Abstract: Personal care products are provided having grips with a sheath/core construction. Methods are provided for manufacturing such grips.

Abstract: A hollow full grip gas assist appliance handle for use in a household refrigerator has a hollow full grip portion comprising a thermal plastic material that is a 10-40% glass filled homopolymer polypropylene. The distal ends of the hollow grip portion are solid thermoplastic material which encases a metal insert that is adapted to be secured to a side panel of the refrigerator door. The hollow appliance handle provides a solid feel or touch handle along it's full grip portion with solid distal end portions subject to little bending movement due to the metal inserts permitting the door handle to be firmly attached to the side panels of the refrigerator door.

Abstract: An extension pole for tools provides nearly universal attachment of a wide variety of different tool heads or components, for painting, cleaning, and other tasks which may require a long reach to access otherwise inaccessible areas. The present extension essentially comprises a tubular base or handle component and a tubular extension component. The extension tube telescopes within the base tube and may be locked at the desired extended length by a pull release pin which extends through a selected one of several holes in a keyway in the extension tube. The distal end of the handle tube includes a folded down tab which engages the extension tube keyway, to preclude axial rotation of the extension tube within the base tube. The distal end of the extension tube includes a threaded attachment, preferably having an Acme threaded configuration to provide nearly universal attachment of a wide variety of devices.

Abstract: A faucet handle includes a hub, handle body and end cap. The handle body includes a first end with external threads and a second end with internal threads and a central bore extending between the first and second ends. The end cap includes a shank with a bore configured to receive a driver, such as a hex wrench, and threads to engage the internal threads of the second end. In use, a consumer inserts a driver through the central bore to engage the bore of the end cap and screw the end cap into the second end of the handle body. The handle body is then screwed into the hub.

Abstract: A pull handle comprises a bar bearing an internally threaded insert adjacent each bar end, two spaced posts having a channel that is adapted to be mounted flushly to a door and a closed outside that has a collar in which an end of the bar is mounted. Two screws are provided to be threaded into the inserts through the post channels in mounting the posts and bar to the door.

Abstract: A device for facilitating manual gripping of pipes and connectors includes first and second elements hingedly interconnected and biased open by a spring element. Each element includes a channel with projections deployed to define gripping features for gripping a roughly cylindrical object of given outer diameter. The first and second elements provide grasp surfaces which, in the closed position, lie within a cylindrical volume of diameter four times the given outer diameter and generally circumscribe the object.

Abstract: The present invention provides a handle with a biconcave-shaped cross-section that is suitable for a hand tool, a hand tool extension, a tool connector, a wheelbarrow handle, or any of a variety of devices that are to be gripped by the human hand. The biconcave-shaped handle of the present invention conforms to the contours of the human hand to provide a more ergonomic and comfortable handle for a wide variety of applications. The biconcave shape may also be used for connecting tubular members to assemble various structures such as a dome.

Abstract: A handle of a trowel, comprising a penetrating hole disposed longitudinally within, with one end rim thereof extending to form an arcuate bearing piece permitting a narrow rod of a blade to insert in the penetrating hole and to press against onto a concaved arc-plane on the front rim of the bearing piece, is characterized that the circumferential side of the penetrating hole of the handle is disposed longitudinally with a plurality of ribs to enable the inserted narrow rod at the distal end of the blade to have preferred tightness; a disposed sealing cover and the bearing piece have corresponding shapes, both interlock correspondingly by means of a concave and a convex fastening members to sheath and firmly seal the narrow rod of the blade.

Abstract: A handle for a hand-held or operated object or appliance comprises a main body (4) of a rigid material and a separate moulding insert (14) which can be fitted on the main body and having a raised pattern or shape (“HO”) including at least one element thereon of closed form, the insert (14) defining therein or defining with the main body a bore or bores (18, 24) which communicate with the interior of the element of closed form, through which a soft plastics material such as an elastomer being overmoulded on the handle can flow.

Abstract: A handlebar joint, comprises a disc seat, a rotating disc and a clutch disposed between both of them and having flexible element that passes through a handlebar. In a normal coupling position, the two end of the clutch is coupled to the disc seat and the rotating disc so as to keep the handlebar relatively unmoved; and in the releasing position, the clutch does not couple with the disc seat, therefore, the handlebar can be bent. Also, in the coupling position, when the movements of the flexible element are executed, the clutch can be rotated to drive the deflectable element, so the movements cannot be influenced when the handlebar is bent.

