Detachable Handle Patents (Class 16/422)
  • Patent number: 6944911
    Abstract: A Balance Handle includes two types of handle grips, A type having braided rope approximately five and one-half inches long inserted and centered within a length of comparable diameter tubular nylon webbing and B type, a commonly available product consisting of approximately six inch length of heavy rubber tubing inserted and centered within a length of comparable tubular nylon webbing covered with a molded, non-marking rubber sleeve. Two case clamps are stainless steel worm gear clamps, each cut to a length slightly longer than the diameter of a tubular fishing rod case and sheathed in comparably sized tubular nylon webbing of a length approximately one inch shorter than the diameter of the tubular fishing rod case. Both A type and B type handle grip ends are void of rope or tubing and thus flat, enabling them to be cut to a length at least long enough to fit under, up, and over the worm gear housing of the case clamp. Each end of both A type and B type handle grip is squarely melted forming a small T shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventor: David L. Knoblauch
  • Patent number: 6922870
    Abstract: A handle which is sized for gripping and for holding a drive tool wherein the drive-tool handle can be alternately positioned in the body of the handle for achieving varying amounts of torque. As assembly involving the handle and the drive tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Inventor: William L. Tontz, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6916859
    Abstract: This invention provides a grip for a tool that is treated with an anti-microbial material to minimize germs from passing from one person to another. The anti-microbial material includes: about 90% by weight of feldspar particles; about 5% by weight of alumina whiskers; about 2% by weight of silver; and about 3% by weight of zinc. The grip can be formed for a variety of tools such as a soldering iron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Hakko Corporation
    Inventor: Konishi Hirofumi
  • Patent number: 6916143
    Abstract: A speed handle for use in combination with a strap winch on a flat bed trailer. The straps used to secure loads on trailers can be 30 to 40 feet in length. There is no good way to wind these straps onto their winch when they are not in use. Currently the job is done by hand which is very slow and tedious. The speed handle engages a lug of the winch and allows the strap to be wound back onto the winch very quickly. The speed handle allows the winding to occur with only one hand so that another hand is free to guide the strap onto the winch drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Inventor: Marty Guenther
  • Patent number: 6908073
    Abstract: A hand winch having a removable sway handle includes a main body having a winding drum and a plurality of ratchet teeth thereon for winding a cable, a subordinate hook secured to one end of the main body, a main hook suspended from the distal portion of the cable which is fastened to the other end of the main body, a sway handle a tongs shaped front portion composed of a pair of symmetrical prongs each of which has a concave respectively engaged with the main axis and rotatably fixed by a pair of movable plates in cooperation with a pair of elastic members each of which has a cap protruded to outside of the prongs and engaged with a circular through hole of the movable plates, a check pawl engaged within the ratchet teeth and rotatably operated by a lever in the tongs shaped front portion. Thereby, press inward of the caps to set the movable plate free to rotate in order to permit the sway handle readily removed from the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Inventor: Ching-Fong Hsien
  • Patent number: 6901635
    Abstract: A shopping bag carrier includes a carrying handle adapted to be gripped by a user, a hook extending from the handle, and a locking member supported on the hook and engageable with a locking surface of the handle so as to secure the one or more bags within the hook. In one embodiment, the carrier is preferably rigid in construction, and is made as a single, unitary member. In another embodiment, the locking member is preferably locked and unlocked by a release member using a simple action so that a user can perform the operation with one hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Inventor: Vito A. Scola
  • Patent number: 6901631
    Abstract: A handle structure is provided. The handle structure adapted to secure a case in a frame of an electrical apparatus includes at least a handle, wherein the frame includes a protruding portion extending from the frame. Each of the handles includes a stem portion, an engaging portion pivotally connected to the case and further comprising a recess portion for engagement with the protruding portion of the frame, and a leaf spring structure being set at the other end of the stem portion for securing the case in the frame, wherein the handle is engaged with the case and the case is engaged with the frame when the case is secured in the frame, and the leaf spring structure is used for disengaging the handle from the case when the case is retracted from the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Chieh-Wei Lin
  • Patent number: 6895639
