Having Receptacle Within Patents (Class 16/111.1)
  • Patent number: 11459010
    Abstract: A manually movable trolley contains a basket for receiving goods and a tube connected to the basket. The tube has a first tube section which is at a distance from the basket and extends substantially parallel to the rear side of the basket, the tube section forming a handlebar for the shopping trolley. Respective second tube sections border on both sides of the first tube section and in the second tube sections the pipe bends towards the shopping trolley. Third tube sections border on each second tube section, and in the third tube sections the tube extends in a straight line. Fourth tube sections border on each third tube section, and in the fourth tube sections the tube bends at least substantially downwards. The second tube sections contain a sleeve that partially surrounds the periphery of the tube, and the sleeve has a separate handle that projects upward from the handlebar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventors: Franz Wieth, Andreas Filosi
  • Patent number: 10363612
    Abstract: A portable power drill (11) is disclosed having a chuck or drill collar (14) at one end and a substantially cylindrical (or frusto-conical) twist throttle handle (25, 125, 225) at the other end. Rotation of the handle in the direction of forward rotation of the chuck decreases the drill speed and, conversely, rotation of the handle in the direction of reverse rotation of the chuck increases the drill speed. Consequently, in the event of an auger locked in the chuck becoming jammed, the reaction forces experienced by the drill unit rotate the drill unit in a direction such that throttle decreases the drill speed. In addition, the drill unit is provided with forward (44) and reverse gears (45) and a forward/reverse selection mechanism (48, 50, 51) which is actuated by a forward force, or a withdrawing force respectively being applied to the drill unit via an operator who holds the handles (20, 25) of the drill unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Inventors: John Arthur Notaras, Angelo Lambrinos Notaras
  • Patent number: 10190341
    Abstract: A door outside handle is provided. The door outside handle includes a first base to which a handle lever connected with a handle grip is coupled; a second base which is coupled with a hinge portion of the handle grip and formed to be separated from the first base, and performs pivotal movement toward the inside of a door with respect to the first base when a crash occurs; and a connection member connecting the first base and the second base together and facilitating the pivotal movement of the second base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Sang Hyun Lee
  • Patent number: 9821946
    Abstract: A beverage container with closure and integrated straw comprises a lower body container, an upper body cap, an integrated straw and a swivel handle. The container includes a hollow interior space to receive a beverage and is reusable. The upper body cap and swivel handle are configured to bend and fold the straw providing a closure for beverage container and preventing spillage. The swivel handle is configured to serve as a base for the beverage container and as a handle for the beverage container. The straw is configured to be bended and folded to seal and to be removed for easy cleaning and replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Eric Pisarevsky
  • Patent number: 9737170
    Abstract: A cooking structure with unique abilities of frying, staging, draining and warming foods. This cooking device comprises an oil reservoir, a staging/draining flange, and a warming flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Fryin' Saucer, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael John Bizal, John Joseph Egart
  • Patent number: 9689184
    Abstract: A door outside handle for a vehicle may include a handle lever configured to be mounted on a grip handle, a rotating lever configured to be rotatably connected with the handle lever via a lever shaft, and a rotating lever restriction part configured to be included in the handle lever and the rotating lever and release a restriction of the rotating lever to rotate the rotating lever when side crash accidents occur and restrict the rotation of the rotating lever when the side crash accidents do not occur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Bo Ram Kang
  • Patent number: 9656403
    Abstract: A collapsible fingerguard tool is disclosed. In some embodiments, a tool with a handle includes an open channel within the handle to receive a second tool with a collapsible fingerguard, a flared section at an entry of the channel, and a second tool having a collapsible fingerguard, wherein the collapsible fingerguard is pivotably attached to the second tool at a pivot pin, the collapsible fingerguard also having a spring to open the fingerguard, wherein the fingerguard collapses adjacent to a handle of the second tool when the second tool is inserted into the open channel in the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Inventor: Spencer Frazer
  • Patent number: 9538821
