Handle Having Mounted Grip Means (e.g., Bicycle Handlebar Grips, Etc.) Patents (Class 16/421)
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Patent number: 11413641Abstract: A spray gun with a faux carbon fiber pattern comprises a main portion and an operating portion, at least one area of the main portion or the operating portion comprises a faux carbon fiber pattern, the pattern defined on a mold for the spray gun and formed directly on a surface of the spray gun during injection.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Inventor: Chin-Yuan Chen
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Patent number: 11279520Abstract: An improved gripping member for a weight bearing container. The gripping member is specifically designed to either replace an existing gripping member, or improve a two part handle for a weight bearing container by providing a larger diameter gripping surface. The improved gripping member is formed of two mating halves that can be releasably attached to form a cylindrical gripping surface with a relatively large diameter. When attached about an existing gripping member or wire handle portion of a two part handle the inventive gripping member provides a large diameter gripping surface to distribute the weight of the container about a larger portion of the user's palm.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2021Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Inventor: John Joseph
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Patent number: 11268333Abstract: A safety handle for use with conventional pipe tongs. The safety handle has a hand grip, as well as upper and lower flange members. The flange members beneficially define a recess for receiving (and protecting) a user's thumb. At least one attachment cavity is provided for receiving, and securely attaching the safety handle to, a tong jaw member.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2018Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: FOLEY PATENTS, LLCInventor: Lawrence E. Foley, Jr.
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Patent number: 11234899Abstract: There is featured a grasping facilitator that has one or more of a) to c) as set forth below: a) a combination having an annular core and a plurality of gripping ribs spaced about the annular core, with the core and gripping ribs being formed of an elastomeric material and the ribs extending about an upper part, outer part and bottom part of the core so as to leave an interior region of the core that is aligned radially with respective ribs exposed; b) a pliable collar having a main body with a plurality of ridges separated by concave recesses and a central aperture; c) a tray holder having an aperture or projection that has a configuration designed to conform with at least one of a) and b). There is further featured kit combinations of a) to c) above as well as methods of using and assembling one or all combinations of a) to c).Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: SCALPAL LLCInventors: Eliot Robert Gitman, Tuvia Gitman
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Patent number: 11191607Abstract: A flexible operating room lighting system may be coupled to a wall, ceiling, or fixture of a facility. The lighting system can modularly accommodate multiple illumination arms and incorporate one or more microphone thereon, permitting the vocal control using a processor for hands free operations. The lighting system may include a speaker and a camera to facilitate two-way communications with a user to facilitate demonstrations for individuals undergoing tutelage in the particular facility's profession. The lighting system may employ a stand with wheels to facilitate modularity. Further, a cover with a transparent front end may be provided to be slipped over the lighting system and securing through a cover fastener. By providing each illumination arm with a jack, the illumination arm may be modularly assigned, replaced, sanitized. Thus, the present invention provides reliable sanitary measures while further facilitating a flexible operable device through the illumination arms.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2019Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Inventor: Mauricio Szuchmacher
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Patent number: 11148024Abstract: A grip for a golf club is disclosed herein. The grip comprises an inner layer, an outer layer, a primer layer and a topcoat layer. At least one layer comprises a thermochromic pigment or a thermochromic paint.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventor: Vijay Chavan
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Patent number: 10875672Abstract: The operation handle includes a link portion engaged with the main handle on one side as viewed from the rotation fulcrum and a lever operation portion on the other side as viewed from the rotation fulcrum. The clincher arm is configured to rotate in a closing direction with respect to the main handle when the lever operation portion and the main handle are gripped. The binding machine for gardening further comprises a cover member configured to cover the link portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: MAX CO., LTD.Inventors: Satoshi Taguchi, Toshihide Miwa
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Patent number: 10874838Abstract: Devices, systems and methods useable for dilating the ostia of paranasal sinuses and/or other passageways within the ear, nose or throat. A dilation catheter device and system is constructed in a manner that facilitates ease of use by the operator and, in at least some cases, allows the dilation procedure to be performed by a single operator. Additionally, the dilation catheter device and system may be useable in conjunction with an endoscope and/or a fluoroscope to provide for easy manipulation and positioning of the devices and real time visualization of the entire procedure or selected portions thereof. In some embodiments, an optional handle may be used to facilitate grasping or supporting a device of the present invention as well as another device (e.g., an endoscope) with a single hand.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Acclarent, Inc.Inventors: Eric Goldfarb, John Y. Chang, William M. Facteau, Sivette Lam, Hung V. Ha, Isaac J. Kim, Ketan P. Muni
