Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly that has been designed to give a controlled floating action to the grip that can be adjusted by varying the different cushioning isolator mechanisms within the grip, or by varying the number of tuning washers. The Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly is comprised of one or more grip end clamps; one or more cavities in said grip end clamps; a grip sleeve having one or more protruding engagement members; one or more elastomeric isolator inserts housed within each of said one or more cavities in said grip end clamps, wherein said one or more protruding engagement members mates within said cavities housing said elastomeric isolator inserts; and an outer elastomer grip; whereby said grip sleeve is free floating and has torsional, rotational, linear and axial shock absorbing capacity. The isolator inserts may be elastomer inserts of varying durometer material.

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    This application relates to shock absorbing and impact-attenuating hand grips. More specifically, the invention relates to hand grips particularly suited for use with devices that tend to transmit shocks to the arms, shoulders and back of the operator, such as the handle bars of motorcycles, off-road mountain bikes, all-terrain vehicles, snow mobiles and the like as well as power tools, hand tools, sporting goods such as golf clubs and baseball bats, and various other mounted and mountable grips. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    Handlebar grips have been utilized on the ends of handlebars for decades. These grips are typically made of a soft polymer that both improves a users&#39; ability to grasp the handlebars and cushions the hand against the effect of vibrations and sudden impacts. 
         [0003]    The handlebar grips are preferably made of anti-skid, relatively elastic and low durometer polymer such as rubber or urethane to enhance the cushioning effects. In off-road cycling, whether self-propelled, as in mountain biking, or powered by an internal combustion engine, as in a motorcycle, or riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), the rider tends to grip the handle bars tightly for balance and control. Under competitive conditions, the rider may need to enhance his/her grip for prolonged periods of time while traversing difficult terrain. Such tight gripping by the rider tends to cause shocks to be transferred to the rider&#39;s hands, wrists, forearms and related extremities. Over a period of time, these various forces can induce fatigue, and fatigue can compromise riding enjoyment and competitive results in racing. 
         [0004]    By creating a torsional, rotational, linear and axial cushioning effect on the handlebar the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly insure that the riders hands, wrists, forearms and related extremities are relieved from the shocks incurred during prolonged activity. 
         [0005]    Although attempts have been made to provide handle-bar grips that are comfortable to use, ones that are too-soft do not provide adequate motion control. Those that provide good motion control tend to be too-stiff to be comfortable. Thus, there is a need for a handle bar grip that is comfortable to use, that provides precise motion control, that has good endurance, and that can be readily retro-fitted on existing handle bars. 
         [0006]    Numerous innovations for the handlebar grip have been provided in the prior art that are described as follows. Even though these innovations may be suitable for the specific individual purposes to which they address, they differ from the present design as hereinafter contrasted. The following is a summary of those prior art patents most relevant to this application at hand, as well as a description outlining the difference between the features of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly and the prior art. 
         [0007]    U.S. Pat. No. 7,013,533 of Wayne R. Lumpkin describes a grip for a cycle that includes a cylindrical liner extending along a liner axis between a first and a second end. The cylindrical liner has at least two elongate slots extending axially along a lengthwise portion of the cylindrical liner, each elongate slot overlapping a lengthwise part of another elongate slot, the overlapping elongate slots being radially offset. An over molding overlies a lengthwise of the cylindrical liner. The elongate slots are preferably disposed in a first set of at least two elongate slots extending along a first axial line in the liner and a second set of at least two elongate slots extending along a second axial line in the liner. The first and second axial lines are radially offset and the first set of elongate slots overlaps the second set of elongate slots. A first elongate slot may intercept a first end of the cylindrical liner. A compression member is provided in operative association with a circumference of an axial segment of the cylindrical liner. The axial segment includes at least a lengthwise portion of the first elongate slot. The compression member is operable between a relaxed state not compressing the axial segment and a compression segment compressing the axial segment about its circumference. The axial segment is preferably proximate the first end of the cylindrical liner. 
         [0008]    This patent describes a grip with a cylindrical liner that has at least two elongate slots extending axially along a lengthwise portion of the cylindrical liner, each elongate slot overlapping a lengthwise part of another elongate slot, the overlapping elongate slots being radially offset. This patent does not use the elastomeric isolator members to isolate the grip portion from the handle bar giving the secure but floating sensation. 
         [0009]    U.S. Pat. No. 8,484,806 of Gregory S. Rarick describes an ergonomic hand grip assembly. The assembly includes an outer resilient cover having an open proximal end surrounded by an annular flange. The cover is preferably molded of elastomeric material, such as rubber, that provides a satisfactory co-efficient of friction with respect to the palm of a human hand when gripped adjacent the cover flange. The elastomeric material is of conventional rubber-like composition known in art for use on outdoor equipment having a handle bar control member. The control member has a free end portion which is moveable by a user&#39;s hand to provide control motion inputs to a vehicle and to assist the vehicle rider in maintaining balance while riding the vehicle. 
         [0010]    This patent describes an ergonomic hand grip assembly but does not use the elastomeric isolator members to isolate the grip portion from the handle bar giving the secure but floating sensation. 
         [0011]    None of these previous efforts, however, provides the benefits attendant with the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly. The present design achieves its intended purposes, objects and advantages over the prior art devices through a new, useful and unobvious combination of method steps and component elements, with the use of a minimum number of functioning parts, at a reasonable cost to manufacture, and by employing readily available materials. 
         [0012]    In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly in detail, it is to be understood that the design is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangement of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0013]    The principle advantage of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly is to absorb the shock to the hands, wrists, arms, back and shoulders when holding the grip on a wide variety of vehicles, motorcycles, off-road mountain bikes, all-terrain vehicles, snow mobiles and the like as well as power tools, hand tools, sporting goods such as golf clubs and baseball bats, and various other mounted and mountable grips as well as landscape equipment. 
         [0014]    Another advantage of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly is that it is a shock absorbing, suspension grip that when mounted is suspended and isolated from handlebar movement, and can easily be installed or removed from a handlebar. 
         [0015]    Another advantage of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly is that it has a firm but floating sensation when holding the grip, and isolates hand and grip from the shock and vibration of the handlebar. 
         [0016]    Another advantage of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly is that it can be used by a wide variety of bicycles, creating a hand grip movement that is essentially free-floating and independent of the handlebar. 
         [0017]    Another advantage of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly is that it can be used by a wide variety of motorized vehicles, and facilitates reducing hand and arm fatigue, reducing arm pump, and reducing joint stress and impact. 
         [0018]    Another advantage of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly is that it can be used by a wide variety of tools such as power tools, hand tools, gardening equipment like tillers and mowers, and sporting goods such as golf clubs and baseball bats. 
         [0019]    The Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly has been designed to give a controlled free-floating action to the grip that can be adjusted by varying the different cushioning elastomeric isolator mechanisms within the grip, including varying the durometer of the material used to create the elastomeric isolator inserts. 
         [0020]    The Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly is comprised of a slotted grip end clamp to be attached to a handlebar by the means of a screw restricting the diameter against the handlebar. One or more (preferably three or four) elastomeric or spring equipped isolator members are inserted into three or four cavities in the slotted grip end clamp and two O-rings are slid over the handle bar to be centrally located within the grip. The O-rings control and limit some of the flexibility of the grip sleeve with an elastomer grip and they are an optional part of the assembly. 
         [0021]    A grip sleeve with an elastomer grip bonded to it is slid over the O-rings on the handlebar. The grip sleeve has three or four recesses on either end, creating protruding engagement members to fit within the spaces between the three or four elastomeric isolator members inserted in the cavities in the slotted grip end clamp. One or more (preferably three or four) elastomeric or spring equipped isolator members are located on the distal end of the grip sleeve with an elastomer grip, and fit into cavities within the second slotted grip end clamp to be attached to the handlebar by the means of a screw restricting the diameter against the handlebar. The Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly is firmly attached to the handlebar by the slotted clamp fasteners on both ends. 
         [0022]    A handlebar end cap is affixed to the second slotted grip end clamp to be secured by the means of one or more screws. A variety of different elastomeric isolator members having different shapes and durometers are used for adjusting the flexibility of the grip. 
         [0023]    Alternate embodiments will include a different shape of elastomeric isolator members and the addition of leaf springs against the ear sections of the grip sleeve between each of the elastomeric isolator members and one having the leaf springs with coil compression springs replacing the elastomeric isolator members. 
         [0024]    Additional alternate embodiments include varying the durometer of the elastomeric isolator inserts to fine tune the feel of the cushion for the grip, as well as the addition of tuning washers to increase or decrease the distance the protruding engagement members into the clamp cavities, to again vary the cushion of the grip. 
         [0025]    The foregoing has outlined rather broadly the more pertinent and important features of the present Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly in order that the detailed description of the application that follows may be better understood so that the present contribution to the art may be more fully appreciated. Additional features of the design will be described hereinafter which form the subject of the claims of this disclosure. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0026]    The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification illustrate embodiments of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. 
           [0027]      FIG. 1  depicts a perspective view of a typical bicycle handle bar with two of the preferred embodiments of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assemblies. 
           [0028]      FIG. 2  depicts an exploded view of the preferred embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly. 
           [0029]      FIG. 3  depicts a side view of the preferred embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly. 
           [0030]      FIG. 4  depicts an end view of the preferred embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly. 
           [0031]      FIG. 5  depicts a cross section of the preferred embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly with the preferred embodiment of the elastomeric isolator members in place between the protruding engagement members of the grip sleeves. 
           [0032]      FIG. 6  depicts an enlarged cross section through the slotted grip end clamp and the preferred embodiment of the elastomeric isolator members. 
           [0033]      FIG. 7  depicts a full cross section through the preferred embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly. 
           [0034]      FIG. 8  depicts a side view of the preferred embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly. 
           [0035]      FIG. 9  depicts a perspective view of the slotted grip end clamp. 
           [0036]      FIG. 10  depicts a side view of the slotted grip end clamp. 
           [0037]      FIG. 11  depicts a front view of the slotted grip end clamp. 
           [0038]      FIG. 12  depicts a perspective view of the slotted grip end clamp with the three preferred embodiments of the elastomeric isolator members inserted. 
           [0039]      FIG. 13  depicts a perspective view of one of the preferred embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly illustrating the grip sleeve with the elastomer grip bonded to it and the grip sleeve having three recesses creating protruding engagement members to fit within the spaces between the three preferred embodiments of the elastomeric isolator members. 
           [0040]      FIG. 14  depicts a side view of the first alternate embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly using spring inserts. 
           [0041]      FIG. 15  depicts a cross section view of the first alternate embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly with leaf spring inserts. 
           [0042]      FIG. 16  depicts a cross section view of the second alternate embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly with leaf and coil compression spring inserts. 
           [0043]      FIG. 17  depicts a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the elastomeric isolator member. 
           [0044]      FIG. 18  depicts a front view of preferred embodiment of the elastomeric isolator member. 
           [0045]      FIG. 19  depicts a front view of alternate embodiment of the elastomeric isolator member. 
           [0046]      FIG. 20  depicts a perspective view of the grip sleeve. 
           [0047]      FIG. 21  depicts a side view of the grip sleeve. 
           [0048]      FIG. 22  depicts an end view of the grip sleeve. 
           [0049]      FIG. 23  depicts a perspective view of the elastomer grip. 
           [0050]      FIG. 24  depicts a side view of the elastomer grip. 
           [0051]      FIG. 25  depicts an end view of the elastomer grip. 
           [0052]      FIG. 26  depicts an exploded view of the third alternate embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly. 
           [0053]      FIG. 27A  depicts a side view of the elastomer grip with the four protruding engagement members on each end. 
           [0054]      FIG. 27B  depicts a typical end view of the elastomer grip. 
           [0055]      FIG. 28A  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp with the clamp screw and one of the elastomeric isolator members exploded away. 
           [0056]      FIG. 28B  depicts a front view of the inner clamp with the elastomeric isolator members in place. 
           [0057]      FIG. 28C  depicts a front view of the inner clamp with the elastomeric isolator members removed. 
           [0058]      FIG. 28D  depicts a front view of four elastomeric isolator members. 
           [0059]      FIG. 29A  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp with a one piece elastomeric isolator member in place. 
           [0060]      FIG. 29B  depicts a front view of the inner clamp with a one piece elastomeric isolator member. 
           [0061]      FIG. 29C  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp with a one piece elastomeric isolator member removed exposing the four alignment posts. 
           [0062]      FIG. 29D  depicts a front view of the inner clamp with a one piece elastomeric isolators removed exposing the four alignment posts. 
           [0063]      FIG. 29E  depicts a perspective view of the one piece elastomeric isolator member. 
           [0064]      FIG. 29F  depicts a front view of the one piece elastomeric isolator member. 
           [0065]      FIG. 30A  depicts a cross section side view of a portion of the elastomer grip with grip sleeve having a plurality of nubs on inner surface. 
           [0066]      FIG. 30B  depicts an end view of the elastomer grip with the four protruding engagement members. 
           [0067]      FIG. 30C  depicts a perspective view of a portion of the elastomer grip with the four protruding engagement members. 
           [0068]      FIG. 31A  depicts a cross section side view of a portion of the elastomer grip with the grip sleeve having a matrix of horizontal and vertical ribs on inner surface. 
           [0069]      FIG. 31B  depicts an end view of the elastomer grip with the four protruding engagement members. 
           [0070]      FIG. 31C  depicts a perspective view of a portion of the end of the elastomer grip with the four protruding engagement members. 
           [0071]      FIG. 32A  depicts a side view of a portion of the elastomer grip with eight tear shaped engagement members. 
           [0072]      FIG. 32B  depicts an end view of the elastomer grip with the eight protruding tear shaped engagement members. 
           [0073]      FIG. 33A  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp with one of the elastomeric isolator members exploded away. 
           [0074]      FIG. 33B  depicts an end view of the inner clamp with the elastomeric isolator members in position. 
           [0075]      FIG. 34A  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp with a one of the elastomeric isolator members exploded away. 
           [0076]      FIG. 34B  depicts an end view of the inner clamp with the elastomeric isolator members in position. 
           [0077]      FIG. 35A  depicts a side view of a portion of the end of the elastomer grip with eight protruding engagement posts. 
           [0078]      FIG. 35B  depicts an end view of the end of the elastomer grip with eight protruding engagement posts. 
           [0079]      FIG. 35C  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp with a one of the O-ring elastomeric isolators exploded away. 
           [0080]      FIG. 35D  depicts an end view of the inner clamp with the O-ring elastomeric isolator members in position. 
           [0081]      FIG. 36A  depicts a side view of a portion of the end of the elastomer grip with two protruding engagement members. 
           [0082]      FIG. 36B  depicts an end view of the elastomer grip with two protruding engagement members. 
           [0083]      FIG. 36C  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp with a one of the elastomeric isolator member exploded away. 
           [0084]      FIG. 36D  depicts an end view of the inner clamp with the two elastomeric isolator members in position. 
           [0085]      FIG. 37A  depicts a side view of a portion of the end of the elastomer grip with three protruding engagement members. 
           [0086]      FIG. 37B  depicts an end view of the elastomer grip with three protruding engagement members. 
           [0087]      FIG. 37C  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp with a one of the elastomeric isolator members exploded away. 
           [0088]      FIG. 37D  depicts an end view of the inner clamp with the elastomeric isolator members in position. 
           [0089]      FIG. 38A  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp with the single elastomeric isolator member exploded away. 
           [0090]      FIG. 38B  depicts an end view of the inner clamp with the single elastomeric isolator member in position. 
           [0091]      FIG. 39A  depicts a side view of a portion of the end of the elastomer grip with three configured protruding engagement members. 
           [0092]      FIG. 39B  depicts an end view of the elastomer grip with three configured protruding engagement members. 
           [0093]      FIG. 39C  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp with one of the elastomeric isolator members exploded away. 
           [0094]      FIG. 39D  depicts an end view of the inner clamp with the elastomeric isolator members in position. 
           [0095]      FIG. 40A  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp with the elastomeric isolator member and compression disk in position. 
           [0096]      FIG. 40B  depicts an end view of the inner clamp with the single elastomeric isolator member and compression disk in position. 
           [0097]      FIG. 40C  depicts a front view of the single elastomeric isolator member. 
           [0098]      FIG. 40D  depicts a perspective view of the single elastomeric isolator member. 
           [0099]      FIG. 40E  depicts a rear view of the single elastomeric isolator member. 
       
    
    
       [0100]    For a fuller understanding of the nature and advantages of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly, reference should be had to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the design and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. 
       DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0101]    Referring now to the drawings, wherein similar parts of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly  10 A,  10 B,  10 C and  10 D are identified by like reference numerals, there is seen in  FIG. 1  a perspective view of a typical bicycle handle bar  12  with two of the preferred embodiment Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly&#39;s  10 A attached at either end. 
         [0102]      FIG. 2  depicts an exploded view of the preferred embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly  10 A illustrating the handlebar  12  with two optional O-rings  14 . The first slotted grip end clamp  16  will be locked in place on the handlebar by the means of the screw  18 . The three cavities  20  in the slotted grip end cap  16  will house the three elastomeric isolator members  22 A at assembly. The protruding engagement members  24  created by the three recesses  26  on both ends of the grip sleeve  28  connect between the depressions  30  on either side of each elastomeric isolator members  22 A. A cover plate  32  is attached to the outer slotted grip end  16  by the means of three screws  34 . The elastomer grip  36  that will cover the grip sleeve  28  is set aside for clarity. 
         [0103]      FIG. 3  depicts a side view of the preferred embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly  10 A including the handlebar  12 . The first slotted grip end clamp  16  and the grip sleeve  28  with the elastomer grip  36  outer covering are shown next to the second slotted grip end clamp  16  with the cover plate  32  attached. 
         [0104]      FIG. 4  depicts an end view of the preferred embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly  10 A illustrating the cover plate  32  and the location of the three attaching screws  34  (shown in  FIG. 2 ). 
         [0105]      FIG. 5  depicts a cross section of the preferred embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly  10 A through the preferred embodiment of the elastomeric isolator members  22 A illustrating how the protruding engagement members  24  on the grip sleeve  28  fit within the depressions  30  on either side of each elastomeric isolator members  22 A. The elastomeric isolator members  22 A are shown inset within the three cavities  20  of the slotted grip end clamp  16 . 
         [0106]      FIG. 6  depicts an enlarged cross section through the handle bar  12  and slotted grip end clamp  16  with the elastomeric isolator members  22 A showing how the protruding engagement members  24  on the grip sleeve  28  fit within the depressions  30  of the elastomeric isolator members  22 A. 
         [0107]      FIG. 7  depicts a full cross section through the preferred embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly  10 A. 
         [0108]      FIG. 8  depicts a side view of the handle bar  12  and the preferred embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly  10 A illustrating the location of the screws  18  that clamp the slotted grip end clamps  16  to the handle bar  12 . 
         [0109]      FIG. 9  depicts a perspective view of the slotted grip end clamp  16  with the three cavities  20  on the side surface. 
         [0110]      FIG. 10  depicts a side view of the slotted grip end clamp  16 . 
         [0111]      FIG. 11  depicts a front view of the slotted grip end clamp  16  with the three cavities  20  on the front surface. 
         [0112]      FIG. 12  depicts a perspective view of the slotted grip end clamp  16  with the three elastomeric isolator members  22 A inserted. 