    Abstract: The portable workstation includes a case having a base, a first side wall and a second side wall, a back side wall positioned between the first side wall and the second side wall, and a selectively pivotable cover including an upper side and a lower side. The lower side of the pivotable cover can have a screen for displaying media, such as visual images. An upper compartment is positioned beneath the selectively pivotable cover and a plurality of drawers is positioned beneath the upper compartment. A locking mechanism is positioned in communicating relation with each of the plurality of drawers. A telescopic handle is coupled to the back side wall. A ruler section is positioned opposite the back side wall. At least one wheel is positioned in communicating relation with the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Inventor: Khaled Jafar Al-Hasan
  • Patent number: 9526960
    Abstract: Baseball bats described herein may have handle, throat and/or barrel portions that include non-circular cross-sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Inventor: Bruce R. Leinert
  • Patent number: 9180579
    Abstract: A combination screwdriver includes a handle having a receiving chamber, a fixed plate secured in the receiving chamber of the handle, a push button movably mounted in the receiving chamber of the handle, a compression spring mounted in the receiving chamber of the handle and biased between the fixed plate and the push button, a tool holder movably mounted in the receiving chamber of the handle and holding a plurality of tips, and a restoring spring mounted in the receiving chamber of the handle and biased between the fixed plate and the tool holder. Thus, the tool holder is sprung outward and partially protruded from the handle by pressing the push button to expose the tips for selection of the user so that the user can take and operate the tips easily and quickly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventor: Huang-Tung Hsu
  • Patent number: 9015905
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a hygienic handle assembly and related methods for automatically advancing a clean portion of a protective sleeve over a handle after use of the handle by a person. In one embodiment, an exemplary hygienic handle assembly comprises a pair of first magnetic couplers, each having a passage therethrough, and a handle extending between the pair of first magnetic couplers and having a second magnetic coupler at each of its opposing ends. Each of the second magnetic couplers may be configured to be located within at least a portion of a corresponding first magnetic coupler, wherein magnetic fields of the first magnetic coupler repel magnetic fields of the second magnetic couplers received therein such that each second magnetic coupler is magnetically suspended within the corresponding first magnetic coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Inventor: Shyh-Min Chen
  • Publication number: 20150089769
    Abstract: A cylinder caddy, adapted to a bottle with a neck, a bottom, and a center of gravity is provided. The caddy includes a handle with a first end pivotally attached to the upper strap, and a second end configured to detachably connect to the neck. In a first position, the handle is pivoted to allow the second end to be attached to the neck, thereby requiring the removal of a regulator, allowing the storage compartment to hold a regulator, protecting the neck from dust and other particulates and allowing a user to safely carry the cylinder. In a second position, the handle is pivoted to allow the second end form a strut, thereby providing the user a more stable operating position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: Air Liquide Advanced Technologies U.S. LLC
    Inventor: Ryan B. ADELMAN
  • Publication number: 20150062791
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: SweatAwayUSA LLC
    Inventor: Robbin Cooley
  • Publication number: 20140366320
    Abstract: A tool apparatus comprises an operative member and a handle connected to the operative member. The handle comprises a core element having an elongated body, an outer surface and first and second ends opposite to each other. At least the second end is connected to the operative member. The tool handle also comprises at least one cavity extending inwardly from the outer surface of the core element and a plurality of insert blocks selectively receivable in the cavity. The tool handle further comprises an overlay disposed on the core element, wherein a height of the projection on exterior surface of the insert block is no less than a thickness of the overlay, thereby exposing the upper surface to an external environment so as to be visible to a viewer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: David R. HENKE, Steven L. THOMPSON
  • Publication number: 20140137369
    Abstract: A self-sanitizing door handle includes a housing, a drive motor within the housing, and a pull engaged with the drive motor such that the drive motor causes the pull to rotate. The pull includes a portion within the housing and a portion external to the housing. A sanitizing solution reservoir within the housing contains a sanitizing solution, and the pull rotates through the sanitizing solution in the sanitizing solution reservoir when the drive motor is activated. The sanitizing solution reservoir includes a seal that scrapes excess sanitizing solution and bacterial particulates from the pull when the pull exits the sanitizing solution reservoir. An ultraviolet (UV) light source within the housing exposes the pull to UV light at least while the drive motor is activated. A power source configured to provide energy to the drive motor and UV light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventor: Brian Street
