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Hand grips
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-05-18
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1979-05-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lois D Mitchell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:54
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J45/00; A47J45/06; A47J45/061; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/10; A45F5/102; A45F5/1026; A45F5/1046; B; B25; B25G; B25G1/00; B25G1/10; B25G1/105; A45F2005/1066; A45F2005/1073
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A HAND GRIP COMPRISING AN ELONGATED TUBULAR BODY PORTION OF RESILIENT FLEXIBLE MATERIAL, SAID BODY PORTION BEING SLIT THROUGH ONE SIDE ALONG THE FULL LENGTH THEREOF, THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID TUBULAR BODY PORTION HAVING A PLURALITY OF SPACED RIB MEMBERS INTEGRAL THEREWITH AND PROTRUDING THEREFROM, SAID RIB MEMBERS EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY THE FULL LENGTH OF SAID BODY PORTION AND BEING DISPOSED IN SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL RELATION TO THE CENTRAL AXIS OF SAID BODY PORTION WHEREBY LONGITUDINAL GROOVES ARE FORMED BETWEEN SAID RIB MEMBERS, SAID GROOVES BEING SUBSTANTIALLY NARROWER ALONG THEIR OPEN PORTIONS THAN ALONG THEIR BASE PORTIONS WHEN SAID HAND GRIP IS IN CLOSED POSITION, WHEREBY A CORD HAVING A DIAMETER LARGER THAN SAID OPEN PORTION OF THE GROOVES IS TRAPPED WHEN DISPOSED IN A GROOVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A HAND GRIP COMPRISING AN ELONGATED TUBULAR BODY PORTION OF RESILIENT FLEXIBLE MATERIAL, SAID BODY PORTION BEING SLIT THROUGH ONE SIDE ALONG THE FULL LENGTH THEREOF, THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID TUBULAR BODY PORTION HAVING A PLURALITY OF SPACED RIB MEMBERS INTEGRAL THEREWITH AND PROTRUDING THEREFROM, SAID RIB MEMBERS EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY THE FULL LENGTH OF SAID BODY PORTION AND BEING DISPOSED IN SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL RELATION TO THE CENTRAL AXIS OF SAID BODY PORTION WHEREBY LONGITUDINAL GROOVES ARE FORMED BETWEEN SAID RIB MEMBERS, SAID GROOVES BEING SUBSTANTIALLY NARROWER ALONG THEIR OPEN PORTIONS THAN ALONG THEIR BASE PORTIONS WHEN SAID HAND GRIP IS IN CLOSED POSITION, WHEREBY A CORD HAVING A DIAMETER LARGER THAN SAID OPEN PORTION OF THE GROOVES IS TRAPPED WHEN DISPOSED IN A GROOVE.
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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) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |