Extensible Handle Patents (Class 16/405)
  • Patent number: 11880236
    Abstract: A portable computer includes a computer body and a handle. The handle, operable to be located at a closed position and an open position relative to the computer body, includes a body component for holding of a user, a movable member and an auxiliary member. One end of the movable member is pivotally connected to the body component and the other end is pivotally connected to the computer body. The auxiliary component is disposed on one end of the body component, and is abutted against one side of the movable member. During a movement process of the handle between the closed position and the open position, at least a portion of the movable member is kept in contact with the auxiliary member. When the handle is at the closed position and the open position, the auxiliary member and the body component jointly secure the movable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: GETAC HOLDINGS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wan-Lin Hsu, Juei-Chi Chang
  • Patent number: 11294425
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a main body, two casings and a handle unit. The main body includes a board portion with two ends extending to form two extension portions. The board portion and extension portions together form a recess. The casings are demountably fixed to the extension portions. The casings and the main body together form a movement space and a protruding post. The handle unit includes a gripping member and two movement elements. The movement elements are movably disposed at two ends of the gripping member. The movement elements each have a guiding through hole for fitting around a column of the main body. The gripping member is operable to switch between an opened position and a shut position relative to the main body because of the movement elements. The handle unit separates from the main body when the casings are removed from the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: GETAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wan-Lin Hsu, Juei-Chi Chang
  • Patent number: 11262820
    Abstract: A portable information handling system manages thermal conditions of an external surface based upon context that indicates user presence versus use in a standalone mode, such as based upon movements sensed by an accelerometer, touches sensed by a capacitive sensor, and the rotational orientation of the system housing. In one embodiment, a motorized hinge varies a time to close the housing so that the housing external surface cools sufficiently for an end user touch. A color coded light illuminates that the housing to provide the end user a visual indication of the housing temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Travis C. North, Jace W. Files, John Trevor Morrison
  • Patent number: 11214994
    Abstract: A retractable outside door handle assembly for a vehicle is provided. The assembly includes an outside door handle that protrudes outward in a width direction of a vehicle or is receivable into an opening formed at a door outer panel. A front link has a first end portion connected to be rotatable with a front portion of the outside door handle along the length direction of the vehicle. A connecting link connected to be rotatable with a second end portion of the front link at a first end portion thereof and installed to be movable along the length direction of the vehicle. A rear link includes a first end portion connected to be rotatable with a second end portion of the connecting link and a second end portion is connected to be rotatable with the outside door handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Jongho Han, Kyoung Taek Kwak, Jinwoo Nam
  • Patent number: 11134815
    Abstract: A box-type dust collector includes a suction unit that includes a brushless motor and an air blowing fan, a battery mount portion, to which a battery pack that serves as a power source is mountable, a suction port that suctions outside air through rotation of the air blowing fan, and a filter that separates dust from the outside air which is suctioned from the suction port. The bottom surface of a tank serves as a surface for stationary placement. A handle for carriage is provided at a position directly over the center of gravity of the entire box-type dust collector with the battery pack mounted to the battery mount portion. Coupling portions to be coupled to both ends of a shoulder belt are provided at front and rear positions that are point-symmetric about the center of gravity as viewed in plan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: MAKITA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shulin Liu, Zheng Wang, Haowei Mei, Takayuki Tahara
  • Patent number: 11039680
    Abstract: A pull-out carrying handle is assembled to a case. The pull-out carrying handle includes a carrying handle and two links. Each of two ends of the carrying handle includes a first protrusion. Each of the links includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is assembled to the case, and the second end includes a sliding slot. The sliding slot of each link accommodates one first protrusion. With the single carrying handle, the first protrusions are respectively provided at two ends of the carrying handle, and the ends of the links having the sliding slots respectively accommodate the first protrusions. Thus, through the relative movements of the first protrusions and the sliding slots, the carrying handle can achieve an extensible effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: GETAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hsin-Chih Chou, Juei-Chi Chang
  • Patent number: 10827812
    Abstract: A piece of baggage including a body of the piece of baggage, two longitudinal sides, two main surfaces, an upper and a lower side. At least at one of the longitudinal sides includes a display is integrated in the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: RIMOWA Electronic Tag GmbH
    Inventors: Jan Reh, Dieter Morszeck
  • Patent number: 10791810
    Abstract: A retractable handle. It has a first arm comprising a first end and a second end and a second arm comprising a first end and a second end; a gripping segment that interconnects the first arm at the first end of the first arm and the second arm at the first end of the second arm, wherein the first arm is attached to the gripping segment such that the first arm can rotate about the attachment point of the first arm to the gripping segment, and wherein the second arm is attached to the gripping segment such that the second arm can rotate about the attachment point of the second arm to the gripping segment; and an attachment for securing the handle to a luggage body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: CHARLES SIMON INC.