  • Patent number: 8714215
    Abstract: A flexible plastic strip to cover a handle such as, for example, that common to a conventional shopping cart to prevent a shopper's hands from coming into direct contact with the handle. According to a preferred embodiment, a pair of strip holders are detachably connected in surrounding engagement to the handle. The strip holders are spaced from one another and slidable along the handle. Each of the pair of strip holders has a hook projecting therefrom. The ends of the flexible strip are attached to the pair of strip holders at respective ones of the hooks thereof. The flexible strip can be removed from the strip holders and discarded in order to avoid the spread of germs, viruses and other disease-causing micro-organisms which lie on the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Morgan Madison, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Badgley, Roger A. Roberts
  • Patent number: 8595881
    Abstract: A handle of an electrical appliance for personal use is disclosed. The handle includes an elongated housing for receiving functional components of the appliance; and a control unit or an electric power supply. The housing includes at least two tube-shaped housing parts connected to each other at end portions thereof. An annular sealing element is associated with the end portions to seal the interface between the housing parts. The end portions of the housing parts have substantially the same diameter such that end surfaces of the housing parts abut against each other or against the annular sealing element. A holding member extending over the interface between the housing parts and the sealing element is provided for holding the housing parts together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Braun GmbH
    Inventor: Thomas Fritsch
  • Publication number: 20130305486
    Abstract: A push handle for a transport cart that is movable by hand has a fastening element for fastening the push handle to a handle support arm of the transport cart. The fastening element defines an at least substantially transversely extending fastening axis for a grip part. The longitudinal axis of the grip part is arranged substantially perpendicular to the fastening shaft. The grip part is rotatably mounted about the fastening axis, and the grip part is fixable in at least one position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Horst Sonnendorfer, Franz Wieth
  • Publication number: 20130279966
    Abstract: A door handle (1) is described. The door handle (1) is adapted to apply liquid or gel (liquid/gel) to a user's hand. The handle (1) comprises a handle grip (2) and a liquid/gel reservoir (6) associated with the handle (1). A liquid/gel displacement device is arranged in the grip (2) and a non-return valve (53) is provided to allow liquid/gel to flow from the reservoir (6) to the displacement device. A hollow trigger (8) is displaceably mounted on the grip (2) and adapted to actuate the displacement device when the handle (1) is gripped for displacement of liquid/gel from the displacement device, into the trigger (8) and thence on to a hand or its digits gripping the trigger (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: PURE HOLD LIMITED
    Inventors: Matthew Geoffrey Roberts, Alan Michael George Meeks
  • Patent number: 8469532
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a refrigerator and a handle thereof. The handle of the refrigerator includes a supporter; a decoration member installed at the supporter; a cover member covering the decoration member and is provided with a transmissive part through which light is passed; and a light-emitting unit which emits light, wherein at least some of the light emitted from the light-emitting unit passes through the transmissive part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Chanju Pae
  • Patent number: 8459448
    Abstract: My match container and striker for a match handle or holder enables self-sufficient functionality. It does so by incorporating match containment and striking within the application device itself. No secondary component such as a disconnected box of matches is necessary. Within one device a match can be lit and applied with convenience, efficacy, and safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventor: Gregory Desi Bussone
  • Patent number: 8402610
    Abstract: The invention relates to a detachable handle to hold a wall element (3) comprising a main body; a clamping arrangement connected to the main body; an operating member (30) mounted for pivoting on the main body and adapted to move the clamping arrangement between a free, non-clamping state and a clamping state in which the clamping arrangement clamps the wall element (3); and a transmission arrangement adapted to move the clamping arrangement when the operating member is pivoted, wherein the transmission arrangement comprises a transmission element (39) having an axis of rotation in longitudinal direction, and wherein the transmission arrangement is adapted to convert a pivoting movement of the operating member (30) into a rotational movement of the transmission element (39).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Product Works Limited
