Abstract: A handle has at least one fastening plate or holding part which can be fastened in a through-hole in a thin wall such as a sheet-metal wall by means of snap devices. According to the invention, the fastening plate forms or carries a pivot bearing for the at least one end of a handle, or the like, which is bent, for example, from a round material such as thick wire, this end having a round cross section.

Abstract: Handle for an object includes a member for grasping with a hand. The member has a lower opening for passage or accommodation of fingers and a web or palm of the hand, and an upper opening for passage or accommodation of a thumb of the hand. A strap may be attached to the member for embracing and securing the object. The strap can include a band portion having a tension buffer segment, and a band lock. The handle can be found in combination with the object, for example, a metal paint can, say, a one-gallon metal paint can.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an adjustable universal valve handle.

Abstract: A hand grip designed to be used in or near water that may be connected to either an image capturing device or the case that holds the image capturing device. The hand grip has a main body with a first end and a second end and a mounting piece located on at least one of the first end or the second end of the main body that allows for attachment of image capturing devices. The hand grip is adapted to float in water to provide angles and views of photographs from an image capturing device connected to the mounting piece while in the water.

Abstract: A poster handle including one or more support members, each support member having a support body with one or more support extensions and one or more securing elements on at least a portion of an attachment side of the support member, and a handle member including an attachment section, one or more gripping sections and one or more securing elements on an attachment side of the attachment section.

Abstract: An extension pole assembly having an extension pole and a pole grip is provided. The extension pole has a first and second ends, with a first connecting member at the first end and a second connecting member at the second end. The first connecting member has first implement connecting devices and the second connecting member has second implement connecting devices. At least one of the second implement connecting devices is different than at least one of the first implement connecting devices. The pole grip has a third implement connecting device that releasably mates with at least one of the first implement connecting devices and at least one of the second implement connecting devices so that the pole grip can be secured at either the first end or the second end of the extension pole.

Abstract: An apparatus for accessing the bed of a pickup truck having a rear bumper and a tailgate includes a step assembly having a lower linkage assembly with first and second ends and being pivotally mounted at the first end to the rear truck bumper; an upper linkage assembly having third and fourth ends and being pivotally mounted at the third end to and proximal the distal edge of the truck tailgate and being pivotally mounted at the fourth end to the second end of the lower linkage assembly; and a step connected to the lower linkage assembly; and includes a handrail assembly including a handrail, a storage locking bracket assembly securing the handrail to the step assembly in an up, closed position, and an erected support assembly for securing the handrail in an upright, user assist position when the step assembly is in a lowered, open position.

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

Abstract: A detachable handle includes a flexible elongate member, a pair of swivel clips, and a tubular grip. Each of the swivel clips is coupled to the flexible elongate member. The flexible elongate member is disposed through the tubular grip. The swivel clips are disposed at opposite ends of the tubular grip, and militate against a removal of the flexible elongate member from the tubular grip.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of using an ergonomic fore grip/gun handle with a concealable and collapsible bipod. One version can have a tubular recess consisting of a first cylindrical cutout housing the bipod legs when concealed and a sliding piston that deploys the legs and a second cylindrical cutout housing a release mechanism and a void space for other accessories. The release mechanism has a compression spring positioned between the piston assembly and the bottom of the first cylindrical cutout and the compression spring. The legs are connected to the bottom of the piston assembly via a hinge and spring that when released from confinement within the fore grip, causes the legs to expand outward until fully deployed. Telescoping legs allow adjustment of leg length for use on uneven terrain. The grip portion has an outer surface with a flat surface on sides of the grip to provide a more stable grip, assist in orienting the mounted weapon and support pressure pads for lights.

Abstract: A tubular crutch including a tubular crutch body, a cantilever handle and a ground engaging extension is described. The cantilever handle includes a curved base plate, a plurality of bolts, a tubular member, a plurality of locking nuts, a key, and a contoured component. The tubular crutch also includes a ground engaging extension with a spring loaded button that is received at the bottom of the tubular elongated member. The tubular crutch body includes a tubular posterior stabilizing element, a first concave curve adjacent to the posterior stabilizing element, a second convex curve proximate to the first concave curve, a third concave curve proximate to the second convex curve and a tubular elongated portion adjacent to the third concave curve.