    Inventors: Simon Maltais, Charles Girard-Tremblay, Sébastien Bérubé, Pascal Godin, Nicolas Simard-Auger, Émile Jodoin
  • Patent number: 10737637
    Abstract: A door cladding for a motor vehicle has a base body, a door handle (100), a cover (101) and at least one securing component (102). The door handle (100) is fastened on the base body, and the cover (101) at least partially encases the door handle (100). The securing component (102) is fastened on the base body and is formed in one part and/or integrally with the cover (101).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Adriano Morozini De Lira
  • Patent number: 10612281
    Abstract: A handle assembly (10) for a door (60), particularly for a motor vehicle door, comprising an pivotable outer handle (11) arrangeable on the outside of a door (60), a first (12) and a second bearing arm (13) which are assembled at opposing ends of the outer handle (11) wherein both bearing arms (12, 13) are configured for reaching through recesses (62) in an outer skin (61) of the door (60) into an inside (63) of the door (60) wherein the outer handle (11) is pivotable from a closed position (43) into an open position (42) by an opening movement (40) and from an open position (42) into a closed position (43) by a closing movement (41).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventor: Reinhold Mathofer
  • Patent number: 10464461
    Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a frame and a seat that includes a cushion and a cushion cover. The seat defines a handle slot. A retractable handle is disposed in the handle slot and is operable between a retracted position and a deployed position. The retractable handle includes an elongate flexible body having first and second ends fixedly coupled with the frame, and first and second stretchable members operably coupled with the first and second ends, respectively, and configured to draw down a portion of the elongate flexible body. A graspable webbing is disposed between the first and second stretchable members, wherein the graspable webbing is configured to be grabbed by a user and drawn away from the frame which stretches the first and second stretchable members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Mozurkewich, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin Wayne Preuss
  • Patent number: 10171639
    Abstract: An electronic device with extendable strap and different communication modes depending on the state of the strap comprises a shell, at least one rotating mechanism, a strap, a sensor, and a processor. The shell defines at least one first receiving cavity, the rotating mechanism is received in the first receiving cavity. One end of the strap is wound on the at least one rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism is able to rotate and store spring force under a driving of the strap. The sensor communicates with the processor to determine the state of the strap according to a rotation direction of the rotating mechanism and thus determine whether the strap is retracted to allow touch screen input by a user, or extended to switch to voice communication with the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jian-Dong Hu, Zhi-Jun Shi
  • Patent number: 10166711
    Abstract: A method of forming an elongated composite element includes providing an elongated tubular member and establishing a plurality of holes through an outer wall of the elongated tubular member. A polymeric resin is provided that comprises a curable material that, when uncured, comprises a fluid material and that, when cured, comprises a substantially rigid material. The uncured polymeric resin is extruded along the elongated tubular member, whereby the polymeric resin flows at least partially through the holes and is disposed within the inner cavity and at an outer surface of the outer wall of the elongated tubular member. The polymeric resin is cured to form the composite element whereby the cured polymeric resin limits flexing of the at least one elongated tubular member and the elongated composite element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Inventor: Van M. Kassouni
  • Patent number: 10077585
    Abstract: A tailgate inner handle assembly may include a grip member being movable in a lower end of a tailgate, an actuator moving the grip member to a first position when the tailgate is opened and moving the grip member to a second position the tailgate is closed, and at least one driving wires driving the actuator when opening and closing the tailgate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Ho Sang Lee
  • Patent number: 10019037
