Patent ID: 6418951
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: A61H

Abstract:
A hand grip comprising:an elongate member having a length, a first cross-sectional profile perpendicular to the length, the first cross sectional profile having a first convex surface, a second convex surface adjacent the first convex surface, a third convex surface adjacent the second convex surface, and a fourth surface between the first and third convex surfaces, the first, second, and third convex surfaces having a varying radius of curvature over the length of the elongate member, the elongate member including an elongate core and a formed cover surrounding the elongate core, the formed cover including a first lateral edge and an opposing second lateral edge; a second cross-sectional profile parallel to the length of the elongate member and perpendicular to the first cross-sectional profile, the second cross-sectional profile having first and second opposed convex surfaces along at least substantially the entire length; and a rib extending outwardly from the fourth surface and extending at least a portion of the length of the elongate member, the rib being generally u-shaped in cross section, the rib engaging the first and second lateral edges.