Handle Having Mounted Grip Means (e.g., Bicycle Handlebar Grips, Etc.) Patents (Class 16/421)
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Patent number: 8763207Abstract: A method of making a light handle cover including providing a first mold tool and a second mold tool. The first mold tool engages with the second mold tool to form a mold cavity. The mold cavity is injected with a moldable material. The light handle cover is formed as a single integral piece with a substantially cylindrical grab portion that is circumscribed on one end by a substantially circular base shield. A plurality of teeth are formed in the light handle cover. Each of the plurality of teeth is separated by a space. The light handle cover is ejected from the second mold tool with a burst of air.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Lawrence, Ryan Severns
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Patent number: 8756766Abstract: A vibration dampening handle for a powered apparatus includes an elongated gripping member having first and second opposite ends and a longitudinal axis extending through the first and second ends, and a wall defining an inner bore and having an inner surface. The inner bore extending along the longitudinal axis at least partially through the gripping member, and opens on at least the first end of the gripping member. A weighted mass is disposed at the second free cantilevered end of the gripping member. An elongate elastic beam member is attached to the gripping member. A portion of the beam member is disposed within the inner bore and is spaced apart from the inner surface. The beam member further includes a first end that extends beyond the first end of the gripping member and includes a fastening member adapted to connect the handle to the powered apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Qiang J. Zhang, Daniel H. Sides, Jr.
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Patent number: 8714172Abstract: A pole grip for a skiing pole, trekking pole or walking pole, with a fastening mechanism allowing a hand loop to be fixed with variable length. The hang grip is characterized in that the fastening mechanism comprises a triggering element pivotably mounted in a recess in the head region of the grip about a pivot axis that is transverse to the pole axis, the recess is a through-opening aligned at an acute angle to the pole axis, the hand loop is inserted into the recess through a lower opening of the recess, the hand loop has a first end portion being fastened to the triggering element, and a second end portion, in a securely clamped state, is guided between an inner wall and a retaining region of the triggering element, and is guided through an upper opening of the recess, and is clamped in a positive and/or a non-positive locking manner, the clamping is released by a tilting of the triggering element, and the second end portion can be moved upward and downward to adjust the length of the hand loop.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Inventor: Eberhard Heim
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Patent number: 8695168Abstract: A sanitary handle cover that includes a fabric strip having a first flap attached to a first long edge and a second flap attached to a second long edge, said first and second flaps including fastening means whereby the first flap and the second flap secure together to releasably attach the fabric strip around a handle of a particular appliance in question, wherein a grounding strip disposed interiorly within the fabric strip along a longitudinal axis resists rotation of the device around said handle and prevents the discharge of static electricity through the device, whereby the sanitary handle cover is washable and maintains a sanitary surface upon an underlying handle to which the device is releasably attached.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Inventor: Frances Cepeda
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Patent number: 8678020Abstract: A grip handle adapted to be fixed to the end of a pole for use in an outdoor activity, such as skiing or hiking, including a body and a support member affixed to the body and projecting from a transverse wall of the body, the support member being arranged to support the thumb of a user holding the handle. The support member includes a structure to selectively modify and lock its position with respect to the body.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Salomon S.A.S.Inventors: Gilles Renaud-Goud, Stéphane Latruffe
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Publication number: 20140075721Abstract: The invention is a disposable cover handle cover for a surgical lighthead, and more particularly to a single-piece, integrally-formed disposable handle cover for a surgical lighthead and the like. The disposable cover includes a single-piece hollow member having a first open end adapted to receive the positioning handle of the surgical lighthead housing a camera and a second open end generally opposite the first end. The second end is closed off by a lens disposed within and integral with the hollow body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventor: Wayne Douglas Denmark
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Patent number: 8650715Abstract: A shell for a handle tube of a shopping cart or trolley. The shell has improved properties compared with a conventional, round, simple shell and has zones made of different materials.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Inventors: Horst Sonnendorfer, Franz Wieth