Abstract: A paint roller assembly is disclosed as including a handle that is configured for use with a variety of extension poles, each requiring a different type of connection with the handle. The handle includes a pole connector socket extending inwardly from one end thereof that is designed to receive a number of different pole connectors. The illustrated socket is provided with a tapered wall section and a circumferential groove, with the former being configured to provide a press fit attachment between the handle and connector and the latter being configured to provide a snap fit attachment between the handle and the connector.

Abstract: A hand held implement includes a structure which is capable of automatic orientation in an upright position upon a horizontal surface. The structure includes a weighted base having a substantially rounded and convex exterior, and adapted to support the hand held implement vertically upon a horizontal surface. A working end portion of the implement is adapted for performing the desired task, such as for holding food, or for painting a surface, or for brushing teeth. A handle extends between the working end portion and the weighted base.

Abstract: An apparatus for telescopically extending the shaft length of a tool including a handle with a circular or noncircular hollow core shaft with at least one longitudinal extension channel, a circular or noncircular hollow shank wherein one end has an internally threaded drive ring with at least one tab for insertion into an extension channel, and the second end has a head assembly to receive various tool fittings where an externally threaded adjusting rod extends into the hollow shank and is engaged in the threaded drive ring and is operated by a rotatable adjusting knob is attached to the adjusting rod, and a lock assembly is used to selectively eliminate rotation of the knob; the lock assembly comprises a pair of facing spline faces which engagingly prevent rotation of the knob.

Abstract: A handle for a drill- and/or chisel hammer has a mount which can be fixed to the hammer. A radial grip is fixed to said mount, the grip axis of said radial grip crossing a tool axis which is defined by the position of a tool received by the hammer. A tangential grip is also fixed to the mount. Said tangential grip has a first grip section whose grip axis is tangential to the tool axis and a second grip section whose grip axis is tangential to the tool axis and essentially perpendicular to the grip axis of the first grip section.

Abstract: A tool handle having a central gripping portion joined with a pair of opposed fastening portions. The gripping portion has an internal shell with an overcoating. The overcoating is two-part having first and second external sections having at least one different characteristic. The first overcoating section is applied in a first mold and thereafter the resulting structure is placed in a second mold wherein molding material is flowed through a channel in the interior of said shell from an underside of the handle to an exterior surface of the shell. The first and second sections cooperate to produce a continuous overcoating having sections with different characteristics that are free from molding blemishes.

Abstract: A coated rod-like handle, and an apparatus and method of molding a protective coat on a portion of a rod-like handle. The method includes the steps of: (1) providing a mold having at least one projection extending radially inwardly from an inside wall of the mold and so positioned and configured to support the portion of the rod-like handle placed concentrically inside the mold and to prevent the said portion of the rod-like handle from deforming laterally during an injection molding cycle; and (2) injecting a molding material under pressure through an inlet in the mold so as to form a protective coat on and about the said portion of the rod-like handle.

Abstract: A device for securing a handle on a tool and including inner member having a first end to be fixedly connected with the handle, a second end formed as an expansion cone to be releasably connected with the tool, and an outer thread provided between the first and second end, a securing element surrounding the expansion cone and displaceable along the cone, and an adjusting sleeve surrounding the inner member, engageable in the securing element, and having an inner thread cooperating with the outer thread provided on the inner member for enabling displacement of the securing means relative to the inner member upon rotation of the adjusting sleeve, with the adjusting sleeve having, at its handle end, a thread-free cover section forming with an outer circumference of the inner member an annular clearance, which provides for securing handles having different diameters, and with the device further including drain channels communicating with the annular clearance.

Abstract: A handle for a mop or other such cleaning instrument is hollow for flow of water from a hose attached to one end of the handle to the work-engaging portion at the other end. A manually operable control moves a stopper between three positions wherein flow through an opening in an internal partition in the handle is fully blocked, partially blocked or fully unblocked. The stopper has a total of three detent members in the form of rounded protrusions and a total of three recess for receiving the detents are formed in the partition. As the operating member is manipulated to move the stopper between its three positions, one detent engages a recess in the fully blocked position, two detents engage respective recesses in the partially blocked position and all three detents engage the three recesses in the fully unblocking position. The provision of three detents and three recesses adds to the stability and reliability of operation of the implement.

