Having Receptacle Within Patents (Class 16/111.1)
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Publication number: 20090126149Abstract: The convertible cup holder presents a novel solution to a problem experienced by all beverage drinkers—an entire hand is required to hold a beverage container. The convertible cup holder is a convertible, disposable or reusable insulator, holder and cup-carrier that surrounds a beverage container. In its initial condition, the holder provides thermal insulation against the hot or cold temperature of the beverage. The cup holder can be used to improve the grip on the beverage or to make the beverage more comfortable to hold. If a user requires the use of the hand holding the beverage, the user is able to pull handles disposed within the holder into a deployed position, such that the user can now easily grip the beverage by using only one's finger. With handles deployed, the convertible cup holder allows the average beverage to be suspended and held by a single finger, thereby freeing up the majority of one's hand for other tasks.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventor: Allison M. Whittaker
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Publication number: 20090106942Abstract: A handle comprises a transparent handle body that includes a cavity, at least one opening, at least one closure that closes the at least one opening, and an attachment member. An object may be inserted through the at least one opening and contained in the handle body. The at least one opening may comprise of one opening, and the handle body may be cylindrical and further include a closed end located opposite the one opening. In one embodiment, the attachment member attaches directly to a storage unit and may include adhesive or a plurality of holes through which screws may be inserted. In another embodiment, the handle of the present invention may further include a receiving member that engages with the handle body's attachment member. The base of the receiving member attaches directly to a storage unit and may include adhesive or a plurality of holes through which screws may be inserted.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventor: DONNA J. DELL'ORFANO
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Publication number: 20090008901Abstract: Improved handles are provided for a wheelchair brake lever and legrest release lever of a wheelchair. Each handle has a first end with a slot for receiving the respective lever, and a second end extending angularly from the first end so as to be nonplanar and noncoaxial with the respective levers. The handles include ribs or textured surfaces for improved tactile feel, and are made of brightly colored material for high visibility. Increased size, feel and visibility of the handles make them easier to locate for a person sitting in the wheelchair.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Bette McCombs Guzman, Troy A. Johnson
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Publication number: 20090008282Abstract: The present invention is a method and device for a hand power tool which includes a housing, a storage compartment within the housing, a wrench for manipulating a collet bit attachment structure, a portion of the wrench sized to fit within the storage compartment, a first spring extending into the storage cavity and positioned to bias the portion of the wrench against an inner wall of the storage compartment and a protuberance positioned on the housing, such that when the portion of the wrench is partially within the cavity, the protuberance causes a first misalignment between the longitudinal axis of the storage compartment and the longitudinal axis of the wrench and when the portion of the wrench is fully within the cavity, the protuberance does not cause a misalignment between the longitudinal axis of the storage compartment and the longitudinal axis of the wrench as large as the first misalignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicants: Credo Technology Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Kevin Wasielewski
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Publication number: 20080313853Abstract: A handle for an appliance and a method of securing the handle to an appliance includes a handle having a hollow end. The handle further includes an insert having a fastener receiving portion. The insert is placed within the hollow end and secured to the appliance with a fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2007Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: MILLS PRODUCT, INC.Inventor: John Hale
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Publication number: 20080235904Abstract: A trash container having integrated webbing produced during the rotomoulding process and which add structural integrity to the container. The handles are also made using a rotomoulding process and are designed to accept a metal sleeve journaled through a longitudinal opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventor: Dominic Larin
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Publication number: 20080172830Abstract: A knife-used handle set includes a handle, a holder and a lock. The handle includes a front portion for receiving a working blade, a rear portion and at least one blade-holding cavity defined in a side of the rear portion. The holder includes at least one cover for insertion in the blade-holding cavity, a blade-holding frame formed on an internal side of the cover and a groove defined in the blade-holding frame for receiving spare blades. The lock can lock the cover in the blade-storing cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventor: Min Zheng Zeng