    Inventor: Erwin Petrus Boes
  • Publication number: 20120297575
    Abstract: An external handle for tablet computers. The handle is an accessory that attaches to the back of tablet computers and allows the tablet computer to be rotatable relative to the handle. The handle further contains a locking system that maintains the tablet at a horizontal orientation or a vertical orientation. The handle further contains a cleaner that detaches from the handle and which allows a user to clean fingerprints from a screen of the tablet computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: Ernesto Garcia
  • Patent number: 8209818
    Abstract: A handle unit includes a handle, a connector, a bolt, a latch, a button and a spring. The handle includes two lugs. The connector includes a lug. The lug of the connector is located between the lugs of the handle. The bolt is inserted in the lugs so that the handle is pivotally connected to the connector. The latch is connected to the bolt and located in a non-circular opening of the second lug of the handle. The button is connected to the bolt. The spring is compressed between the button and the first lug of the handle to make the latch partially enter a non-circular opening of the connector to position the connector relative to the handle. The button can be pressed to make the latch leave the non-circular opening of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Yih Cheng Factory Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jack Lin
  • Publication number: 20120152962
    Abstract: A campfire cooking handle and accessories is provided. The new campfire cooking handle is an elongated handle that can be utilized while cooking foods over a campfire or a fireplace etc. The new campfire cooking handle is approximately three feet long and allows a person to be far enough away from the fire so that the person's hand does not get burned or too hot while cooking food items over an open fire. The new campfire cooking handle is used with other cooking accessories such as different size forks for holding steaks; marshmallows, hotdogs, bratwurst and fruits and vegetables such as such as apples and potatoes, etc. The new campfire cooking handle can also be utilized with other accessories such as a grilling pan, a frying pan, a popcorn popper, etc. The campfire cooking handle has a bend thereon so that when a person is standing while the handle is utilized for cooking over an open fire, the item being grilled is substantially in a horizontal position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventor: Kenneth Arbuckle
  • Patent number: 8186012
    Abstract: A grip for an extension pole has an opening at one end sized to receive the inboard end of the extension pole, and another opening at the other end communicating with a storage compartment inside the grip for storing at least a portion of an adaptor. A gripper inside the grip engages the adaptor when inserted into the storage compartment to prevent the adaptor from inadvertently falling out of the storage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: The Wooster Brush Company
    Inventor: David G. Mann
  • Patent number: 8141204
    Abstract: Installed in an auto-eject pull handle that is mounted in a travel bag and ejectable out of the travel bag to a predetermined elevation by an ejecting mechanism subject to the control of a control button, a safety structure includes a holder member that has an opening that accommodates the control button, and a sliding cover coupled to the holder member and slidable to between a closed position to keep the control button from sight and an open position to let the control button be exposed to the outside for operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: C & C Luggage Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hsi-Wu Chiang
  • Patent number: 8113262
    Abstract: An accessory wand handle for use on existing control wands. An elongated handle with a bore is fitted over the end of an existing wand for blinds. The handle is secured on the existing wand by a frictional fit between the outside surface of the existing wand and the inner surface of the bore in the accessory wand handle. The wand handle is larger than a wand to provide a mechanical advantage for users to turn the wand. The wand handle itself can be constructed to compliment the appearance of the wand. There is sufficient space between the wand and the walls of the bore for placement of decorative items. The handle itself may be decorated or inscribed with logo or other promotional materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Inventor: Robert David Gillis
  • Publication number: 20120023702
    Abstract: My match handle allows the application of a match to places difficult to reach. It accomplishes this while also improving safety and reducing waste. The match handle prevents the flame from traveling to the user's hand. This nearly eliminates the risk of being burned by the match flame. Waste is reduced as the handle is re-useable. It can also operate with a shorter than conventional match. These factors result in less material being disposed of with each use. My match handle also incorporates a safe, efficient, and clean way to eject a match once used. The user does not need to reposition ones grip to eject the match. The user does not need to touch the burned match. It is also unnecessary to touch the potentially hot and unclean match holding end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: Gregory Desi Bussone
