WO1999043492A1 - Grip enhancing composition and method of applying same - Google Patents
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- WO1999043492A1 WO1999043492A1 PCT/US1999/004612 US9904612W WO9943492A1 WO 1999043492 A1 WO1999043492 A1 WO 1999043492A1 US 9904612 W US9904612 W US 9904612W WO 9943492 A1 WO9943492 A1 WO 9943492A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
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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
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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
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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Definitions
- This invention relates to materials used to enhance a person's ability to
- the tool is being used is properly performed, such as hammering a nail straight
- gloves, chalk, resins and adhesives suffer from several drawbacks. First, gloves sometimes impede rather than aid a person's ability to securely grasp an object
- adhesives such as pine tar
- pine tar can be messy to apply and can stain tools, equipment
- compositions are used to prevent persons from
- the composition includes an aluminum oxide aggregate which is applied
- U.S. Patent No.. 5,451,446 to Kincaid discloses a thermosetting binder for
- the binder includes a cured epoxy used to bond abrasive
- the abrasive member includes metal deposits in
- compositions are directed towards anti-slip or
- composition is secured to these hand-held items by means of a cured epoxy.
- FIG.l is a perspective view of a golf club grip to which the composition
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a hammer to which the composition of the
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a glove to which the composition of the
- FIG. 1 there is shown golf club 10 having grip 11. Aggregate
- club 10 so that the club will not slip out of the person's hands while it is being
- Aggregate 12 is preferably comprised of granules of aluminum oxide,
- Aggregate 12 can be applied to leather,
- club 10 for enhancing a person's ability to grasp the club. It is preferable to use an aggregate including aluminum oxide rather than
- an epoxy or similar adhesive such as urethane is first applied to grip 11.
- Aggregate 12 is
- the epoxy is then cured either by drying in the
- aggregate 12 can be impregnated into grip 11 when grip 11 is manufactured.
- Aggregate 12 can be of any desired grit which in turn determines the thickness
- Aggregate 12 can be applied to other sporting equipment including, but
- FIG. 2 there is shown hammer 20 having grip 21 to which
- Aggregate 12 can be applied to other tools including, but not limited to,
- FIG. 3 there is shown glove 30 having palm area 31 to which
- aggregate 12 is applied in the same manner as described above in the descriptions of FIGS. 1 and 2.
- Glove 30 to which aggregate 12 is applied can be
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Abstract
An aggregate (12) comprised of granules selected from the group consisting of aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, silica and sand, wherein said granules are applied to the handle (11) of hand-held equipment (10) and tools to enhance a person's ability to securely grasp such objects.
Description
Grip Enhancing Composition and Method of Applying Same
Field of Invention
This invention relates to materials used to enhance a person's ability to
securely grasp an object, and more particularly to an aggregate comprised of
metallic or sand granules which are applied to the handle of hand-held sports
equipment and tools.
Background to Invention
The ability to securely grasp an object is of critical importance when using
sporting equipment or when working with tools. The ability to securely grasp
sporting equipment or tools so that they do not slip out of a person's hand helps
ensure that the equipment or tools are properly used. Specifically, the ability to
hold sporting equipment securely will ensure that the equipment can be used to
compete successfully, such as by achieving a level swing of a golf club.
Similarly, the ability to securely grasp a tool will ensure that the task for which
the tool is being used is properly performed, such as hammering a nail straight
into a piece of wood. In addition, the ability to securely hold sporting equipment
or tools helps prevent injuries which might occur if the equipment or tools slip
out of a person's hands.
At present, persons must use gloves or substances such as chalk, resins or
adhesives to help them securely grasp sporting equipment or tools. However,
gloves, chalk, resins and adhesives suffer from several drawbacks. First, gloves
sometimes impede rather than aid a person's ability to securely grasp an object
because the thickness of the glove sometimes interferes with the person's ability
to feel and thus control the object being held. Second, chalk, resins and
adhesives, such as pine tar, can be messy to apply and can stain tools, equipment
and clothing. Accordingly, there exists a need for a substance which can be
easily and neatly applied to tools and equipment and which will improve a
person's ability to grasp such objects. It is an object of this invention to provide
such a substance and a method of applying the same, wherein said substance is
comprised of granules.