         [0113]      FIG. 13  depicts a perspective view of one end of the preferred embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly  10 A illustrating the grip sleeve  28  with the elastomer grip  36  bonded to it and the grip sleeve  28  having three recesses  26  creating protruding engagement members  24  to fit within the spaces between the three elastomeric isolator members  22 A. 
         [0114]      FIG. 14  depicts a side view of the first alternate embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly  10 B using spring inserts. 
         [0115]      FIG. 15  depicts a cross section view of the first alternate embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly  10 B with leaf spring inserts  42  between the inner surface of the slotted grip end clamp  16  and the protruding engagement members  24  on the grip sleeve  28 . The first alternate embodiment of the elastomeric isolator members  22 B is used in this application. 
         [0116]      FIG. 16  depicts a cross section view of the second alternate embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly  10 C with leaf spring inserts  42  and coil compression spring  44  replacing the elastomeric isolator members  22 B. 
         [0117]      FIG. 17  depicts a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the elastomeric isolator member  22 A illustrating the location of the depressions  30  on either end. 
         [0118]      FIG. 18  depicts a front view of the preferred embodiment of the elastomeric isolator member  22 A. 
         [0119]      FIG. 19  depicts a front view of the second alternate embodiment of the elastomeric isolator member  22 C with a recessed flat surface  46  on each side. 
         [0120]      FIG. 20  depicts a perspective view of the grip sleeve  28  depicting the locations of the protruding engagement members  24  on the grip sleeve  28  on both ends. 
         [0121]      FIG. 21  depicts a side view of the grip sleeve  28 . 
         [0122]      FIG. 22  depicts an end view of the grip sleeve  28 . 
         [0123]      FIG. 23  depicts a perspective view of the elastomer grip  36 . 
         [0124]      FIG. 24  depicts a side view of the elastomer grip  36 . 
         [0125]      FIG. 25  depicts an end view of the elastomer grip  36 . 
         [0126]      FIG. 26  depicts an exploded view of the third alternate embodiment of the Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly  10 D illustrating the inner clamp  62  with the screw  16  with the four elastomeric isolator members  64 . A variety of different durometers are available in fabricating all the elastomeric isolator members  64  and tuning washers  66  described giving a harder or softer compression to the parts. One or more tuning washers  66  are shown at each end of the elastomer grip  60  with the elastomeric isolator members  64  and outer clamp  68 . The grip sleeve  70  of the elastomer grip  60  is shown with four protruding engagement members  72  on each end. The handle bar  12  end cap  74  is additionally shown. Additional alternate embodiments include varying the durometer of the elastomeric isolator inserts to fine tune the feel of the cushion for the grip, as well as the addition of timing washers to increase or decrease the distance the protruding engagement members into the clamp cavities, to again vary the cushion of the grip. 
         [0127]      FIG. 27A  depicts a side view of the elastomer grip  60  with the grip sleeve  70  having the four protruding engagement members  72  on each end. 
         [0128]      FIG. 27B  depicts an end view of the elastomer grip  60  with the grip sleeve  70  having the four protruding engagement members  72 . 
         [0129]      FIG. 28A  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp  62  with the clamp screw  16  and one of the elastomeric isolator members  64  exploded away. One of the isolator cavities  76  is shown within the inner clamp  62  along with the compression grooves  78 . 
         [0130]      FIG. 28B  depicts a front view of the inner clamp  62  with the elastomeric isolator members  64  in place. 
         [0131]      FIG. 28C  depicts a front view of the inner clamp  62  with the elastomeric isolator members  64  removed. 
         [0132]      FIG. 28D  depicts a front view of four elastomeric isolator members  64 . 
         [0133]      FIG. 29A  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp  82  with a one piece elastomeric isolator member  84  in place illustrating the engagement member cavities  86  and the four alignment posts  90  positioned in the four locator post orifices  88 . 