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Patent number: 10849601Abstract: A device and method for dampening a biopsy device externally or internally. One variation of the external dampening device includes a flexible sleeve provided to cover external surfaces of the biopsy device. The dampening device may also include a device to cover the entire device externally, wherein only a needle portion is exposed. Further in another aspect, a spring constant or spring property of the springs used in the biopsy device may be altered to decrease the noise emitted from the biopsy device. A device and method is also disclosed for dampening a biopsy device internally using an elastic damper at the end portions of any springs that may be used in the biopsy device or at the end of a stroke of certain movable portions inside the biopsy device.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2016Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: John Krueger, Michael Plishka, Nathan Retzlaff
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Patent number: 10842326Abstract: The invention describes a system for fastening a handle to a kitchen container that comprises a plate-like fastening element, configured for being irremovably constrained both to a wall of the kitchen container, and to the handle. The plate-like fastening element is configured to be housed and restrained in a corresponding blind hole obtained at an end of the handle. The plate-like fastening element comprises at least one inclined hooking wing, integral with the plate and projecting below one of its surfaces. Each inclined hooking wing is configured for inserting, through elastic deformation while switching from the disassembled configuration to the assembled configuration of the fastening system, into at least one corresponding concave portion obtained on an inner surface of the blind hole towards which each inclined hooking wing projects in the assembled configuration of the fastening system.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2017Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: LA TERMOPLASTIC F.B.M. S.R.L.Inventor: Marco Munari
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Patent number: 10814471Abstract: A tool box has a box body and a handle. The box body has a mounting portion mounted at the box body. The mounting portion has an upper positioning recess and a lower positioning recess. The handle has a holding portion, a connecting portion, and a marking portion. The holding portion is an elongated board and is engaged with the lower positioning recess, a cross section of the holding portion being U-shaped with an opening facing upward. The connecting portion is formed at an inner end of the holding portion and is an upright board. The marking portion is formed at a top portion of the connecting portion and is an elongated board and is engaged with the upper positioning recess, a cross section of the marking portion being U-shaped with an opening facing downward.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Inventor: Ming-Hsien Liu
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Patent number: 10740632Abstract: A vehicle occupant detection system for a transportation vehicle includes an infrared camera mounted in the vehicle for sensing persons therein. The infrared camera provides a camera signal to an electronic controller. The electronic controller is configured to process the camera signal to determine a number of persons disposed in the transportation vehicle, compare the number of persons to a number stored in memory and provide a number signal to a display for displaying the number of available seats in the transportation vehicle. The infrared camera can be a passive infrared camera that senses thermal images.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Pooja Vachhani
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Patent number: 10351205Abstract: An article includes a body having at least a holding or resting surface, and a plurality of spaced-apart fine pillars made of a resilient and deformable plastic material and projected from the holding or resting surface of the body. Each of the spaced-apart fine pillars includes a body portion with a bore defining a longitudinal axis, a base end and a free end. The base end of the fine pillar is integrally connected with the holding or resting surface the body. The body portion of the fine pillar extends from the base end along the longitudinal axis to the free end in a predetermined height. The fine pillars can be able to deform elastically when subjected to even a minimum pressure to provide the anti-skidding, shock-absorbing and breathable capacities.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: VELO ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.Inventor: Tsai-Yun Yu
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Patent number: 10350744Abstract: An ergonomic handle for use with a power tool defines a first region that includes a switch, adapted to receive a thumb and forefinger when the forefinger is actuating the switch, a second region adapted to receive a middle finger, a third region adapted to receive a ring finger; and a fourth region adapted to receive a pinky finger. Each of the second, third, and fourth region includes a generally oval cross section having a major axis and a minor axis. The longest major axis is in the third region, the shortest major axis is in the fourth region, the shortest minor axis is in the second region, and the longest minor axis is positioned in the fourth region.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Daniel N. Lopano, Gabriel N. Concari, Sion N. Netzler, Dustin Lee
