Handle Having Mounted Grip Means (e.g., Bicycle Handlebar Grips, Etc.) Patents (Class 16/421)
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Publication number: 20100058558Abstract: A handlebar grip capable of combining with or without an auxiliary handle is disclosed. Four first tongue plates in an annular arrangement extend from a main grip. There is a gap between two adjacent first tongue plates. Each first tongue plate has a first rib extending therefrom. A cap having second tongue plates corresponding to the first tongue plates is fixed on the outer end of the main grip by interlacing the tongue plates. A hitching ring is sandwiched between the cap and main grip to form an extended portion of the main grip. Each the second tongue plate has a second rib, which connects the first ribs to form an annular rib with the first ribs. The ring has an annular groove to receiving the annular rib and to engage the main grip and cap. The ring may be changed into a horn shape as an auxiliary handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventor: John Wang
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Patent number: 7673770Abstract: A sleeve for enhancing a user's grasp of the handles and handholds of various tools and implements comprising: an elongated flexible hollow cylindrical sleeve having a first end, second end, interior wall surface, and exterior wall surface; and a lengthwise, non-radial slit from said first end to said second end, penetrating through said exterior wall surface to said interior wall surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2008Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Inventor: Glenn Summerfield
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Publication number: 20100050390Abstract: A method for installing a grip member onto a shaft includes: (a) providing the grip member with a surrounding wall that defines an insert space; (b) injecting a gas into the insert space to expand the surrounding wall; (c) moving the shaft into the insert space; and (d) allowing the surrounding wall to contract so that the grip member is fitted around the shaft. A structure of the grip member is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventor: Robert WU
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Publication number: 20100037433Abstract: A handle for exercise equipment provides for adjustment in length of the cord to which it is secured. The handle is generally C-shaped, such that first and second extensions, each of which incorporates a tubular channel, extend in a forward direction from opposite ends of a handgrip portion of the handle. A rear surface of the handgrip element incorporates a generally rectangular recess that extends between the two tubular channels. A rectangular plug, which snaps into the rectangular recess, is equipped with a generally cylindrical bore that extends the length of the rectangular plug. In order to attach the cord to the handle, it is routed through the cylindrical bore of the rectangular plug, and then through each of the tubular channels. In order to shorten the effective length of the cord, the plug is removed, reversed in direction and replaced in the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Inventor: Brett Clyde Walker
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Publication number: 20100029173Abstract: A housing supports a rotatable handle grip and is constructed to be received upon the end of a bicycle handlebar in place of a standard hand grip. The housing further supports a dial-type tachometer type readout. A gear drive within the housing responds to movement of the rotatable handle grip to produce tachometer readings. A sound producing device also responds to the handle grip movement to produce engine sounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventor: James Iida
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Publication number: 20100022322Abstract: A grip for the handle of an article having at least a sheet with a cut-out and an insert. The insert is positioned within or against the cut-out of the sheet to define a panel. The panel is then attached to an underlisting sleeve. The grip allows the use of multiple color panels and inserts and the placement of various materials in various grip areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventor: Ben Huang
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Patent number: 7634839Abstract: A pliable handle for a hand-held device is provided. The handle includes a tubular core member, a deformable outer sheath disposed about the tubular core member, a gel disposed between the tubular core member and the outer sheath, and first and second sealers inserted into respective ends of the tubular core member and sealing the gel between the tubular core member and the outer sheath, wherein a force applied to the outer sheath causes load movement of the gel.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2007Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: ShedRain CorporationInventors: Stan Blauer, Jeff Blauer, Yen C. Chan, Fu-Yi Chou
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Patent number: 7624893Abstract: A cookware handle includes a metal insert and a cured phenolic overmold molded over the insert. The metal insert may be shaped to prevent movement of the overmold with respect to the insert, and may include a screw boss for attaching the handle to a cookware vessel. The overmold is molded over the insert into the shape of a handle. The overmold may encapsulate the insert, and may define a hole aligned with the screw boss to receive a screw that extends through the screw boss and into the cookware vessel. The present invention also includes a method for manufacturing a cookware handle, including the steps of a) providing a metal insert having an attachment portion; b) overmolding a phenolic molding material over the insert, the overmold shaped in the form of a cookware handle; and c) attaching the overmold and insert to a cookware vessel with the attachment portion of the insert.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Susan K. Hoff, Rick G. Good, Kam Yuan Li
