EP2994207A4 - Racquet having elongated grommet barrels with improved damping characteristics - Google Patents

Racquet having elongated grommet barrels with improved damping characteristics Download PDF

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EP2994207A4
EP2994207A4 EP14795419.2A EP14795419A EP2994207A4 EP 2994207 A4 EP2994207 A4 EP 2994207A4 EP 14795419 A EP14795419 A EP 14795419A EP 2994207 A4 EP2994207 A4 EP 2994207A4
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racquet
damping characteristics
improved damping
elongated grommet
barrels
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EP2994207A1 (en
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Ronald A. GRIMES
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EF Composite Technologies LP
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B49/00—Stringed rackets, e.g. for tennis
    • A63B49/02—Frames
    • A63B49/022—String guides on frames, e.g. grommets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B60/00—Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like
    • A63B60/42—Devices for measuring, verifying, correcting or customising the inherent characteristics of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like, e.g. measuring the maximum torque a batting shaft can withstand
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B60/00—Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like
    • A63B60/54—Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like with means for damping vibrations
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2220/00—Measuring of physical parameters relating to sporting activity
    • A63B2220/64—Frequency, e.g. of vibration oscillation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2220/00—Measuring of physical parameters relating to sporting activity
    • A63B2220/80—Special sensors, transducers or devices therefor
    • A63B2220/808—Microphones
EP14795419.2A 2013-05-09 2014-05-08 Racquet having elongated grommet barrels with improved damping characteristics Withdrawn EP2994207A4 (en)

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US13/890,846 US20140335979A1 (en) 2013-05-09 2013-05-09 Racquet having elongated grommet barrels with improved damping characteristics
PCT/US2014/037241 WO2014182869A1 (en) 2013-05-09 2014-05-08 Racquet having elongated grommet barrels with improved damping characteristics

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EP2994207A1 EP2994207A1 (en) 2016-03-16
EP2994207A4 true EP2994207A4 (en) 2017-01-11

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EP (1) EP2994207A4 (en)
JP (1) JP2016521182A (en)
KR (1) KR20160005121A (en)
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WO (1) WO2014182869A1 (en)

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DE2752673A1 (en) * 1977-11-25 1979-05-31 Kuebler & Co Vibration transmission damping for tennis racquet - consists of short sleeves received around string ends adjacent to frame
JPH0751407A (en) * 1993-08-20 1995-02-28 Bridgestone Sports Co Ltd Racket
US20060172827A1 (en) * 2005-01-28 2006-08-03 Soekahar Frans J String dampered with variable weight & balance racket sports
US20130023363A1 (en) * 2011-07-20 2013-01-24 Ef Composite Technologies, L.P. Racquet with elongated grommet barrels

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JP4143725B2 (en) * 2004-02-27 2008-09-03 Ｓｒｉスポーツ株式会社 tennis racket

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE2752673A1 (en) * 1977-11-25 1979-05-31 Kuebler & Co Vibration transmission damping for tennis racquet - consists of short sleeves received around string ends adjacent to frame
JPH0751407A (en) * 1993-08-20 1995-02-28 Bridgestone Sports Co Ltd Racket
US20060172827A1 (en) * 2005-01-28 2006-08-03 Soekahar Frans J String dampered with variable weight & balance racket sports
US20130023363A1 (en) * 2011-07-20 2013-01-24 Ef Composite Technologies, L.P. Racquet with elongated grommet barrels

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CA2911911A1 (en) 2014-11-13
US20140335979A1 (en) 2014-11-13
JP2016521182A (en) 2016-07-21
KR20160005121A (en) 2016-01-13
EP2994207A1 (en) 2016-03-16

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