    Abstract: A utensil grip system is made from a strip of material defined by a first longitudinal portion terminating in a first free end, a second longitudinal portion terminating in a second free end, and a join region positioned between and coupled to each of the first and second longitudinal portions. The first longitudinal portion is shaped to define a first adjustable-size ring while the second longitudinal portion is shaped to define a second adjustable-size ring. The join region is shaped to offset the first adjustable-size ring with respect to the second adjustable-size ring. The grip region of a utensil is fixedly coupled to the join region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Dining With Dignity, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert L. Bayton
  • Patent number: 6865779
    Abstract: An ergonomic brace attachment for a pneumatic inline power tool. The attachment is designed to reduce the forces transmitted from the power tool to the operator. The device attaches non-destructively to a wide variety of inline power tools using the threaded air inlet port of the tool. A padded lever arm allows the operator to easily receive torque forces and the semi-u shape enables axial force to be applied to the tool with the large muscles of the arm, while providing for minimal restriction and ease of use. The lever arm is made from lightweight, strong material and is height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of tools and operator anatomies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventor: David D. Gillanders
  • Patent number: 6862776
    Abstract: The present invention disclose the positioning structure of a handle comprising a base possessing an axial hole and two hollow spaces mounts on the inner tube; two movable pieces with slanting cambered face provided screw teeth thereon mounts in each of the hollow spaces of the base; a rotating ring mounts on the outer tube; a rotating cone has an axial multilateral hole mounting in the hole of the base and between the two movable pieces, and cone face of the rotating cone provided screw teeth to bite the screw teeth of the movable pieces; and a rotating rod passing through the axial hole of the rotating cone, and one end of the rotating rod is fixed on the rotating ring, so that when rotating the rotating ring can control the retract of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Inventor: Chia-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 6854919
    Abstract: A push-lock handle assembly includes segments that are interconnected by axial movement using snap-in D-shaped tabs and recesses. Slits and grooves allow the tabs to deflect slightly inwardly during insertion. In another form there is a grip section, at least one pole section, and one accessory attachment section. Simple axial movement snap locks the parts together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter M. Neumann, Kenneth H. Kloet
  • Patent number: 6854939
    Abstract: A winch bar has an insertion portion adapted to fit in openings of a winch drum of non-circular cross-section, typically square or hexagonal, whereby the winch bar cannot rotate relative to the openings to present hazards of injury to persons or property which can result with prior art circular drum openings and circular cross-section bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Inventor: Darryl Im
  • Patent number: 6839940
    Abstract: A molded thermoplastic mug handle cover clips to handle of mugs and other beverage containers, identifies the mug from other identical mugs, and is used for the purpose of advertising, branding, and mug distinction. The mug handle cover is a three-sided arcuate piece that is concave and arcuate. The two sides of the mug handle cover expand over the outer front surface width of the mug handle and retract to shape when the cover's side edges reach the interior side edge of the mug handle. At the outer edges of the interior of the two sides, a set of small half cone protrusions build in height from half way to the interior of the top to the outer edge of the sides and enable the mug handle cover to grip multiple sized mug handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Inventor: James E. Harman
  • Patent number: 6835032
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention is directed to a detachable flexible handle for a power hand tool and an attachment system associated with the handle and the tool for releasably attaching either a rigid or the flexible handle to the power hand tool. The system has housing attachment recesses on the tool that receive attachment clips located at opposite end portions of the flexible handle or structure of a rigid handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Credo Technology Corporation
    Inventors: David Pozgay, Jonathan G. Riley, Dan Williams
  • Patent number: 6823562
    Abstract: The grip assembly that is attachable to or may be incorporated into variously shaped item sections with a grip portion and an item attachment structure. The grip portion has an ergonomically polygonal shaped outer surface. The item attachment structure is in force transferring relation to the ergonomically shaped outer surface and is securable to any one or a large variety of item shapes in a manner such that physical forces may be transferred between the item and the hand of a user gripping the ergonomically shaped outer surface portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Inventors: Robert Tyson Smith, Ethel Catharine Smith
  • Patent number: 6823563
    Abstract: A handle adapted to be mounted on a watthour meter cover facilitates movement of the watthour meter relative to a meter socket. The handle is removably attachable to a handle receiver carried on the cover, with the handle defining a finger grip surface. The receiver is in the form of one or more recesses or projections which are engagable with complimentary portions on the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Ekstrom Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrell Robinson, Allen V. Pruehs