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Patent number: 10267077Abstract: This rotation mechanism is provided with: a first member; a second member which is rotatably coupled to the first member by a pivot; and a torsion coil spring which applies force such that one from among the first member and the second member is rotated relative to the other. Any one of the first member and the second member is provided with a torsion coil spring-accommodating part in which a pair of protrusions facing each other in the axial direction of the pivot is provided. The pair of protrusions are configured so as to hold, around the axes of the protrusions, the two end portions of the coil shape of the torsion coil spring, and so as to protrude while being displaced in the radial direction of the coil shapes forming the two ends, with respect to the axial direction of the pivot.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: NIFCO INC.Inventors: Ryuhei Nishida, Tomoaki Nagayama
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Patent number: 10252774Abstract: A bicycle operating device includes a base member, first and second cable control bodies, first and second positioning mechanisms, an operating member and an input mechanism. The first positioning mechanism selectively maintains the first cable control body in a first predetermined position. The second positioning mechanism selectively maintains the second cable control body in a second predetermined position. The input mechanism moves the first and second cable control bodies between the first and second predetermined positions in accordance with a predetermined operation sequence having a changing point to change operation from the first cable control body to the second cable control body. The input mechanism moves the first cable control body by at least two of the first predetermined positions in a single continuous operation of the operating member. The input mechanism includes a restricting structure that prohibits movement of the first cable control body at the changing point.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2017Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Tatsuya Kawakami, Nobukatsu Hara
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Patent number: 10226315Abstract: A multi-component housing having a length and comprising at least a first component comprising a first plastic material, a second component comprising a second plastic material, and a third component comprising a third plastic material. The housing includes at least one tolerance-elimination element made of the second plastic material and longitudinally attached to the first component along the housing's longitudinal axis. The tolerance-elimination element has an average length extending parallel to the housing's longitudinal axis, which average length is at least ten times less than the length of the housing. The third component at least partially forms an outer surface of the housing, so that the tolerance-elimination element is at least partially overmolded by the third plastic material.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: BRAUN GMBHInventors: Marc Kunz, Werner Huebscher, Kris Lueckel, Sven Schäfer, Stefan Gehard Triebig
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Patent number: 10220905Abstract: A handle weight mounting structure of a straddle-type vehicle which achieves a simple structure and thereby enables a reduction of variation in the vibration isolating performance and a cost reduction. A fastening bolt includes a shank portion in which an external thread portion to be screwed and joined to the inner face of a handle pipe is formed; and a head portion which is formed on an end part of the shank portion for pressing the outer weight in the axial direction of the handle pipe, the shank portion includes a lock portion which is designed to couple the outer weight and the inner weight to each other. The lock portion is provided on an end part of the external thread portion opposite from the head portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Shimpei Shikanai, Kazuhiko Gogo, Hideki Hayashi, Takeo Nakazawa, Makoto Nishioka, Hikaru Yokomura
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Patent number: 10189155Abstract: A coupling for an elongated handle and a tool head is disclosed. The coupling includes a plug member, a ferrule, and a pin member. The plug member further comprises an elongated passage formed therein receives a tool head shank of the tool head. The elongated passage is in communication with a pair of aligned plug member openings formed through the plug member. The ferrule includes a pair of aligned ferrule openings. When the plug member is partially received within the ferrule, the plug member openings align with the ferrule openings. The pin member extends through the aligned ferrule openings and the plug member openings and through an opening of the tool head shank when the tool head shank is mounted in the elongated passage. The ends of the pin member are bent at an angle to an axis extending through the elongated passage to secure the tool head shank to the plug member and ferrule.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: The Ames Companies, Inc.Inventor: Joshua O. Mullen
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Patent number: 10054392Abstract: Grip sleeves for firearm grips are disclosed. The grip sleeve may include a hollow body formed of an elastic material. The hollow body may include an inner contact surface configured to be placed around a grip of the firearm, and an outer contact surface surrounding the inner contact surface. The grip sleeve for the firearm may also include a ridge portion extending from the inner contact surface into an interior space of the hollow body. The ridge portion may extend along a height of the hollow body.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Inventor: Samuel P. Maroney