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Publication number: 20090260189Abstract: A grip designed for a handle that has a quality of unidirectional extendibility and that is extended in a direction in accordance with a direction of extendibility for wrapping the handle. A method for making a grip designed for a handle includes preparing a sheet that has a quality of unidirectional extendibility; trimming the grip from the sheet; and extending the grip in a direction in accordance with a direction of extendibility for wrapping the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2008Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventor: Leo Jaw
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Publication number: 20090255093Abstract: A handle grip has a body and at least one clamping ring. The body is tubular and has two ends, an outer surface and two mounting rings. The two mounting rings coaxially and respectively protrude from the two ends of the body. The clamping ring is mounted securely on one of the mounting rings of the body and has an opening, a fastening hole and a fastener. The opening is a slot formed through the clamping ring. The fastening hole is tangentially formed through the clamping ring and either side of the opening. A person may mount the body on handlebars of a motorcycle or a handle of a tool and use the clamping ring to ensure the body is held securely.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventor: Chia-Wei Hsu
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Patent number: 7600285Abstract: An oral care implement comprises a head and a body provided with a three-dimensional surface feature on the body that is generally undecorated. A cover is applied to the body and includes a decoration that is associated with the three-dimensional surface feature, such that the body, with the cover applied, appears to have a decorated three-dimensional surface feature.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2005Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Eduardo Jimenez, Alberto Mantilla, Tony Baxter, Diana Sierra
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Patent number: 7574776Abstract: A pry bar has generally octagonal cross-section handle with a grip portion having four rounded surfaces formed of a soft elastomeric material and four alternating surfaces formed of hard thermoplastic material. The elastomeric material rounded surfaces are formed with pluralities of small orifices. The handle is formed with an inner hard thermoplastic core and molded over outer elastomeric cover. A metal impact cap is fixed secured in the handle proximate end.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2005Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.Inventor: John C. Lawless
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Publication number: 20090183591Abstract: A hand grip with half-shells is constructed so as to be able to be fastened to a tubular pipe, and is provided with a mounting opening for the tubular pipe which on the one hand is securely fastened to the tube and on the other hand does not have any intrusive bores in the grip region, in which there is to be a generous space available for a grip mechanism. Each half-shell is provided with a holding arrangement corresponding to the tubular pipe, so that the two holding arrangements form a form-fitting mounting for the respective half-shell on the tubular pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2009Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: DOLMAR GMBHInventor: Mark Jesse
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Publication number: 20090178243Abstract: The invention describes a handle including a grip element and a fastening element, which are situated spaced apart from each other by at least one damping element; at least one of the contact surfaces of the grip element or fastening element, which are oriented toward each other via the damping element, is embodied as profiled so that the contact surface is enlarged.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Inventors: Mario FRANK, Ulrich MUELLER-BOYSEN, Joachim SCHADOW, Roswitha EICHER, Stefan HEESS, Joerg MAUTE, Juergen WIKER, Siegfried KEUSCH, Florian ESENWEIN, Berbhard EICHER, Marcus SCHULLER
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Publication number: 20090172917Abstract: The Access Door Lever is a device which provides an easier way to open a door with a traditional doorknob. In one embodiment, the invention will fit over a traditional doorknob, snap in place with finger-like extensions, which will grip the doorknob. The extension is coated with a material which will provide a secure grip between the doorknob and extension. The design and location of the extension(s) allow for a snug fit with the doorknob. A handle which is connected to the extension(s) allow the invention to function as a lever on the doorknob.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2009Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventor: Hope Landin