         [0134]      FIG. 29B  depicts a front view of the inner clamp  82  with a one piece elastomeric isolator member  84  in place indicating the locations of the engagement member cavities  86  and the four alignment posts  90  positioned in the four locator post orifices  88 . 
         [0135]      FIG. 29C  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp  82  with a one piece elastomeric isolator member  84  removed exposing the four alignment posts  90 . 
         [0136]      FIG. 29D  depicts a front view of the inner clamp  82  with a one piece elastomeric isolator member  84  removed exposing the four alignment posts  90 . 
         [0137]      FIG. 29E  depicts a perspective view of the one piece elastomeric isolator member  84  indicating the locations of the engagement member cavities  86  and the locator pin orifices  88 . 
         [0138]      FIG. 29F  depicts a front view of the one piece elastomeric isolator member  84  indicating the locations of the engagement member cavities  86  and the locator pin orifices  88 . 
         [0139]      FIG. 30A  depicts a cross section side view of a portion of the elastomer grip  94  with grip sleeve  96  having a plurality of nubs  98  and four protruding engagement members  100 . 
         [0140]      FIG. 30B  depicts an end view of the elastomer grip  94  with the four protruding engagement members  100  and a plurality of nubs  98 . 
         [0141]      FIG. 30C  depicts a perspective view of a portion of the elastomer grip  94  with the four protruding engagement members  100  and a plurality of nubs  98  on the grip sleeve  96 . 
         [0142]      FIG. 31A  depicts a cross section side view of a portion of the elastomer grip  104  with the grip sleeve  106  having a matrix of horizontal ribs  108  and vertical ribs  110  on inner surface  112  and four protruding engagement members  114 . 
         [0143]      FIG. 31B  depicts an end view of the elastomer grip  104  with the four protruding engagement members  114 . 
         [0144]      FIG. 31C  depicts a perspective view of a portion of the end of the elastomer grip  104  with a matrix of horizontal ribs  108  and vertical ribs  110  on grip sleeve  106  and four protruding engagement members  14 . 
         [0145]      FIG. 32A  depicts a side view of a portion of the elastomer grip  116  with eight tear shaped engagement members  118  on the grip sleeve  120 . 
         [0146]      FIG. 32B  depicts an end view of the elastomer grip  116  with the eight protruding tear shaped engagement members  118  on the grip sleeve  120 . 
         [0147]      FIG. 33A  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp  122  with one of the elastomeric isolator member  124  having the engagement member cavities  125  exploded away from the isolator cavity  126   
         [0148]      FIG. 33B  depicts a front view of the inner clamp  122  with the elastomeric isolator members  124  having the engagement member cavities  125  in position. 
         [0149]      FIG. 34A  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp  130  with a one of the elastomeric isolator member  132  having the engagement member cavities  133  exploded away from the isolator cavity  134 . 
         [0150]      FIG. 34B  depicts a front view of the inner clamp  130  with the elastomeric isolator member  132  having the engagement member cavities  133  in position. 
         [0151]      FIG. 35A  depicts a side view of a portion of the end of the elastomer grip  138  with eight protruding engagement posts  140  on the grip sleeve  142 . 
         [0152]      FIG. 35B  depicts a front view of the end of the elastomer grip  138  with eight protruding engagement posts  140  on the grip sleeve  142 . 
         [0153]      FIG. 35C  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp  146  with a one of the O-ring elastomeric isolators  148  exploded away from the isolator cavity  150 . 
         [0154]      FIG. 35D  depicts a front view of the inner clamp  146  with the O-ring elastomeric isolators  148  in position. 
         [0155]      FIG. 36A  depicts a side view of a portion of the end of the elastomer grip  154  with two protruding engagement members  156  on the grip sleeve  158 . 
         [0156]      FIG. 36B  depicts an end view of the end of the elastomer grip  154  with two protruding engagement members  156  on the grip sleeve  158 . 
         [0157]      FIG. 36C  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp  162  with a one of the elastomeric isolator member  164  with engagement member cavities  165  exploded away from the isolator cavity  166 . 
