Multi-layered grip
First Claim
1. A grip configured for use with a handle portion of an article, the grip comprising:
- a sleeve member defining a mounting surface, the sleeve member comprising;
a hollow cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the handle portion of the article; and
a gripping member joined to the sleeve member, the gripping member comprising;
a layer comprising a first fabric and polyurethane, the polyurethane penetrating through and saturating into the first fabric and extending beyond an outer surface of the first fabric, an outer portion of the layer comprising pores,wherein the polyurethane and the first fabric cooperate to define an exposed inner surface for the layer, the exposed inner surface being primarily polyurethane and including fibers of the first fabric, the inner surface of the layer being joined to the sleeve member.
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Abstract
Disclosed are grips and methods of making grips for use with the handle of an article, and in particular for use with fishing poles and golf clubs. Grips preferably include a multi-layered gripping member and an inner sleeve or mounting body. The gripping member can include an outer layer with a fabric layer coated and preferably saturated by polyurethane. The outer layer can be bonded to an inner layer to form the gripping member which is then attached to the sleeve. The sleeve can be ground from a starting block of material or may be injection molded. Also disclosed are handles including a connector configured to couple to a portion of a fishing pole. Such handles may include a multiple layers and can be selectively removed from the article. Methods are also provided for selectively coupling exchangeable handles to articles including fishing poles.
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1. A grip configured for use with a handle portion of an article, the grip comprising:
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a sleeve member defining a mounting surface, the sleeve member comprising; a hollow cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the handle portion of the article; and a gripping member joined to the sleeve member, the gripping member comprising; a layer comprising a first fabric and polyurethane, the polyurethane penetrating through and saturating into the first fabric and extending beyond an outer surface of the first fabric, an outer portion of the layer comprising pores, wherein the polyurethane and the first fabric cooperate to define an exposed inner surface for the layer, the exposed inner surface being primarily polyurethane and including fibers of the first fabric, the inner surface of the layer being joined to the sleeve member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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