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

Abstract: A tubular crutch including a tubular crutch body, a cantilever handle and a ground engaging extension is described. The tubular crutch body includes a tubular posterior stabilizing element, a first concave curve adjacent to the posterior stabilizing element, a second convex curve proximate to the first concave curve, a third concave curve proximate to the second convex curve and a tubular elongated portion adjacent to the third concave curve. The cantilever handle includes a curved base plate, a bolt, a tubular member, a nut and a contoured component. The tubular crutch also includes a ground engaging extension with a spring loaded button that is configured to be received at the bottom of the tubular elongated member.

Abstract: A grip device has an element that can be moved in relation to fixed element between an open position and a closed position in which the two elements are adapted in such a way as to grip a wall, a displacement device which enables the displacement of the mobile element and the adjustment of the distance separating the two elements in a closed position to the thickness of the gripped wall, and a blocking device, which are adapted in such a way as to immobilize the mobile element in the adjusted closed position. The blocking device can be moved between a release position and a blocking position in which they immobilize the mobile element by friction in the adjusted closed position.

Abstract: A surgical hand grip for a surgical tubular shaft instrument is provided. The hand grip includes a coupling device for coupling to a tubular shaft tool having a tubular shaft and a force transmission element movable back and forth relative thereto. The coupling device has a coupling element for coupling to the force transmission element and a connecting element for connecting to the tubular shaft. A gripping device is connected to the coupling element and is transferable from a non-actuating disposition into at least one actuating disposition and vice versa thereby changing the mutual relative spacing between the coupling element and the connecting element. The hand grip has a guiding device with a guiding body for guiding the coupling element during the transfer from the non-actuating position into the at least one actuating position along a grip axis independently of the disposition of the gripping device during the transfer.

Abstract: A handle device for a watersports board. The handle device includes a base portion configured to protrude from a top surface of the watersports board, and a handle portion attached to the base portion, wherein the handle portion is configured to be positioned offset from a longitudinal axis of said watersports board.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A detachable handle for holding or carrying a paint can or other similar container having a bail provides multiple handgrip positions to allow full access to the opening of the container, while allowing for distortion of the bail. The design may accept containers of varying sizes and shapes and requires a minimum number of steps and effort to secure the device to the container. A detachable handle according to the invention may remain secured to the container when not actively in use by the user.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying a ladder includes a base, a handle connected to the base, and fingers spaced from one another on the base and generally extending away from the handle. Each of the fingers has a hooked end. A compressible biasing member on the base at least partially extends toward the hooked ends to bias a ladder rail against the hooked ends when the fingers are placed around the ladder rail. The compressible biasing member may be a spring, a flexible tab, a foam pad, or other compressible member. A method of modifying a ladder is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a handle device. The handle device includes a hollow body having an outer surface and an inner surface forming a cavity. A slot is formed within the cavity and at least one opening is formed at one end of the body for an insertion of a handle portion of an object. In one embodiment of the present invention, the opening is a modified T-structure of a substantially elongated shape including two tabs located in a center portion of the modified T-structure. The two tabs are substantially perpendicular to the elongated shape of the opening. In another embodiment, the opening is a modified star structure including a central aperture and four sides of a substantially elongated shape extending from the central aperture.

Abstract: An apparatus for gripping a handheld device is provided. The apparatus includes a base for affixing the apparatus to a first surface of the handheld device; at least one extension extending from the base at a first end of the extension; and a grip extending from the at least one extension at a second end of the extension, wherein the grip is oriented substantially parallel to the first surface of the handheld device, and wherein the apparatus is adapted to receive a portion of at least one finger inserted between the grip and the handheld device.