At present, granular-based compositions are used to prevent persons from
falling while walking on slippery surfaces, and in manufacturing processes.
Examples of such compositions can be found in the following patents:
U.S. Patent No. 4,528,231 to Lund discloses a slip and wear resistant
flooring and composition and method for producing the same. This composition
includes coarse metallic particles which are applied to a sub-floor to prevent
persons from slipping thereon;
U.S. Patent No. 5,395,673 to Hunt discloses a non-slip composition and
method of applying the same to a ground surface where lighting conditions are
poor. The composition includes an aluminum oxide aggregate which is applied
to a ground surface to prevent persons from slipping thereon; and a
phosphorescent pigment to illuminate the ground surface;
U.S. Patent No.. 5,451,446 to Kincaid discloses a thermosetting binder for
an abrasive article. The binder includes a cured epoxy used to bond abrasive
grades together to form a shaped mass, or alternatively to hold and support
abrasive grains on a sheet; and
U.S. Patent No. 5,654,078 to Feronato discloses an abrasive member used
for dry-grinding and polishing. The abrasive member includes metal deposits in
which abrasive particles have been imbedded.
The foregoing compositions are directed towards anti-slip or
manufacturing processes. As none of them are directed towards helping improve a person's ability to securely grasp an object, it is an object of this
invention to provide a composition for such purpose and a method of applying
the same.
Summary of Invention
A composition including an aggregate of aluminum oxide or silicon
carbide granules which are applied to the handle of hand-held sporting
equipment and tools to enhance a person's ability to securely grasp such objects.
The composition is secured to these hand-held items by means of a cured epoxy.
Brief Description of the Drawings.
A more complete understanding of the present invention may be obtained
from a consideration of the following description in conjunction with the
drawings in which:
FIG.l is a perspective view of a golf club grip to which the composition
which is the subject of the present invention is applied;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a hammer to which the composition of the
present invention is applied; and
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a glove to which the composition of the
subject invention is applied.
Detailed Description of the Invention
Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown golf club 10 having grip 11. Aggregate
12 is applied to grip 11 in order to enable a person to more securely grasp golf
club 10 so that the club will not slip out of the person's hands while it is being
swung. Aggregate 12 is preferably comprised of granules of aluminum oxide,
although it can be comprised of any other granular material such as silicon
carbide, silica or sand. The coarseness of these granules, which can be of any
desired grit, enable a person to feel the granules and thus more securely grip the
object to which the granules are applied. Aggregate 12 can be applied to leather,
vinyl, rubber, plastic, or any similar material which is wrapped onto or around
club 10 for enhancing a person's ability to grasp the club.
It is preferable to use an aggregate including aluminum oxide rather than
an aggregate including silicon carbide because aluminum oxide granules are
rounded whereas silicon carbide granules are jagged. The aluminum oxide
granules will therefore provide a more pleasing sensation when a person holds
an object to which aggregate 12 is applied. To apply aggregate 12, an epoxy or similar adhesive such as urethane is first applied to grip 11. The epoxy or other
adhesive used can be, but need not be, a multi-part adhesive. Aggregate 12 is
then applied to grip 11. A brush or roller can then be used to remove excess
granules of aggregate 12. The epoxy is then cured either by drying in the
ambient air or by heating, as for example under an ultra-violet lamp, to ensure
that the remaining granules are securely adhered to grip 11. Alternatively,
aggregate 12 can be impregnated into grip 11 when grip 11 is manufactured.
Aggregate 12 can be of any desired grit which in turn determines the thickness
of the coating of aggregate 12 applied to grip 11.
Aggregate 12 can be applied to other sporting equipment including, but
not limited to, baseball bats, hockey sticks, fishing rods and weight lifting bars.
Referring to FIG. 2 there is shown hammer 20 having grip 21 to which
aggregate 12 is applied in same manner as described above in the description of
FIG. 1. Aggregate 12 can be applied to other tools including, but not limited to,
wrenches, drills, paint brushes, medical instruments and dental instruments.
Referring to FIG. 3, there is shown glove 30 having palm area 31 to which
aggregate 12 is applied in the same manner as described above in the
descriptions of FIGS. 1 and 2. Glove 30 to which aggregate 12 is applied can be
used by football players to more securely grasp a football, or by soccer goalies to
more securely grasp a soccer ball, as well as by persons to more securely grasp
other sporting equipment or tools.