Abstract: The present invention provides such a surgical light handle cover with ridges. A second ridge engages the outer rim of the light handle's flange, while a first ridge and a generally conical portion create a suctional force to more securely attach the cover to the non-sterile handle. The ridges and a guard portion help to minimize the chance of accidental contamination. The surgical light handle cover of the present invention is disposable, sterilizable and obviates the need for adhesives to attach the cover to the light handle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for a handle. The invention is characterized in that it comprises a part (20) intended to be arranged at the end of a handle, referred to below as a holding part, that the holding part (20) comprises a part (22) intended to be gripped on use, referred to below as the gripping pant, that said holding part is provided with organs (10, 20) capable of allowing turning of the gripping part (22) around an axis of rotation (V) in relation to the handle when device is affixed to the handle end, the axis of rotation (V) coinciding in the main with the longitudinal direction (L) of the handle, and that the gripping part is provided with organs (34, 36) capable of increasing the friction between the holding pant and the hand or a surface which the handle end is placed against.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a door handle installation structure of a refrigerator which is capable of installing a door handle more securely to a door of a refrigerator, separating the door handle freely from the door as occasion demands, repairing or replacing the door handle easily when they are damaged, comprising a door having an insulating layer formed inside and at least one combining hole at the front, a holder combined to the front surface of the door having at least one horizontal combining hole and a longitudinal combining hole, a door handle combined to the other side of the holder having a hollow area inside and at least one insertion hole punched on a side of the outer circumference toward the door, a holder combining mean for combining the door to the other side of the holder, and a door handle combining mean for combining the door handle to the other portion of the holder.

Abstract: The present invention is comprised of a semi-rigid protective sleeve for a substantially cylindrical handle of a shopping cart. The sleeve is made up of a thin sheet of material, preferably anti-bacterial polypropylene, of sufficient size to surround the handle. The sleeve has a first and second longitudinal edge to releasably conform to the handle. The edges are preferably notched to accommodate any protrusions of the handle. The sleeve is suitable for use as an advertising vehicle.

Abstract: A hitch handle for engaging and facilitating carrying of a hitch head assembly of the type which includes a substantially vertically extending adjustable hitch bar having one or more circular openings. The handle has an L-shaped portion, the elongated leg of which forms a hand grasp for the user and the shortened leg of which extends in a direction to in use bear against a part of the hitch bar. The front leg of the U member is secured to the elongated leg of the L-shaped portion, the U member being in a plane transverse to the plane of the L-shaped portion. The second leg of the U-shaped member is removably receivable in an opening in the substantially vertical hitch bar.

Abstract: The rotating handle grip includes a two piece inner support member which is mounted to the extending arms of the luggage apparatus. The separate sections of the inner support for the handle engage each other with a locking tab device to provide a secure and rigid inner support for the handle. A foam rubber cylindrical grip and a bearing cylinder are positioned over the inner support member to provide an easily rotatable grip.

Abstract: A multi-sectioned coilable shaft which can be turned into a rigid shaft if desired, or be loosened to allow for the coilable storage of the shaft. The device has a handle and a cam lever fastened to one end of a cable. Along the cable are a plurality of cable spacers. A cable stop is fastened to the other end of the cable which captures the spacers on the cable and acts as the attachment mounting device. Adjustment is provided near the handle to allow for loosening of the cable or to allow for tensioning of the cable, when the cam lever is activated to draw the spacers tightly together to form a rigid shaft.

Abstract: A handle assembly includes a handle body rotatably mounted on the shank of a tool, and a limiting device mounted in the handle body for use in limiting the amount of rotation between the handle body and the shank of the tool to a determined rotation angle so that the handle body rotated relative to the shank of the tool will not exceed a determined rotation angle, thereby preventing a user's hand from slipping from the handle body.