Abstract: A pole attachment mechanism for removably attaching swimming pool maintenance accessories to an end of a pole. The pole attachment mechanism includes a thumb-press which, when pressed, the pegs projecting from the shaft of the pole attachment are retracted thereby permitting the pole to be received over the retracted pegs or to be released from pegs.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a faucet that includes a silicone member configured to slide over and be removable coupled to a faucet handle, wherein the silicone member comprises an opening in which the faucet handle may be received and an external surface that may be gripped by a user. A faucet handle may include a longitudinal groove used to allow air to escape from the opening of the silicone member. The handle assembly does not require additional elements to couple the silicone member to the faucet handle.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to a knob assembly adapted to be secured to a top portion of a shaft (4) of a gearshift lever, the knob assembly comprising a knob (2) having a generally cylindrical bore adapted to fit over an end portion of the shaft (4), the knob assembly further having engaging members (6) connected to the knob and adapted to engage the shaft for securing the knob on the shaft (4), wherein the knob assembly is provided with at least two engaging members (6), a locking ring (30), and a compression ring (20).

Abstract: A rigid modular connector operable to attach to any type of standard male surgical feature that is suitable for large axial loads in both rotational and translational directions while providing accurate tactile feedback. The rigid modular connector includes a handle, a connector rigidly affixed to a proximal end of the handle, and a collar that may slide longitudinally about the connector. The collar may further include one or more leaf springs that are operable to pivot slightly away from or closer to the collar. When the collar slides towards the handle on the connector, the one or more leaf springs may pivot inwardly, locking the collar with the handle in an open position. When the collar slides or the collar slides towards a proximal end of the connector, the one or more leaf springs may pivot outwardly, locking the collar with the connector in a closed position.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A hand grip for use on a handle of an assistive mobility device or a bicycle has a body and an integral fin. Both are designed to damp vibration and reduce the force experienced by a user's hand. This is accomplished by using different thicknesses of an elastomeric material in the structural layer of the hand grip and by designing the fin to flex. The grip is covered with a soft elastomeric outer layer that provides additional cushioning.

Abstract: A sliding door gripping apparatus includes a base that includes a first side and a second side. The first side is concavely arcuate. A panel is attached to and extends away from the second side. A suction cup is removably attachable to a glass surface of a sliding door. A coupling assembly couples the suction cup to the first side of the base to allow the suction cup to attach the panel to the sliding door. The suction cup is pulled toward the first side of the base when the base is rotated in a first direction with respect to the suction cup to increase adhesion between the suction cup and the sliding door when the suction cup is attached to the glass surface. The panel is abuttable by a person's appendage to open the sliding door when the suction cup is attached to the sliding door.

Abstract: A locking system for connecting a handle and an implement is provided. The locking system includes a handle having a first thread and a first locking member and an implement having a second thread and a second locking member. The first and second threads are threadably engaged so that the first and second locking members selectively lock the handle to the implement.

Abstract: A tubular crutch including a tubular crutch body, a cantilever handle and a ground engaging extension is described. The tubular crutch body includes a tubular posterior stabilizing element, a first concave curve adjacent to the posterior stabilizing element, a second convex curve proximate to the first concave curve, a third concave curve proximate to the second convex curve and a tubular elongated portion adjacent to the third concave curve. The cantilever handle includes a curved base plate, a bolt, a tubular member, a nut and a contoured component. The tubular crutch also includes a ground engaging extension with a spring loaded button that is configured to be received at the bottom of the tubular elongated member.

Abstract: A second quick-disconnect wide handle is attached to the front of a stable wheelbarrow cart to enable two persons to quickly lift and dump the contents of a full wheelbarrow cart into a dumpster or walled compost bin. This accessory handle is easily removed when not in use. The handle has other uses such as moving plywood panels or table-tops, doors, or other large flat items. The quick-disconnect feature uses a quick disconnect clamp with the addition of an elongated handle and attachment of a rod attachment to it; whereby one such clamp is used at each rod end attaching the handle to the bin of the wheelbarrow cart.

Abstract: A removable handle having first and second portions for attachment to a fabric. A first portion is covered in the fabric for attachment and forced through a second portion. The first portion is then reoriented to prevent the fabric from passing back through the second portion retaining the second portion to the fabric.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ultrasound transducers for ultrasonic imaging systems and, in particular, to improved grip assemblies for ultrasound transducers. One grip assembly includes a locking plate defining first and second apertures and a coupling post extending from the locking plate. An interface plate has a first elongate extension being extendable at least partially through the first aperture and a second elongate extension being extendable at least partially through the second aperture. A handle is coupled to the locking plate and includes a grip, a coupling interface, and a neck extending between the grip and the coupling interface. The coupling interface defines a coupling aperture for receiving the coupling post.

