Abstract: A pole-cleaning device sleeve having a pole-like member with a proximal end, a distal end, opposite to the proximal end, and a length separating the distal and proximal ends, the pole-like member having a head portion defining a working surface and being coupled to the distal end of the pole-like member, the pole-cleaning device also having a removably couplable sleeve with a distal end substantially adjacent to the head portion, a proximal end terminating at a location along the pole-like member length, and a sleeve length separating the distal and proximal ends, an outer layer being of a substantially deformably-resilient and polymer-based material, an inner layer coupled to the outer layer and contacting an outer surface of the pole-like member, and the outer and inner layers encapsulating at least a portion of the pole-like member.

Abstract: A paddle handle has a handle having a handle outside member connected to a handle inside member by a handle lateral member. A handle attachment member is connected to the handle at the handle inside member. A swivel is connected to the handle attachment member. The swivel has a first position and a second position. A first handle swivel detent and a second handle swivel detent are selectively engaged by a handle swivel engagement member. The first handle swivel detent is at a different angle than the second handle swivel detent. A handle swivel control is connected to the handle swivel engagement member. The handle swivel control is biased to engage into either the first handle swivel detent or the second handle swivel detent.

Abstract: A window shade handle system includes a handle section and a post configured on each end of the handle section. Each post has four sides that are restrained by a post channel in a track section. The post channel restrains each side of the post. The handle section is constructed of a front handle section affixed to a rear handle section. The front handle section and the rear handle section form a channel that accommodates a window shade wrapped about a rod. The channel may have a raised portion that physically contacts the window shade while the handle sections otherwise allow the shade to expand and contract.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicular handle having good characteristics in attachment of a decorative cover and also eliminating the likelihood of the occurrence of a failure in the attachment. Provided is a vehicular handle including: a handle body 1 attached to a vehicle; and a decorative cover 5 including a main body portion 2 which is long in a longitudinal direction of the handle body 1, and lock portions 3, 4 formed on both ends of the main body portion 2, the decorative cover 5 attached to a surface of the handle body 1 with the locking portions 3, 4 locked to the handle body 1, in which the decorative cover 5 is attached by turning the main body portion 2 with one of the locking portions 3, 4 acting as a turning fulcrum, and thereby resiliently locking the other locking portion 3, 4 to the handle body 1.

Abstract: A protection device for a holder of a martial arts board/target provides protection from direct impact and/or from the force/shock that is transmitted rearward to the hand and wrists of the holder of the board/target. The device receives the board/target holder's fingers, and a slanted floor inside the device urges the fingers into a generally curled or other inwardly-slanted position, and urges the rest of the hand, the wrist, and forearm into ergonomic and safer positions. The device is preferably made of material(s) in a particular hardness range that protects the user's fingers but that also prevents injury to the striker who is hitting/kicking the board/target. There are preferably no flanges or stops that limit placement of the device to particular places on the board, but rather the holder determines and controls the placement.

Abstract: Generally, an absorbent grip system including an absorbent element coupled to a grippable body configured for gripping by a gripping element to engage the absorbent element with a contactable surface to absorb or displace fluids or solid substances from the contactable surface. Specifically, an absorbent element coupled to a grippable body configured for gripping by a hand to engage the absorbent element with a skin surface to absorb or displace fluids or solid substances from the skin surface.

Abstract: A grab bar comprising a body with open opposite ends and diametrically opposed apertures close to the open ends; and a cap supporting a central leg supporting flexible side legs, each side leg comprising a protrusion at a free extremity thereof and being adapted to flex inwards toward the central leg as the central leg is inserted within the body from the open end thereof until the protrusions engage a respective the apertures in the body and emerge out of the outer surface of the body, and the cap is generally flush with an edge of the open end of the body; and the side legs being adapted to flex inwards toward the central leg as the protrusions are pushed toward the central leg thereby disengaging the protrusions from the apertures in the body and allowing the cap to be pulled out from the open end of the body.