    Abstract: A notebook computer carrying device includes a carrier, a handle, and two telescopic members disposed at two ends of the handle and each including a first component and a second component, with the first components formed by extending the ends of the handle outward, and the second components disposed on the carrier. The first and second components of each telescopic member are movably connected, and the first component slides in a displacement direction from a first position to a second position. The displacement direction is defined as the start direction of the first position. A horizontal plane is defined by connecting the two ends of the handle. A vertical plane is defined to extend outward in the direction in which the horizontal plane faces the center of the handle. The displacement direction extends from the horizontal plane to vertical plane and forms an inclination angle relative to the horizontal plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: GETAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kun-Cheng Lee
  • Patent number: 9918536
    Abstract: An extension handle includes a handle portion having a first handle rod slidable relative to an item of luggage, a ring-shaped grip attached to the handle rod, at least one engagement latch in the handle rod that fixes the handle rod relative to the luggage item, a push-button in the grip, a motion transfer ring in an interior space of the ring-shaped grip and coupled to the push-button such that the motion transfer ring is configured to move linearly when the push-button is depressed, a motion transfer rod passing through an opening connecting the grip interior to a handle interior, contacting the motion transfer ring so it moves into the handle when the intermediate member moves toward the handle portion, at least one actuator in the handle portion that slides in the direction of the engagement latch when motion the transfer rod extends into the handle portion, disengaging the latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Inventor: Boban Jose
  • Patent number: 9907378
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a retractable extension handle for an item of luggage, the retractable extension handle comprising a hollow grip, a motion transfer element, a button coupled to the hollow grip and to the motion transfer element, a motion transfer rod coupled to the motion transfer element and to an actuator, and an engagement latch coupled to the actuator. The motion transfer element is set within an interior space of the hollow grip and has a shape that is substantially similar to a shape of at least a portion of the hollow grip. The button enables a user to retract and extend the retractable extension handle. The engagement latch is configured to fix a position of the retractable extension handle relative to the item of luggage. The hollow grip is configured to rotate relative to the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Inventor: Boban Jose
  • Patent number: 9872547
    Abstract: A telescoping handle assembly, a mobile device, and a method of assembling a telescoping handle assembly for a mobile device. The handle assembly may include a first handle section, and a second handle section telescopingly arranged relative to the first handle section. The handle assembly may further include a latch assembly fixed to one of the first handle section and the second handle section and selectively engageable with the other of the first handle section and the second handle section. The latch assembly may include a latch body positioned between the first handle section and the second handle section and a shock-absorbing mount positioned between the latch body and the one of the first handle section and the second handle section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Matthew W. Naiva
  • Patent number: 9650096
    Abstract: A case for motorcycles comprises a base portion, a cover, hinged to such a base portion, and a supporting structure, constrainable on one side to the base portion and, on the opposite side, to a fixed structure of the motorcycle. On the base portion a lock mechanism with a key is permanently constrained, operatively connected to the cover. The case is provided with first releasable engaging means between the base portion and the cover and second releasable engaging means between such a base portion and the supporting structure. The second releasable engaging means are made integral to the base portion. Both the first engaging means, and the second engaging means are simultaneously released by the key of the lock mechanism in order to selectively obtain the opening of the cover with respect to the base portion and/or the disengagement of such a base portion with respect to the supporting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: GIVI S.R.L.
    Inventor: Vincenzo Visenzi
  • Patent number: 9389010
    Abstract: A specially designed cooler featuring an integrated strap system for conveying non-food-and-drink accessories, primarily chairs, as well as other outdoor accessories to provide a unique yet practical new alternative to standard beverage coolers that allows users to transport everything they need in one trip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventor: Demetre Booker, Sr.
