Patent ID: 6872157
Filing Date: 2005-03-29
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A vibration absorbing grip cover for a handle of an implement, comprising: a sleeve having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end being open to permit a portion of the handle of the implement to extend therethrough, wherein the sleeve is a multi-layer laminate comprising: an inner layer of elastomeric vibration absorbing material which is free of voids therein; a layer including a fiberglass material and that is disposed on the inner layer, wherein the fiberglass material distributes vibration to facilitate vibration dampening; an outermost elastomeric layer having a pliable outer surface that facilitates a user gripping the sleeve during use of the implement; an outwardly extending peripheral knob portion forms the lower end of the sleeve; and a further inner layer made from force dissipating stiffening material.