Patent ID: 6036607
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A grip for an elongated shaft comprising:a main portion having a first surface, a second surface opposite to said first surface, a first free end, a second free end opposite said first free end, a fir side, and a second side opposite said first side, each of said first and second surfaces extending between said first and second ends and between said first and second sides, sad main portion having a thickness extending between said first and second surfaces, said thickness gradually tapering in a first direction from a first area adjacent said first end to a second area adjacent said second end with said thickness being greater at said first area than at said second area;a first fastener coupled to said first surface; anda second fastener coupled to said second surface,said main portion being movable between an open position wherein said first and second fasteners are spaced from each other and a closed position wherein said first and second fasteners are releasably attached, said main portion forming a hollow, substantially tubular member being open at both said first end and said second end when said main portion is in said closed position,said thickness of said member gradually tapering in said first direction at a constant slope,said thickness of said member further gradually tapering in a deceasing manner in a second direction towards said first side and in a third direction in a decreasing manner towards said second side such that in a said closed position said first side is substantially flush with said first surface, andsaid first surface being an outer surface when said main portion is in said closed position.