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Publication number: 20080131842Abstract: A multiple grip handle for dental and other hand-held oral hygiene implements, the handle being adapted to render the implement to which it is applied useable by individuals who have difficulty in firmly grasping a conventional oral hygiene implement handle, difficulty manipulating and stabilizing a handle during oral hygiene, or by individuals who have varying types of preferred grips. The multiple grip handle in the preferred embodiment is fabricated of thermoplastic with an elastomeric coating material having good cushioning, non-slipping, and antimicrobial properties. The handle also has a variable elliptical cross section, a central cavity to socket a brush neck or other equipment, a unique thumb/knuckle grip on the dorsal surface, a plurality of gripping elements on the ventral surface, and an extended distal portion to afford fine control, comfort and stability for whatever gripping style the user prefers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2004Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventor: Steven Joseph Edwards
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Patent number: 7328714Abstract: A grip for an umbrella is provided on an outer wall with a through hole; at least one annular groove having a start point communicating with the through hole and a terminal point; a hook located at the terminal point of the groove; and an elastic strap having an inner end pressing against an inner side of the through hole, and an outer end outward extended through the through hole to form a loop portion having a turning section. The elastic strap could be wound around the groove with the turning section engaged with the hook, and is therefore prevented from tangling other articles in a container holding the umbrella that is not in use. Or, the elastic strap may be extended through a closed item with the turning section engaged with the hook to thereby externally hang the umbrella not in use to the closed item.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2004Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Inventor: Tsun-Zong Wu
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Patent number: 7152511Abstract: A polychrome transparent tool handle comprises a base, an identifying member, a plug, an ear member, a plurality of arcuate members and a cladding layer. The colors of the identifying member, the arcuate members and the cladding layer are different, the handle is made of light-transmitting plastic and interiorly received the identifying member, so that the identifying member is visible from the outside of the base of the identifying member. The ear member and the plug are disposed at an end of the base, while at another end of the base is fixed a tool head. The arcuate members are positioned on the peripheral surface of the base and are laminated with a cladding layer, and the arcuate members partially projects out of the cladding layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2005Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Inventor: Shy Fen Fen
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Patent number: 7131180Abstract: An attachment for a hand-held power tool, such as a rotary cutting tool, is disclosed. The attachment is configured for selective coupling to a rotary cutting tool and includes a handle that is substantially perpendicular to a central longitudinal axis of the rotary cutting tool when the attachment is coupled to the rotary cutting tool.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2004Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Credo Technology CorporationInventors: Robert K. Kopras, Al Uzumcu, Scott Adler, Brian Albrecht
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Patent number: 7117560Abstract: The handle of an adhesive-tape cutter able to accommodate articles includes a lower rear shell, an upper fixing base and a lower front cover. The lower shell has a holding portion at its topside formed integral with a fixing base combined with the upper fixing base. The holding portion and the lower front cover are respectively formed with an accommodating groove matching with each other and having plural positioning ribs provided inside for placing articles needed for packing work of adhesive tape. The lower front cover has its upper and lower end respectively provided with an insert block and an elastic engage block respectively engaged with the insert groove of the upper fixing base and the engage groove of the lower rear shell to let the lower front cover assembled with or disassembled from the lower rear shell conveniently.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2004Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Inventor: Hsiu-Man Yu Chen
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Patent number: 7047846Abstract: A hand tool includes a handle having at its one end provided with a chamber containing a through hole to accommodate a locking unit and at another end disposed with pivoting sections to pivot a stem for the stem to be bent into a specific angle in relation with the handle; a holder being secured in position in the chamber of the handle; a push rod in the holder pushing against the locking unit for a locking bit to be restricted in one of internal teeth of a gear of the stem to hold the hand tool in position to facilitate its use.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2005Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Gong Fong Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hung-Ming Hu