  • Publication number: 20120011666
    Abstract: A handle of an electrical appliance for personal use is disclosed. The handle includes an elongated housing for receiving functional components of the appliance; and a control unit or an electric power supply. The housing includes at least two tube-shaped housing parts connected to each other at end portions thereof. An annular sealing element is associated with the end portions to seal the interface between the housing parts. The end portions of the housing parts have substantially the same diameter such that end surfaces of the housing parts abut against each other or against the annular sealing element. A holding member extending over the interface between the housing parts and the sealing element is provided for holding the housing parts together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: Braun GmbH
    Inventor: Thomas Fritsch
  • Publication number: 20110299241
    Abstract: A stylus receiving mechanism includes a handle whereon a first opening and a second opening are formed on two ends. A chamber is formed inside the handle for receiving a stylus. The stylus receiving mechanism further includes a fastening part installed on an inner wall of the handle and disposed on a side of the chamber for pressing the stylus in a third direction perpendicular to a first direction for fastening the stylus inside the chamber after the stylus passes through the first opening in the first direction or passes through the second opening in the second direction opposite to the first direction to be received inside the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventor: Chih-Hao Chen
  • Publication number: 20110258809
    Abstract: A handle unit includes a handle, a connector, a bolt, a latch, a button and a spring. The handle includes two lugs. The connector includes a lug. The lug of the connector is located between the lugs of the handle. The bolt is inserted in the lugs so that the handle is pivotally connected to the connector. The latch is connected to the bolt and located in a non-circular opening of the second lug of the handle. The button is connected to the latch. The spring is compressed between the button and the first lug of the handle to make the latch enter a non-circular opening of the connector to position the connector relative to the handle. The button can be pressed to make the latch leave the non-circular opening of the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventor: Jack LIN
  • Patent number: 8037577
    Abstract: A handle for hand tools, the handle comprises a grip member including a first end having a first receiving section and a second end, with the first receiving section opened to the distal of the first end; a storage unit including a storage member slideably received in the first end of the grip member and a shifted member pivotally connected to the storage member and fitted on an opening of the first receiving section so that the shifted member is adapted to be gripped to draw the storage unit out from the grip member; wherein when the shifted member in an original position, it hooks both of the first end of the grip member and the storage member as to prevent the storage unit detaching from the grip member; and a shank member tightly coupled to the second end of the grip member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Infar Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tai Hung Chen
  • Patent number: 8033599
    Abstract: The invention of this application relates to an infant carrier with carry handle wherein the carry handle is adapted to facilitate easier, more comfortable carrying in the crook of one's elbow and wherein the carry handle is adapted to removably display a printed image or other indicia, such as safety or identification indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Meeker R & D, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul K. Meeker, William R. Gibson, Michael G. Gross
  • Publication number: 20110232031
    Abstract: A leash handle includes a hollow tubular body having a first end and a second end. A handle end having a knob is partially inserted into the second end of the hollow tubular body so that the knob remains outside the hollow tubular body. A first chamber within the hollow tubular body is accessible when the handle end is removed from the hollow tubular body. A second chamber of the hollow tubular body is accessible through an opening in the hollow tubular body adjacent to the tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Steve Salais
  • Patent number: 7992258
    Abstract: The invention is a sports safety grip for use with ski poles, hiking poles, bicycle grips, or motorcycle grips that have internal threading upon each end leading into a hollow chamber. A corresponding tool with external threading can be screwed onto the handle grip and includes a tool comprising a tracking device, compass, and a plurality of tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Inventor: Catherine Stitser
  • Patent number: 7971656