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Publication number: 20140041281Abstract: Disclosed are grips and methods of making grips for use with the handle of an article, and in particular for use with fishing poles. The grip preferably includes an ethylene vinyl acetate sleeve member and a gripping member having an outer layer and an inner layer. The inner layer of the gripping member is preferably ethylene vinyl acetate and is preferably bonded or adhered to the sleeve member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventor: Ben Huang
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Patent number: 8636624Abstract: A cylindrical gear ring assembly is provided for use as a decorative wearable ornamental device useable as a ring or other piece of jewelry, a toy, and a therapy tool, and more specifically to a ring with a rotatable mechanism comprising movable cylinders which rotate against gear mechanisms and method of using the same.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Kinekt Design, LLCInventors: Glen Liberman, Ben Hopson
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Patent number: 8627549Abstract: Methods of improving a handle grip are disclosed that provide a simple, economical, way to improve a grip on a handle. An improved grip can be placed on a handle by first providing a grip for placement on the handle. The grip can include an outer grip formed of an elastic material in a radially extended state, the outer grip configured to provide a secure and comfortable hold on the handle for a user, and an inner tube holding the elastic material in the extended state. The inner tube can be removable to allow the outer grip to constrict radially. The grip can then be placed over the handle, and the inner tube removed, allowing the outer grip to constrict radially to conform in fixed attachment to the handle.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Inventor: John Vernieu
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Publication number: 20140007381Abstract: A foldable handle includes a grip portion, two pivot units each pivotally connected with the grip portion, two support members each mounted between the grip portion and a respective one of the pivot units, and two elastic members each biased between a respective one of the pivot units and a respective one of the support members. Thus, when the grip portion is hit by a person unintentionally, the grip portion is moved and rotated relative to each of the pivot units freely to reach a folded state so as to prevent the person from being hurt due to hit with the grip portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventor: Chi-Haw Huang
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Publication number: 20130288864Abstract: A handle for an elastic resistance cord training system includes a grip on a handle frame adjacent to a first end of the handle frame. A base is provided on the handle frame adjacent to a second end of the handle frame, with the base having one or more one cord channels. A gate is movable or slidable on the handle frame from an open position where the gate is substantially spaced apart from the cord channel, to a closed position wherein the gate overlies the cord channel. With the gate in the open position, the cords can be quickly and easily swapped out.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: PRO PERFORMANCE SPORTS, L.L.C.Inventor: Allen Holland
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Publication number: 20130241242Abstract: A handhold assembly for a machine chassis includes a handhold and a mounting structure. The handhold includes a gripping member, an elongate member extending from the gripping member, and a locking member provided at a distal portion of the elongate member. Further, an adapter provided at a distal end of the elongate member. The mounting structure is configured to be attached with the machine chassis and includes a first opening and a second opening. The first and the second openings configured to removably receive the elongate member and the adapter, respectively. Further, a slot provided on the first opening, the slot configured to engage with the locking member of the handhold.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Zachary R. Carter, Scott M. Hauser
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Publication number: 20130219666Abstract: A grip for a handheld airbrush is described. The grip comprises pliant material piece having a first cylindrical passage that includes an open axial seam and a second cylindrical passage that is closed, where the second substantially cylindrical passage intersects the first substantially cylindrical open passage opposite the open axial seam. The pliant material piece fills area between ends of the first substantially cylindrical passage and of the second substantially cylindrical passage. The grip is installed with the second substantially cylindrical passage over the airbrush handle or stem and the first cylindrical passage around the cylindrical body with the airbrush toggle extending through the open axial seam. Depressed regions on opposite sides of the pliant material piece aid a user's grip. The grip may be employed with a secondary toggle grip for a toggle button of the airbrush.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: Tech Staple and Nail, Inc.Inventor: Raymond Wong
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Patent number: 8484806Abstract: An ergonomic hand grip assembly is provided for attenuating shocks and impacts and reducing discomfort occasioned by use. The assembly includes a novel slotted sleeve member disposed between an elastomeric outer cover and an inner control member.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Boyesen EngineeringInventor: Gregory S. Rarick