  • Patent number: 9146073
    Abstract: A sling for suspending an archery bow from an archer's shoulder comprises a pair of retracting mechanisms, each being attached to a shoulder pad using cords. The cords balance the bow while being suspended from the shoulder pad. The sling allows a supported carry position for the bow about the upper leg and hip of the archer. When ready to shoot an arrow, as the bow is brought to the shooting position, the shoulder pad slides off the archer's shoulder allowing the retracting mechanisms to draw the sling out to an offset position. In this manner, as the bow is taken from the archer's shoulder, the sling is quietly drawn tight between the retracting mechanisms and out of the way of the archer's use of the bow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Inventor: Andre Roy
  • Patent number: 9049908
    Abstract: A brake system for the wheeled luggage case and control device thereof are provided. The control device includes: a case body, a press positioning assembly, a slide block, a fixed pulley, and a brake wire. The press positioning assembly is actuated to slide at the top of the case body, such that the resisting convex block slides from one end of the slope surface to the other end of the slope surface, and the slide block is urged towards the bottom of the case body, such that the inner wire of the brake wire driven by the slide block controls the brake member to brake the wheel of the wheeled luggage case. It is more convenient to use the control device to brake the wheel of the wheeled luggage case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Dongguan Jiang Shun Suitcases and Handbags Spare Parts Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hanhui Jiang
  • Publication number: 20150027834
    Abstract: A handle construction for an item of luggage, in particular a suitcase, and an item of luggage, in particular a suitcase, including such a handle construction, has a hand grip and at least one rod or the like connected to the hand grip, the rod being able to be transferred between a stowed position and a position of use. A pouch with an opening is connected to at least one rod or the like or the hand grip. To permit rapid and simple storage and removal of objects, the pouch is integrated in the handle construction and together with the hand grip is able to be transferred between the stowed position and the position of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: VOCIER GMBH
    Inventor: Michael KOGELNIK
  • Patent number: 8919896
    Abstract: A large rolling tool chest includes a generally rectangular body with a hollow interior, a plurality of wheels, and an adjustable handle to facilitate organization, storage, and transportation of numerous tools of various sizes. The handle pivots to allow a user to keep it out of the way when not in use. The tool chest also includes a large pouch to hold items which are frequently used. The top of the tool chest includes two horizontally extendable drawer assemblies that fold outward and open in sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventor: Lee-Ann Shewchuck
  • Patent number: 8683650
    Abstract: The invention includes a universal retractable handle assembly for attachment to luggage items of a variety of different sizes. A plurality of tubes having a fixed length can be attached to a bracket member such that each tube can extend in a telescoping manner to a different distance from the bracket member when the handle is in the extended position and thus be employed in different sizes of luggage. Additionally, a tube housing is provided which includes a tube receiving portion and reinforcing portions on an outer surface of the tube housing. The tube receiving portion is formed with an arcuate shape which corresponds with the shape of the tube member to be inserted therein. The reinforcing portions include a plurality of planar flanges which extend beyond the outer surface of the tube receiving portion to provide improved structural characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Victor Scicluna
  • Patent number: 8579537
    Abstract: An arrangement for coupling together end-to-end segmented sections of an elongated member can be used with an elongated apparatus that is broken down into the segmented sections for the purpose of conveniently packaging the elongated apparatus in cardboard cartons and the like. The coupling arrangement is used to join the segmented sections when the tool is removed from the carton. The coupling arrangement can include a locking feature that prevents the segmented sections from being separated from one another after they have been joined by the coupling arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne M. VanLandingham, Thomas G. Glore
  • Patent number: 8567014
    Abstract: A foldable handle includes a handgrip having two opposite ends each provided with a pivot portion, two mounting seats each pivotally connected with the respective pivot portion of the handgrip, two pivot members each mounted between the respective pivot portion of the handgrip and the respective mounting seat, and two bushings each mounted between the respective pivot portion of the handgrip and the respective mounting seat. Thus, each of the pivot members and each of the bushings are located between the respective pivot portion of the handgrip and the respective mounting seat so that the respective pivot portion of the handgrip is pivoted relative to each of the mounting seats smoothly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: San Kong Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chi-Haw Huang
  • Patent number: 8505702
    Abstract: A carrying device for extending into a piece of luggage and for absorbing and minimizing shocks when carrying the piece of luggage. The carrying device includes a handle and apparatus for absorbing and minimizing shocks when carrying the piece of luggage by the handle. The apparatus is normally disposed within the piece of luggage so as not to be unaesthetically visible, and is operatively connected to the handle so as to allow for the absorbing and the minimizing of the shocks when carrying the piece of luggage by the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul V. Scicluna
  • Patent number: 8453297
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a handle structure and a housing. The housing has an opening. The handle structure is retractably disposed in the housing and includes an engaging module and a handle module. The engaging module includes a first engaging portion disposed on the housing. The handle module is movably connected to the housing and includes a main body, an elastic element and a second engaging portion. The elastic element provides an elastic force for the main body to move toward the opening. When the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are disposed at an engaging portion, at least a portion of the main body is disposed in the housing. When the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are disposed at a separating position, the main body protrudes from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Wistron Corp.