  • Patent number: 6820301
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning implement with a removable cleaning element comprising a base member having a first end with an annular toothed edge and at least one resilient retention member positioned intermediate the toothed edge and a second end of the base member, each resilient retention member having a stop surface facing the second end. An annular locking member is movably mounted on the base member, the locking member having an inner wall surface and at least one ledge projecting from the inner wall surface and adapted to abut the retention member stop surface. The inner wall surface of the locking member further includes a threaded portion intermediate an end of the locking member and the ledge. Also included is a cleaning element mounting member having an annular toothed edge for complementary engagement with the toothed edge of the base member and an outer wall surface with a threaded portion for threaded engagement with the threaded portion of the locking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Quickie Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Robert E. Petner
  • Patent number: 6814156
    Abstract: A hand guided electrical tool is formed of a housing (1) and a guide part (2) for mounting a drive shaft (3) in addition to a handle (6a) and further an auxiliary handle (5) that can be secured by a locking ring (4) for precise guidance. To assure simple adjustment by the user, the locking ring (4) runs in the axial direction of the drive shaft (3). Furthermore, the auxiliary handle (5) is designed spade-shaped and pivotable around an axis of rotation parallel to the drive shaft (3) and can be secured or locked in different positions. The inside diameter of the locking ring (4) can be changed by means of an actuator element (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Andreas Dieterle, Stephan Niehaus, Ulrich Rössler
  • Patent number: 6813993
    Abstract: A rotisserie for use in barbecue has a rotary support, and a handle; the support has an annular trench at a tail end while the handle has a middle hole at a first section, and through holes, which communicate with the middle hole; beads are movably fitted in the through holes, and a spring-biased tube is passed around the handle to force the beads to project into the middle hole; the support is closely inserted into the middle hole with the beads engaging the annular trench to prevent the handle from separating from the rotary support; the tube has an annular slope on an inner side; when the tube is slid so that the annular slope thereof faces the beads, the beads are allowed to disengage the annular trench, and in turns, the handle can be separated from the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Inventor: George Liu
  • Patent number: 6802108
    Abstract: A detachable carry handle assembly contains a first segment and a second segment that are telescopically interfitted with one another. Sliding of the respective segments relative to one another selectively increases or decreases the overall length of the carry handle assembly, which may be manually manipulated into a plurality of overall length configurations. A spring biased barrel lock assembly may be used to fix the carry handle assembly into a predetermined overall length. The carry handle assemblies may contain rotating handles that to rotate out to a position of maximum width that facilitates lifting operations. Collapse of the handles to a position of minimum width facilitates stowage of the carry handle assemblies in a minimum space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Todd Haselby, Eric Peterson, Edward D. Geist
  • Patent number: 6802335
    Abstract: A faucet assembly includes a first handle attached to rotate a fluid control member and includes a first groove. A second handle is attached to move the fluid control member along a central axis and includes a second groove aligned with the first groove. A retainer ring disposed is movable within the first and second grooves between a release and a secure positions. A biasing member within the second groove biases the retainer toward the release position and a threaded member within the first handle biases retainer toward the secured position. The setscrew moves the retainer from the release position by moving a portion of the retainer from the second groove to the first groove within the first handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Scott Kevin Jones, Garry Robin Marty
  • Patent number: 6799353
    Abstract: A portable support handle for assisting individuals in exiting and entering motor vehicles. The support handle is designed to removably engage a door striker pin of the vehicle when the door is in an open position. The handle preferably comprises a metal shaft including a pin engagement portion sized to lockably fit into an opening defined by the striker pin in a deployed position; and a grip portion which extends laterally from the striker pin in the deployed position to provide a secure, readily accessible temporary support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Avenue Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Ian A. Stewart
  • Publication number: 20040187265
