PROCESS FOR CONTROLLING A TOOL

Abstract

A process for controlling a tool includes the following steps, which are not necessarily in order. First, providing a grip device with a grip block smoothly joined to a band. Then, arranging a top side of the grip block proximate the tool and a bottom side of the grip block that is distant the tool. The band is configured to permit human fingers to be adjacent to the grip block.

Description

RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims priority to provisional patent application U.S. Ser. No. 62/138,012 filed on Mar. 25, 2015, the entire contents of which is herein incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND

[0002] The embodiments herein relate generally to athletic equipment.

[0003] Prior to embodiments of the disclosed invention, the user of tools utilized in striking a ball (aka a bat, golf club or racket) faced three common problems, application of the proper grip (on the tool), application of the correct amount of pressure on the tool and the problem of holding the tool in the rear of the hand which causes pulling, hooking or slicing the ball). Embodiments of the disclosed invention solve these problems.

SUMMARY

[0004] A process for controlling a tool includes the following steps, which are not necessarily in order. First, providing a grip device with a grip block smoothly joined to a band. Then, arranging a top side of the grip block proximate the tool and a bottom side of the grip block that can be distant the tool. The band can be configured to permit human fingers to be adjacent to the grip block.

[0005] In some embodiments, the grip device further comprises a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side immediately adjacent to both the top side and the bottom side. In some embodiments, the grip block further comprises a length, a width and a height. The length can be at least 0.25 inches, but no more than 0.75 inches. The width can be at least 0.25 inches, but no more than 0.75 inches. The height can be at least 2.00 inches, but no more than 2.50 inches.

[0006] In some embodiments, the length can be about 0.50 inches. The width can be about 0.50 inches. The height can be about 2.50 inches.

[0007] In some embodiments, the band can have a radius. The radius can be at least one inch but no more than 1.5 inches. In some embodiments, the radius can be about 1.19 inches.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0008] The detailed description of some embodiments of the invention is made below with reference to the accompanying figures, wherein like numerals represent corresponding parts of the figures.

[0009] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention shown in use

[0010] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention;

[0011] FIG. 3 is a section view of an embodiment of the invention taken from line 3-3 in FIG. 1;

[0012] FIG. 4 is a front view of an embodiment of the invention;

[0013] FIG. 5 is a side view of an embodiment of the invention; and

[0014] FIG. 6 is a flow chart of an embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN EMBODIMENTS

[0015] By way of example, and referring to FIGS. 1-5, one embodiment of the present system comprises grip device 10. Grip device 10 further comprises grip block 12. Grip block 12 further comprises top side 14 immediately adjacent to first side 16, second side 18, third side 20 and fourth side 22. First side 16, second side 18, third side 20 and fourth side 22 are immediately adjacent to bottom side 24. Bottom side 24 is smoothly connected to band 26.

[0016] Grip block 12 can be joined to band 26 smoothly using known materials and known methods. For instance, in some embodiments, this combination can be formed as an integrated unit or molded using a technique such as injection molding. However, other techniques can be effective as well.

[0017] In some embodiments, band 26 can be modeled as a semi-circle with a radius R. Radius R should be at least one inch but no more than 1.5 inches. In some embodiments radius R can be 1.19 inches. In some embodiments grip block 12 can have length L, width W and height H. In some embodiments length L is at least 0.25 inches, but no more than 0.75 inches. In some embodiments length L can be about 0.50 inches. In some embodiments width W is at least 0.25 inches, but no more than 0.75 inches. In some embodiments width W can be about 0.50 inches. In some embodiments height H is at least 2.00 inches, but no more than 2.50 inches. In some embodiments height H can be about 2.50 inches. These dimensions are critical for manipulating the tool without turning the tool.

[0018] A process 30 for controlling a grip G of a tool B is shown in FIG. 6 and includes the following steps, which are not necessarily in order. First, at step 32, slipping grip device 10 onto a human hand, wherein second side 18 extends away from grip G. Next, at step 34, sliding grip device 10 down the human hand to a base of fingers on the human hand. Finally, at step 36, laying tool B immediately against both the human fingers and grip block 12.

[0019] As used in this application, the term "a" or "an" means "at least one" or "one or more."

[0020] As used in this application, the term "about" or "approximately" refers to a range of values within plus or minus 10% of the specified number.

[0021] As used in this application, the term "substantially" means that the actual value is within about 10% of the actual desired value, particularly within about 5% of the actual desired value and especially within about 1% of the actual desired value of any variable, element or limit set forth herein.

[0022] All references throughout this application, for example patent documents including issued or granted patents or equivalents, patent application publications, and non-patent literature documents or other source material, are hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entireties, as though individually incorporated by reference, to the extent each reference is at least partially not inconsistent with the disclosure in the present application (for example, a reference that is partially inconsistent is incorporated by reference except for the partially inconsistent portion of the reference).

[0023] A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.

[0024] Any element in a claim that does not explicitly state "means for" performing a specified function, or "step for" performing a specified function, is not to be interpreted as a "means" or "step" clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. .sctn.112, 6. In particular, any use of "step of" in the claims is not intended to invoke the provision of 35 U.S.C. .sctn.112, 6.

[0025] Persons of ordinary skill in the art may appreciate that numerous design configurations may be possible to enjoy the functional benefits of the inventive systems. Thus, given the wide variety of configurations and arrangements of embodiments of the present invention the scope of the invention is reflected by the breadth of the claims below rather than narrowed by the embodiments described above.

Claims

1. A process for controlling a tool, comprising: providing a grip device with a grip block smoothly joined to a band; arranging a top side of the grip block proximate the tool and a bottom side of the grip block that is distant the tool; wherein the band is configured to permit human fingers to be adjacent to the grip block.

2. The process of claim 1, wherein the grip device further comprises a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side immediately adjacent to both the top side and the bottom side.

3. The process of claim 2, wherein the grip block further comprises a length, a width and a height; wherein the length is at least 0.25 inches, but no more than 0.75 inches; the width is at least 0.25 inches, but no more than 0.75 inches; and the height is at least 2.00 inches, but no more than 2.50 inches.

4. The process of claim 3, wherein: the length is about 0.50 inches; the width is about 0.50 inches; and the height is about 2.50 inches.

5. The process of claim 2, wherein the band has a radius; wherein the radius is at least one inch but no more than 1.5 inches.

6. The process of claim 5, wherein the radius is about 1.19 inches.

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