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Publication number: 20090159487Abstract: A long-handled personal holder device for personal cleaning, hygiene, and daily living, and is made of resilient material with extendable finger-like grips. The grips are configured to surely grip a tool, but also to release (e.g., so that a user does not have to soil their hands). The curved handle allows proper reach, and is designed for easy break-down, rinsing and cleaning, and for placement in a compact carry bag. The grips can grip a larger personal hygiene flushable wipe, a smaller flushable pad, a sponge for shower use, and/or a an ointment pad; and are also able to hold more rigidly-handled personal tools, such as a toothbrush, shaver, makeup applicator, pencil, pen, brush, and similar items.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventor: Deborah Tacoma
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Publication number: 20090139060Abstract: A handle assembly for a stamp has a frame, a handle and a connector. The handle and the connector are mounted respectively on opposite sides of the frame and connect with each other. Therefore, the connection between the handle and the connector is firm and robust and the stamp has a durable handle assembly with increased use-life and reliability.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2007Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventor: Shiny Shih
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Publication number: 20090133226Abstract: A disposable sterile handle cover uses a flexible bag, a portion of the open side of which is held snugly by a retaining ring to the inside of a conical skirt. A first set of spikes include variable length spikes protruding from the inner wall, to secure the bag against the handle. A second set of spikes protrude inwardly from the retaining ring and promote stretching and orderly application of the to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2005Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: Asaf Halamish, Joseph Shachar, Benjaimin Spenser, Dror Mizra
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Publication number: 20090133227Abstract: A handle mechanism is adapted to a projector having a case. The handle mechanism has a frame, a rod, a grip, a positioning element, and an elastic element. The frame is connected to the case and has a through hole. The rod penetrates through the through hole and is capable of moving relatively to the frame. The rod has a first end, a second end, an anchor portion at the first end thereof, a first positioning portion, and a second positioning portion. The grip is connected to the second end of the rod, wherein the anchor portions limit a movement range of the grip relative to the rods and the frame. The positioning element is located between the frame and the rod. The elastic element is located between the frame and the positioning element, and forces the positioning element to physically interfere with the first or the second positioning portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: CORETRONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Chih-Chung Yang, His-Chih Sun, Kuo-Wei Li
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Patent number: 7513015Abstract: A handle for a rotating tool extension is disclosed. The handle includes a body member having a central portion with first and second end portions. The body member is positionable along an axis of rotation of the rotating tool extension and includes a bore formed in the body member extending therethrough along the axis of rotation. A liner may be at least partially disposed within the bore, and may be at least partially removable from and insertable within the bore. A rotating tool extension is at least partially inserted within the liner. Alternatively, the body member may include at least one roller bearing member contacting at least a portion of the rotating tool extension during rotation of the extension. The handle and extension may be provided as a combination and also as a kit.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Inventor: Daniel A. Peluso
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Publication number: 20090083944Abstract: A cookware handle designed to be grasped by a user's hand, consisting of a rigid structure attached to the cookware, and a flexible grip surrounding the rigid structure. The flexible grip has at least one part consisting of a wall that is from 2 to 10 mm thick, and preferably 5 mm thick, that creates a hand support surface, and at least one hollow cavity inside the grip is adjacent to the wall to enable said wall to be compressed when the handle is grasped.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: SEB S.A.Inventor: Ludovic Pasquini
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Patent number: 7496989Abstract: A handle assembly for a power tool 1 comprises a housing 2 defining a handle 4 and housing a motor for actuating an output member of the tool, such as a drill bit or jigsaw blade. The handle assembly comprises at least one flexible sheet 8 adapted to be mounted to a surface of the handle of the power tool and having a series of protrusions 10 adapted to be engaged by a hand of a user of the tool. The protrusions 10 retain at least one gaseous vibration damping material such as air between the flexible sheet 8 and the surface of the handle 4.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2003Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Andrew Walker, Brian Wadge, Tim McKay, Nigel Robson, Ian Sokell