Abstract: A valve for pressurized fluid comprising a body (1) accommodating a fluid circuit (2) having an upstream end (3) designed to be placed in communication with a reserve of pressurized fluid and a downstream end (4) designed to be placed in communication with a using device, the circuit (2) comprising an isolation valve element (5) in order to selectively close off the circuit (2), the valve element (5) being controlled by a lever (8) mounted so as to pivot on the body (1) between a rest position in which the isolation valve element (5) is held in a position of closing the circuit (2) and an active position in which the lever (8) moves the isolation valve element (5) into a position of opening the circuit (2).

Abstract: A silicon-based shape memory alloy negative active material includes a silicon-based material precipitated on a Ni2Mn1-XZX shape memory alloy basic material. In the silicon-based shape memory alloy negative active material, X satisfies the relationship 0?X?1 and Z is one of Al, Ga, In, Sn, or Sb.

Abstract: A handle is releasably secured to a rail wall by means of fasteners extending from inside the rail. An actuator shaft pushes against a contact plate to move a movable braking member to stop the rotation of a rod inside the rail.

Abstract: An architectural covering, comprising a rail and a repositionable handle assembly. The rail has a groove. The assembly comprises a handle with a hole for receiving a fastener, and a fastener receiving member. The fastener receiving member is free to slide along the groove when in an undamped state. A fastener is also provided for mechanically connecting the handle to the fastener receiving member and for clamping the handle and the fastener receiving member in a desired position on the rail.

Abstract: A removable handrail assistance device includes a bracket and a handle extension. The bracket may be affixed to a wall or other essentially immobile structure. The handle may be easily inserted into, or removed from, the bracket. The inserted handle extension is capable of supporting a user who holds onto the handle for support while, for example, climbing up or down one or more stairs.

Abstract: A handle and a method of fabricating a handle, or another article of manufacture, that minimizes or avoids the likelihood of accumulating contamination before, during, or after use. The article includes a core element, for example, a plastic core element, having an outer surface and raised indicia, such as, letters or logos, extending beyond the outer surface; and a light-transferring material completely covering the raised indicia of the core element wherein the raised indicia are visible through the light-transferring material. The complete covering of the indicia avoids separation between the cover and the indicia. The cover material may be a translucent thermoplastic elastomer. Though particularly applicable to the medical device industry, aspects of the invention may be applied to a broad range of industries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-function peripheral 1 that can allow a paper feeding cassette deck 3 to connect to an apparatus main body 2. The paper feeding cassette deck 3 has an opening portion 17 and handles. The opening portion 17 is provided on a connecting face 3a with respect to the apparatus main body 2. The handle is configured with at least a part of a rear reinforcing frame 21 and a front reinforcing frame 22 composing an edge of the opening portion 17, the at least parts of the frames protruding inward.

Abstract: An endoscope operation portion structure includes: a frame member inserted from an opening portion on an operation portion main body and arranged; a first fixing portion formed such that a length between a first apex protruded from one side of the frame member and a point on another side opposed to the first apex is longer than a long side of the opening portion; and a second fixing portion formed such that a length between a second apex protruded from the other side of the frame member and a point on the one side opposed to the second apex is longer than the long side of the opening portion, wherein the length between the first apex and the point on the other side and the length between the second apex and the point on the one side portion are shorter than a diagonal direction of the opening portion.

Abstract: A handle assembly includes a fixing member, a latching member received in the fixing member, and a handle slidably mounted to the fixing member. The latching member includes two resilient arms at opposite ends. Each resilient arm includes a projection. The handle includes a hold portion and two legs extending down from opposite ends of the hold portion. Each leg defines an engaging hole. The hold portion is pressed toward the fixing member, and the projections are engaged in the engaging holes.

Abstract: A rail vehicle has at least one handle, in particular a securing or activation handle for passengers and/or train personnel. The handle has a disinfecting device or is connected to a disinfecting device which is suitable for disinfecting the handle before, after and/or during the activation of the handle.

Abstract: A home appliance includes a handle; an end cap attaching the handle to the home appliance; and a crush rib disposed between the handle and the end cap. The home appliance may include a locating feature, wherein the crush rib is disposed on the locating feature. The locating feature may be a pin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a handle assembly for an airtight container.