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Patent number: 9950416Abstract: To provide a handle that is effective at achieving both vibration resistance and usability. A handle attached to a tool body of a power tool has: a grip portion; a connecting portion that connects to the tool body; elastic element interposing regions that are formed between the grip portion and the connecting portion; elastic elements disposed in the elastic element interposing regions; a powder filling region formed between the grip portion and connecting portion; and a plurality of powder bodies that fill the powder filling region.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2014Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: MAKITA CORPORATIONInventors: Tomoyuki Kutsuna, Ryo Sunazuka, Yoshitaka Machida, Masahiro Ito
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Patent number: 9931746Abstract: Handle configurations are disclosed for powered implements having a shaft, allowing the implements to be holdable by both hands of a user. An exemplary implement has an elongated shaft having first and second end portions. A first handhold is adjustably mounted to the shaft and extends outwardly therefrom. A second handhold is adjustably mounted either to the shaft or to an elongated member coupled to the shaft. The elongated member can include a mounting portion and a handle portion providing the second handhold. The mounting portion mounts to the first end portion at a mounting location. The first and second handholds allow operation of the implement by a user with arms in respective neutral arm positions and hands in respective neutral gripping positions. The elongated member allows transmission of a force applied to the second handhold by the user through the elongated member and to the elongated shaft at the mounting location.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2014Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Inventor: Todd Rader
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Patent number: 9849579Abstract: A handle for a tool is provided that is formed of a core positioned within a sleeve of a temperature resistant material to form a handle with a space between the core and the sleeve. The core can be formed by machining a metal material while the sleeve and an optional skin positioned on the sleeve can be molded. The materials forming the sleeve and skin, and the space formed between the core and sleeve, create a handle that can be adapted to form a variety of different tools with different mechanisms located in the core that also has improved heat transfer characteristics for sterilization purposes.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Robert F. Miller
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Patent number: 9776318Abstract: A handle having ergonomic and heat dissipation properties. For example, the handle can include a cross section that is concave in a first direction at a position closest to a body to which the handle is attached, and concave in a second direction opposite the first direction at a position closest to the user's hand, opposite the body. The handle can include a base with a surface wider and taller than an extension coupled to the base, so that the handle can act as a heat sink and dissipate heat that would otherwise burn a user.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Columbian Home Products, LLCInventors: Delvin Ryan, Lorenzo Porcelli
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Patent number: 9688333Abstract: Provided is a multi-functional turn signal lamp for a bicycle that can be used in a state of being fixed or being detachably attached to an end portion of a handle bar of the bicycle, can perform a turn indicator function, a front lighting function or a brake signaling function via LEDs mounted at the end portion of the handle bar and can enable a user to listen to music via a speaker using the power of a battery upon inserting a portable repository. Also, the present invention can enable a turn indicator lamp composed of an LED part (6) to be operated, or a brake lamp function to be performed by selectively pushing each key of a key part (4) and can enable a module (22) to be separated from a grip part (37), and the grip part (37) to be tightly fixed to the handle bar (50).Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Inventor: Sang-lae Lee
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Patent number: 9580133Abstract: The present invention is directed to a Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly that has been designed to give a controlled floating action to the grip that can be adjusted by varying the different cushioning isolator mechanisms within the grip, or by varying the number of tuning washers. The Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly is comprised of one or more grip end clamps; one or more cavities in said grip end clamps; a grip sleeve having one or more protruding engagement members; one or more elastomeric isolator inserts housed within each of said one or more cavities in said grip end clamps, wherein said one or more protruding engagement members mates within said cavities housing said elastomeric isolator inserts; and an outer elastomer grip; whereby said grip sleeve is free floating and has torsional, rotational, linear and axial shock absorbing capacity. The isolator inserts may be elastomer inserts of varying durometer material.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Inventor: Brandon P. Aymar
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Patent number: 9354729Abstract: A protective device having an elongate tubular body for covering at least a portion of a writing instrument that is handled by a user, the instrument having a first opening at a proximal end and a second opening at a distal end, the first opening allowing the instrument to be passed into and received into the body of the device, and at least one section of the tubular body having an internal profile configured to removably engage the writing instrument in a friction or interference fit, thereby securing the protective device and the writing instrument together. The tubular body may include a plurality of sections along its longitudinal axis, each section having a different an internal profile configured to provide a frictional or interference engagement to the writing instrument, the profiles being arranged in order of decreasing internal diameter.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Safewrites, LLCInventor: Dane Taylor