Abstract: A sanitary handle cover that includes a fabric strip having a first flap attached to a first long edge and a second flap attached to a second long edge, said first and second flaps including fastening means whereby the first flap and the second flap secure together to releasably attach the fabric strip around a handle of a particular appliance in question, wherein a grounding strip disposed interiorly within the fabric strip along a longitudinal axis resists rotation of the device around said handle and prevents the discharge of static electricity through the device, whereby the sanitary handle cover is washable and maintains a sanitary surface upon an underlying handle to which the device is releasably attached.

Abstract: A work machine handle device having a foldable handle is disclosed. As the handle is to be changed from a folded-up state to a use state, the handle is turned about a frame as a turning fulcrum. An actuating protuberance provided integrally to a turning member of a clamp body is pushed by a handle engaging/disengaging part provided to a front end of the handle, and the turning member is caused to turn. The handle engaging/disengaging part is held from either side and automatically restrained by a clamp mechanism. When the handle is changed from the use state to the folded-up state, a restraining mechanism is operated to release the engagement between the restraining mechanism and a distal end of the turning member. The turning member is turned by a return force of a spring provided to the clamp body, the handle engaging/disengaging part ceases to be restrained, and the handle can be folded up.

Abstract: The invention relates to a handle for handling dies rapidly and safely, said handle comprising a grip element (8) connected to a locking device (9) by means of a base plate (7), said locking device fixing to a fixing plate that has already been connected to the die (12). The locking device (9) comprises a body, a group formed by a button (1) fixed to a cradle shaft (3), and balls (2) arranged between said shaft and the inside of the body of the locking device, such that, when pressed, the group acts on the balls (2) in such a way that they are hidden inside the locking body, enabling free insertion into the die fixing plate and removal therefrom. In this way, the user can lock the handle to the die and unlock it from the die with only one hand, while firmly holding the grip element.

Abstract: A work machine handle device includes a handle foldable relative to a frame. The frame has a handle support part about which the handle turns. The handle intersects the handle support part. Left and right attachment parts, which are portions where the handle intersects the handle support part, are supported by a handle turning mechanism with suitable pressure.

Abstract: A carrier removably attachable to at least a portion of a handle of an object includes a first housing having a handle and a base. The handle of the first housing is rotatable with respect to the base of the first housing about a first axis. A second housing is pivotally attached to the base of the first housing about a second axis. The second axis extends generally perpendicularly to the first axis. The carrier is pivotable between an open configuration in which at least a portion of the base of the first housing is at least partially separated from the second housing to receive at least a portion of a handle of an object therein and a closed configuration in which at least a portion of the base of the first housing and the second housing combine to surround the handle of the object therebetween.

Abstract: A handhold assembly for a machine chassis includes a handhold and a mounting structure. The handhold includes a gripping member, an elongate member extending from the gripping member, and a locking member provided at a distal portion of the elongate member. Further, an adapter provided at a distal end of the elongate member. The mounting structure is configured to be attached with the machine chassis and includes a first opening and a second opening. The first and the second openings configured to removably receive the elongate member and the adapter, respectively. Further, a slot provided on the first opening, the slot configured to engage with the locking member of the handhold.

Abstract: A ball handle assembly for a handheld tool is provided. The handheld tool includes a powered mechanism, an actuating mechanism for actuating the powered mechanism, and an elongated boom extending between the powered mechanism and the actuating mechanism. A ball handle assembly is adjustably attached to the boom to allow a user to adjust the ball handle assembly relative to the boom to provide a comfortable and ergonomic orientation regardless of the handedness of the operator. The ball handle assembly is translatable along the length of the boom, and the ball handle assembly provides for three degrees of rotation relative to the boom.