Abstract: A universal faucet handle structure has: a handle body having an assembling portion with a through aperture, the through aperture having a non-circular cross-sectional shape, the through aperture providing a combining member; the assembling portion having an assembling slot adjacent to the through aperture, the assembling slot having a non-circular cross-sectional shape; and a joint sleeve having two connecting ends, both of the connecting ends capable of being connected to the assembling slot of the handle body; each connecting end having an engaging slot; the engaging slot having a non-circular cross-sectional shape; the engaging slot having an axial hole, and each connecting end further having an engaging groove. With the above-mentioned embodiment, following benefit can be obtained: since the assembling slot of the handle body is connected to the joint sleeve, the handle can be assembled onto different types of the faucet shafts.

Abstract: A top-handle portable working machine includes a grip configuration that makes it easy for a worker to manipulate the implement as intended in order to adapt to tasks in which accuracy, fineness, or an attractive finish is needed. The direction of an axis in which the top grip extends and the direction of a working axis of the implement are inclined relative to each other in a vertical direction so as to intersect at a point to the rear of the housing at angle between 15 and 25°. A detachable grip-position restricting member is attachable to a concave part of the top grip.

Abstract: A faucet handle capable of being installed onto a valve rod of a water valve comprises: a control handle and a connecting member. The connecting member is inserted into an engaging slot, covers at least one portion of the valve rod, and has an engaging portion. The engaging portion engages with the engaging edge of the engaging slot. The engaging slot of the control handle includes the detachable connecting member, such that the engaging slot of the control handle can be securely assembled onto different types of water valves, which increase the convenience of the assembly for the control handle.

Abstract: A grip brace having an adjustable base is provided, in which the base is secured around the user's wrist. The brace is attached to at least one finger of a user's hand to prior to securing the base to the wrist in order to hold one end of the base in place while the other end is pulled. At least one wrap is provided to cover and apply pressure to the user's hand as the hand grips the handle or rod-such as the handle of a tennis racquet, fishing pole, table tennis paddle, broom, rake or other devices-and attaches to the main member or other portion of the grip brace, by means of a fastener, thereby supporting the user's grip of the rod or handle. Further, the base, the at least one arm, both, or the entire grip brace may be comprised of an elastic material such that the amount of support for the wrist and hand may be increased by stretching a section of the brace as desired, thereby increasing the compressive force on the effected portion of the user's hand, wrist, or arm.

Abstract: A vehicle door handle assembly, comprising: a door handle having opposite first and second ends, the first end including a handle leg connectable to a bellcrank; a door handle end-cap; a slide-lock cassette supporting the bellcrank; and a frame mounting the door handle and the door handle end-cap. The frame is securable to a vehicle door and defines an opening receiving the slide-lock cassette therein. The opening is dimensioned to permit sliding movement of the slide-lock cassette therein. The slide-lock cassette is slidingly moveable relative to the frame between a first position, in which the handle leg is not connected to the bellcrank and the door handle end cap is not secured in place relative to the frame, and a second position, in which the handle leg is connected to the bellcrank and the door handle end-cap is captured by the slide-lock cassette against removal from the frame.

Abstract: A handle module, a hard disk drive (HDD) assembly, and a server are provided. The server includes a case with a mounting hole, a main board, and the HDD assembly. The HDD assembly includes a tray with two slide rails and a fixing hole, a HDD, the handle module, and a rubber pad. The handle module includes a handle with a body plate and a sidewall, a backing sheet, and a switch button. The body plate has a first opening and an inner surface. The sidewall has a second opening. The switch button is disposed between the backing sheet and the inner surface and has a first protrusion protruded out of the first opening and a second protrusion. The number of components disassembled from the server relies on the relative position between the second protrusion and the second opening, the fixing hole, and the mounting hole.

Abstract: A shopping cart includes a frame, a plurality of wheels for supporting the frame for movement over a floor, an arm connected to the frame, and a projection positioned proximate at least one of the wheels. The frame has a front end and a rear end. The arm is configured to engage the tow member for moving the frame. The projection engages the guide member to prevent one of the front end and the rear end from rotating over the other of the front end and the rear end. A handle assembly may include an elongated slot positioned proximate a handle. The shopping cart may also include a tray is releasably secured to the frame by inserting a tab into a slot. The shopping cart may also include a tab received within a slot to secure a basket against movement relative to the frame.