    Abstract: A hand-held power tool, has a housing, at least one partially hollow U-shaped C-shaped handle with a yoke part and two parallel leg parts and supported in a resilient manner such that the handle is movable relative to the housing in order to dampen vibrations, at least one coupling element accommodated at least partially inside the C-shaped handle to synchronize motion between the two leg parts and having a recess, and a switch arranged in a vicinity of the coupling element and having a switch housing extending in an interior of the handle and accommodated in the recess of the coupling element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe Engelfried, Gerhard Meixner
  • Patent number: 7891053
    Abstract: In one preferred aspect, a set of interlocking instrument handles is provided that permits a user to directly engage a locking element to releasably lock one instrument to another instrument. In another preferred aspect, a locking collar is provided for locking instrument handles to one another. In a further preferred aspect, a method is provided for locking instrument handles to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: David A. Schuelke
  • Patent number: 7875027
    Abstract: Embodiments of a handle for use in a surgical tool that uses electricity is disclosed. In one embodiment, the handle is autoclaveable and reusable, and includes connections between an electrical cable (e.g. for providing electrical energy and/or transmitting electrical signals) and an operating end of the tool. An insert member having arms for stripping wire or cable electrically connects the cable and the operating end of the tool, and a set screw may be provided to hold the cable in place. A clip member may also be provided to hold the handle to the rest of the tool. Method for using and assembling handle embodiments are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Julien Prevost, James P. Duncan
  • Patent number: 7870647
    Abstract: A handle assembly includes a handle body including a handle body having at least one attachment portion proximate a respective end of the handle body, wherein the at least one attachment portion is configured to engage a door panel. At least one latch member is coupled to a respective one of the at least one attachment portion, and the at least one latch member is configured to attach the at least one attachment portion to the door panel. At least one protective member is coupled to a respective one of the at least one attachment portion. The at least one protective member facilitates reducing damage to the door panel during installation of the handle assembly to the door panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Brian Michael Steurer
  • Patent number: 7856910
    Abstract: A knife with a handle capable of adjustable weight configurations. The handle is hollow such that the weight balance between the handle and blade may be adjusted through the selective use of one or more removable weights that form part of an axially oriented weight mounting assembly. A user may add or remove weights until a desired knife balance is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Golden Sun Home Products Limited
    Inventor: Ngok Wing Kwok
  • Patent number: 7854054
    Abstract: An attachment for a rotary cutting tool includes a first member for selectively coupling the attachment to a rotary cutting tool at a first location and a second member for selectively coupling the attachment to the rotary cutting tool at a second location. The attachment also includes a body extending between the first member and the second member and a handle extending from the body at a location between the first member and the second member and oriented substantially perpendicular to the body. The body is arranged between the handle and the rotary cutting tool when the attachment is coupled to the rotary cutting too. The attachment also includes a shaft extending from within the body and a base coupled to shaft and configured for contacting a workpiece when the rotary cutting tool is forming cuts in the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Robert K. Kopras, Al Uzumcu, Scott Adler, Brian Albrecht
  • Publication number: 20100229342
    Abstract: A handle for hand tools, the handle comprises a grip member including a first end having a first receiving section and a second end, with the first receiving section opened to the distal of the first end; a storage unit including a storage member slideably received in the first end of the grip member and a shifted member pivotally connected to the storage member and fitted on an opening of the first receiving section so that the shifted member is adapted to be gripped to draw the storage unit out from the grip member; wherein when the shifted member in an original position, it hooks both of the first end of the grip member and the storage member as to prevent the storage unit detaching from the grip member; and a shank member tightly coupled to the second end of the grip member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventor: Tai-Hung CHEN
  • Patent number: 7785681