Abstract: A spring connector that includes a loop is used in an exercise apparatus that has one or more springs fastened between a movable member and a stationary member. The connector of this disclosure includes a handle to aid a user to fasten one end of a spring to a stationary hook or post. The handle is a solid body generally symmetrical about a central axis, and has a large diameter base end and an opposite small diameter end, the base end having a transverse slot therein intersecting an axial bore through the solid body. The transverse slot has a curved bottom shape receiving a bottom portion of the connector loop. A user can grip the handle and install the loop over a hook or post without putting a finger in the loop.

Abstract: A removable tool for reducing contamination in a cleanroom assembly environment during assembly of a hard disk drive may include a handle assembly and a positive locking assembly. The handle assembly may define a proximal and distal end such that, in use, the proximal end is further away from the hard disk drive being assembled than is the distal end. The positive locking assembly may be configured to lock onto a portion of an upper perimeter of a Motor Base Assembly (MBA) of a hard disk drive and onto a corresponding portion of a lower perimeter of the MBA. The handle assembly and the positive locking assembly may be further configured to enable free access to an interior of the MBA during subsequent assembly steps. The positive locking assembly may be further configured to be selectively releasable without touching the MBA, to thereby enable the removal of the tool.

Abstract: The paint trimmer includes a rigid base and a handle removably attachable to the base. The handle includes a bladder for storing paint. A paint applicator is associated with the base and fluidly coupled to the bladder via a manifold. Accordingly, a user may selectively dispense paint from the bladder to the paint applicator via the manifold for application to a surface to be painted. A paint mask associated with the base and offset from the paint applicator prevents paint from dispensing to undesired locations of the surface.

Abstract: A paint brush has a handle and a paint brush head. The paint brush head is detachable from the paint brush handle. The paint brush head may be rotatable to a number of positions relative to the paint brush handle.

Abstract: A handle set is used for detachable connection to a grill. The handle set includes a handle and a holding element. The handle includes an arched connecting element, two levers extending from the arched connecting element, and two hooks each extending from a respective one of the levers. The hooks are engaged with a crossbar of the grill in a releasable manner while the levers are in contact with another crossbar of the grill in a releasable manner. The holding element includes a rectilinear connecting element secured to the levers and two hooks extending from the rectilinear connecting element. The hooks can be engaged with another crossbar of the grill in a releasable manner.

Abstract: A system of a magnetic attachment handle and attachment devices includes an attachment handle and a plurality of devices. Each of plurality of devices includes a device magnet which attaches with a handle magnet of the attachment handle so that the attachment handle can be interchangeably attached with a chosen device from the plurality of devices. The chosen device that attaches with the attachment handle is selected by a user as the plurality of devices can be different from one another.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a technique for a reduction of vibration of an auxiliary handle for a hand-held power tool. The object can be achieved by a representative auxiliary handle. The auxiliary handle includes a ring-like mounting part, a pair of bases, a rod-like grip, one or arms and an elastic region. The bases are formed on a free end of the mounting part. The bases of the mounting part and extending end portions of the arms are arranged parallel to the longitudinal direction of the grip. The bases of the mounting part and the extending end portions of the arms are clamped by a bolt and a nut such that the mounting part holds the power tool body. The elastic region is provided in at least one of the mounting part, the bases and the extending end portions of the arms.

Abstract: An extension or towing handle for use with a child's scooter or other children's mechanical, wheeled vehicles, with a rigid, extension handle that affixes to the horizontal handlebar of the children's mechanical, wheeled vehicle by a clamshell-shaped plastic moulding, a metal bracket and various nuts and bolts, or by U-shaped bolts, a bracket and a back plate, or by a bracket. The handle may alternatively be somewhat flexible rather than entirely rigid, and may be telescopic. The handle pivots for a wide, vertical range of motion, to enable comfortable towing by an accompanying adult when in a raised position, as well as stowing in a lowered position when not in use. The handle has little or no horizontal range of motion, so that the accompanying adult may help the child to steer, and may include a finial allowing the user to grip it firmly and comfortably.

Abstract: A ladder handle and transporting device is disclosed. The device allows for ladders to be carried by a handle affixed to the side of the ladder. The device includes a handle, straps, and a rail support section. Another embodiment of the disclosure allows for a ladder handle and transporting device for extension ladders.