Abstract: A reaching tool device is disclosed that enables users to reach the roof of their vehicle without any hassle. The reaching tool device comprises an elongated arm, a handle secured to the arm, and at least one interchangeable head secured to the arm, opposite the handle. The elongated arm can be telescopically extended lengthwise and secured in a desired position via a push-spring button. The handle is removably secured to an end of the elongated arm via a pivoting hinge which allows the arm to pivot about the handle. Once the arm is in position, it can be secured in the desired position. The interchangeable head comprises a round or rectangular sponge, a brush, a scrubber, etc. and also a pivoting and rotating ball swivel that allows the interchangeable head to rotate and pivot and lie flat at an angle when in use.

Abstract: An assist handle for assisting an operator with climbing on to, or off of, a ground maintenance vehicle such as a mower, and a ground maintenance vehicle incorporating the same. The assist handle includes, in one embodiment, a grip portion movable between a deployed position, wherein the grip portion is positioned at a deployed elevation configured to assist the operator with ingress to, or egress from, a platform such as a seat; and a stowed position, wherein the grip portion is positioned at a stowed elevation lower than the deployed elevation.

Abstract: A system, comprising: a handle including a first portion and a second portion; a housing configured to: expose at least part of the first portion and conceal at least part of the second portion when the handle is in a first state; and expose at least part of the second portion and conceal at least part of the first portion when the handle is in a second state; and a sterilizing source disposed within the housing and configured to substantially sterilizing a portion of the handle concealed by the housing in at least one of the first state and the second state.

Abstract: A faucet handle assembly includes a handle having a user input portion and a shaft extending axially downwardly from the user input portion. A hub includes a side wall defining an internal chamber extending between an open upper end and an open lower end, the open upper end rotatably receiving the shaft of the handle. A push nut retains the shaft of the handle to the hub and is slidably adjustable along the shaft for axial positioning therealong. A mounting base is received within the internal chamber of the hub and secures the hub to a mounting deck.

Abstract: A process for producing molded products having portions formed with two separate materials is provided. The process involves forming a first component over a structural core in a first step, and forming a second component that is secured to the first component and the core in a second step. The second component can be formed directly over the first component or can be secured thereto after formation. The first and second components can additionally be formed with indicia thereon, or with recesses within which inserts containing the desired indicia can be positioned. Additionally, the first component can be formed with a ridge disposed on a projection formed on the first component that effectively seals off a portion of the first component when the second component is formed around the core and the first component to ensure the portion of the first component surrounded by the ridge remains visible after formation of the second component.

Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a bracket and a handle. The bracket includes a front plate, a first securing piece, and a resilient tab. The resilient tab is secured to the front plate. The handle includes a handhold and a first mounting portion extending from the handhold. The first mounting portion is pivotably mounted to the first securing piece. The first mounting portion defines a pivot axis. The first mounting portion includes a first side surface, a second side surface, and a connecting surface connected between the first side surface and the second side surface. A distance between the first side surface and the pivot axis and a distance between the second side surface and the pivot axis are both less than a distance between the connecting surface and the pivot axis. The connecting surface resists against the resilient tab to be deformed when the first mounting portion rotates.

Abstract: A flat or three dimensional body constructed of a sanitary plastic, with an inner surface of the body defining a hollow interior adapted to contact a door hardware surface or projecting knob. The body in one variant exhibits an end face from which projects an undulating and perimeter extending skirt, the design of which providing additional fabric which, upon being grasped and rotated by a user, can be circumferentially deflected and folded over against itself and the underlying surfaces of the rotatable door knob over which the cover is installed, this in order to facilitate additional frictional engaging contact with the door handle. An inside or flattened base surface of the body can also exhibit any desired tacky or adhesive material in order to provide additional gripping engagement of the handle or knob.

Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable support bar that includes a pair of wall anchor brackets with a pair of apertures, a plurality of bracket fasteners that secure the pair of wall anchor brackets to a support surface, a pair of extension tubes each extended into the pair of wall anchor brackets and a u-shaped support bar grasped by a user to accommodate and support the user. The adjustable support bar also includes a base extension tube contained within the elongated base bar of the u-shaped support bar, the base extension tube allows the elongated base bar to be extended. The adjustable support bar can be threaded or utilizes a plurality of apertures and a plurality of securing pins to secure the adjustable support bar.

Abstract: The invention relates to a handheld work apparatus having a handle. A throttle trigger and a throttle trigger lock are arranged on the handle. An operating-mode selector having an off position, an operating position and a starting position is provided. The selector, trigger lock and the trigger are pivotally mounted. A first latching element is provided on the selector and a second latching element is provided on the trigger element, which coact in the starting position of the selector and the starting position of the trigger and hold the trigger in its starting position. To ensure that the starting position of the selector can only be engaged when the trigger is actuated, the second latching element lies outside of the pivot path of the first latching element in the non-actuated position of the trigger.

Abstract: A top-handle portable working machine includes a grip configuration that makes it easy for a worker to manipulate the implement as intended in order to adapt to tasks in which accuracy, fineness, or an attractive finish is needed. The direction of an axis in which the top grip extends and the direction of a working axis of the implement are inclined from each other in a vertical direction so as to intersect at a point to the rear of the housing at angle between 15 and 25°.

Abstract: A tailgate inner-handle is vertically rotatably mounted and includes: cylinders having sliding holes formed in outer circumferential surfaces along a longitudinal direction; pistons inserted in the cylinders and having fitting holes; a handle mounted at one end of the piston; a carrying bar entering the cylinders through the sliding holes to be inserted in the fitting holes; a motor connected so as to slide the carrying bar; and a control module configured to apply power to the motor according to whether the tailgate is opened or closed. The inner-handle according to the present invention protrudes from the tailgate or returns to an original position according to an opening/closing state of the tailgate, so that a user may more easily and conveniently hold the inner-handle regardless of a height of the user without needing to adjust an opening angle of the tailgate.

Abstract: Handle lock structure includes: left and right lock members provided on a body of a working machine for movement into engagement with engaging portions of left and right handle sections of a handle as the handle is pivotally moved in a deploying direction from a stored position toward a deployed position, thereby locking the handle sections in the deployed position; and a lock cancellation lever for moving the left and right lock members out of the engagement with the engaging portions to compulsorily cancel the locking, by the left and right lock members, of the left and right handle sections in the deployed position.

Abstract: A ligature-resistant grab bar for mounting on a surface, having an elongated handgrip having a generally centrally disposed spine extending from the first end of the handgrip to the second end of the handgrip and which is configured and dimensioned to extend outwardly from the surface, when mounted. The spine lying flush against the surface and two arms extending outwardly from the spine along its entire length, each having an outer surface which collectively define the handgrip outer surface. The arms each having an outer free end portion which is configured and dimensioned to be grasped by a user. End caps on each of the ends of the handgrip, at least one of the end caps having an outwardly flared end wall having a first edge joined to the outer surface of the handgrip and a second edge configured and dimensioned to lie flush against the surface.

Abstract: The article comprises a part comprising two lugs for snap-fastening said part on a support and two abutment means for bearing against that support. The part also comprises a body, provided with an aperture, to which are attached the lugs as well as a fixing foot adapted to be disposed through the aperture. The article has a locked configuration in which the fixing foot blocks said lugs in said snap-fastening position and an unlocked configuration in which said foot is adapted to be inserted and extracted from said part and in that said article further comprises quarter turn fixing means to make the article pass between said locked configuration and unlocked configuration.

Abstract: An article for mounting to a support structure via a fastener, comprising a molded body made from a first thermoplastic material and having a length. The molded body also has an attachment surface spaced from the support structure and a show surface opposite the attachment surface. The article contains a fastening insert made of a second thermoplastic material and disposed within the molded body for receiving the fastener to mount the article to the support structure. The fastening insert has a flange extending along the length of the molded body. The fastening insert also has a boss coupled to and extending from the flange and the attachment surface for receiving the fastener. The flange defines a plurality of holes with the first thermoplastic material disposed in the holes for anchoring the fastening insert in the molded body.