    Abstract: A one-piece design clip-on handle that is removable from the container and reusable is disclosed. The clip-on handle can be used to securely hold all types of containers either with or without a lip at its opening. The clip-on handle is shaped generally in the shape of an enclosed loop with a protruding end that hooks onto the inside edge of the container while the other end presses against the outside edge of the container to retain the clip-on handle on the container until removed by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventor: Ichen Chawn Ho
  • Patent number: 6796002
    Abstract: A universally fitting, removable padded wraparound luggage handle cover includes a substantially square and planar interior sheet of a cushioning, preferably foam-like material. About the cushioning material is peripherally secured a top and a bottom sheet of a flexible high woven fabric. To the top sheet of the fabric is secured an elongate strip of hook-and-loop material having a width in a range of about 1 to about 3.5 centimeters and secured to the top sheet along one entire edge thereof. A second or bottom strip of hook-and-loop material, generally complemental in width to the top strip, is secured to the bottom sheet of fabric along an edge opposite to the edge at which the top strip, is secured and in which the respective fabric edges define a distance therebetween in a range of about 12 to about 17 centimeters. The bottom sheet of fabric is preferably provided with a transparent envelope having one free edge into which may be inserted owner identification or other information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventor: Darla L. Beckwith
  • Publication number: 20040181912
    Abstract: The illustrative embodiment of the present invention is a handle that engages a wide variety of elongated-shape tools to provide an ergonomic grip. In accordance with the illustrative embodiment, the ergonomic handle includes a grip, a tightening/locking arrangement, and a coupler. The handle is easily adjustable and reliably positioned to accommodate different gripping styles, different positioning patterns and right- or left-handed use. Additionally, the handle accommodates are variety of hand sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventor: Ilya Feygin
  • Patent number: 6779235
    Abstract: A paint roller assembly is disclosed as including a handle that is configured for use with a variety of extension poles, each requiring a different type of connection with the handle. The handle includes a pole connector socket extending inwardly from one end thereof that is designed to receive a number of different pole connectors. The illustrated socket is provided with a tapered wall section and a circumferential groove, with the former being configured to provide a press fit attachment between the handle and connector and the latter being configured to provide a snap fit attachment between the handle and the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Specialty Products of Greenwood, Missouri, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Newman, Robert D. Newman, Jr., Buford J. Guittar
  • Patent number: 6754935
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Credo Technology Corporation
    Inventors: David Pozgay, Jonathan Riley, Roman Slobodkin, Paul D. Hatch
  • Patent number: 6751827
    Abstract: A new leaver's attachment to a conventional round or oval shape type door knob, an effect for easy turning of any round or oval shape of knobs, the easy to install and remove attachment is for use primarily or portably by disabled persons and child to open a door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Inventor: Joe Fok
  • Patent number: 6746062
    Abstract: A collapsible spatula for cooking over an open fire or grill which includes a perforated spatula face, a removable handle with retractable supports that can easily be assembled/or disassembled. Options include a collapsible spatula face having a hinge, a nonstick cooking surface, a serrated cooking edge, and a telescopic handle that includes a spring for biasing the rod in an extended state and a detent for maintaining a retracted state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventors: Elizabeth Bielecki, Anthony Bielecki
  • Publication number: 20040093694
    Abstract: A removable handle for cookware (10) includes a casing (12) having an upper (14) and a lower (16) portion, the casing (12) being dimensioned to at least partially receive a handle of an item of cookware (not shown) and resiliently deformable zones (18) and (20) located in the casing (12), so that when the zones (18) and (20) are urged together, they grip the handle of the item of cookware. The upper (14) and lower (16) portions of the casing (12) are hingedly connected by means of hinges (22). The casing (12) is provided with a releasable securing mechanism (24) that secures the upper (14) and lower (16) portions of the casing (12) in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventor: Annemie Anna Marie Fourie
  • Patent number: 6728994
    Abstract: A new handle attachment for attaching to a screed to aid in the leveling of freshly laid concrete. The inventive device includes an elongate shaft with a handle portion extended from one end of the shaft and a pair of arms extending from another end of the shaft. Each of the arms has a slot therein which are designed for receiving an item, such as a screed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph Rushin, Jr., Khadijah Bey-Rushin
  • Publication number: 20040074051