         [0158]      FIG. 36D  depicts a front view of the inner clamp  162  with the two elastomeric isolator members  164  in position. 
         [0159]      FIG. 37A  depicts a side view of a portion of the end of the elastomer grip  170  with three protruding engagement members  172  on the grip sleeve  174 . 
         [0160]      FIG. 37B  depicts an end view of the elastomer grip  170  with three protruding engagement members  172  on the grip sleeve  174 . 
         [0161]      FIG. 37C  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp  178  with one of the elastomeric isolator member  180  having engagement member cavities  181  exploded away from the isolator cavity  182 . 
         [0162]      FIG. 37D  depicts a front view of the inner clamp  178  with the elastomeric isolator members  180  having engagement member cavities  181  in position. 
         [0163]      FIG. 38A  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp  186  having three indexing and anti-rotation members  188  in the isolator cavity  190  with the single elastomeric isolator member  192  with engagement member cavities  194 , indexing depressions  196  and scalloped shock absorbing inner surface  198  exploded away. 
         [0164]      FIG. 38B  depicts a front view of the inner clamp  186  having the single elastomeric isolator member  192  with engagement member cavities  194 , indexing depressions  196  and scalloped shock absorbing inner surface  198  in position. 
         [0165]      FIG. 39A  depicts a side view of a portion of the end of the elastomer grip  202  with three configured protruding engagement members  204  on the grip sleeve  206 . 
         [0166]      FIG. 39B  depicts an end view of the elastomer grip  202  with three configured protruding engagement members  204  on the grip sleeve  206 . 
         [0167]      FIG. 39C  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp  210  with the elastomeric isolator member  212  exploded away from the isolator cavity  214 . 
         [0168]      FIG. 39D  depicts a front view of the inner clamp  210  with the elastomeric isolator members  212  in position within the isolator cavity  214 . 
         [0169]      FIG. 40A  depicts a perspective view of the inner clamp  218  with the elastomeric isolator member  220  in position behind the compression disk  222  with three engagement slots  224  and three sets of compression disk absorbing cavities  216 . 
         [0170]      FIG. 40B  depicts a front view of the inner clamp  218  with the single elastomeric isolator member  220  behind the compression disk  222  having three engagement slots  224  and three sets of compression disk absorbing cavities  216 . 
         [0171]      FIG. 40C  depicts a front view of the compression disk  222  having three engagement slots  224  and three sets of compression disk absorbing cavities  226 . 
         [0172]      FIG. 40D  depicts a perspective view of the single elastomeric isolator member  220  with three engagement member cavities  228 . 
         [0173]      FIG. 40E  depicts a rear view of the single elastomeric isolator member  220 . 
         [0174]    Alternatively, the elastomeric inserts may be omitted altogether in place of protrusions on the sleeve that have shock absorbing characteristics. The “protrusions, attachment members,” or the like are made of a material that allows the grip to move independent of the handlebar without the need for separate inserts. This design may or may not be used with elastomeric inserts. Essentially, the clamp cavities would mate with the protrusions on the grip tube assembly directly and without the “buffer” of the inserts, while still providing a free-floating feel and independent cushioning of the grip. 
         [0175]    Another alternate design is the inverse of the represented design whereas the grip end clamp has protruding engagement members and the grip sleeve contains one or more cavities that mates with said protruding engagement members. The inverse design can be used with or without elastomeric inserts just as the prior described Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly invention as described herein demonstrates. 
         [0176]    The Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly  10 A,  10 B and  10 C shown in the drawings and described in detail herein disclose arrangements of elements of particular construction and configuration for illustrating preferred embodiments of structure and method of operation of the present application. It is to be understood, however, that elements of different construction and configuration and other arrangements thereof, other than those illustrated and described may be employed for providing a Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly  10 A,  10 B and  10 C in accordance with the spirit of this disclosure, and such changes, alternations and modifications as would occur to those skilled in the art are considered to be within the scope of this design as broadly defined in the appended claims. 
         [0177]    Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientists, engineer and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The abstract is neither intended to define the invention of the application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way.