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Patent number: 9345494Abstract: An orthopedic tool includes a handle having an exterior profile defined by a first three-dimensional shape having an exterior surface of revolution about a first axis of rotation, and a second three-dimensional shape having an exterior surface of revolution about a second axis of rotation. The second axis of rotation is offset from the first axis of rotation, whereby the first three-dimensional shape and the second three-dimensional shape intersect to define a volume of intersection. The exterior profile is defined only by the volume of intersection. A shaft extends from the handle.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC.Inventor: Daniel R. Norton
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Patent number: 9114512Abstract: A motorized hand tool, such as a cordless ratchet wrench, is configured for reducing part count and reducing assembly processes. The motorized hand tool includes an overmolded window for a light emitting diode (LED) in a clamshell housing. An LED is secured within the clamshell housing by conductors extending from the LED that are encapsulated in rigid sleeves. The rigid sleeves provide a friction fit in a channel between fingers molded in the clamshell housing. A switch assembly of the motorized hand tool is mounted in the clamshell housing and covers channel to contains the conductors and sleeves. By containment of the rigid sleeves and conductors, the LED is located securely in the overmolded window.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Snap-on IncorporatedInventors: Joshua M Beer, Kenneth C Happ
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Patent number: 9044849Abstract: A power tool, particularly a hand power tool, has a motor housing and a housing cover, in which a brush cover can be removably inserted. Corresponding form-fitting elements are arranged on the motor housing and on the housing cover, said elements being connected to each other in a form-fitting manner in the assembled position. The brush cover is held on the housing cover and/or on the motor housing in a form-fitting manner.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2010Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Joerg Maute, Florian Esenwein, Peter Stierle, Thomas Schomisch
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Publication number: 20150121656Abstract: This wheelchair movement assistance device comprises: a pair of mounting members which is mounted to the left and right front pipes or the left and right leg pipes of a wheelchair in a removable manner by being clamped or engaged therewith; and a square C-shaped pipe frame, to both ends of which the pair of mounting members is mounted. The mounting members are provided with clamping sections formed at the ends of pipe frame, and with grasping sections attached to the ends of the pipe frame at positions in front of the clamping sections. Each of the grasping sections grips a portion of each of the front pipes of the wheelchair or a portion of each of the leg pipes of the wheelchair, and each of the clamping sections is in pressure contact with a portion of each of the front pipes or the leg pipes of the wheelchair.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventor: Masayoshi Nakamura
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Publication number: 20150107054Abstract: An ergonomic earth-working device includes a horizontal handle having a grip with an outer grip, an inner grip and an inner grip interface. The outer grip's ribbed and contoured surface provides easy grasping, while the inner grip interface connects the grip and handle. The handle connects at one end to a curved upper portion having an arc angle. The curved upper portion also connects to an angled portion vertical portion with an angle offset. The angled vertical portion also connects to a vertical shaft, which is perpendicular to a ground plane and removably attaches to a contoured tool member. The configuration of the horizontal handle, curved upper portion, angled portion and vertical shaft, as well as the location of the grip on the horizontal handle, provide an ergonomic advantage allowing users to direct an earth-working force and the contoured tool member straight down rather than at an angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventor: Randal Gerosa
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Patent number: 9003592Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Inventor: Kaj Zingo Smith
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Patent number: 8998777Abstract: An offset weight bar is provided which operates with the lifter's neuro-fascial connections to increase muscle activation and recruitment of muscle groups. The offset weight bar includes a grip portion that is shaped in accordance with the neuro-fascial connections in the lifter's hands and arms. The offset weight bar also offsets the weight of the bar from the lifter's palm to a point out along the lifter's unfolded fingers. The shape of the offset weight bar operates with the offset of the weight from the palm to increase the lifter's muscle activation and muscle group recruitment in accordance with the lifter's neuro-fascial physiology.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Inventor: Chris Roney
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Patent number: 8950288Abstract: A bicycle handle, which is suitable in particular for trekking and mountain bikes, comprises a sleeve with a sleeve slot in it. The sleeve is connected to a grip element. For fastening the bicycle handle on a bicycle handlebar, the sleeve is mounted to the bicycle handlebar, and a clamping device is provided in a clamping region of the sleeve. A barend is connected to the clamping device. In order to avoid rotation of the barend, it is provided according to the disclosure that a rotation-prevention device is arranged between the clamping device and the bicycle handlebar.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2006Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: RTI Sports Vertrieb von Sportartikeln GmbHInventor: Franc Arnold