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Patent number: 8464399Abstract: An ergonomic anatomical assist system for mounting on a handled receptacle device, having a hand grip disposed on a receptacle end of the device, the hand grip disposed on the device transversely to the handle and extending off the handle so that a user's palm can grasp the grip with palm facing up and opposite the receptacle. The system may further have a forearm support configured to cradle around at least a portion of the user's forearm, the support being disposed on a handle portion of the device that is spaced so as to distribute the load of the device over at least two spaced apart anatomical points, one being at the hand and the other along the forearm.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Lett Solutions, LLCInventor: Byron Jon Herigstad
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Patent number: 8448299Abstract: A handlebar grip for a bicycle or a motorcycle contains a sleeve member including a first segment, a second first segment, and a through hole, a holding face formed on the first segment, at least one limiting projection extending outward from the second segment, and a recessed pressing zone; a retaining housing including two hard engaging covers, at least one restricting groove to extend the limiting projection outward; a wall face formed around each of the at least one restricting groove and on each of the two engaging covers; the each of the two engaging covers including a C-shaped locking face; a locking device applied to lock the two engaging covers together so that the two engaging covers are locked on the handle outside the second segment by using two C-shaped locking faces respectively, and the two limiting projections of being axially limited by the two restricting grooves respectively.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2011Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Inventor: Jin-Cang Li
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Patent number: 8424164Abstract: A flexible molded grip for an implement handle having a pattern on the surface of portions raised above adjacent areas, with the surfaces of the raised portions textured. The raised textured portions may extend in the range of about 0.5 mm to 2 mm above the intermediate smooth portions. The area of each of the raised portions may be in the range of about 100-200 percent (%) of the area of the intermediate spaces. The pattern of raised portions may include patterns such as polygonal, circular, oval and elliptical patterns. The method includes forming raised portions in a mold and forming textured surfaces on the raised portions after removal from the mold.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventor: David Keith Gill
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Patent number: 8418519Abstract: The invention relates to a hand tool comprising handles and jaws, where the jaws are operated by the handles, and where an anti-slip device is arranged on the outer side of the distal end of a tool handle. The tool handle has a hard surface with low friction enabling the users fingers to slide on the surface of the handle when squeezing the handles together, and the anti-slip device is arranged to be supported against a support surface in order for the user to be able to press the tool handles together in a controlled manner using a force (F) in excess of hand force.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Pressmaster ABInventor: Lars-Olov Persson
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Patent number: 8418321Abstract: An auxiliary pole handle assembly includes a sleeve positioned on a shaft. A grip is pivotally coupled to the sleeve and includes a tube including a peripheral wall that has an open first end and an open second end. The peripheral wall has a pair of breaks therein. Each of the breaks extends through each of the first and second ends such that first and second portions of the grip are defined. The first and second portions are hingedly coupled together and are positioned in an open condition or in a closed condition. The first end of the grip is pivotally coupled to the sleeve. The grip is releasably positioned in a stored position defined by being in the closed condition extending around the sleeve or the grip is movably positioned into a deployed position extending outwardly away from the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Inventor: Ron Heiman
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Patent number: 8413839Abstract: Carrying aids may be used with containers that include a wire bail pivotably attached to the container. The carrying aids may include a body configured to engage the bail and be grasped by a grasping hand to suspend the container in a first position. The body may be configured to transfer a torque from a grasping hand to the bail. The torque may pivot the bail relative to the container while lifting the container relative to a grasping hand from the first position to a second position above the first position. In some examples, the bail, with the body mounted thereon, may be pivoted down proximate the sidewall of the container such that the body engages a thumb of a grasping hand and presses the hand against the sidewall to stabilize and support the container relative to the grasping hand.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: Dwayne A. Horvath
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Publication number: 20130074288Abstract: A pliable tubular paddle hand grip sleeve that reduces friction, motion, chaffing, wear and ultimately blisters to the hand during the normal paddling motion by isolating the motion to the surfaces between the paddle shaft and hand grip sleeve. The sleeve is slipped on to any paddle shaft without any effect to paddle. The sleeve maintains the cross sectional size and all radial and axial contours of any paddle shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventor: Paul D. Johnson
