Abstract: A female hinge member, and a hinge assembly including the member, includes a pair of spaced ears between which a cylindrical roller is supported for rotation about an axis parallel to the axis about which the female hinge member and a pivotally attached male hinge member are relatively rotatable. The hinge assembly is connected to opposite end portions of a framework forming part of a handbag. As the hinge members are relatively rotated in moving between open and closed positions, the roller moves along the surface of a cantilever spring on the male hinge member, in rolling contact therewith.

Abstract: A hanger and driving assembly for hanging clothes or curtains that has a simple and reliable driving mechanism involving an easy operation to close and open the curtain without the need of cords, the assembly having a rail fixed to a wall or a roof of a building, a rod extending inside and along the entire length of the rail, the rod having at least one helical thread length, at least one driven runner being slidably mounted on the rod, the runner comprising a threaded bore through which the rod passes whereby the threaded bore is engaged with the helical thread length of the rod so as to be moved along the rod when the rod is rotated, the runner having at least one pair of wheels rotatably mounted to rotate about an axis and along inner surfaces of the rail the runner having a horizontally projecting hanging arm passing through an elongated opening extending along the bottom or the front wall of the rail.

Abstract: A handle for hand-held tools, particularly files, that have an end portion (3) for insertion into the handle (1). The handle includes at least two parts (4, 5) which are separated in the insertion direction of the end portion of the tool and includes end-portion guides (6). One guide has the form of a hole (6) in one handle part (4). A surface on the guide in the other handle part (5) intended for coaction with the end portion (3) of the tool is displaced laterally in relation to a corresponding surface in the hole (6). The two handle parts (4, 5) are resiliently movable relative to one another, to permit reduction in the displacement between the surfaces in conjunction with inserting the end portion (3) of the tool into the handle (1). The end portion of the tool is automatically clamped firmly in the handle as the handle parts tend to spring back to their original positions.

Abstract: A tilt hinge supports a cover so that the cover can lightly be opened and can be held in an inclined position at an optional angular position. The tilt hinge comprises: a mounting member having a mounting plate and a bearing plate, and attached to a main unit of a machine; a stepped shaft having an expanded section and a reduced section of a diameter smaller than that of the expanded section, supported for rotation on the bearing plate; a support member for supporting a cover, fixed to the shaft; a torsion coil spring wound around the shaft and resiliently engaged between the support member and the mounting member; and a friction mechanism interlocked with the bearing plate and the shaft.

Abstract: A safety device made of soft conformable cushioning material to be formed about the handle of manual work implements or tools to protect the hands of the user. The material is brightly colored to attract the eye and prevent the loss or misplacement of the tools. The material may be a polymer or rubber foam with or without a smooth outer surface. The user of any hand tool can modify the tool with the safety material by measuring, cutting and trimming to fit, then attaching the material to the handle of the tool by an adhesive.

Abstract: A single-pin furniture hinge of the box type comprises a first (11) and a second (12) fastening element designed to be fastened to two furniture parts to be hinged together and an arm (15) provided at one end with the first fastening element (11) and at the other end with hinging elements (16) for hinging it to the second fastening element (12) to achieve the articulation of the hinge. The arm (15) is composed of a first (19) and a second (20) part which reciprocally slide upon operation of adjusting screw (31) to enable adjustment of the reciprocal position of the two fastening elements (11, 12). The adjusting screw (31) having its axis coinciding with the direction of adjustment of the hinge and cooperating with said first (19) and second (20) part to achieve their reciprocal sliding upon rotation of the screw.

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 hinge for a sectional overhead door. The hinge having first and second hinge parts. The second part has side flanges and a connecting base. The first part has a body and an integral sleeve of a length greater than the distance between extremities of the flanges. The side flanges have opposed apertures. The sleeve is received by the apertures as the side flanges are configured to extend substantially at right angles to the base.

Abstract: A separable door hinge for a motor vehicle door including two hinge halves attachable, respectively, to a door and a door pillar, at least partially retractable hinge pin for connecting the two hinge halves, with the hinge pin having a first portion provided with a circumferential knurling for engaging a wall of a gudgeon bore of a gudgeon of one of the two hinge halves for fixedly securing the hinge pin against rotation in a finally assembled condition of the door, and a second portion extending, in the finally assembled condition of the door, into a gudgeon bore of a gudgeon of another of the two hinge halves, with a running fit, and a radially resiliently deformable sleeve supported on the hinge pin without a possibility of axial displacement on a third portion of the hinge pin associated with the one of the two hinge halves.

Abstract: A hinge for mounting a door on a frame of a furniture articles includes a first hinge member such as a hinge cup to be mounted to the door, a hinge arm connected at one end of the hinge arm to the hinge cup on a pivot pin fixed in the hinge cup, and a second hinge member in the form of a hinge plate disposed on the other end of the hinge arm. The hinge plate includes an elongate opening with a centrally disposed first section and adjacent sections communicating with the first section through first and second gap formed by projections extending from opposing sides of the elongate opening towards one another. A fastening screw can be premounted in the hinge arm plate by insertion into the first section of the elongate opening. The fastening screw is provided with a threaded section which engages the projection.

Abstract: A new handle for shopping bags for supporting and retaining shopping bag handles, particularly those found on plastic bags. The inventive device includes an elongate, oval shaped member having a pair of opposite ends, a pair of opposite side edges, and a flexible central portion. A cut-out is formed adjacent each end so as to form a handle portion located at each end. The elongate member is bent about the flexible central portion into a U-shape, and the bag handles are disposed a within the interior of the U-shaped member and supported upon the central portion. The handle portions are then secured together by a snap mechanism so as to form a single carrying handle.