Abstract: The primary structural parts of the handle are two telescopic tubes, the smaller diameter tube being an extrusion. A rib on the smaller tube engages a notch in a fitting attached to the larger tube to prevent relative rotation of the tubes. A box footplate is pivotally attached to the free end of the larger tube, the axis of the pivot being perpendicular to the axis of the tubes. The footplate is connected by a connecting link to the end of a tube which slides longitudinally in the handle and fits through a clamp mechanism installed in the overlapped end of the smaller tube and is operated by a clamp mechanism operating assembly attached to the free end of the smaller tube. Operating a lever of that assembly engages the tube in the lock mechanism, preventing it from moving longitudinally and the footplate from pivoting on the handle. The length of the handle is manually adjustable and is set at a desired length by a lever operated lock assembly attached to the overlapped end of the larger tube.

Abstract: A cover for a parking brake has a tubular handle body that is arranged coaxial to a lever of the parking brake and is fixable to it by fastening dowels that are positioned at a back end. A finishing back ring nut is inserted onto the back end of the handle body. An adapter with an external shape and size equal to the internal ones of the handle body and an internal hole with a shape and size varying with the external shape and size of the brake lever. A fore finishing ring nut is inserted onto the adapter.

Abstract: A handle (28) for a grill (10) has a gripping portion (34). The gripping portion (34) defines an inner chamber (31) therein. The gripping portion (34) has a passageway (52) in fluid communication with the inner chamber (31) and the atmosphere. The handle (28) is adapted to be connected to a lid (18) of the grill (10). The lid (18) has a support member (20) having a sleeve (24). The sleeve (24) has an inner wall (64) having an inner surface (66). The gripping portion (34) has an end (38) and an expansion member (42) connected to the end (38). The expansion member (42) is adapted to be received by the sleeve (24). The expansion member (42) has an expansion wall (72) having an outer surface (80) wherein the expansion wall (72) is adapted to be expanded outwardly wherein the outer surface (80) of the expansion wall (72) engages the inner surface (66) of the sleeve (24).

Abstract: A paint roller assembly is disclosed as including a handle that is configured for use with a variety of extension poles, each requiring a different type of connection with the handle. The handle includes a pole connector socket extending inwardly from one end thereof that is designed to receive a number of different pole connectors. The illustrated socket is provided with a tapered wall section and a circumferential groove, with the former being configured to provide a press fit attachment between the handle and connector and the latter being configured to provide a snap fit attachment between the handle and the connector.

Abstract: A handle attachment is appended to a straight wheelbarrow handle. A first portion of the attachment has a specially designed flared end which is fitted to securely engage a rectangular portion of the wheelbarrow handle. The first portion of the attachment is straight to enable a handle to accept the extending end of the wheelbarrow handle. The attachment has a second portion that is curved downward and away from the wheelbarrow handle to form semi-circular shape. A third portion of the attachment is a straight projection that terminates forming an end thereof.

Abstract: A toothbrush handle with defined resilient finger tip engagable areas on each of respective opposite top and bottom faces of the handle.

Abstract: An apparatus for telescopically extending the shaft length of a tool including a handle with a circular or noncircular hollow core shaft with at least one longitudinal extension channel, a circular or noncircular hollow shank wherein one end has an internally threaded drive ring with at least one tab for insertion into an extension channel, and the second end has a head assembly to receive various tool fittings where an externally threaded adjusting rod extends into the hollow shank and is engaged in the threaded drive ring and is operated by a rotatable adjusting knob is attached to the adjusting rod, and a lock assembly is used to selectively eliminate rotation of the knob; the lock assembly comprises a pair of facing spline faces which engagingly prevent rotation of the knob.

Abstract: A handle middle tube and a vertical tube-combining device for skate-scooters includes a handle middle tube provided with a large hole and small hole of different centers and a vertical groove. The large hole is located on the small hole, and a recess is formed in an intermediate bottom of the handle middle tube and being higher than the diameter of the small hole. The recess has a stop wall on an upper end surface to stop an upper end of the vertical tube when it fits in the recess. The vertical tube has two holes in the upper end aligned to the small hole of said handle middle tube. Or two grips fitting in two ends of the handle middle tube have respectively a small hole in an inner end edge and communicating with the lateral holes of the vertical tube.

Abstract: A pivotal handle may be adjusted and maintained at a desired angle by manipulating a pair of movable pieces at opposite ends of the handle to permit engagement and disengagement of toothed portions on the ends of the handle and corresponding toothed portions on a pair of fixing seats.