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Patent number: 8389102Abstract: The present invention relates to a gripping area and a surface structure for a working device.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2011Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Braun GmbHInventors: Bernhard Sikora, Roland Ullmann
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Publication number: 20130048039Abstract: A pole grip (1) is described and claimed, in particular for a cross-country skiing pole, trekking pole, skiing pole of Nordic walking pole, with a fastening mechanism for a hand loop (15, 16), which allows the hand loop (15, 16) to be fixed with variable length, wherein the fastening mechanism is arranged in a recess (8) in the head region of the pole grip (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: LEKISPORT AGInventor: Eberhard Heim
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Publication number: 20130047379Abstract: A grip enhancement device for improving a user's grip on a handgun, bow, tennis racket, golf club, or other object which is gripped in the hand, and a method for its use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: The True Grip, Inc.Inventor: Darrin Zilke
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Patent number: 8359713Abstract: A bike auxiliary handle fixing structure includes a main handle, an auxiliary handle fixing device and locking members. The auxiliary handle fixing device includes an auxiliary handle fixing seat and an auxiliary handle fixing unit. The auxiliary handle fixing unit is hidden in the inner bottom of an auxiliary handle fixing passage in the auxiliary handle fixing seat. The locking members are inserted from the bottom of the main handle and locked to the auxiliary handle fixing seat to secure an auxiliary handle together.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Sienna Group CorporationInventor: Ming-Chou Chen
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Publication number: 20130007987Abstract: A handle gripping device comprising a backing, where the backing encompasses an entire back surface of the handle gripping device; a pair pockets attached to the backing, where the pair of pockets are separated with a center portion of the backing; a pair of openings on the pair of opposing pockets, where the pair of openings face each other to accept a hand of a user; a thermal absorbing layer against a backside of the backing, where the thermal absorbing layer provides a thermal absorbing layer to enable the user to grasp a vehicle handle, and to protect the hand from an extreme temperature of the vehicle handle; and a keychain attached to the backing, wherein the keychain enables the user to attach the handle gripping device to a set of keys.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventors: Kathleen J. Kleindorfer, Harold Deloach
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Patent number: 8296908Abstract: A light flexible hand grip and method of making with an inner tubular core of flexible rubber with apertures formed therein and an outer tubular cover disposed over the core with a lighter weight annular flexible foam spacer between the core and outer cover. The spacer may be formed by injecting curable material through the apertures. The apertures may be formed by inserting a mandrel in the core, punching the holes and removing the mandrel.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2011Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventor: David Keith Gill
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Patent number: 8296907Abstract: A light weight flexible hand grip and method of making with a single piece precursor grip member having a tubular sleeve portion connected with a tubular grip portion with a wall situated therebetween. An alternate embodiment includes the tubular grip portion attached proximate an open end of the tubular sleeve portion. A core portion is disposed on an outer surface of the tubular sleeve portion and the tubular grip portion is positioned back over the tubular sleeve portion securing the core portion within an annular cavity to form the light weight hand grip.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: David Keith Gill, Billy Dee Wood
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Publication number: 20120260509Abstract: A hand held device comprising a handle, said handle comprising a grip portion and a connection portion, said connection portion rotating with respect to said grip portion about a rotational axis, said connection portion forming a docking portion suitable for receiving an optional head unit, said docking portion being positioned opposite distally away from said grip portion, wherein rotation of the connection portion relative to the grip portion generates a specific amount of dynamic torsional resistance. The handle has a set amount of stiffness and damping and/or stiffness and momentum of inertia such that the device provides a controlled return during rotation about the rotational axis so the device can contour about the surface in a desirable manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: Dong Fang, Florina Winter, Ashok Bakul Patel, Rache Jane Otter, Matthias Richard Hien, Andrew Anthony Szczepanowski
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Patent number: 8286684Abstract: A handle assembly for adjusting a window treatment is disclosed. A wand is included and is configured and arranged to adjust a window treatment. The handle includes a grip on the wand, and has at least one engagement surface thereon. Further, the handle includes a cleat having at least one reciprocal mating surface configured and arranged to selectively interlock with the at least one engagement surface of the grip.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Kenney Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Michael P. Hanley, Carolyn M. Martin, Robert A. Garde
