Wedge grip tape for handle
OwnerSam H. Cheninventor
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Abstract
A grip tape 10 for applying to a handle 92 generally comprises top 20, bottom 30, left side 40, and right side 50; wherein tape 10 is substantially wedge shaped in lateral cross section defining a thick side 60, a thin side 70, and an included angle 14. Top 20 includes an upper layer 22 of polyurethane having an outer surface 25 for gripping and an inner layer 26 comprising an open-pored textile, such as felt. Bottom 30 includes a resilient wedge 32. Tape 10 is wrapped around grip portion 93 of handle 92 with thick side 60 nearer butt 96. Tape 10 is wrapped around handle 92 adjacent butt 96 so as to form a stop 36.
Claims22
A tape for wrapping a handle said tape having a longitudinal axis and including:
- a top having an outer surface for gripping;
- a bottom;
- a left side;
- and
- a right side;
- wherein said tape is substantially wedge shaped in lateral cross section defining a thick side, a thin side, and an included angle.
A tape for wrapping a handle having a butt;
- said tape having a longitudinal axis and including:
- a first section adapted for wrapping around the handle adjacent the butt so as to form a stop;
- said first section comprising;
- a top having an outer surface for gripping;
- a bottom;
- a left side;
- and
- a right side;
- wherein said first section is substantially wedge shaped in lateral cross section defining a thick side and a thin side and an included angle;
- and
- a second section joined to said first section;
- said second section not being wedge shaped in lateral cross section and being adapted for spiral wrapping over the handle;
- said second section including:
- an outer surface for gripping.
In combination:
- a handle;
- and
- a tape having a longitudinal axis wrapped around said handle;
- said tape including:
- a top having an outer surface for gripping;
- a bottom;
- a left side;
- and
- a right side;
- wherein said tape is substantially wedge shaped in lateral cross section defining a thick side and a thin side and an included angle.
A method of enhancing grip on a handle including a butt;
- said method comprising the steps of:
- wrapping the handle with a tape having a longitudinal axis and including a top having an outer surface for gripping, a bottom, a left side, and a right side;
- wherein the tape is substantially wedge shaped in lateral cross section defining a thick side and a thin side.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.