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Patent number: 7032483Abstract: A toolbox screwdriver comprises a base, a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket and the second bracket are pivotally mounted on the base. The base has a plurality of projections, corresponding to a plurality of notches on the second bracket. The second bracket further includes a plurality of receptacle holes each for retaining a screwdriver head, which will be pushed upward by the projections as the first bracket is opened. The first bracket has a receptacle hole corresponding to an insertion hole on the base as the first bracket is retracted onto the base. The insertion hole of the base is for the insertion of a screwdriver rod, so that the toolbox can be used as a screwdriver.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2004Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Inventor: Kuo-Chen Liu
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Patent number: 6918142Abstract: An apparatus for lifting an element of a hinged structure includes an enclosure having one or more springs within the enclosure. A handle attached to one of the springs projects out of an elongated slot in the enclosure to provide easy access to a user. The apparatus may be attached to a surface of a hinged element, such as a toilet seat. When the toilet seat is down, a person may lift the seat by grasping the handle with one or more fingers of one hand and sliding the handle towards them. By providing a lifting motion in conjunction with the pulling action, the person can easily raise the toilet seat without having to touch it or any other part of the toilet seat.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2004Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Inventors: Gary S. Wainwright, Cindy W. Davis
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Patent number: 6909057Abstract: A balance with a draft shield enclosing a weighing pan (33) has slidable walls (6, 7, 8) with slide handles (10, 110, 210) to open and close the weighing compartment (2). A connector body (22) serves to couple non-adjoining slidable walls (6, 7, 8) to each other. Besides for pushing the slidable walls open and closed, the slide handles (10, 110, 210) also serve to couple and uncouple the slidable walls, so that more than one wall can be moved simultaneously using only one hand, or a wall can be moved by pushing a handle on the opposite side. The slide handles are configured as pairs of handle elements that are attached either to adjoining walls or to a wall and an adjoining place on the connector body. In the coupled state, the pairs of handle elements are folded or swiveled into each other, working as a single handle, e.g., for two adjoining walls. In the uncoupled state, they move the walls individually.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2003Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: Mettler-Toledo GmbHInventors: Christoph Aebi, Paul Lüchinger
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Patent number: 6902356Abstract: A motor driven hand tool has a motor housing (6) with a main handle (8) near its rear end and an auxiliary bracket (10) spaced ahead of the main handle. The auxiliary bracket has a storage receptacle (16) for holding a plurality of tool bits. Partial sliding covers (26, 30) close the storage receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2004Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventor: Armin Breitenmoser
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Patent number: 6877186Abstract: A swingable handle for a hand tool includes a rear handle body with two spaced apart walls that confine a replacement bit receiving space for receiving replacement tool bits, a front handle body having a mount end portion for connection with a tool shaft, and a coupling end portion pivoted to and turnable relative to the front end of the rear handle body between normal and torque enhancing positions, and a lid member having a front end coaxially pivoted to the front end of the rear handle body and the coupling end portion so as to be turnable between open and closed positions, and a cover portion that covers the receiving space in the closed position and that permits access to the receiving space in the open position. A retaining member is disposed to arrest the coupling end portion in one of the normal and torque enhancing positions.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2003Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Inventor: Hsuan-Sen Shiao
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Publication number: 20040250379Abstract: A swingable handle for a hand tool includes a rear handle body with two spaced apart walls that confine a replacement bit receiving space for receiving replacement tool bits, a front handle body having a mount end portion for connection with a tool shaft, and a coupling end portion pivoted to and turnable relative to the front end of the rear handle body between normal and torque enhancing positions, and a lid member having a front end coaxially pivoted to the front end of the rear handle body and the coupling end portion so as to be turnable between open and closed positions, and a cover portion that covers the receiving space in the closed position and that permits access to the receiving space in the open position. A retaining member is disposed to arrest the coupling end portion in one of the normal and torque enhancing positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventor: Hsuan-Sen Shiao
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Patent number: 6817060Abstract: A collapsible handle device for an inflator comprises an air cylinder having a shaft lever and a hollow grip, in which one end of the shaft lever is connected to a piston inside the air cylinder, and the other end is provided with a rotation body, which is pivotally jointed with the grip. A channel, wider than the diameter of the shaft lever, is formed in the lateral wall of the grip. The air cylinder could be inserted in the grip so as to reduce the volume of the inflator, or the air cylinder could be pulled out from the grip, then turned 180° to form a straight line with the shaft lever so that a user may hold the air cylinder with one hand and operate the shaft lever in axial direction to pump air out through an air vent at one end of the air cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2003Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Inventors: Chun-Ming Huang, Ying-Che Huang