Abstract: A reconfigurable handle usable on a variety of implements and method of selectively reconfiguring a gripping surface of a handle are disclosed herein. The reconfigurable handle includes an elongate shaft extending along a central axis, segments retained on the shaft, and a locking mechanism for selectively retaining or releasing the orientation of the segments relative to each other by linear compression. In one preferred embodiment, the reconfigurable handle further includes an outer covering to form a semi-smooth gripping surface on the outer circumference of the handle, an endcap to keep the segments on the shaft, and an intermediate layer to further enhance the gripping capability of the handle. The segments move in at least one of an axial direction along the shaft, a non-axial direction perpendicular to the shaft, and a rotational direction around the shaft.

Abstract: A pole handle (1) equipped with a safety strap (3) having a connecting piece (11) fixed by snap-fastening into a housing in the handle so as to detach under the effect of a tensile force and which can be reattached to the handle repeatedly. The connecting piece (11) is held in the handle by a pair of projections (7, 8) and can detach from the handle by elastically deforming the projections under the effect of a tensile force directed at least approximiately along the axis of the pole.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool handle having a core that has a tool engaging end, an intermediate section, and a grip end. One or more rigid molded layers at least partially cover at least the intermediate section. The rigid molded layers include an outermost rigid layer having an undulated outer surface. The outermost rigid layer can include a portion that at least partially surrounds the grip end. In one aspect, that portion of the outermost rigid layer that surrounds the intermediate section is undulated and that portion of the outermost rigid layer that surrounds the grip end is free of undulations. The tool handles according to the invention dampen vibration that is transmitted from the impact end of the tool handle to the grip end that is held by the user. The invention also relates to impact tools having tool handles that dampen vibration before it is transmitted from the head to the grip section of the handle.

Abstract: An arrangement of frictional gripping zones on the handle of a power tool is disclosed. The power tool has a main body portion and a handle portion depending from the main body portion. The handle portion includes a first side region, a second side region opposite the first side region, a rear region connecting the first and second side regions along a rear of the handle portion, and a front region connecting the first and second side regions along a front of the handle portion. A plurality of alternating first and second gripping zones extend longitudinally along each of the first and second side regions of the handle portion. The first gripping zones are made the first gripping zones being made from a first material and the second gripping zones are made from a second material different from the first material. Preferably, the material of the second gripping zones have a hardness greater than the material of the first gripping zones.

Abstract: A finger supporting structure (F) includes a grip portion and a finger supporter (T) formed thereto. The grip portion is of an elongated bar shape and has adequate length and thickness for a hand to grasp. The grip portion is either all or part of a grasping member of an implement or all or part of a gripping member (G) having internal hole to receive the grasping member of an implement. The finger supporter (T) is a laterally extending projection rigidly formed, in one piece, on the grip portion. The finger supporter (T) is angled to be inclined with respect to the axis (X) of the grip portion in order that the resultant force of the muscles of the digits and hand can be generated and exerted to the optimal. The finger supporting structure (F) is embodied in the grasping members of various implements and thereby provides gripping parts (H) having finger supporter (T) of the implements.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ambulatory assistance device such as a grab bar or the like which pivots between a non-in-use and an in-use position. The pivoting of the device is assisted by a torsion member acting between the base member and the body. The torsion device is selected so as to retain the body in its non-in-use position when placed in that position. The weight of the pivoting body of the present invention overcomes the force generated by the torsion member when the body is placed in the in-use position so as to retain that orientation. Moreover, the torsion member acts to assist the user of the device in counteracting the weight of the pivoting body member when the body member is moved between the non-in-used position and the in-use position.

Abstract: A tool handle connection system and apparatus includes an elongate metal tube, and a connection member. The connection member has one attachment end thereof fitted in an end of the metal tube, and an opposite, threaded end axially projecting from the metal tube and connection member assembly. The metal tube is crimped around the attachment end of the connection member, and the threaded end of the connection member includes self-tapping screw threads and a rotation preventing member is connected to a tip portion to the threaded end after it is inserted through a broom head or the like to prevent the handle from rotating relative to the broom head once it is attached thereto. The connection member includes at least one flat region engaged by a crimped portion of the end of the elongate metal tube. The connection member preferably includes a means for reinforcing axial retention of the metal tube and a stopper means for limiting insertion of the attachment end into the metal tube.

