Back to results
US 6,385,817 B1Granted
Drying sleeve for a sports equipment handle
OwnerRon D. Johnsoninventor
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A drying sleeve is provided for a handle, such as a sports equipment handle. The drying sleeve has an open end, a closed end and an inner surface that define a cavity. An absorbent material and a containment material cover the majority of the inner surface to permit insertion and drying of the handle. A substantially moisture-proof outer cover covers the sleeve.
Claims17
A drying sleeve for a handle, the sleeve comprising:
- an elongated member having an inner surface that defines a cavity therein, the member having a closed end and an opposing open end configured to receive an end of the handle;
- the elongated member having a substantially moisture-proof outer cover;
- an absorbent material defining a substantial majority of the inner surface, the absorbent material configured for absorbing moisture;
- and
- a containment material in fixed, overlying communication with the absorbent material, the containment material having a plurality of point-bearing surfaces and openings therein, the openings configured to permit moisture transfer to the absorbent material, the point-bearing surfaces configured to permit unimpeded insertion and removal of the handle from the cavity.
2 more elements
A drying sleeve for a handle, the sleeve comprising:
- a pliable, elongated member having an inner surface that defines a cavity therein, the member having a closed end and an opposing open end configured to receive an end of the handle;
- a substantially waterproof outer cover covering the member;
- an absorbent material at least partially comprising cotton, the absorbent material covering a substantial majority of the inner surface;
- and
- a grid-like containment net in fixed, overlying communication with the absorbent material, the net having a plurality of point-bearing surfaces and openings therethrough, the openings configured to permit moisture transfer to the absorbent material, the point-bearing surfaces configured to aid insertion and removal of the handle from the elongated member.
2 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.