CA2414550C

CA2414550C - Cue, super-shaft

Info

Publication number: CA2414550C
Application number: CA002414550A
Authority: CA
Inventors: Sam Miksym Nazaruk
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2002-12-13
Filing date: 2002-12-13
Publication date: 2006-08-15
Anticipated expiration: 2022-12-13
Also published as: US20040116196A1; CA2414550A1

Abstract

A Billiard, Pool or Snooker Cue shaft section, characterized by the small tapered end to which a leather cue tip is affixed. The leather tipped shaft section is stiffened and held from warping by incorporating multiple opposing inlays. The integrity of the solid wood core is enhanced.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention pertains generally to shaft sections of Billiard, Pool and Snooker Cues, see FIG. 1, a front elevation or plan view of a jointed cue stick. More specifically to (3) three or more opposing multiple wood inlays on the shaft section of the Cue. These multiple wood inlays can be incorporated on single piece Cues with the same benefits.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention possesses numerous benefits and advantages over the present day Cue or Cue shaft. In particular, the invention utilizes multiple opposing wood inlays to stiffen the shaft while maintaining a solid wood core, this reinforces the solid core shaft integrity so it will;
reduce flex when striking the Cue Ball off center; not warp; provides overall Cue balance potential by using different inlay woods; the tip of the reinforced Cue can also be turned or machined to a smaller diameter, (9.3 -9.5 mm or .366 - .375inches) providing greater flexibility for improved Cue Ball draw or in Billiard language more English on the Cue Ball; and overall, with different wood species, improves the appearance of the Cue with a balanced shaft and butt wood finish. This is accomplished by cutting grooves to a depth so that the inlay will extend the length of the shaft after the piece is turned to a conical taper from a square or multi sided piece of wood or other material the length of the shaft assembly.
HISTORY OF THE CUE
The original cue was introduced during the early part of the 19t'' century, this was a single long tapered solid wood shaft and butt assembly to which a leather tip was attached. The leather tip was a major technical advancement. The Cue tip would now hold a chalk surface to increase friction between the cue tip and the cue ball. This increased friction improved Cue ball action or desired spin on the cue ball for control and position roll. The 20t'' century introduced the {2) two piece cue for ease of transportation. This cue consists of a shaft section and a butt section which uses a screw arrangement to connect them to each other to make a full length cue. The shaft section to this date has not changed. Wood is still the preferred material by the serious and professional player.
Fiberglass and graphite shafts are available but do not provide the resilience or feel of a wood shaft.

ERIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1. is a front elevation or plan view of a jointed cue stick of the present invention.
FIG. 2. Comprises two (2) enlarged sectional views of the inlayed shaft assembly.
FIG. 3. Is the tip end view of the Super-Shaft Assembly inlay details, for clarity the leather tip and ferrule are not illustrated.
FIG. 4. Is the butt end view of the Super-Shaft Assembly inlay details, for clarity the shaft joint details are not illustrated.
Fig. 5. Is an exploded isometric view of the inlayed shaft assembly.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Turning now to the drawings in which like reference characters indicate corresponding elements throughout the several views, attention is first directed to FIG. 1 which illustrates a plan or elevated view of an inlayed jointed cue stick in accordance to the invention and generally designated by the reference character 20. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the inlayed shaft assembly (Super-Shaft) and designated by the reference character 30. Note, Super-Shaft assembly and inlayed shaft assembly are interchangeably used and designated by the reference character 30. FIGS. 3 and 4 are respectively bare distal end of ferrule and joint end views of the Super-Shaft, reference character 22 and 23 details the ferrule and joint respectively which are not illustrated. FIG. 5 is an exploded isometric view of the solid shaft core and inlay arrangement.
Jointed cue sticks such as cue stick 20 typically comprise an elongated conic frustum constructed so that no particular side is the top, having a tip reference character 21 for the purpose of striking a cue ball, a ferrule 22 which reinforces the narrow end of the inlayed shaft assembly reference character 30 and sized overall so the butt the wider or thicker end of the conic frustum reference character 31 fits the human hand.
Jointed cue sticks such as cue stick 20 provide consistent circular shaft stiffening, reduce shaft flex and provide shaft stability so it will not warp.

FIG. 1 is a plan or elevated view of a Super-Shaft jointed cue stick 20.
The complete detailed arrangement of a jointed cue stick illustrates tip 21, ferrule 22, solid shaft core 25, inlayed shaft assembly 30, shaft inlay 32, shaft joint assembly 23, butt joint assembly 24 and butt assembly 31.
FIG. 2 is a plan or elevated view of an inlayed shaft assembly reference character 30. A detailed view of the ferrule reference character 22 and shaft joint 23 is not illustrated.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged bare tip end view of shaft assembly 30, detailing the solid shaft core 25 and inlay 32 arrangement. For clarity the tip 21 and ferrule 22 are not illustrated.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged bare joint end view of shaft assembly 30, detailing the solid shaft core 25 and inlay 32 arrangement. For clarity the joint 23 is not illustrated.
FIG. 5 is an exploded isometric view of shaft assembly 30, providing a detailed view of the solid core shaft 25 and inlay 32 arrangements. For clarity the tip 21, ferrule 22 and shaft joint assembly 23 are not illustrated.

Claims

1. A jointed cue stick assembly consisting of a butt assembly a middle of a cue joint assembly and a shaft assembly adapted for table billiards, said jointed cue stick assembly comprising:
an elongated conic frustum including a butt disposed at a first end and a ferrule disposed at a second end and further including a shaft disposed there between, the shaft comprising a tapered cylindrical conic section so adapted as to reduce a tip surface area used in striking a cue ball;
said shaft comprising a solid core with opposing sharp angle longitudinal grooves and separate matching sharp angle solid inlay pieces;
and attachment means coupling an entire length of said inlay pieces to said solid core in the opposing sharp angle longitudinal grooves.

2. The jointed cue stick assembly adapted for table billiards as claimed in claim 1, wherein said elongated conic frustum comprises:
a joint disposed midway between the butt and a distal end of the ferrule, the joint detachably dividing first and second portions of the elongated conic frustum enabling the first and second portions to be detachably coupled together or separated.

3. The jointed cue stick assembly adapted for table billiards as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first portion, including the butt to the joint, is identified as the butt assembly and the second portion, including the joint to the ferrule, is identified as the shaft assembly.

4. The jointed cue stick assembly adapted for table billiards as claimed in claim 1, wherein the matching sharp angle solid inlay pieces extend the full length of the shaft assembly, from the joint to a distal end of the ferrule.

5. The jointed cue stick assembly adapted for table billiards as claimed in claim 1, wherein there is further included:
the ferrule attached to the shaft assembly and enclosing the shaft assembly, and a tip secured to a distal end of the ferrule.

6. The jointed cue stick assembly adapted for table billiards as claimed in claim 1, wherein said attachment means comprises glue.

7. The jointed cue stick assembly adapted for table billiards as claimed in claim 3, wherein said solid core comprises wood and said inlays pieces comprises wood.

8. The jointed cue stick assembly adapted for table billiards as claimed in claim 3, wherein said solid core comprises fiberglass and said inlay pieces comprises wood.

9. The jointed cue stick assembly adapted for table billiards as claimed in claim 3, wherein said solid core comprises graphite and said inlay pieces comprises wood.

10. The jointed cue stick assembly adapted for table billiards as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shaft can be turned or machined to a smaller diameter.