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Publication number: 20150013109Abstract: Disclosed are grips and methods of making grips for use with the handle of an article, and in particular for use with golf clubs, fishing poles, bicycle handles, hand tools, etc. Embodiments preferably include a first portion made of a first material and a second portion made of a second material. The first portion is preferably less dense and/or lighter than the second portion to allow for the manufacture of a light grip with different characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventor: Ben Huang
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Publication number: 20140366328Abstract: A flexible cushion wrap configured to at least partially surround an elongate member. The flexible cushion wrap can include a flexible panel having a first tapered end, a second end spaced from the first tapered end along a longitudinal direction, an upper surface, and an opposed lower surface. The flexible cushion wrap can include at least one upper connector carried by the upper surface between the first tapered end and the second end of the flexible panel, and at least one lower connector carried by the lower surface and adjacent to the first tapered end. When the flexible cushion wrap is positioned around the elongate member, the flexible panel is configured such that the at least one lower connector can attach to the at least one upper connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventor: Natalie Paige Bronk Schwab
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Publication number: 20140366329Abstract: A grip for all casting type fishing rods is disclosed which has a resiliently flexible rubber hollow tubular shape (interior) with the ability to employ a variety of exterior surface textures, including knurls, ribs, waves, etc. The grip is shaped so that it provides a uniform fit over the hard plastic triggers of casting rods, the opening, regardless of its shape provides a suction-type grip onto the trigger once the grip is placed onto the trigger. The rubber conforms to any shape of trigger and compresses uniformly to provide a custom fit. The radial thickness of the grip is smaller in comparison to the grip, yet, generally mirrors the overall shape of the exterior of the grip with the exception of the chosen external surface texture which can vary. The grip itself, during use compresses and conforms to the individual user's finger and hands.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventor: Loren Pernell Jenkins
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Publication number: 20140366327Abstract: Disclosed are grips and apparatuses and methods of replacing or installing grips on the handle of an article, and in particular for use with golf clubs, fishing poles, bicycle handles, hand tools, etc. Embodiments may include a grip portion and an adaptor butt configured to secure the grip portion to the handle portion of an article.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventor: Ben Huang
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Patent number: 8887357Abstract: A handle is disclosed for passenger use on a motorcycle. The handle is easily detachable from the motorcycle, by the use of a suction cup. The handle is firmly securable to the body of the motorcycle, while also offering enhanced gripping comfort for a passenger. The handle includes a proximal end attached to and protruding from a base that is fixed to the top of the suction cup, and a gripping portion oriented so as to be grippable by a user when the removable handle is attached to a motorcycle body, the gripping portion including a free distal end. In this manner, the handle is positioned such that when it is secured to the motorcycle body, the handlebar portion of the handle can be gripped by the passenger in a way that is comfortable for the passenger, even when the passenger leans their weight on the handles.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Inventor: Juan Jimenez
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Publication number: 20140326476Abstract: An auxiliary handle for use with a power tool includes a first clamp for engaging a housing of the power tool at a first location, and a second clamp for engaging the housing at a second location. The second clamp is movable independent from the first clamp in a first direction toward the first clamp to couple the auxiliary handle to the housing and the second clamp movable independent from the first clamp in a second direction away from the first clamp to uncouple the auxiliary handle from the housing. The auxiliary handle further includes a grip operable to move the second clamp in at least one of the first and the second directions, and together the first clamp and the second clamp surround only a portion of a chuck axis of the power tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Kurt Limberg, Ryan T. Harrison, Mark A. Kubale, Mark D. Hickok
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Patent number: 8875351Abstract: A shopping cart handle shield device provides a temporary shield preventing contact with the handle of a shopping cart. The device includes a slot extending through a first tube between a first end and a second end of the first tube defining a gap between opposite sides of the slot. Thus, the first tube is coupled to the tubular handle of the shopping cart by inserting the handle of the shopping cart through the slot. A slit extends through a second tube between a first end of the second tube and a second end of the second tube defining a gap between opposite sides of the slit. Thus, the second tube is coupled to the handle by inserting the handle through the slit. A tether has a first end coupled to the first tube and a second end coupled to the second tube.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Inventor: Lewis M. Williams
