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US 5,397,123 AGranted
Racquet and grip
OwnerBen Huanginventor
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Abstract
A tennis racquet and grip for the handle of such tennis racquet. The grip has a polyurethane layer bonded to a felt layer. The polyurethane layer is formed with a plurality of dimples, each of which merge into a perforation that extends through the felt layer. The racquet handle is formed with air passages in communication with the dimples and perforations to reduce formation of perspiration on the grip and to enhance the cushioning qualities of the grip.
Claims8
The combination of a racquet and a grip for the handle of such racquet, wherein the grip comprises,
- an open-pored textile layer having an inner surface adhered to and abutting said handle, and a smooth closed pore polyurethane layer having its inner surface bonded to the outer surface of the textile layer remote from said handle, with the pores of such polyurethane layer extending generally normal to the longitudinal axis of said handle, said polyurethane layer being formed with a plurality of inwardly extending dimples, the lower end of each of which merge into a perforation that extends inwardly through said felt layer;
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- the racquet handle is formed with vertically extending air passages that are in communication with the atmosphere, said vertical passages intersecting horizontally extending air passages formed in the handle, the grip perforations being in alignment with the horizontal air passages whereby air is forced through said dimples, perforations, and racquet passages when the grip is grasped by a user with his palm and fingers covering some of the dimples.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.