Abstract: A method of constructing a double-walled blow-molded article with a hinged handle is performed on an article comprising a receiving member and a pinned member. The receiving member is a double-walled blow-molded thermoplastic component having an outer wall, an inner wall, and an open-ended receptacle. The open ended receptacle is defined by an arcuate pocket positioned opposite the open end, a stationary wall extending from the pocket and facing generally in a first direction, and a deflecting wall positioned opposite the stationary wall and facing generally in a second direction opposite the first direction. The pinned member includes a cylindrical pin. The method comprises as a first step passing the cylindrical pin through the open end of the receptacle and into contact with the pocket.

Abstract: An adjustable handle, fabricated of plastic and/or wood and/or metal and/or porcelain or other materials, facilitates the adjustment of the handle to align the ends of the handles with fastening screw holes set apart in various widths on cabinets, drawers, and doors. The adjustable handle increases the utility due to the incremental infinite adjustability of the width between the ends of the handle to align with fastening screw holes of various widths by means of a new engineering design. The adjustable handle is made of three pieces which are designed to slide together by means of the insertion of each of two of the pieces into a separate opposite side of the third piece of the handle, the third piece being hollowed out and minusculely tapered to snugly receive each one of the first mentioned two pieces.

Abstract: A telescopic handle includes a first tube securely holding a device at a forward end thereof, a second tube, a collar for detachably coupling the first tube and the second tube and preventing relative movement possible between the first and the second tubes when the tubes are coupled, and a third tube partially receiving the second tube, the second tube being movable within the third tube, the third tube being lockable with the second tube in rotational manner.

Abstract: A shock absorbing handle grip includes a sleeve-like rubber grip body sleeved onto the coupling shaft of the handle of a hand tool, a substantially U-shaped flat packing bar inserted from a rear end opening on the grip body and clamped on the coupling shaft of the handle of the hand tool and an end cap fastened to the rear end opening of the grip body, the end cap, the grip body and the packing bar forming an air bag around the coupling shaft of the handle of the hand tool.

Abstract: An adjustable handle assembly includes a pedestal with an axial bore for mounting on a threaded shaft, a handle extending radially and upwardly away from the pedestal and a shaft release plunger radially removable in the pedestal. The shaft release plunger includes a threaded surface for selectively engaging and disengaging the shaft. Disengagement of the plunger allows rapid movement of the assembly along the shaft. The handle applies a torque to the pedestal when the plunger is engaging the shaft which allows the pedestal to exert a clamping force.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool holder with a frame and pivoting ring fitting over the arm has a first handle to grasp when only the forearm is inserted and a second handle to grasp when the full arm is inserted, the pivoting ring allowing bending of the elbow. A tube with a keyless chuck serves as the second handle and receives the end of a tool.

Abstract: A handle assembly having a one piece molded handle that is mounted to an extension tube and that has an integrated switch for use with a floor supported appliance is provided. The handle includes a loop-shaped grip portion, an elongated portion in which an extension tube is mounted, and a switch mounting port for mounting the switch in the handle. The handle includes a minimum number of parts and does not require fasteners for mounting it to the extension tube. A method for making the handle is also provided.

Abstract: A new Telescoping Handle With Multiple Attachment Ends for providing a multi-purpose cleaning tool with interchangeable cleaning attachments and a telescopic handle. The inventive device includes an elongated tube, an elongated rod slidably positioned within the elongated tube, and a plurality of cleaning attachments for selectively being attached to end of the elongated rod opposite of the elongated tube.

Abstract: A faucet handle base includes a socket receiving the head of a valve stem, and a laterally directed elongate bore communicating with the socket. The inner end portion of the bore is internally threaded and receives a retaining screw extensible into the valve socket, the outer end portion of the bore, of a relatively larger internally threaded diameter, receives the mounting nipple on a handle insert, closing the bore and completely concealing the retaining screw.

Abstract: A handle (10) is described which can be attached by means of a fastening coupling to gardening tools which have a corresponding complementary coupling. Locking is assured in known manner by means of a leaf spring (14), the protuberance (18) of which engages in a locking hole of an inserted tool insertion pin. In order to loosen the coupling, the leaf spring (14) must be lifted out radially. This is done by means of a rocker arm (36) which acts on the free end (20) of the leaf spring (14) and in turn is actuated by axial displacement of a release button (22) which is displaceably mounted in the end of the handle. The restoring of the release button (22) is effected by the radial springing back of the leaf spring (14) which swings the rocker arm (36) back, which arm in turn exerts an axial force on the release button (22).

