Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Elements
Reexamination Certificate
1999-01-15
2001-01-16
Green, Mary Ann (Department: 3682)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Elements
C074S558500
Reexamination Certificate
active
06173626
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to handgrips for use on handlebars of bicycles, motorcycles, and other devices and to ties for securely affixing such grips to handlebars. More particularly this invention concerns friction enhancing ties that when affixed about a handlegrip on a handlebar provide a superior frictional gripping surface for the hand of the user and improved friction between-grip and bar.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
In todays sophisticated sports vehicles handgrips for handlebars used to operated the vehicle have become important safety, comfort and style components. Functionally handgrips must be capable of providing positive, non-slip gripping of the handlebar and yet be comfortable for extended periods of use. Also handgrips have become somewhat of a style setting item on these vehicles with a wide variety of colors and designs appearing on the market.
Examples of previous proposed solutions to the safety and comfort problems are shown in U.S. Pat. No. 5,125,286 to Wilson and U.S. Pat. No. 5,280,735 to Kulpers et al. The latter shows screw actuated clamps to secure the grips to the handlebar and the former twisted safety wires to secure the grips to the handlebar. The twisted wires are unsightly and can cause injury if not applied carefully. Clamps are expensive and tend to be bulky. Neither offer designers much to work with from a style standpoint.
Further the frictional surfaces disclosed by the prior art leave much to be desired. Kulpers' rigid outer sleeve is at best uncomfortable and Wilson's grip looses much of its frictional ability when wet and dirty.
OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF INVENTION
Accordingly it is an object of the present invention to overcome the limitations of the prior art.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a handgrip and ties that when applied both securely affix the grip to the handlebar and improve the frictional gripping surface.
It is a further object to provide a functionally superior grip and tie that also provides a stylish accent to the applied handgrip and handlebar.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a handgrip and tie that provide a superior frictional surface even when wet and dirty.
A still further object is to provide handgrip ties in a variety of colors to match and/or compliment the particular style of a vehicle and handlebar.
These and other and further objects are achieved in one embodiment wherein a handgrip having at least three annular grooves spaced therealong is secured to a handlebar by a corresponding number of multicolored ties having a series of short rods projecting outwardly therefrom. The ties when used to fasten a grip to a handlebar, provide a superior frictional handgrip surface.
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Green Mary Ann
Wright Robert O.
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