    Inventor: Chih-Yi Wang
  • Patent number: 8407861
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an extension for handles of an existing device. In accordance with the current invention, extensions can be connected to the handles and securely adjusted in both generally vertical and generally horizontal directions. Extensions of the current invention are particularly well-suited for use with the handles of rollable devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Kolman Brand
    Inventors: Kolman Brand, Cristian Santizo
  • Patent number: 8371486
    Abstract: A holder (1) adapted for use for a portable device and having a windable strap. The holder (1) includes a case body (4) having an upper case (3) and a lower case (2); the strap (10); a strap winding drum (20) for winding the strap (10) on it; a drive spring (30) for applying bias in the direction of winding the strap to the strap winding drum (20); strap openings (50), each functioning as the entrance and exit for the strap (10); and a fixation mechanism (40) for controlling a mechanism for receiving the strap (10). To pull out the strap (10), a user places one finger on a slope member (51) of the upper case (3), places another finger on the rear side of the strap (10), and pulls out the strap (10). Even if the strap is frequently pulled out, the strap does not have a permanent set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: K-Work Planning Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyoko Imafuku, Satoshi Mochizuki
  • Patent number: 8359708
    Abstract: The invention includes a universal retractable handle assembly for attachment to luggage items of a variety of different sizes. A plurality of tubes having a fixed length can be attached to a bracket member such that each tube can extend in a telescoping manner to a different distance from the bracket member when the handle is in the extended position and thus be employed in different sizes of luggage. Additionally, a tube housing is provided which includes a tube receiving portion and reinforcing portions on an outer surface of the tube housing. The tube receiving portion is formed with an arcuate shape which corresponds with the shape of the tube member to be inserted therein. The reinforcing portions include a plurality of planar flanges which extend beyond the outer surface of the tube receiving portion to provide improved structural characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Victor Scicluna
  • Patent number: 8307500
    Abstract: A convertible wheeled luggage handle comprises a housing holding a movable swivel handle, and the swivel handle is locked from moving outside the housing by a spring-loaded detent pin engaging a hole, and this detent pin can be raised from the hole freeing the swivel handle to pivot outside the housing by a retainer pin driven through the width of the swivel handle at the housing, and each end of this retainer pin protrudes slightly from each side of the swivel handle, and these protruding ends correspondingly sit into two accommodating slide members located along opposite lengths of the walls locking the swivel handle to the housing, besides locking and being the pivot point for the swivel handle these protruding pin-ends from the retainer pin have the additional function of sliding the swivel handle along the slide members in order to position the swivel handle outside/perpendicular to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Oscar Gonzales
    Inventors: Bonnie Jean Gonzales, Oscar Gonzales
  • Patent number: 8272100
    Abstract: The invention includes a universal retractable handle assembly for attachment to luggage items of a variety of different sizes. A plurality of tubes having a fixed length can be attached to a bracket member such that each tube can extend in a telescoping manner to a different distance from the bracket member when the handle is in the extended position and thus be employed in different sizes of luggage. Additionally, a tube housing is provided which includes a tube receiving portion and reinforcing portions on an outer surface of the tube housing. The tube receiving portion is formed with an arcuate shape which corresponds with the shape of the tube member to be inserted therein. The reinforcing portions include a plurality of planar flanges which extend beyond the outer surface of the tube receiving portion to provide improved structural characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Victor Scicluna
  • Publication number: 20120230723
    Abstract: A medium carrying unit to be installed in an image forming apparatus includes a first carrying path through which a medium is carried, a handle member positioned above or around the first carrying path and including a part to be gripped by a user in a state that allows the handle member to project above a carrying surface of the first carrying path, an accommodation area that is defined around the handle member and that accommodates the handle member in a state that allows the handle member to be freely inserted and removed so that the handle member hides below the carrying surface of the first carrying path, and a push-out mechanism that pushes out the handle member from an interior of the accommodation area when the medium carrying unit is removed from the image forming apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: Oki Data Corporation
    Inventor: Takemasa Ishikuro
  • Patent number: 8256591
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a support mechanism for luggage, and more specifically to a support mechanism for luggage having U-shaped recesses within which telescoping handle tubes are positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: eBags, Inc.