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Publication number: 20140317884Abstract: A resilient gripping member or medical device can be applied to a handle or other gripping area of a firmer medical device to provide improved cushioning and comfort and uniformity of feel to an operator's hand during manual manipulation. The resilient gripping member or medical device may be tubular and comprise at least one control, button, switch, or sensor that communicates with another component not directly located on the firmer medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventor: TODD J. COHEN
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Publication number: 20140310917Abstract: A handgrip device configured to be removably coupled to a bicycle handlebar. The handgrip device may include a first portion that includes an opening with a center axis. The opening may be configured to receive a portion of a handle that includes a center rotational axis such that the center rotational axis is substantially aligned with the center axis of the first portion. The handgrip device may also include a second portion that is coupled to and fixed with respect to the first portion. The second portion may include a proximal end that is coupled to the first portion and a distal end that may extend away from the proximal end. The second portion may also include a first concaved side coupled between the proximal and distal ends. The first concaved side may face a first direction that is substantially perpendicular to the center axis of the first portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventor: Jonathan Neil HARVEY
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Patent number: 8813868Abstract: An auxiliary handle for use with a power tool includes a first clamp for engaging a housing of the power tool at a first location, and a second clamp for engaging the housing at a second location. The second clamp is movable independent from the first clamp in a first direction toward the first clamp to couple the auxiliary handle to the housing and the second clamp movable independent from the first clamp in a second direction away from the first clamp to uncouple the auxiliary handle from the housing. The auxiliary handle further includes a grip operable to move the second clamp in at least one of the first and the second directions, and together the first clamp and the second clamp surround only a portion of a chuck of the power tool.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2009Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignees: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: Kurt Limberg, Ryan T. Harrison, Mark A. Kubale, Mark D. Hickok
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Publication number: 20140234046Abstract: A cutting device may include a cutting unit having a cutter for trimming an edge portion of a workpiece or forming a groove in a workpiece. The cutting device may further include a base assembly configured to support the cutting unit with respect to the workpiece, and a grip device capable of being mounted to and removed from the cutting unit independently of the base assembly and configured to be capable of being grasped by a user during a cutting operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Katsumi OKOUCHI, Yohei OGINO
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Publication number: 20140223695Abstract: A handle device, in particular for a hand tool, includes a grip unit and a fastening unit. A resiliently elastic damping unit is arranged between the grip unit and the fastening unit. The damping unit is configured to transmit a vibration that occurs on the fastening unit in the operating state of the handle device to the grip unit in an at least partially damped manner so that a user is decoupled at least partially from the vibration. An overload protection unit is configured to protect the damping unit from damage in the event of an overload state occurring on the grip unit or on the fastening unit by diverting at least part of a force flux between the fastening unit and the grip unit to an additional force flux path as a bypass during the overload state.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Andreas Rieger, Carsten Diem
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Patent number: 8800112Abstract: A gripping system for a handle has a cylindrical handle with a handle exterior surface. The system has a flexible gripping wrap with a plurality of outwardly protruding ridges and a plurality of inwardly protruding channels located on a wrap bottom surface. The gripping wrap has a first recessed ledge located on an intersection of a wrap top surface and a wrap second edge and a second recessed ledge located at an intersection of the wrap bottom surface and a wrap fourth edge. The gripping wrap is located on, and flexibly covers at least a portion of the handle exterior surface. The second recessed ledge is adapted to overlay, interface with, and attach to the first recessed ledge.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Inventor: Richard Douglas
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Patent number: 8794660Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: Dale A. Stover, Todd A. Porter
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Patent number: 8789243Abstract: The invention is a disposable cover handle cover for a surgical light head, and more particularly to a single-piece, integrally-formed disposable handle cover for a surgical light head and the like. The disposable cover includes a single-piece hollow member having a first open end adapted to receive the positioning handle of the surgical light head housing a camera and a second open end generally opposite the first end. The second end is closed off by a lens disposed within and integral with the hollow body.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventor: Wayne Douglas Denmark