Florence A. Ikin, GB190817501A
Improvements in or relating to the Handles of Tennis Rackets, Cricket Bats, and the like.
Image credit: Ikin, F.A. (1897)
On April 8th, 1908, Florence Amelia Ikin, an inventor from Durban, South Africa, patented a novel handle designed for use in the games of tennis or cricket. The device featured a double metal plate that could be attached to a racquet, allowing players to maintain the face of the racquet in a fixed position during play.
Date of Application: 20 August 1908
Date of Issuance: 8 April 1909
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