Abstract: A handle for use in conjunction with a trowel or other tool having a tang for joining with the handle. The handle is constructed of a pair of shell portions that mate together to form a handle body. Each of the shell portions have radially inward extending members, such as flat annular or washer-shaped members, that have central openings. The openings align when the shell portions are mated and receive the tool tang to lock the shell portions together. A series of spaced ribs on each shell portion mates with opposed ribs and with the tang to strengthen the handle body. The exterior of the body is covered with a two-part, generally resilient and comfortable grip or cover. The cover is formed by first injection molding a part of the cover on the body. Thereafter, the body is placed in a second mold to mold the second part of the cover. Both parts of the cover extend to the surface and provide a difference in color, durometer or both.

Abstract: A removable grip for an ultrasound probe. The grip may be an integrated or unitary hand-held device having a circular or C-shaped cross-section that, when located at a predetermined operative position on the probe, removably surrounds a substantial portion of the probe to provide an exterior shape and size optimal for a desired application. The probe is generally an elongated instrument having proximal and distal ends and an external casing that is grasped by a sonographer. An ultrasound transducer is generally disposed at the distal end and a cord for transferring data and power typically extends from the proximal end of the probe. The grip includes proximal and distal ends and, in one disclosed aspect, a channel for receiving the cord. The channel is defined by opposing edges of the grip that longitudinally extend between the proximal and distal ends. The channel extends through the grip from an exterior surface to an interior surface of the grip.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a hand-held tool and including a handle (1) connectable with the tool housing and having a through-bore (4) for a cable (40) connecting the tool with a power source, a hook-shaped device (11) for suspending the tool and having an element for securing the suspending device on the cable (40) at any arbitrary position on the cable without a possibility of slippage of the suspending device along the cable, and a connection element adjoining the through-bore (4) of the handle (1) for connecting the suspending device (11) with the handle (1).

Abstract: A multicolored handle including a main body which is provided with a plurality of receiving slots in which a plurality of colored blocks and retaining rings are held securely in place such that the colored blocks and the retaining rings are level with the outer surface of the main body. The main body is different in color from the colored block and the retaining ring. The colored block is different in color from the retaining ring.

Abstract: The foldable flatware utensil includes a shank with an integral spoon bowl, knife or fork. An elongated handle has an end that is telescopically connected to an end of the shank. A bore in the shank is aligned with a bore in the handle when assembled for use. A line has one end anchored in the bore in the shank. Another end of the line holds a portion of the line in the bore in the shank. If the line is elastic, the handle is urged toward the shank for use and stretches to permit the handle to be disengaged from the shank and folded for storage. If the line is inelastic, a sleeve is retained on the line and fixed in the bore in the handle. When removing the handle from the use position, a portion of the line is pulled through the sleeve and permits the handle to be folded for storage. A detent maintains a connection between the handle and the shank if needed.

Abstract: A multi-component handle for use with an implement such that various handle sections can be connected together through various connectors in a multitude of different ways to obtain a handle configuration desired by the user for a particular application. As shown in the application, the grip portions of the handle may be configured in a plurality of positions allowing the handle to be used for a variety of different implements. Further, the handle includes a center section which may be added to conventional shaft handles to add variable grip portions in a simple and efficient manner.

Abstract: A grip member has a grip proper (1) made of a shape-memory resin in the shape of a bar, a connecting pin (4) disposed in one terminal part of the grip proper, a forked part (3) formed integrally in the other terminal side of the grip proper, and an annular part (2) formed integrally slightly toward one end of the grip proper (1) and adapted for enabling the forked part (3) to twine thereon. The grip member is enabled to cope easily with a delicate change in the gripping condition by heating the grip proper (1) and the vicinity thereof to a temperature surpassing the glass transition point of the shape-memory resin thereby endowing the shape-memory rubber with a rubbery state, causing the forked part (3) to twine itself around the annular part (2) in such a manner as to impart the shape of a loop to the grip proper.

Abstract: A mason's hand tool includes a blade, a handle, and a head cap. The blade is fastened with one end of the handle. The handle has a head end opposite to the one end of the handle. The head cap is fastened with the hand end. The handle and the head cap are made integrally of a plastic material by injection molding. The head cap has a plurality of protruding which are anchored in the head end of the handle.