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Patent number: 6807738Abstract: A blade gripping mechanism in a heavy duty artistic knife includes a straight handle combined with a first and a second halves and secured by a pair of screws. The straight handle has a tubular projection in front end for elastically disposing a positioning member which has a pair of tenons symmetrically formed on opposing outer peripheries and a rectangular receiving space in rear end for releasably disposing a tool box therein. A head has a first annular ring on rear end sleeved on the tubular projection including two pairs of mortises in an inner flange made engageable with the tenons and an annular gap in communication with a flat gap in the body. A blade rack having a second annular co-axially sleeved on the tubular projection together with the first annular ring and a blade disposing space in side of a flat upright for placing a blade therein. When changing a new blade, press the blade rack downward to have it rotating out of the flat gap and then push it in again after the changing of the blade.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2002Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Inventors: Shih-Chin Shih, Yin-Hae Huang
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Publication number: 20040205916Abstract: A cosmetic handle including a substantially hollow transparent member, a substantially transparent receptacle member adapted to house a display pattern, said receptacle being structured to enable it to be inserted into the substantially hollow transparent member to enable the display pattern to be visible at, at least two sides of the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2003Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventor: Young-Kwang Byun
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Publication number: 20040177459Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes a one piece, blow-molded body supporting a debris or dirt removing material, such as a tubular, adhesive lint remover roller and/or a stationary directional lint brush fabric. The body includes a unitary handle and roller support. In one aspect, the handle is formed of a transparent material such that one or more labels, each carrying decorative indicia may be viewed through the handle for a decorative effect. An insert defining decorative indicia may be inserted into the handle to provide a decorative effect by itself or in combination with decorative indicia on one or both of the exteriorly mounted labels.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2004Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventor: William D. McKay
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Patent number: 6769154Abstract: The present invention relates to an external door handle that comprises a bracket-shaped handle (10) comprising a cavity (14) which is defined by at least one U-shaped shell (21, 22) and which is intended for receiving electronic components (16). The purpose of the present invention is to prevent the formation of a contact joint (18) on the visible side that would promote soil formation. To this end, the shell or shells (21, 22) are coated with a c-shaped front profile (20) on the visible side, wherin the ends (25) of the C-shape profile (20) are brougbt into contact with the upper or lower portions of said shell or (21, 22) at the pile where they are anchored.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2002Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Helmut Klein, Reinhard Chilla
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Publication number: 20040139576Abstract: A collapsible handle device for inflator comprises an air cylinder having a shaft lever and a hollow grip, in which one end of the shaft lever is connected to a piston inside the air cylinder, and the other end is provided with a rotation body, which is pivotally jointed with the grip. A channel, wider than the diameter of the shaft lever, is formed in the lateral wall of the grip. The air cylinder could be inserted in the grip so as to reduce the volume of the inflator, or the air cylinder could be pulled out from the grip, then turned 180° to form a straight line with the shaft lever, such that a user may hold the air cylinder with his one hand and operate the shaft lever in axial direction to pump air out through an air vent at one end of the air cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Inventors: Chun-Ming Huang, Ying-Che Huang
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Patent number: 6754935Abstract: A generally C shaped power tool handle has two ends for releasably engaging the power tool housing, with a gripping portion between the ends. One of the handle ends has a release lever, while the other of the ends has an attachment arm. The release lever has an actuating end operable to detach the handle from the tool housing. Additional power tool handle embodiments are directed to a tool handle that has a gripping layer and a storage compartment in the handle, with a pliable lip in the handle for resisting movement of stored tools.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2002Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Credo Technology CorporationInventors: David Pozgay, Jonathan Riley, Roman Slobodkin, Paul D. Hatch