Abstract: A pivoting forearm cradle including a contoured forearm receiving and supporting structure and a pivotal connecting structure that is in connection with the forearm receiving and support structure at one end thereof and attachable to the drive shaft assembly of a weed trimming device. The forearm receiving and support structure is preferably a contoured cradle having a forearm receiving surface contoured to receive and shield the forearm of a user. The pivotal connecting structure preferably includes a user adjustable tensioning mechanism to allow the user to adjust the force required to cause the forearm receiving and support structure to pivot. The tensioning mechanism preferably includes a wave spring positioned between a pivot plate and a clamping bracket that form a portion of the pivotal connecting structure.

Abstract: A handle retainer includes a generally cylindrical, hollow body with first and second ends. The first end is C-shaped and defines a central opening. The second end is closed. The retainer is useful for mounting over a handle and receiver assembly in which the receiver is mounted on a shaft and the handle and receiver include mutually facing projections and recesses which are interlocked in the coupled condition. The C-shaped first end of the retainer is received behind the handle receiver with the shaft being positioned within the central opening, while the closed second end is received against a head of the handle. The retainer preferably includes a recess for receiving the handle head in a snap fit fashion.

Abstract: A wheelbarrow handle mechanism comprising a pair of rotating grippable handles. Mounted perpendicular to the standard lifting shaft of a wheelbarrow is an axle mechanism protruding inward. An elongated, cylindrical handle is affixed rotatingly about the axle mechanism, and has an external gripping surface and an internal rotating surface. The internal rotating surface contacts bearings or other friction reducing mechanisms to allow the handle to freely rotate about the axle.

Abstract: A device for fixing a handle to a cooking vessel comprises a member fixed to the wall of the vessel and including an outwardly projecting central part surrounded by an exterior part whose surface adjacent the wall of the vessel espouses its curved profile. The lateral surface of the projecting central part has a shape matching the interior surface of the ferrule and is engaged in the latter. The front surface of the projecting part incorporates an opening extending outwards by a projecting flange. The interior surface of the opening is smooth. The screw for fixing the handle has a tapping thread that cuts a thread for itself in this opening.

Abstract: A wooden handle of the gardening tool comprises a handle provided at the top thereof with a T-shaped slot. The top of the handle is fitted securely into a reinforcing sleeve. The top end of the handle and the reinforcing sleeve are secured by a protective body of a plastic material. The blade shank of the gardening tool is held securely by the T-shaped slot of the handle and the protective body.

Abstract: An elongated operating shaft supporting a tool at one end, a drive motor at its other end, and transmission means extending through said shaft to drive said tool is provided with a control handle for adjusting the holding and guiding the position and orientation of said tool. The control handle is formed of a unitary body having a handgrip section and an attachment section, which is provided with a hole into which the supporting shaft is inserted and which is formed with sufficient clearance to permit said handle body to be rocked to and fro along the longitudinal axis of the shaft. Spring means is mounted for biasing said handle body along an axis having an inclined position with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shaft so that said surface of the shaft is contacted by the surface of the hole at at least two opposed points, thereby to normally lock the handle body in said inclined position.

Abstract: A multi-piece jack handle having selectively assembled and disassembled elongated rod sections is provided with a novel molded retainer sleeve having integral prong elements in one elongated rod section that are selectively engaged and disengaged from co-operation with an integral retention collar in another co-operating rod section.

Abstract: An attachment apparatus for forming a handle to a broom handle or the like. The attachment apparatus includes a handle member, an intermediate closure member which is installed in the handle member, and a locking member which is installed within the intermediate closure member and the handle member. The locking member has one end with external screw threads and the other end which forms a loop opening. A spring biased pawl is pivotally mounted on the handle member, such that when the tip of the pawl is engaged with the external screw threads of the locking member by the spring, it locks the movement of the handle member. However, by simply pressing the pawl against the spring, an individual can free the movement of the locking member, which in turn frees the movement of the handle member. A broom handle or the like is inserted within the loop opening established by the locking member.

Abstract: A notebook computer top cover mounting hardware comprising a mainframe having a movable support pivoted to a top edge thereof at one side, and a top cover connected to said movable support by a movable rod and a holding plate for holding a display, wherein engaging a side pin of said movable rod from a first annular groove to a second annular groove inside said holding plate causes said top cover to be rotated through 180.degree. angle for turning said display from a concealed position to the outside for performing a data input operation through a pen device conveniently.

Abstract: A door pull comprises a pull member and a pair of fittings coupled with opposite ends of the pull member. The door pull is attached to a door by these fittings.

Abstract: A handle assembly for attaching a decorative handle to a turning stem is disclosed. The handle assembly comprises a handle body having a side wall and a top wall defining a hollow interior open at the bottom. A shaped aperture extends through the top wall of the handle body and is in communication with the hollow interior. An insert having a top portion and a shaped body portion of cross-sectional configuration, such as octagonal cross-section, complementary to the cross-sectional configuration of the shaped aperture extending through the top wall of the handle body is press-fit into the aperture with a section of the shaped body portion extending above the aperture. A decorative ring is disposed on top of the handle body. The ring has a shaped opening extending therethrough.