Abstract: A door knob lever for use by disabled persons to assist in turning a door knob. A truncated bracket including a central section and two sloping sections extending from the central section is provided with a handle extending, substantially at right angles from one side of the central section of the truncated bracket and a hook plate extending, also substantially at right angles, from the opposite side of the central section of the truncated bracket and extending in the opposite direction as the handle. Friction pads are secured to the two sloping sections of the truncated bracket to grip a door knob when the hook plate is about the neck of the door knob to cause movement of the ball of the door knob by movement of the lever.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to devices for limiting the movement of hinged panels such as doors and more particularly to a door stop that can be mounted directly on a door hinge. The door stop comprises a continuous sleeve having a semi-cylindrical inside surface surrounding the hinge barrel and two contact surfaces to engage the hinge plate of a hinge to prevent the door from opening beyond a predetermined angle. Preferably, one contact surface has a greater surface area than the other contact surface. At least one end plate containing a pin aperture is attached to one end of the sleeve. The pin aperture is sized to receive a standard hinge pin shaft therethrough.

Abstract: A castor comprises a fork (10) carrying an axle (11) which extends through an aperture in both limbs (12 and 13) and by which a single wheel comprising two discs (14 and 15) is mounted on the fork (10). A roller bearing (22) is mounted on the axle (11). Each disc, (14, 15) comprises a radially outwardly extending annular disc portion (23, 24) and a tubular portion (25, 26) which projects to one side of the respective disc portion (23, 24). The tubular portions (25 and 26) are snap-fitted together, one within the other, and together form the single wheel which has two rims (27 and 28). The roller bearing (22) is fitted into the bore of the tubular portion (26) whereby the single wheel is supported thereon for rotation. The tubular portion (26) provides a plain bearing support for the tubular portion (25) of the other disc (14). Relative angular movement between the discs (14 and 15) is possible because of that.

Abstract: A handle system for a tool to fit the fingers of a hand of a user. At least two individual segments disposed adjacent to one another along a center sleeve. Projections and cooperating counterbores are formed on the edges of the respective segments such that the segments nest on the handle. The segments are axially slidable with respect to one another to accommodate the fingers of the hand. The segments may have grooves to receive the respective fingers. In a possible alternate embodiment, a center ridge is formed on each segment to be received between the fingers of the user's hand. In a system alternate embodiment, a removable handle system for a tool has individual axially slidable keyed or unkeyed segments on a center member. The center member engages the handle of the tool.

Abstract: A holding device (10) for a door (12) on hinges (14) in a doorway (16) of a room (18) in a building (20) comprising a plate (22). A facility (24) is for mounting the plate (22) over one of the hinges (14) of the door (12). The door (12) will be kept ajar, to allow pets, small children and crawling babies to enter and exit through the doorway (16) in a safe manner. The holding device (10) will also keep a basement door ajar to allow cats freedom to use their litter boxes when needed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a means and method of hinging a glass door panel on an adjoining wall, either glass or non-glass. This invention uses a friction clamping method to secure the glass between surfaces lined with flexible gaskets. When torque is applied to the clamp screws, the flexible gaskets swell laterally to provide a large gripping surface area. The invention also includes an actuating mechanism that allows for wide range of rotation with absolute reputability. The actuating mechanism utilizes a main pivot roller that incorporates two indexing detents. A spring loaded sub pin roller rotates along the periphery of the main pivot roller providing a consistent index to each of the two detents.

Abstract: A self locating check arm assembly, including an elongated arm pivotally mounted to a base portion. A spring is provided for biasing the elongated arm toward a first position. A housing portion is provided having an opening therethrough for receiving the elongated arm. The housing supports arm engaging portions and is adapted to be mounted to a door of a vehicle. A surface locator defines the first position against which the elongated arm is biased by the spring. The self locating check arm allows a door to be fully opened without disabling the check arm whereby when the door is opened beyond a predetermined position, the elongated arm disengages from the housing and the elongated arm is biased by the spring against the surface locator such that an end of the elongated arm is properly aligned with the opening in the housing when the door is returned to the predetermined position and is automatically reengaged with the housing when the door is moved beyond the predetermined position toward a closed position.

Abstract: A plate that is attached to a shaft to remove a door closer from the door completely. A door holder is used to set the plate in an "open" position, out of the way of the door. Once the plate is in the open position, the door is free to open and close without any force on it at all. If there is an emergency, the door holder releases the plate. The door closer then moves the plate against the door and closes the door. Once the door is closed, the plate can be reset by opening the door until the door holder is again engaged. In this way, people can operate the door without exertion while they are protected from emergencies.

Abstract: A door wheel includes a casing approximately having a form of "", a climbing frame approximately having a form of isosceles triangle and a portion of which is rotatably fixed on the casing, a roller rotatably installed on the climbing frame, a wedge approximately having a form of right-angled triangle and the inclined surface of which is adjacent to the surface corresponding to the fixed end of the climbing frame and which can be rectilinearly moved in the casing, and a control screw which is rotatably installed in the casing to rectilinearly move the wedge and one end of which is coupled with the wedge. The free end of the climbing frame can be climbed together with the roller by moving the wedge through rotating the control screw.