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Publication number: 20040088824Abstract: A handle of a hand tool includes at least one recess defined in an outer periphery of the handle and a magnetic piece is received in the at least one recess. An outer layer is mounted to the handle to enclose the handle and the magnetic piece. The hand tool can be easily positioned by being attracted on a metal floor or board by the magnetic piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2002Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsien
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Patent number: 6725505Abstract: A deformable grip is provided for a manual implement or other substrate such as a handle for a cooking vessel or a hair brush or the like, wherein the grip resiliently conforms to individualized anatomical contours and preferences thereby providing enhanced user comfort with reduced fatigue. The deformable grip includes a resilient outer sleeve mounted on the implement in a position for manual grasping during normal use, wherein this outer sleeve encloses at least one internal cavity containing a selected quantity of shape-deformable balls to provide the outer sleeve with a deformable tactile feel during normal use. These resilient balls are sufficiently deformable to accommodate injection into the cavity through a hollow needle passed through a small puncture port formed in the sleeve, followed by return to a normal size and shape sufficiently large to prevent backflow leakage through the puncture port to the sleeve exterior.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Willat Ergonomic TechnologiesInventor: Boyd I. Willat
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Patent number: 6701995Abstract: A combination shade handle and light is provided comprising a handle body with a grip portion and a holder portion. The holder portion has a cavity for receiving and storing a security light. A plurality of holder members are provided which secure the security light in the cavity in a snap-fit fashion. The shade handle is attachable to an automobile shade roller assembly for covering an automobile storage compartment. In another aspect, a roller shade is provided having a handle with an integrated removable security light.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2002Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventor: Richard Bogdanski
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Patent number: 6678920Abstract: A soft-touch drawer pull including a substantially rigid substrate and a rubber-like plastic attached to the outer surface of the substrate. The substrate preferably includes teeth or catches on an inner surface that interact with corresponding recesses or holes on a drawer unit or other article to allow the drawer pull to be easily secured to the unit or article. Preferably, the drawer pull further includes catches that interact with snaps on a drawer to further secure the drawer pull to the drawer.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Cascade Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Brian G. Parker, Cameron Courtwright, Dean T. Miller
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Patent number: 6658698Abstract: A handle structure includes a body extends through a passage defined in a base of an outer casing. The base has a recess defined in an outer periphery thereof and the passage communicates with the recess. A cap is engaged with the recess by engaging lugs on the cap with the notches in the base.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Inventor: Wei-Chih Chen
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Patent number: 6644328Abstract: A stick such as a ski-stick, walking stick or same, provided with a handle comprising a gripping element and a length-adjustable pole in addition to a regulating device that contains a joint and is arranged outside the pole, whereby the gripping element can be positioned at an angle to the pole and a tubular part of the pole can be pushed through the joint into the gripping element of the pole when the regulating device is oriented in a rectilinear position. This ensures that the regulating device is substantially protected against the effects of the environment and the diameter of the pole is increased to a lesser degree. In order to achieve this, a regulating element is respectively formed by the handle on a lower extension piece of the gripping element and a cap that is firmly connected to the upper end of the pole, whereby one respective regulating element is pivotally and moveably accommodated in a recess of the other regulating element.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2001Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Inventor: Klaus Lenhart
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Patent number: 6584648Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventor: Indalecio Ortega
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Patent number: 6557264Abstract: A cooking utensil is provided which can be stood invertedly upright and stored temporarily in a hygienic manner, without taking up space. The cooking utensil includes a shank portion, a head portion, a supporting member, and a liquid receiving member. The supporting member is formed at an end section of the shank portion and supports the cooking utensil in an inverted upright state with the head portion in an upward position. And the liquid receiving member is formed on the shank portion and/or head portion for receiving liquid adhering to the head portion when the cooking utensil is invertably stood.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2000Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Asia Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yutaka Maeda