    Inventor: Bernard H. Majeau
  • Patent number: 8234755
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an extension for handles of an existing device. In accordance with the current invention, extensions can be connected to the handles and securely adjusted in both generally vertical and generally horizontal directions. Extensions of the current invention are particularly well-suited for use with the handles of rollable devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Kolman Brand
    Inventors: Kolman Brand, Cristian A. Santizo
  • Patent number: 8214972
    Abstract: A control handle of a retractable handle assembly for travel bag is disclosed to include two control rods pivotally mounted in a base member and supported on respective compression springs, two control buttons respectively affixed to the control rods and suspending in a respective opening of a top cover being covered on the base member for operation by the user to unlock inner tubes to outer tubes, and a rotary grip formed of a top semicircular shell and a bottom semicircular shell and rotatable relative to the base member and the top cover; and two torsional springs mounted in the base member and connected with respective two opposite ends to the top semicircular shell and bottom semicircular shell of the rotary grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventor: Wei-Hung Lai
  • Patent number: 8146220
    Abstract: A board extraction device with integrated mounting includes a base portion configured to be disposed on an opening of a circuit board, a rivet extending from a surface of the base portion and configured to pass through the opening, a handle flexibly connected to the base portion, and a pin flexibly connected to the base portion. The rivet has a hole extending therethrough. The pin engages the hole so as to fix the base portion to the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Oracle America, Inc.
    Inventors: An-Sheng Anson Zheng, Michael T. Milo, Brett C. Ong
  • Patent number: 8132289
    Abstract: A locking device for a telescoping pole for use with a retractable handle system, the pole having at least one moveable section slideably mounted in a guide member having at least one opening. The locking device includes a body fixed to the movable section, a locking member carried by the body and movable between locking an unlocking positions, a rotatable lever carried by the body and pivotable between a release position, in which relative movement is permitted between the movable section and the guide member, and a blocking position, in which the lever comes to bear on the guide member and exerts a force assuring a transverse immobilization of the moveable section in the guide member. The lever is coupled to the locking member to be displaced toward the blocking position when the locking member is engaged in the opening under the force produced by a restoring element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Rowenta Werke GmbH
    Inventor: Matthias Hahn
  • Patent number: 8056185
    Abstract: A grip structure includes two holder bars respectively affixed to two inner tubes in two outer tubes of a retractable handle for travel bag, two locating rings respectively mounted in the holder bars, a grip formed of two symmetrical annular half shells and pivotally coupled between the two locating rings; two control bolts respectively movably supported in the locating rings, and a spring-supported operating member mounted in the grip and operable to move the control bolts between a first position where the inner tubes are locked to the outer tubes and the control bolts are engaged with the locating rings to lock the grip to the inner tubes and a second position where the inner tubes are unlocked from the outer tubes and the control bolts are biasable with the grip relative to the inner tubes of the retractable handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Inventor: Wei-Hung Lai
  • Patent number: 8015669
    Abstract: This present invention is a handle with a hidden belt, applying to a handle attached on a portable device, which uses torsion springs to draw the belt into the handle. Thus, a user can not only carry the portable device with the handle, but also shoulder or hang the portable device with the hidden belt of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Chao-Fu Huang, Chien-Chiang Huang
  • Patent number: 8001655
    Abstract: A luggage handle includes a support unit, a control unit and an operation unit. The support unit includes an outer tube having at least one locking hole. The control unit includes a first casing, a second casing, a slide, a push spring, a push shank, an elastic member, a weight and a restoring spring. Thus, when the luggage handle is subjected to a larger shock, the weight is moved downward to move its stop block to abut the limit block of the slide to prevent the locking stub of the slide from being detached from the locking hole of the outer tube and to prevent the pull bar and the inner tube of the operation unit from being moved outwardly from the support seat of the support unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Chien-Shan Wang
  • Patent number: 7934289