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Patent number: 7494081Abstract: A grip for a fishing reel handle knob includes a tubular-shaped main wall having a longitudinally extending central axis and forming a longitudinally extending interior passage sized and shaped for receiving the handle knob and a plurality of gripping flanges extending from an exterior surface of the main wall. The main wall and the gripping flanges are each preferably formed of a resiliently flexible material so that the grip is resiliently secured to the handle knob with elastic action and the gripping flanges resiliently deform when the knob is grasped by the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2005Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Reel Grip, Ltd.Inventors: Angelo N. Savakis, Daniel E. Broadbent, Mark Shull
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Publication number: 20090044380Abstract: The replaceable elastic hand grip for framed mobility devices such as walkers that have a substantially elliptical gripping portion with at least one hole, the replaceable hand grip includes a substantially elliptical hand grip cover which includes an opening to form a C-shape cross section for securely installing the grip over the gripping portion of the frame of the mobility device. The hand grip further includes a mechanical means, such as a normally mounted pin on the inner surface of the grip cover that mates with the hole of the gripping portion of the mobility device so that the hand grip is prevented from slipping. The elastic and non-absorbent hand grip provides a replaceable, sanitary, stable grasping point for the user of the framed mobility device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventors: Garry S. Moore, Joseph Battiston
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Publication number: 20090035543Abstract: A material adapted to regulate vibration by distributing and partially dissipating vibration exerted thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventors: Robert A. Vito, Carmen N. DiMario, Thomas Falone
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Patent number: 7480964Abstract: A hand-held instrument has a business end and a handle attached to the business end. The handle has a gripping portion and a longitudinal axis. A knob is provided on the gripping portion of the handle to facilitate the wielding of the hand-held instrument. The knob is disposed such that it projects away from the handle in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the handle. In a preferred, but not required embodiment, the knob is removably attached to the handle by a quick release attachment device. In a typical, but not required, such embodiment, the quick release attachment device includes a male connection pin disposed within the knob and a female receptor disposed within the hand tool.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2006Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Inventor: Michael A. Vidal
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Patent number: 7481560Abstract: A handgrip for bicycle includes a body including a first end, a second end, and a light reflection portion covering thereon between the first and second ends, a sheath mounted on the light reflection portion, a lamp device installed on an end of the sheath adjacent to the second end of the body, and a switch device installed to the body and electrically connected to the lamp device.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2008Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Inventor: Leo Jaw
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Publication number: 20090019976Abstract: A hand tool with an enclosing cover comprises: a driving portion; a holding portion; a cover layer enclosing the holding portion with a seaming track being formed in the cover layer so that the user can hold the hand tool firmly. The cover layer has an inner surface and an outer surface; the inner surface adheres upon an outer surface of the holding portion. The cover layer encloses the holding portion with a part of the cover layer overlaps another part of the cover layer and thus an overlapping line is formed at the connection of the two parts. The track is formed as a plurality of rhombuses which are arranged linearly and the overlapping line passes through the two opposite apexes of each rhombus and this the track is symmetric with respect to the overlapping line.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2007Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventor: Chih-Ching HSIEH
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Publication number: 20090007387Abstract: Custom Grip for writing instruments and other hand held tools and devices are made of thermoplastic materials which exhibit plasticity at temperatures in the range of 50-70 degrees Celsius. Therefore the users mold the grips to their hands by heating the grips and then holding them in firm grip.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventor: Aldo A. Laghi
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Publication number: 20080289296Abstract: Safety bar systems are disclosed comprising a first bar and a second bar selectively lockable to the first bar at a desired height and angle. The second bar may be selectively locked into one of a plurality of positions with respect to the bar or into one of a continuous plurality of positions with respect to the bar, based on the coupling mechanism coupling the second bar to the first bar. Several coupling mechanisms are disclosed. The safety bar system may be connected to a wall adjacent to a bathtub to facilitate a user entering and exiting the bathtub. The safety bar system may be used in other locations, as well. Methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Sidney L. Weber