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Publication number: 20030037391Abstract: The invention relates to saucer-type handle components (5, 6) that pertain to a hollow handle and are produced in several steps. Said handle is used for a toothbrush. Said components are joined together and are inserted into an injection mould (25). A synthetic material, preferably a thermoplastic elastomer, is injection-moulded around the mould-parting line between the handle components (5, 6) in said injection mould (25). The connection seam (22) thus produced holds the two handle components (5, 6) together in a nondetachable manner and seals the hollow space (13) which is formed by the handle components (5, 6).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Philipp Pfenniger, Beat Huber
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Patent number: 6454427Abstract: An illuminating utility knife has an easy-access to spare blades contained therein. The knife has a housing made up of a first cover and a second cover coupled together and fastened by at least one screw. A blade is slidably contained in the housing. The utility knife of the invention can be used in dim light because an illuminating device is provided in the knife. The illuminating device includes a bulb installed near the blade, a battery chamber defined in the housing for containing at least one battery, and a switch used for actuating the bulb. Additionally, a spare blade drawer is provided and slidably contained in a passage defined in the housing. At least one spare blade is stored in the spare blade drawer and therefore is easy to be taken out for use.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2000Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Inventor: Kun-Chen Chen
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Patent number: 6454325Abstract: The present invention provides a closure handle lever comprising a gripping portion rotatably mounted along an axis and a catch lever rotatably mounted along this same axis. The catch lever is rotatable about the axis from a first position to a second position independent of the gripping portion. The first position provides a greater mechanical advantage for the gripping portion than the second position. The gripping portion is engaged to the catch lever such that rotation of the gripping portion about the axis causes rotation of the catch lever about this same axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1999Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventors: Marc O Ramsey, Richard Cumming
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Patent number: 6443675Abstract: A hand-held power tool, such as a spiral cutting tool, with improved operator control and visibility. The power tool includes a motor contained in a motor housing. The motor may be a variable speed motor controlled by a speed control user interface mounted on the housing. Each time a speed control button is actuated, the motor speed is changed. A display provides the operator of the tool with an indication of the motor speed selected. A detachable handle is provided with a moveable mechanism for easily, quickly, and securely attaching the handle to the housing and removing the handle therefrom with one hand. The detachable handle may include one or more storage compartments formed therein. The detachable handle includes a trigger switch mounted therein for operating the cutting tool motor. The trigger switch is mounted in the detachable handle in a position such that the switch is operated by the little finger and ring finger of an operator's hand.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2000Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: Roto Zip Tool CorporationInventors: Robert K. Kopras, Jason R. Kopras, Scott Adler, Douglas Seals, Ryan Rindy, Larry Gunseor, Daniel Bullis
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Publication number: 20020095743Abstract: A two-piece interlocking handle assembly which provides a rigid hand hold for a hose and coupling device received thereby, the handle assembly being particularly useful when coupling a glad hand operatively mounted to the hose and coupling device extending from a trailer of a semi-tractor to a glad hand operatively mounted to a mating air brake line extending from the semi-tractor. The handle assembly includes two opposing halves which are releasably connectable by slidably engaging projecting members of one half with associated slots of the other half. Resilient locking members mounted on one half engage the other half to securely connect the halves together.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Applicant: Velvac, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Henry Schneider, Leo Todd Spychalla
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Patent number: 6393973Abstract: The invention concerns a cooking utensil comprising a bowl and a removable grip handle. The bowl comprises over at least part of its periphery a rim projecting outwards from the bowl side wall, at least an orifice for receiving the handle passing through the rim wall, while the handle end comprises an upper part limited by a stop and designed to be inserted from above the orifice up to the stop and a lower part designed to extend beneath the rim. The invention is particularly applicable to cake tins.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2001Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: SEB SAInventors: Lionel Velo, Michel Montgelard
