# US 10,118,084 B2 · Anti-fatigue grip for poles > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,118,084 B2 - Document ID: US10118084B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/210,719 - Filed: 2016-07-14 - Published: 2017-10-19 - Granted: 2018-11-06 - Earliest claimed: 2013-05-06 - Assignees: Dynepic Sports, LLC - Applicants: Krissa Watry - Inventors: Krissa Watry - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10118084B2 ## CPC - A63C 11/222: {Ski-stick handles or hand-straps} - A45B 9/02: Handles or heads - A63C 11/2224: {Connection systems for hand-straps} - A45B 2009/025: {releasably connected to a wrist strap or a glove} - A45B 2200/055: for Nordic walking - A63C 11/221: {telescopic, e.g. for varying the length or for damping shocks} - A63C: SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE (water skis B63B32/00, B63B34/00) - A45B: WALKING STICKS (walking aids, e.g. sticks, for blind persons A61H3/06); UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS (cane or umbrella stands or holders A47G25/12) ## Abstract The present disclosure presents a multi-purpose pole grip design in a generally conical shape to resist a user's hand from sliding off it while under axial loading. The present disclosure provides a more ergonomic and comfortable handle that requires less grip strength thus making it a prime design for poles used in sports like skiing and hiking and general walking sticks, including canes. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An anti-fatigue grip comprising: a core portion being configured to receive a terminal end of a pole, the core portion having a cylindrically shaped interior portion with sidewalls defining a channel extending from an upper end to a lower end of the core portion, and a lateral portion increasing in diameter from the upper end to the lower end of the core portion at an angle in the range of about 10 degrees to about 25 degrees, the lateral portion defining a conical shape, the core portion further comprising an interior structure having at least one non-deformable rib extending horizontally from the interior portion to the lateral portion to define a cavity, the lateral portion further comprising a grip stop portion extending from the upper end of the core portion; and, a grip portion disposed on a surface of the lateral portion of the core portion, a circumference of the grip portion adjacent to the lower end of the core portion defining a terminal surface of the anti-fatigue grip. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The anti-fatigue grip of claim 1 wherein the grip portion is constructed from a rubber material having a durometer of less than Shore 75 A. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The anti-fatigue grip of claim 1 wherein the grip portion further comprises a channel defining an indentation disposed upon a circumference of the grip portion and extending substantially the length of the grip portion in a spiral configuration. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The anti-fatigue grip of claim 1 further comprising a pole coupled to the interior portion of the core portion. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The anti-fatigue grip of claim 1 wherein the grip portion is constructed from a cork material. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The anti-fatigue grip of claim 1 further comprising a raised portion disposed upon a circumference of the grip portion and extending substantially the length of the grip portion in a spiral configuration. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The anti-fatigue grip of claim 1 further comprising a strap coupled to the grip stop portion. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The anti-fatigue grip of claim 1 wherein the grip stop portion further comprises a vent extending from a top surface of the grip stop portion to the interior portion of the core portion. ### Claim 9 An anti-fatigue grip comprising: a core portion being configured to receive a terminal end of a pole, the core portion being made of a non-deformable material and having a cylindrically shaped interior portion and a grip stop portion, the cylindrically shaped interior portion having sidewalls defining a channel extending from an upper end to a lower end of the core portion, the grip stop portion extending from an upper end of the cylindrically shaped interior portion; a grip portion coupled to the core portion and increasing in diameter from a top end adjacent to the grip stop portion to a bottom end at an angle in the range of about 10 degrees to about 25 degrees, the grip portion defining a conical shape, a circumference of the grip portion at the bottom end defining a terminal surface of the anti-fatigue grip; and, a strap coupled to the grip stop portion. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The anti-fatigue grip of claim 9 wherein the grip portion further comprises a channel defining an indentation disposed upon a circumference of the grip portion and extending substantially the length of the grip portion in a spiral configuration. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The anti-fatigue grip of claim 9 further comprising a pole coupled to the interior portion of the core portion. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The anti-fatigue grip of claim 9 wherein the grip stop portion further comprises a core strap base aperture. ### Claim 13 An anti-fatigue grip assembly comprising: a core portion being made of a non-deformable material and having a cylindrically shaped interior portion and a grip stop portion, the cylindrically shaped interior portion having sidewalls defining a channel extending from an upper end to a lower end of the core portion, the grip stop portion extending from an upper end of the cylindrically shaped interior portion; a grip portion coupled to the core portion and increasing in diameter from a top end adjacent to the grip stop portion to a bottom end at an angle in the range of about 10 degrees to about 25 degrees, the grip portion defining a conical shape, a circumference of the grip portion at the bottom end defining a terminal surface of the anti-fatigue grip; a strap coupled to the grip stop portion; and, a pole coupled to the interior portion of the core portion at a terminal end of the pole. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The anti-fatigue grip assembly of claim 13 wherein the grip portion further comprises a channel defining an indentation disposed upon a circumference of the grip portion and extending substantially the length of the grip portion in a spiral configuration. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The anti-fatigue grip assembly of claim 13 further comprising a raised portion disposed upon a circumference of the grip portion and extending substantially the length of the grip portion in a spiral configuration. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) The anti-fatigue grip assembly of claim 13 wherein the grip portion is constructed from a material selected from the group consisting of rubber, silicone, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam, and cork.