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Publication number: 20080289148Abstract: The present invention is a gripping sleeve for enhancing a user's grasp of the handles and handholds of various tools and implements comprising: an elongated flexible hollow cylindrical sleeve having a first end, second end, interior wall surface, and exterior wall surface; and a lengthwise, non-radial slit from said first end to said second end, penetrating through said exterior wall surface to said interior wall surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Glenn Summerfield
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Patent number: 7451524Abstract: A side handle (2) for a hand-held power tool, such as, e.g., hammer drill or chisel hammer, includes a handle holder (10), an attachment device (6) for securing the side handle (2) on the power tool (4), and a decoupling device (8) for connecting the handle holder (10) with the attachment device (6) and for guiding the handle holder (10) relative to the attachment device (6), with the decoupling device (8) having two, spaced from each other, swinging elements deflectable parallel to each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2005Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventor: Christian Sattler
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Publication number: 20080280707Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a sports equipment handle, such as a lacrosse stick handle, that includes a hollow tubular lacrosse stick shaft defining a slot substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft, and a rib disposed in the slot. The shaft and the rib comprise separate structures. In a cross-section of the shaft taken substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal shaft axis, the slot has an opening smaller than a width of the rib such that the rib is retained within the slot. The rib is moveable within and removable from the slot. The rib can be specially located and structured to provide the shaft with structural and tactile features that correspond to and accommodate the way in which a player moves his hands along the shaft and grips the shaft, to enhance the player's control of the shaft when performing various skills.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2008Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventor: Richard B.C. Tucker, SR.
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Publication number: 20080263829Abstract: This disclosure includes a customized grip handle, including a handle and a formable, polymeric compound layer, having a water-soluble polymeric resin, water, and a gellant. The polymeric compound layer may have an imprint of a hand, which is set upon removal of moisture. A method of making a customized grip handle and a grip kit are also disclosed. The grip kit may include a polymeric compound layer and a self-fusing tape with which a user may cover the handle base and place the compound on it and form a hand imprint.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: Diasio, LLCInventor: Christopher S. Diasio
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Patent number: 7409747Abstract: The present invention is aimed to provide a pliable handle, which is cost-effective, speedily assemble, to improve the stability of the central pole and to prevent the gel from leaking out. It is characteristic of a plastic cover placed over a central pole partly defined a gel containing portion for filling gel. Both of the plastic cover and the central pole have stopper flanges or annular lips at their ends to seal the gel portion. Only a set of injection through bores formed through the proximal flange and lip to fit such as a needle-like injector of syringe-like barrel to inject a gel to fill the gel-containing portion. After injection, a projected stopper spindle further presses and seals the set of injection through bores. Said central pole is passed through a proximal cap then secures a distal cap to shape a stable pliable handle.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2005Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Inventor: Shiow-Hui Chen
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Publication number: 20080185369Abstract: In order to improve a hand grip for handlebar-steered vehicles, comprising a grip covering, made of a grip-covering material, and an accommodating space which extends, by way of its longitudinal extent, from a plug-in opening in a plug-in direction for a grip component of the handlebar, such that it is seated optimally on the grip component of the handlebar, it is proposed that the accommodating space has at least one wall segment which has at least one abutment surface and at least one recess, the abutment surface having surface sub-regions adapted to an outer surface of the grip component, and the at least one recess being disposed between the surface sub-regions and extending approximately parallel to the plug-in direction, as an adhesive reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: Gustav Magenwirth GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Werner Schmauder, Richard Penazzi, Frank Cherubin
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Publication number: 20080172839Abstract: A grip sleeve includes a sleeve member for sleeving onto a shaft of a sports gear, and a flexible wrapping member wrapped about the sleeve member. The sleeve member has a head, a heel and a body between the head and the heel. The body of the sleeve member has a radially-recessed annular locating groove at least one of two distal ends thereof. The flexible wrapping member is wrapped about the body of the sleeve member in flush with the head and the heel for the grasp by hand comfortably. The flexible wrapping member has an end edge tightly engaged into the annular locating groove of the body of the sleeve member to prohibit axial displacement of the flexible wrapping member relative to the body of the sleeve member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: High Cedar Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Mao-Hsiu Wang