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Patent number: 8276626Abstract: A sanitary shield for preventing direct contact of a user with an exterior surface of an elongated handle includes a flexible sheet having each of a predetermined width, a predetermined length and a predetermined thickness. The flexible sheet is formed from a flexible plastic material. A first row of interposed tabs and notches is formed in a first side edge of the flexible sheet and a second row of interposed tabs and notches is formed in a second side edge of the flexible sheet, whereby each tab in one row is aligned with a notch in an opposed row. The respectively aligned tabs and notched are interlocked with each other for firmly securing the flexible sheet onto the elongated handle, whereby the interlocking tabs and notches along with the first and second side edge lie within confines of the predetermined thickness of the flexible sheet. The sanitary cover may be also provided as a tubular member.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Inventor: Phyllis Balbosa
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Publication number: 20120236487Abstract: An assembly configured for attachment to a media drive can include a handle with a front side, a back side, a hinge end, a swing end and front side to back side air flow passages disposed intermediate the hinge end and the swing end; and a base with a front side, a back side, a hinge end, an opposing end, a pair of front side bevels disposed intermediate the hinge end and the opposing end, and front side to back side air flow passages disposed intermediate the pair of front side bevels, the air flow passages of the base configured to receive air flow from the air flow passages of the handle for a latched orientation of the handle with respect to the base. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Brian William Wallace, John David Swansey, Robert Paul Tennant
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Patent number: 8250714Abstract: A handgrip includes a tubular grip body having at least two angularly spaced-apart resilient clamp portions projecting outwardly and axially from an annular end thereof, a substantially U-shaped rod member having a bight portion, and non-threaded head and threaded end portions, and a sleeve ring sleeved around the resilient clamp portions and having first and second curved retaining grooves receiving respectively the resilient clamp portions, a head-receiving groove section receiving the non-threaded head portion, and a guide groove section receiving the threaded end portion. A nut member is disposed outwardly of the guide groove section, and engages threadedly the threaded end portion. The nut member pulls the threaded end portion when tightened so that the bight portion pushes one of the resilient clamp portions toward the other resilient clamp portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Inventor: Chen Ming-Chang
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Patent number: 8220360Abstract: A handlebar grip for a bicycle includes a handlebar, two hard shells detachably combined with each other to form a clamping housing which presses an outer wall of the handlebar and is provided with at least one hollow portion, and a soft inner sleeve clamped between an inner wall of the clamping housing and the outer wall of the handlebar and having an outer wall provided with at least one soft protruding portion extending through the hollow portion of the clamping housing and protruding outwardly from an outer wall of the clamping housing to form a soft holding surface. Thus, the two shells of the clamping housing and the inner sleeve can be changed individually according to a user's requirement, thereby enhancing the versatility of the handlebar grip.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Inventor: Jin-Cang Li
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Publication number: 20120137472Abstract: A flexible molded grip for an implement handle having a pattern on the surface of portions raised above adjacent areas, with the surfaces of the raised portions textured. The raised textured portions may extend in the range of about 0.5 mm to 2 mm above the intermediate smooth portions. The area of each of the raised portions may be in the range of about 100-200 percent (%) of the area of the intermediate spaces. The pattern of raised portions may include patterns such as polygonal, circular, oval and elliptical patterns. The method includes forming raised portions in a mold and forming textured surfaces on the raised portions after removal from the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventor: David Keith Gill
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Patent number: 8186019Abstract: A handle for a rotating tool extension is disclosed. The handle includes a body member having a central portion with first and second end portions. The body member is positionable along an axis of rotation of the rotating tool extension and includes a bore formed in the body member extending therethrough along the axis of rotation. A liner may be at least partially disposed within the bore, and may be at least partially removable from and insertable within the bore. A rotating tool extension is at least partially inserted within the liner. Alternatively, the body member may include at least one roller bearing member contacting at least a portion of the rotating tool extension during rotation of the extension. The handle and extension may be provided as a combination and also as a kit.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Inventors: Daniel A. Peluso, Anthony N. Fresco