    Abstract: Disclosed is a foldable cross-patterned pull-handle and a bag having the same. The pull-handle includes a folding means having a first link assembly and a second link assembly connected to an end of the first link assembly so that the folding means can be folded and retracted or unfolded and extended, the first link assembly having two links connected to each other so that the links cross each other at a center portion, a first end of the second link assembly being supported on a bag; and a handle means mounted on a second end of the folding means and grabbed by a user with hand. Due to the structural characteristics of the link assemblies constituting the folding means, the length of the bag handle can be adjusted variously by folding or unfolding it, and the bag handle can be installed in a reduced space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Carimax Corporation
    Inventor: Hyung Joo Kwon
  • Publication number: 20110067967
    Abstract: Described herein is a suitcase having a locking mechanism disposed on the handle of the suitcase according to embodiments. The suitcase has a plurality of wheels disposed on a distal end. A casing is at least partially disposed on a first side of the suitcase. At least one extendable arm is slideably coupled to the casing and the arm is configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position. A handle is coupled to the at least one arm and a button is disposed on the handle. When the button is depressed, the handle can be moved from the retracted position to an extended position. A locking mechanism is also disposed on the handle which prohibits the button from being depressed when the locking mechanism is in a locked state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Peter-Paul R. Herrera
  • Patent number: 7886404
    Abstract: A semi-flexible practical handle, includes on a rigid main part a plane. In the waist of the side opposite to this plane the inner-sink space with U-shaped cross-section is provided, which stretches toward the plane and holds gel. A U-shaped inner clip flange is set with the two ends of the rubber lagging respectively corresponding to the two ends of the U-shaped groove to clip with it, which makes its waist seal the gel in the inner-sink space. A gland is used to make tightly press on the plane of the main part the extending part stretching inwardly at the opens in the two ends of the rubber lagging, and fix it to the main part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Xiamen Jundian House Omaments Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chien-Hung Chen
  • Publication number: 20100205779
    Abstract: A luggage handle includes a support unit, a control unit and an operation unit. The support unit includes an outer tube having at least one locking hole. The control unit includes a first casing, a second casing, a slide, a push spring, a push shank, an elastic member, a weight and a restoring spring. Thus, when the luggage handle is subjected to a larger shock, the weight is moved downward to move its stop block to abut the limit block of the slide to prevent the locking stub of the slide from being detached from the locking hole of the outer tube and to prevent the pull bar and the inner tube of the operation unit from being moved outwardly from the support seat of the support unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventor: Chien-Shan Wang
  • Patent number: 7721391
    Abstract: Locking mechanisms for releasably connecting handle extensions to tool handles having either compatible lock engaging end portions or standard internally threaded sockets include an adaptor mounted on an outboard end of a handle extension, the adaptor including an extension pole tip with circumferentially spaced thread segments axially insertable into tool handle sockets having compatible lock engaging end portions and threadably connectable to tool handles having standard internally threaded sockets. Means are provided for preventing relative rotation between the adaptor and tool handles having compatible lock engaging end portions when the extension pole tip is fully inserted into the tool handle sockets and for preventing inadvertent pull out of the extension pole tip from the tool handle sockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: The Wooster Brush Company
    Inventors: Richard K. Bukovitz, John L. Scott, Sr., Michael L. Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 7712590
    Abstract: A luggage grip includes two fixing seats spaced from each other, and a flexible holding bar mounted between the two fixing seats and having two opposite end portions each movably mounted on the respective fixing seat. Thus, the holding bar is pulled upward to have a curved shape for use with the user and is retractable to have a flat shape when not in use, thereby facilitating the user operating and folding the holding bar. In addition, the luggage grip has a simplified construction to decrease the cost of fabrication. Further, the luggage grip is assembled easily and quickly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Hando Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yu-Wen Lee
  • Patent number: 7644743
    Abstract: A towing arrangement includes a pivotal handle which allows a user to position the handle more comfortably that would otherwise be possible with a conventional towing arrangement. The relative motion of the handle can also increase the maneuverability of a piece of luggage by eliminating the need for a person to reposition his or her hand on the handle when attempting to redirect the piece of luggage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: Timm J. Fenton, Paul V. Scicluna