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Patent number: 7401384Abstract: A pliable handle includes a core member, an outer sheath, and gel disposed between the core member and the outer sheath. There is an outer annular flange around its top. The outer sheath has an opening on its top and a closed bottom, an inner annular flange on its top; and the outer sheath is disposed about the core member. Below the inner annular flange of the outer sheath and the outer annular flange of the core member define the gap portion, which is filled with gel. There is an annular flange which corresponds with the annular groove on the core member below the inner annular flange of the outer sheath. The present pliable handle can be secured to walking sticks, golf clubs, ski poles, tennis rackets, battledores, and umbrellas.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Xiamen Jundian House Omaments Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chien-Hung Chen
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Patent number: 7401385Abstract: A handle for an electronic instrument housing includes an elongated grip portion. The grip portion includes two elongated elements each having opposed ends. The elements are connected to each other to form an elongated chamber. An elastomeric layer encompasses an intermediate portion of the grip portion, and the grip portion has a vent aperture communicating with the chamber. The vent aperture may be beyond the elastomeric layer, at one or both ends. One of the elongated elements may form a channel with tapered edge surfaces receiving the other element, so that pressure of elastomeric molding tends to wedge the parts together to form a seal against incursion of the elastomer.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Tektronix, Inc.Inventors: Jim L. Martin, Jerry L. Wrisley, Michael Lazarev
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Publication number: 20080156139Abstract: A grip for a handlebar of a bicycle includes a rigid plastic inner shell, a soft plastic outer shell, two metallic clamps, and two locking bolts. Thus, when the metallic clamps are tightened by the locking bolts, the inner face of each of the metallic clamps presses the outer surface of the metallic handlebar completely to increase the contact area and to increase the friction, so that the grip is fixed on the metallic handlebar solidly and exactly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: BIKEFORCE INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Ching-Chuan Lai
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Patent number: 7363685Abstract: A handle assembly for a power tool 1 comprises a housing 2 defining a handle 4 and housing a motor for actuating an output member of the tool, such as a drill bit or jigsaw blade. The handle assembly comprises at least one flexible sheet 8 adapted to be mounted to a surface of the handle of the power tool and having a series of protrusions 10 adapted to be engaged by a hand of a user of the tool. The protrusions 10 retain one or more blister packs (not shown) containing at least one vibration damping gel material between the flexible sheet 8 and the surface of the handle 4.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2003Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Andrew Walker, Brian Wadge, Tim McKay, Nigel Robson, Ian Sokell
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Publication number: 20080040891Abstract: The device is an exercise equipment hand grip that can be removeably installed on a piece of exercise equipment. The hand grip permits the user to maintains an open grip of the hand. The hand grip can be a soft visco-elastic, urethane, close cell foam, rubber or similar material. The hand grip has a generally cylindrical shape where one end of the cylinder has a larger circumference than the other end. The device thereby has a cone like shape with the narrow end held at the thumb side of the palm and the larger diameter end fits at the side of the palm. The holder includes a lengthwise opening that allows the holder to be placed over the bar grips of numerous exercise equipment and devices such as handles on weight machines, bar bells, dumb bells and EZ curl bars.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventor: Tim Tyler
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Publication number: 20080040890Abstract: A grip for a handlebar of bicycles includes an operation layer which includes a porous PU layer and a non-woven layer which is securely attached to an underside of the porous PU layer. The operation layer is securely mounted to a sleeve and the handlebar is inserted into the sleeve. The operation layer provides shock-absorbing, non-slip and comfortable grasp to the handlebar.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventor: Chun-Fu Chang
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Patent number: 7310880Abstract: A motor-driven saber saw includes a housing (4), having a neck (8) which serves as a handle and has a tool opening (6), a guide device (22) for guiding the saber saw (2) on a workpiece and releasably connectable to the housing (4) in a region of the housing neck (8) and including a connection device (21) for connecting the guide device (22) to the housing (4), the housing (4) having connecting receptacles (18) for guiding the connection device (21), an adjusting device (30) mountable on the connection receptacles (18) for securing the connection device (21) to the housing, and a rectilinear spring member (36) for biasing the adjusting device (30) to a locking position and extending substantially in a longitudinal direction of the housing neck (8).Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2004Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventor: Markus Hartmann