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing elongate wooden handles for floor mops and the like comprises (a) splitting a green bamboo cane lengthwise and then spreading it into the shape of a sheet, (b) planing both surfaces of the sheet to give it a substantially uniform thickness, (c) cutting the bamboo sheet into an elongate section of selected width, (d) drying that bamboo section, (e) providing an assembly comprising a pair of dowels, at least one elongate core member, said bamboo sections and an adhesive, with the bamboo section wrapped around the dowels and the core member and the adhesive disposed between the bamboo section and the dowels and core member, (f) heating that assembly under pressure so the adhesive will bond the dowels and core member to the surrounding bamboo section and thereby form an elongate pole, and (g) turning the elongate pole to a selected outer diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Inventor: Dick Liao
  • Patent number: 7712590
    Abstract: A luggage grip includes two fixing seats spaced from each other, and a flexible holding bar mounted between the two fixing seats and having two opposite end portions each movably mounted on the respective fixing seat. Thus, the holding bar is pulled upward to have a curved shape for use with the user and is retractable to have a flat shape when not in use, thereby facilitating the user operating and folding the holding bar. In addition, the luggage grip has a simplified construction to decrease the cost of fabrication. Further, the luggage grip is assembled easily and quickly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Hando Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yu-Wen Lee
  • Publication number: 20100064474
    Abstract: A handle adapted for storing a tool bit therein includes a handle body and a bit retainer. The handle body has an outer surface that surrounds a longitudinal axis and that has opposite surface parts. The handle body further has a slot formed through the opposite surface parts of the outer surface of the handle body. The bit retainer is disposed in the slot of the handle body, and includes a bit receiving portion formed with at least one bit receiving hole that is adapted for insertion of the tool bit therein, and a pivot portion connected to the bit receiving portion and pivotally retained in the slot. The pivot portion is pivotable relative to the handle body about a pivot axis such that the bit receiving portion is movable relative to the handle body between a bit concealing position and a bit accessing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventor: Chin-Tan Huang
  • Publication number: 20090235534
    Abstract: A retractable blade knife with an opening assisted mechanism has a handle, a blade mounted in the handle, an extending assembly mounted between the blade and the handle. At least one detent formed at a spine edge of the blade. The extending assembly has a positioning frame, a slider mounted beside the positioning frame and attached to the blade and a spring attached to the positioning frame and the slider. The positioning frame has a resilient rod selectively abutting the spine edge and a proximal end of the blade. The blade should be pushed manually a certain distance to allow the spine edge of the blade to push a rear end of the resilient rod outwardly. When the detent of the blade and a lock protrusion of the slider both depart from the resilient rod of the positioning frame, the spring may further pull the slider to move together with the blade to stretch out the blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: Chun-Yu Chu
  • Publication number: 20090199360
    Abstract: A cart handle with an integral wipe dispenser for storing and dispensing sanitary wipes which consists of a hollow cylindrical canister portion with two ends and an operatively-sized main chamber, two coupling end portions one each attached to each of the two ends of the canister portion, a lid portion hingedly coupled to the main chamber and having an operatively sized and positioned opening, whereby individual sanitary wipes can be dispensed and used for sanitizing the cart handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Azmie K. Madanat
  • Publication number: 20090158600
    Abstract: A chef's knife with a weight-adjustable handle may have a cutting component and a handle, the handle having an end cap and an internal handle assembly. The internal handle assembly may be located in a cavity defined by the outer housing and may include a tubular member and at least one weight connected thereto. The at least one weight may be movable within the handle and/or adjustable in magnitude by removal from the handle after opening of the closure portion and removal of the internal handle assembly. The weight and/or weight distribution of the handle and the knife may therefore be adjusted. To cut with the forward portion of the blade, the weight may be moved forward. To cut with the rear portion of the blade, the weight may be moved rearward. The knife may also be converted from a lightweight knife to a heavy style knife and vice versa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: Alon Ben Ishai
  • Publication number: 20090139052
    Abstract: A handle element (1) for a window or a door, comprises a handle part (2), on or in which a power supply unit (17), a transmitter module (18), an antenna, a switching unit (6) are provided. According to the invention the switching unit (6) has at least one switch (7, 8) for actuating a peripheral device that can be triggered via the transmitter module (18) and the antenna. The handle element (1) can thus also take over a control function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: SCHUCO INTERNATIONAL KG
    Inventor: Antje Boenisch