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Patent number: 8141209Abstract: A vibration dampening handle for a powered apparatus includes an elongate gripping member including a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a longitudinal axis extending through the first end and the second end, and a wall defining an inner bore and having an inner surface. The inner bore extends along the longitudinal axis at least partially through the gripping member, and opens on at least the first end of the gripping member. A weighted mass is disposed at the second end of the gripping member. An elongate elastic beam member is one of attached to and integral with the gripping member. The beam member extends along a region of the longitudinal axis and a portion of the beam member is disposed within the inner bore and is spaced apart from the inner surface. The beam member further includes a first end that extends beyond the first end of the gripping member and includes a fastening member adapted to connect the handle to the powered apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Black and Decker, Inc.Inventors: Qiang J. Zhang, Daniel H. Sides, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120060327Abstract: Methods of improving a handle grip are disclosed that provide a simple, economical, way to improve a grip on a handle. An improved grip can be placed on a handle by first providing a grip for placement on the handle. The grip can include an outer grip formed of an elastic material in a radially extended state, the outer grip configured to provide a secure and comfortable hold on the handle for a user, and an inner tube holding the elastic material in the extended state. The inner tube can be removable to allow the outer grip to constrict radially. The grip can then be placed over the handle, and the inner tube removed, allowing the outer grip to constrict radially to conform in fixed attachment to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventor: John Vernieu
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Publication number: 20120046654Abstract: A device for the sealing connection of a pressure hose with a grip element of a surgical instrument. The device comprising at least one sealing element that, in an assembled state, is interposed between the grip element and the pressure hose in a connecting region to create a seal. A support element is provided and arranged in the connecting region in the interior of the pressure hose such that the sealing element is clamped, or can be clamped, between the support element and the pressure hose on one side and the grip element on the other side. In addition, a handle for a surgical device, in particular a cryogenic surgical instrument, comprising a grip element for holding the surgical instrument and comprising at least one pressure hose that is connected, or can be connected, with the grip element via the device for the sealing connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Hansjörg Besch, Markus Amann, Christian Sick
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Publication number: 20120046655Abstract: A device for the fluid-conveying connection of at least one application probe. The device comprising at least two coaxially extending application line elements, with a supply tubing set, said tubing set comprising at least two parallel-extending supply line elements, in a grip element of a surgical instrument such as a cryosurgical instrument, such that, in a connected state, each supply line element is in fluid communication with at least one associated application line element. A fluid-diverting element is provided and arranged, or can be arranged, in the grip element in fluid communication with an application line connecting region for the connection of the application line elements and with a supply line connecting region for the connection of the supply line elements. At least two transfer line elements designed as an integral part of the fluid-diverting element are in fluid communication with the application line connecting region via the application line connecting region.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Hansjörg Besch, Markus Amann
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Publication number: 20120042476Abstract: An apparatus for gripping a handheld device is provided. The apparatus includes a base for affixing the apparatus to a first surface of the handheld device; at least one extension extending from the base at a first end of the extension; and a grip extending from the at least one extension at a second end of the extension, wherein the grip is oriented substantially parallel to the first surface of the handheld device, and wherein the apparatus is adapted to receive a portion of at least one finger inserted between the grip and the handheld device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventor: Michael Shayne KARMATZ
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Patent number: 8100736Abstract: A housing supports a rotatable handle grip and is constructed to be received upon the end of a bicycle handlebar in place of a standard hand grip. The housing further supports a dial-type tachometer type readout. A gear drive within the housing responds to movement of the rotatable handle grip to produce tachometer readings. A sound producing device also responds to the handle grip movement to produce engine sounds.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2009Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventor: James Iida
