Universal fitting for a cue stick

Details Universal fitting for a cue stick Universal fitting for a cue stick

2007-07-10

2007-07-10

Graham, Mark S. (Department: 3711)

Games using tangible projectile

Billiards or pool

Cue

C473S046000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10972087

ABSTRACT:
In an embodiment of the invention, a universal shaft fitting for a cue stick comprises a universal adapter with an extension having external threads, adapted to be bonded into the butt end of a shaft of a cue stick, and an insert adapted to be bonded to internal threads of the universal adapter. The insert also includes internal threads for detachably mating a pin attached to another segment of a cue stick. Other embodiments include universal shaft fittings with various pin configurations and universal shaft fittings that do not utilize an insert. The universal shaft fittings may be utilized as components of a kit for adapting shafts to receive segments of cue sticks with various pin configurations. The universal shaft fittings may also be utilized in a method of supplying shafts to fit segments of cue sticks.

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Drawing of coupling rod manufactured by Bender Cues for securing to one stick portion of a cue stick (Jul. 13, 1992).
Drawing of a prior art cue stick portion having a coupling rod and joint collar (at least by 1985).

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