Abstract: A movable grab handle assembly attached to the interior surface of the vehicle such as the vehicle pillar or on or adjacent to the vehicle headliner is disclosed. The movable grab handle assembly includes a slot formed on a surface of the interior. The slot includes a base having an adjuster plate. A grab handle is slidably mounted in the slot. The grab handle includes a user-operated release, such as a push button, that is operatively engaged with an adjuster plate release mechanism in the form of a pin. By operation of the push button the pin is movable between an adjuster plate engaging position and an adjuster plate disengaging position. Through use of the push button the grab handle is released to move any position in a direction toward the top of the pillar and a direction toward the bottom of the pillar.

Abstract: A cylindrical gear ring assembly is provided for use as a decorative wearable ornamental device useable as a ring or other piece of jewelry, a toy, and a therapy tool, and more specifically to a ring with a rotatable mechanism comprising movable cylinders which rotate against gear mechanisms and method of using the same.

Abstract: In one embodiment the present invention is a screen frame grasping and removal system comprising at least one pull tab. There is at least one lock to lock each tab. The frame defines openings to receive the tab and lock cooperation, the tab and lock openings communicating with each other to permit the lock to engage the tab. In another embodiment the above includes one side of the frame defining an opening to receive the tab and an opening to receive the lock, the tab and lock openings communicating with each other to permit the lock to engage the tab; and a second side of the frame contains therein at least one outwardly springing bias. The screen first and second side opposing each other.

Abstract: Disclosed is a handled appliance support for a window-mounted air conditioner unit, comprising a pair of U-shaped handles along the interior face of the appliance for providing a user with a means for obtaining improved purchase and control when handling, installing and removing an air conditioner unit. The handles comprise elongated vertical members affixed via a pair of horizontal members forming a pair of U-shape grips for which the user to grasp and support the unit from within the interior side of a window opening. The handles may be externally mounted, integrated into the interior face or alternatively be retrofitted onto an existing unit via a pair of elongated strap elements that surround the unit and support the handles in their working position.

Abstract: A closing system for doors having a container provided in a handle. The container has a touch surface that is placed in a window-type recess of the handle, and a switching element that is arranged in the container can be actuated by the touch surface. The switching element is used to switch the control electronics of the closing system between two states, namely a state that prevents opening of the door and a state that allows the door to be opened.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a handle assembly for an airtight container.

Abstract: An enclosure of electronic device includes a casing, a mounting member and a handle. The casing comprises a side plate and a limiting portion on the side plate. The mounting member is secured to the side plate and comprises a pivoting portion. The handle comprises an installing pole. The handle is engaged with the pivoting portion and is rotatable relative to the mounting member between a first position and a second position, and the limiting portion prevents the installing pole from disengaging from the pivoting portion, and prevents further rotation of the handle when the handle is in the second position.

Abstract: A box grip is provided that includes a grip shell with an interior. The box grip may include a grip ring with a first hand grip arranged in an interior. The grip ring includes a second hand grip and a third hand grip that extend from an upper edge portion of the interior of the grip shell into the interior. This offers the possibility that a user can grip behind the hand grip and also behind the hand grips because the corresponding sections of the grip ring extend into the interior, so that underneath the hand grips one obtains a free space into which a user can grip with his/her fingers.

Abstract: A grab handle mounting assembly securable to a mounting surface includes a first mounting arm assembly securable to a mounting surface. The first mounting arm assembly defines a first male pin. A second mounting arm assembly is securable to a mounting surface and defines a second male pin. The assembly further includes a first tube having first and second open ends, wherein the first male pin is mateable within the first open end of the first tube and the second male pin is mateable within the second open end of the first tube. When the first and second mounting arm assemblies are secured to a mounting surface with the first and second male pins mated with the first and second open ends of the first tube, the first and second mounting arm assemblies impose a torsional force on the first tube.