Multi-layered grip
First Claim
1. A method of making a grip for use with a handle portion of an article, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a sleeve member comprising a hollow cavity configured to receive at least a portion of a handle portion of an article, the sleeve member defining a first end, a second end and a mounting surface;
dipping a first fabric sheet comprising an inner surface and an outer surface into liquid polyurethane such that polyurethane coats both the inner surface and the outer surface and penetrates through the first fabric sheet between;
removing polyurethane from the inner surface of the fabric sheet such that the inner surface of the dipped sheet includes both polyurethane and fabric; and
joining the inner surface of the dipped sheet to the mounting surface of 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 method of making a grip for use with a handle portion of an article, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a sleeve member comprising a hollow cavity configured to receive at least a portion of a handle portion of an article, the sleeve member defining a first end, a second end and a mounting surface; dipping a first fabric sheet comprising an inner surface and an outer surface into liquid polyurethane such that polyurethane coats both the inner surface and the outer surface and penetrates through the first fabric sheet between; removing polyurethane from the inner surface of the fabric sheet such that the inner surface of the dipped sheet includes both polyurethane and fabric; and joining the inner surface of the dipped sheet to the mounting surface of the sleeve member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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