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Publication number: 20120006179Abstract: A system and method for improving the gripping surface of the handle of a manual tool, implement, or instrument. In a preferred embodiment the present invention includes one or more elastomeric bands stretched over the handle of the tool, implement, or instrument. A shrinkable sleeve is then placed over the bands and shrunk tightly over the handle. The result is a ribbed gripping surface on the handle to improve gripability of the tool, implement, or instrument. In another preferred embodiment, adhesive is used to secure the elastomeric band to the handle before shrinking the sleeve to improve precision in the placement of the rings and durability of the finished gripping surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventor: Cleveland W. Alleyne
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Publication number: 20120000037Abstract: A grip (100) for gripping a wire (L) includes a body (10) comprising an upper jaw (11) extending laterally, a pivot section (12) depending from one end of the upper jaw (11), and a sleeve section (13) depending from the other end of the upper jaw (11), the sleeve section (13) including a slot (131) at one end; a pivotal link (20) pivotably secured to the pivot section (12); a gripping seat (40) pivotably secured to the pivotal link (20) and comprising a jaw member (41) disposed below the upper jaw (11); and a lever (30) inserted through the slot (131) and having one end pivotably secured to the pivotal link (20) and a ring (32) at the other end. The ring (32) is positioned at an angle ? with respect to a longitudinal center line (110) of the wire (L) passing through the upper jaw (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventors: Chi-Yuan Chen, Noriyoshi Nagaki
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Publication number: 20110314638Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for twist-free handling of two leashes, in particular dog leashes, having a grip part onto which a rotor is rotatably or pivotably coupled, the rotor receiving the two leashes. According to the present invention, an apparatus of this kind is characterized in that the rotor comprises two receptacles into each of which is insertable a housing of a retractable leash that receives the leash; and that the retractable leashes are replaceably fastenable in the receptacles by means of retaining pieces. With such an apparatus, commercially usual retractable leashes can be fastened exchangeably in the receptacles.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Frank Patt, Tobias Martin
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Publication number: 20110314639Abstract: An ergonomic anatomical assist system for mounting on a handled receptacle device, having a hand grip disposed on a receptacle end of the device, the hand grip disposed on the device transversely to the handle and extending off the handle so that a user's palm can grasp the grip with palm facing up and opposite the receptacle. The system may further have a forearm support configured to cradle around at least a portion of the user's forearm, the support being disposed on a handle portion of the device that is spaced so as to distribute the load of the device over at least two spaced apart anatomical points, one being at the hand and the other along the forearm.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: Lett Solutions, LLCInventor: Byron Jon Herigstad
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Patent number: 8069536Abstract: A conformable pod and related method of production are provided, wherein the pod defines a soft structure adapted for deformation in response to minimal pressure applied manually, i.e., by contact with some portion of the body, and for retaining a deformed configuration substantially in the absence of continued application of manual pressure. The pod includes a viscous and tacky gel material encased within a closed chamber defined at least in part by a relatively thin and easily deformed outer skin providing minimal deformation resistance. In a preferred form, the encased gel material is a coagulated or partially coagulated gel such as a silicone-based gel material adapted for deformation in response to minimal applied manual pressure, and for substantially pressureless retention of the as-deformed shape, followed by relatively slow return (at least two seconds or more) to an initial nondeformed shape upon manual release of the pod.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2005Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Willat Ergonomic Technologies, LLCInventors: Boyd I. Willat, Adrian Cordova, Robert C. Portillo, Gary D. Delgado
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Publication number: 20110271488Abstract: A handle system with a universal gripping end is disclosed which comprises a handle at one end, intermediate sections for adjustable length and angle and a universal gripping end designed to accommodate a wide variety of common grooming aids and tools. The system is designed to collapse into a compact size for storage. It can also be extended and locked in any number of advantageous positions so that it can be adapted to a wide variety of common applications that are difficult for persons with disabilities to perform or where safely extending the reach of a tool is advantageous.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2009Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Robert Todd Swinderman, Carl James Reinertsen
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Publication number: 20110239409Abstract: A light flexible hand grip and method of making with an inner tubular core of flexible rubber with apertures formed therein and an outer tubular cover disposed over the core with a lighter weight annular flexible foam spacer between the core and outer cover. The spacer may be formed by injecting curable material through the apertures. The apertures may be formed by inserting a mandrel in the core, punching the holes and removing the mandrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventor: David Keith Gill