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Patent number: 6363578Abstract: A handle of a pistol nozzle with improved gripping comfort. It contains an inner tube and an outer tube and a soft cover engageable with the inner tube to cover the inner tube. The soft cover is structured such that the soft cover and the outer tube integrally form separate external portions of the handle. The inner tube is provided along a longitudinal direction with two elongated side wings and a raised elongated rib for engaging with the soft cover. And the soft cover is provided with a recessed portion. The recessed portion is provided with a plurality of elongated slots, the elongated slots being engaged with the wings of the inner tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Inventor: Jung-Hsien Chang
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Patent number: 6357148Abstract: A double shovel for shoveling snow. The blade has a sharp top edge and a sharp bottom edge suitable for shoveling snow, so that when the bottom edge is worn out, the blade can be turned upside-down so that the edge which was originally the top edge can now be used for shoveling.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2001Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Inventor: David Salmonsen
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Patent number: 6298775Abstract: A pan with a foldable handle comprises a holder at one side having a pair of lugs extending upwards from respective ends. One of the lugs has a hole connected to an end of a slot. The slot has a width slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the hole of the lug. The handle has a pair of elastic rods at front end extending outwardly. The end of each elastic rod is bent outward to form an angled end to be inserted into a corresponding hole of the lug. One angled end inserted into the slot of the hole of the lug is formed in a flat shape so that it may stay in the slot. The thickness of the angled end is smaller than the width of the slot and the width of the angled end is smaller than the inner diameter of the hole, so that it may spin back and forth in the hole for folding the handle, and when the angled end is inserted into the slot, the handle is fixed at position.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Inventor: Ching-Fu Chen
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Patent number: 6237471Abstract: A folding handle assembly for cooking pans is disclosed. In the handle assembly, a bracket, mounted to the external surface of a cooking pan, is formed by pressing a steel plate to have a horizontal fitting hole and two opposite stoppers. A folding handle is movably assembled with the bracket. This folding handle is formed by specifically and symmetrically bending a steel wire to have two opposite fitting ends, two snap arms and a handle body. The handle is hinged to the opposite ends of the fitting hole of the bracket at its opposite fitting ends, and selectively, elastically caught by the two stoppers of the bracket at its two snap arms, and is gripped by a hand at its handle body. A coil spring is seated within the fitting hole of the bracket at a position between the two fitting ends of the handle, thus normally biasing the two fitting ends of the handle outwardly in opposite directions to allow the snap arms of the handle to be reliably caught by the stoppers of the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2000Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Inventor: Kyoung Ho Nam
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Patent number: 6196093Abstract: A hand-held tool handle reflects to a handle with a hollow body, and the character is that the hollow body is in a longitudinal direction with an opening at one side of the handle. The inner hollow portion has a spring push button which has one end remained in the hollow body while the other end extending outwardly from the opening. The hollow body is mounted with a tool holder which has formed with a number of seats to receive bits thereat. The center portion of the tool holder has a strut corresponding to the push button, by pushing the push button, the tool holder will extend outwardly, and the bits may be picked for prompt usage.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1999Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Inventor: Cheng-Yin Hu
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Patent number: 6170894Abstract: In one embodiment, a glass pane lifter apparatus includes a hollow handle which includes an access opening, an elbow member that includes a first elbow end that connects to the access opening of the hollow handle, and a suction cup unit that is connected to the elbow member. The suction cup includes a suction release tab. The elbow member is a right-angled elbow. The hollow handle includes a finger reception contoured region. A chisel member is connected to the hollow handle. The chisel member projects from the hollow handle at an end of the hollow handle opposite to the access opening. A container of lubricant retainable inside the hollow handle. In addition, a glass cutter is retainable inside the hollow handle. The glass pane lifter apparatus and the contained glass cutter and/or container of lubricant provide a kit for maintenance of fire extinguishers retained in fire extinguisher enclosures that include glass panes.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1999Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Inventors: Rhonda Baker, Carl Spelic
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Patent number: RE37988Abstract: A cookware lid having a handle where the handle supports a thermometer having a meat probe and an aperture to cause a whistling sound to warn that the internal temperature of a container has reached 180 degrees, eliminating possible carcinogens, e. Coli bacterium, salmonella and the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2000Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Newell Operating CompanyInventor: Tom Uss