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Patent number: 7234205Abstract: A pliable handle for a hand-held device is provided. The handle includes a tubular core member, a deformable outer sheath disposed about the tubular core member, a gel disposed between the tubular core member and the outer sheath, and first and second sealers inserted into respective ends of the tubular core member and sealing the gel between the tubular core member and the outer sheath, wherein a force applied to the outer sheath causes load movement of the gel.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2005Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Shedrain CorporationInventors: Stan Blauer, Jeff Blauer, Yen Chiu Chan, Fu-Yi Chou
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Patent number: 7219395Abstract: Handlebar grip for a bicycle or similar vehicle, formed by a main rigid body of tubular shape supporting, fixed thereon, a covering of moderately soft material, in particular in gel form. Two terminal elements are provided at the ends of the grip, each of the elements being provided with an annular protection rim intended to line a corresponding end edge of the covering, and with an elastically deformable tubular lug to be inserted between an end section of the handlebar and the main body, compressed between the handlebar and the main body so as to ensure gripping engagement as a result of friction thereon.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2002Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Selle Royal S.p.A.Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin
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Patent number: 7195567Abstract: A grip includes a transparent polymeric body having an inner surface and an outer surface and a design formed along the inner surface. The grip is formed by forming a transparent polymeric body shaped and dimensioned for attachment to an article and for gripping by an individual and creating a channel or group of channels in a manner forming a design along the inner surface of the polymeric body.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2005Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Inventor: Clive S. Lu
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Patent number: 7168132Abstract: The invention relates to a portable handheld work apparatus including a chain saw, a vacuum/blower apparatus or the like. The work apparatus has a handle (2) for carrying and guiding the work apparatus (1). Thumb supports (4, 5) are provided on both sides with respect to the longitudinal axis (3) of the handle (2).Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2002Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Andreas Stihl AG & Co.Inventors: Bernhard Dürr, Michael Tinius, Jörg Schlossarczyk, Günter Wolf, Martin Schif, Werner Geyer, Michael März, Jürgen Häberlein
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Patent number: 7159266Abstract: A handle construction for a brush handle that includes a molded plastic handle body having a generally straight centerline axis extending from an annular flange outwardly to a distal end, where the body includes a longitudinal axial groove extending inwardly from the distal end toward the flange. The handle body also includes an arcuate groove transverse to the axis at the distal end, and a circumferential groove defining an opposing flange to the first flange. The handle construction also includes an elastomeric material gripping sleeve formed with an open end joined to a hollow passage sized and shaped to slide longitudinally axially onto the handle and including a closed end. It also includes an internal inwardly projecting rib defining a key for cooperatively engaging and fitting into the axial handle groove to guide the sleeve onto the handle, and further includes an internal circumferential rib for engaging the circumferential groove to retain the sleeve on the handle.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2004Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: The Libman CompanyInventor: Fernando Jesus Santos
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Patent number: 7150076Abstract: A handlebar fixing device of a motorized cart including a head tube formed on the upper section and a seat formed on the lower section, a connection tube formed with a shifter structure, a handlebar having a fan-shaped connection plate formed on the lower section with holes, a holder formed above the seat of the head tube, a spring formed inside the hollow of the holder, and a rod having a section extending inside the spring, a stopper formed on the lateral, and a bolt hole formed on the lower section connecting to the base of the connection tube. By pressing down the handlebar, the stopper presses the rod down to the head tube, restraining the handlebar from moving right or left. With the stopper pressing the rod and a locking rod of the shifter structure being pushed, the handlebar being prevented from moving up or down.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2004Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: Chien Ti Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ferretti Chang