a golf club is adjusted by supporting a golf club with its head positioned as if to hit a golf ball. A position where the knuckles of the fingers are located when the club is in this position is then located.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1998Date of Patent: January 16, 2001Inventor: John C. Zimmerman
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Patent number: 6056646Abstract: A golf club comprising a shaft, having a handle end where grip may be installed and a head end where head may be installed, said shaft is characterized by having a concentric inner member, at least partially covered by the shaft, comprising a handle end, rigidly joined to said handle end of the shaft and the other end extending towards said head end, said inner member is designed to engage the shaft internally at the end extending towards the head end of said shaft at least when said shaft is bent during swing of the golf club.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1997Date of Patent: May 2, 2000Inventor: Tsai C. Soong
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Patent number: 5906548Abstract: A convertible golf club comprises an elongated shaft having a club head at a distal end and an overgrip at a proximal end. Removable hand guides are secured to the overgrip with a threaded attachment fastener. The hand guides each include a positioning flange that directs a golfer's hands along the overgrip length into a location appropriate for a particular type of shot. The overgrip is tapered from a minimum diameter at a proximal end of the overgrip to a maximum diameter at a distal end of the overgrip.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1998Date of Patent: May 25, 1999Inventor: Robert Hadge
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Patent number: 5904626Abstract: A light-weight handle is disclosed for use on new or existing golf clubs regardless of their shaft material. The handle comprises an elongated tubular member having a radially expanded gripping surface and a way for attaching the handle to a golf club shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1997Date of Patent: May 18, 1999Inventors: Edwin B. Fendel, Albert B. Ferraro, Alfred J. Greene, Jr.
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Patent number: 5741394Abstract: A device for assisting with installing a slip-on golf grip onto a golf club shaft. The device or tool has a funnel that is used for mounting a golf club grip thereon, for pouring solvent into the mounted grip with solvent that is residing in the tool container portion, and for pouring unused solvent into a solvent storage container. Because of the shape, the tool can be easily held below a golf shaft with one hand and pouring solvent thereon with another hand. There is a notch on the tool that allows a portion of the golf club shaft to be placed below the rim of the container portion of the tool during the pouring of solvent thereon. Additionally, the notch serves to aid the golf club shaft longitudinal axis to be aligned parallel to the tool's longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1996Date of Patent: April 21, 1998Inventor: Patrick Kennedy
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Patent number: 5575473Abstract: A golf club has a grip and a shaft which extends into the grip. The grip has an enclosed cavity and a partially-enclosed cavity between the inner diameter of the grip and the outer diameter of the shaft. The enclosed cavity provides a low-frequency feel and if a small cavity is also provided, a high frequency sound is provided. A matched set of golf clubs, as to feel or sound, or both, is readily obtained by such invention.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1994Date of Patent: November 19, 1996Inventor: Terry S. Turner
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Patent number: 5570884Abstract: For use with sporting equipment having a handle shaft, such as golf clubs and baseball bats, a new and useful underlay material is self adhered to the area of the handle shaft designated for grasping, and used in conjunction with an external handle grip. The underlay material has self adhering surfaces and comes in stacks having a release paper sheet separate the individual underlays. The underlay materials come in a wide array of thicknesses and densities whereby each handle shaft can be custom fitted to its user, and can receive any standard overlay grip. The underlay materials are pre-cut to a designated handle size whereby one can choose the circumference of the handle shaft affording the greatest ergonomic value by first applying the self adhering underlay material to the handle shaft, then applying a small amount of solvent to its outer self adhering surface to act as a lubricant, a common handle grip is stretched over the underlay material until firmly seated thereto.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1995Date of Patent: November 5, 1996Inventor: Dan Carps
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Patent number: 5524885Abstract: A slip-on grip with a main thin rubber cylindrical tube and an outer fabric layer dimensioned to fit securely over an existing grip. The outer fabric layer has longitudinal slits along its lower portion of the rubber tube to allow the tube to expand to slide over the existing golf grip during installation. The outer layer is made of cotton or terry cloth or similar material and is integral with the thin rubber tube to provide a non-slip, gripping surface. In a second embodiment, the golf grip has an additional, thickened interior rubber portion which replaces, instead of slipping over, the existing grip. The grip has the combined function of the existing grip and the grip cover providing a grip wide enough to fit in the palm of an adult's hand.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 1995Date of Patent: June 11, 1996Inventor: Yeong K. Heo