Abstract: In a trophy having a figurine mounted on a support base, an adapter or ferrule permits ready assembly and inter-change of the figurine. The adapter is mounted in a bore of the support base. The adapter has a tubular wall defining a central passage which axially receives a threaded rod of the figurine. One or more resilient, deformable gripping fingers is formed integrally with the tubular wall and extends into the central passage. Each gripping finger has an associated slot extending through the tubular wall. A first portion of each gripping finger is outwardly displaceable by the threaded rod through its associated slot, while a second portion of each gripping finger projects inwardly of the passage to grippingly engage the threaded rod. The gripping fingers are severable from the adapter by a twisting force applied to the threaded rod received in the central passage for ready release of the threaded rod from the adapter. The adapter can be replaced for mounting a different figurine on the support base.

Abstract: A portable electronic equipment, such as a laptop computer, is provided with a handle which is slidably mounted to a body of the equipment. The handle comprises a handle body, a pair of sliding rods, and a pair of guide rails. The body has upper and lower fixing plates integrally formed at right and left ends thereof, with the upper fixing plate being provided with a guide groove and the lower fixing plate being provided with a guide hole. The sliding rods have first pin members which are vertically inserted between the guide grooves in the upper fixing plates and the guide holes in the lower fixing plates and second pin members which are horizontally inserted in guide grooves of the guide rails.

Abstract: An improved play yard having a lower horizontal support formed of rails, an upper horizontal support formed of rails and vertical support rails pivotably coupled therebetween, a central hub pivotably coupling the radially interior ends of the rails of the lower horizontal support and hinges coupling the rails of the upper horizontal support at intermediate locations. The hinges are adapted to be rotated about their axes between a locked position wherein the play yard is secure for operation and use and an unlocked position wherein the upper rails may be pivoted and the entire play yard collapsed upon the raising of the hub. Also disclosed is the hinge per se.

Abstract: An extension for a handle of a tool or similar device includes a hollow cylindrical shaped tube formed with a series of circumferentially spaced slots that provide intervening strips of tube material adjacent to but spaced from an open end of the tube. A manually operated clamping band encircles the strips of tube material and clamps the strip against a handle inserted into the tube bore. A second pair of circumferentially spaced slots and intervening strips of the material may be formed adjacent to the first series of strips and is encircled by another clamp for increasing the grip on a handle inserted into the tube.

Abstract: A tool such as a cleaning tool has an extensible handle comprising two or more telescoping tubes of elliptical or other noncircular cross-section which, when their axes are aligned, may be freely telescoped relative to one another until a desired extension is reached, and may then be rotated out of alignment to bind the tubes together.

Abstract: A handle assembly for an oven door or the like. The handle assembly comprises a handle grip section and an end cap at each end. The handle grip section is a longitudinally split tubular member. The end caps are capable of mounting the handle grip section in either of two rotative positions 90.degree. apart.

Abstract: A handle assembly has a handle member secured to a stem by a fastener device which includes a coupler member secured to the end of the stem and snap fittingly engaged to an insert member which in turn is rigidly secured to the handle member. The coupler member has axially extending flanges with radially extending shoulders which engage a shoulder on the insert member. The shoulders of the insert and the coupler member have inclined surfaces that provide the handle to be connected onto the stem upon exertion of a force of predetermined magnitude in the axial direction. The coupler member and the insert member have a second pair of inclined surfaces which provide for disengagement of the insert member from the coupler member at a force of greater predetermined magnitude than the connecting force.

Abstract: First and second tubular pole members are formed of rolled sheet metal material and provided with a lock seam defining a reinforcing rib extending inwardly and longitudinally along each pole member. The second pole member has a smaller external diameter than the internal diameter of the first pole member and is telescopically received within and spaced inwardly of the inwardly extending reinforcing rib of the first pole member. The light-weight construction of the pole members permits easy manipulation of the extension handle and the lock seam reinforcing rib provides sufficient rigidity and strength to prevent lateral bending of the pole members, even when the extension handle is fully extended. A locking device is provided for permitting telescopic adjustment of the length of the extension handle and for maintaining the extension handle in the adjusted position. The locking device includes threadably interconnected first and second tubular members which are molded of plastic for economical reasons.

Abstract: An extensible handle bar for cleaning and painting tools and the like comprises inner and outer tubes in slidable telescoping relationship, the outer tube having a pair of apertures therein containing inserts. A helically threaded nut extends over the exterior surface of the outer tube and the inserts. The outer surface of each of the inserts includes projecting thread segments which mate with the internal threads of the nut. The internal threads of the nut and the thread segments of the insert each have a conical configuration. Upon rotation of the nut in one direction on the outer tube, the inserts are depressed radially such that the inner surfaces of the inserts press against the outer surface of the inner tube to axially lock the inner and outer tubes together.