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Pool cue gel grip

Pool cue gel grip description/claims

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/936,442, filed Jun. 20, 2007.

This invention generally relates to the field of pool cues, and more particularly to pool cue grips, and even more particularly to grips that are structured to maximize comfort by providing a cushioned grip.

The game of pool often requires that the player use the pool cue to deliver a sharp blow to the cue ball. This impact causes a strong vibration in the pool cue. Prior art grips on handles of pool cues are often very rigid, and such grips are susceptible to transmitting vibration from the pool cue to the user's hand. These vibrations often cause an undesirable stinging sensation in the user's hand. As a result, many players experience difficulty in achieving a comfortable grip during regular play.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a pool cue with a grip that conforms to the shape and pressure of fingers and hands for users with any hand size. It is a further object of the present invention to provide a pool cue with a shock-absorbing grip that will insulate the user's fingers and hand from undesirable vibrations occurring in the pool cue.

The pool cue comprises a handle and an elongated, encircling grip, said grip comprising a hydrogel member, and if necessary a retainer member in the form of a layer or envelope. The retainer member in the form of a sheet or layer may be secured to the handle of the pool cue with the hydrogel disposed between the handle and retainer member, or alternatively the hydrogel may be retained within a retainer envelope, with the envelop then secured to the handle of the pool cue. The retainer member must be sufficiently durable, pliable, elastic, and impervious to liquids.

An optional base layer may be placed between the handle of the pool cue and the hydrogel, thereby preventing the hydrogel from contacting the handle of the pool cue at any time.

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a first embodiment taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pool cue at a location through the grip and handle.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 taken along the longitudinal axis of the pool cue.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a second embodiment taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pool cue at a location through the grip and handle.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of FIG. 3 taken along the longitudinal axis of the pool cue.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a third embodiment taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pool cue at a location through the grip and handle.

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