Numerous modifications to and alternative embodiments of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the foregoing
description. Accordingly, this description is to be construed as illustrative only
and is for the purpose of teaching those skilled in the art the best mode of
carrying out the invention. Details of the structure may be varied substantially
without departing from the spirit of the invention and the exclusive use of all
modifications which come within the scope of the appended claims is reserved.
Claims
1. A composition applied to a hand-held object to enable a person to
securely hold said object, comprising:
an aggregate including granules adhered to a handle of a hand-held
object by means of an adhesive.
2. The composition according to Claim 1, wherein said aggregate
includes aluminum oxide.
3. The composition according to Claim 1, wherein said composition is silicon carbide.
4. The composition according to Claim 1, wherein said hand-held
object is a piece of sporting equipment
5. The composition according to Claim 4, wherein said piece of
sporting equipment is a golf club.
6. The composition according to Claim 4, wherein said piece of sporting equipment is a baseball bat
7. The composition according to Claim 4, wherein said piece of sporting equipment is a fishing rod.
8. The composition according to Claim 4, wherein said piece of
sporting equipment is a hockey stick.
9. The composition according to Claim 1, wherein said hand-held
object is a tool.
10. The composition according to Qaim 9, wherein said tool is a
hammer.
11. The composition according to Claim 9, wherein said tool is a
wrench.
12. The composition according to Claim 9, wherein said tool is a paint brush.
13. The composition according to Claim 9, wherein said tool is a
medical instrument
14. The composition according to Claim 9, wherein said tool is a dental
instrument
15. The composition according to Claim 1, wherein said aggregate
includes silicon carbide.
16. The composition according to Claim 1, wherein said adhesive is a
multi-part epoxy cured under an ultraviolet tight
17. A composition applied to a hand-held object to enable a person to
securely hold said object, comprising:
granules of an aggregate selected from the group consisting of aluminum
oxide~silicon carbide, silica and sand, wherein said granules are adhered to a
handle of a hand-held object by means of an adhesive.
18. The composition according to Claim 17, wherein said hand-held
object is a piece of sporting equipment
19. The composition according to Claim 17, wherein said hand-held
object is a tool.
20. A method of applying a composition to a hand-held object to
enable a person to securely hold said object, comprising the steps of:
applying an adhesive to a handle of an hand-held object; and
applying granules of an aggregate selected from the group consisting of
aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, silica and sand, wherein said granules are
securely adhered to said handle by said adhesive.
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| GB2357038A (en) * | 1999-12-10 | 2001-06-13 | High Cedar Entpr Co Ltd | Shock-absorbing and skidproof protective jacket of game racket handle |
| GB2364249A (en) * | 2000-07-04 | 2002-01-23 | High Cedar Entpr Co Ltd | A protective strap for a handle |
| GB2364248A (en) * | 2000-07-04 | 2002-01-23 | High Cedar Entpr Co Ltd | A protective strap with granular surface |
| FR2813199A1 (en) * | 2000-08-25 | 2002-03-01 | High Cedar Entpr Co Ltd | Skid-proof protective strap for handle of tennis racket, includes granular objects adhered to outer surface of strap for providing roughness |
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| US5401560A (en) * | 1991-01-08 | 1995-03-28 | Norton Company | Polymer backed material with non-slip surface using E-beam cured urethane binder |
| US5475894A (en) * | 1993-02-15 | 1995-12-19 | Stephan Witte Gmbh & Co. Kg | Handgrip for a tool and method of making same |
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| GB2357038A (en) * | 1999-12-10 | 2001-06-13 | High Cedar Entpr Co Ltd | Shock-absorbing and skidproof protective jacket of game racket handle |
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| GB2364249A (en) * | 2000-07-04 | 2002-01-23 | High Cedar Entpr Co Ltd | A protective strap for a handle |
| GB2364248A (en) * | 2000-07-04 | 2002-01-23 | High Cedar Entpr Co Ltd | A protective strap with granular surface |
| FR2813199A1 (en) * | 2000-08-25 | 2002-03-01 | High Cedar Entpr Co Ltd | Skid-proof protective strap for handle of tennis racket, includes granular objects adhered to outer surface of strap for providing roughness |
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