    Abstract: A handle for a window operator. The handle includes a handle member 10 pivotally coupled to a base 11. A locking mechanism releasably locks the handle member 10 in a position relative to the base 11 which corresponds to an in-use position of the handle member. The locking mechanism includes a locking member 14 within the handle member 10. The locking member 14 performs a blocking action to prevent pivotal movement of the handle member relative to the base. The locking member has a push button 15 accessible to an exterior surface of the handle member whereby the locking member can be moved to remove the blocking action and allow the handle to be pivoted to a non-use position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Guy Simon Dawson
  • Patent number: 6721996
    Abstract: A handle for a container includes a retaining portion for securing between a mounting band and an outer peripheral surface of the container. A holding portion extends from the retaining portion. A gripping portion extends from the holding portion. Wherein positioning the mounting band relative to an outer peripheral surface of a container and wedging the mounting band relative thereto secures the retaining portion of the handle relative to the container and permits a user to hold the holding portion and grip the gripping portion during use of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Inventor: Vincent P. Tippmann, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20040068845
    Abstract: A coupling device (4) for detachable handles of the type that are fitted to pots, pans, utensils of various kinds or the like, comprising a support (5) having two coupling parts opposite to each other, of which a first part (6) comprises means for fixing to a gudgeon (2) or other similar coupling element integral with the pan (1) and a second part (7), opposite the previous one, comprises means designed to hold the end of a handle (3) or the like. Said means designed for coupling with the gudgeon comprise engaging and/or pressure clamping elements that act on said gudgeon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventor: Maria Grazia Fiocco
  • Patent number: 6708373
    Abstract: The handle device for a cooking utensil comprises a grip (16) formed by a plate (11) sandwiched between two strips (12, 13), with a portion (14) of the plate (11) at its front end being terminated by a nose (15) and with a locking/unlocking device (20) being slidably mounted on the plate (11) and urged towards the nose (15) by resilient means (21). The locking/unlocking device (20) comprises a control pushbutton (22) placed at the front end of the grip (16) above the plate portion (14) and a latch (23) connected to the pushbutton (22) by a slider (24) placed in the front portion of the grip (16). This disposition of the pushbutton (22) at the front end of the grip (16) avoids accidental unlocking while the cooking utensil is in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: DJA Dodaue Jean et Associes DJA Cristel
    Inventor: Paul Dodane
  • Patent number: 6708372
    Abstract: A handle for ejecting a fan tray from an electronics enclosure comprises an elongated lever arm and a pair of opposing spring tabs extending from the lever arm disposed at an end of the lever arm. In an embodiment of the invention, the handle further includes a first bushing protruding from one of the opposing spring tabs and a second bushing protruding from a second one of the opposing spring tabs. The first bushing and the second bushing define a pivot axis substantially perpendicular to a long axis of the elongated lever arm, and are configured to snap into opposing retention features of the fan tray. The elongated lever arm is thereby attached to the fan tray and pivotable between a closed position folded against an end of the fan tray, and an open position extending from the fan tray. In another embodiment, the handle further includes a bump edge protruding from the end of the elongated lever arm in a direction opposite to the pair of opposing spring tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas E. Stewart
  • Patent number: 6704967
    Abstract: A disposable handle for an article includes a connecting member connected to a surface of the article, and a handle member having a proximal connecting end connected to the connecting member and a distal handle end, the handle member comprising an air freshening scent, an antimicrobial agent, and a phosphorescent material producing a glow to help a user locate the handle member in the dark.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Inventors: Peter A. Gianelli, Penelope M. A. Gianelli
  • Publication number: 20040040119
    Abstract: A handle adapted to be mounted on a watthour meter cover facilitates movement of the watthour meter relative to a meter socket. The handle is removably attachable to a handle receiver carried on the cover, with the handle defining a finger grip surface. The receiver is in the form of one or more recesses or projections which are engagable with complimentary portions on the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Darrell Robinson, Allen V. Pruehs
  • Patent number: 6698064
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved ergonomic handle that comprises an elongated member having a distal end, a proximal end, a first portion adjacent to the distal end, a second portion adjacent to the proximal end, and a middle portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion defining a grip. A hand supported implement is attached to the distal end of the elongated member, and the second portion is aligned along an axis and comprises a forearm support member. The middle portion forms an angle of substantially at least ninety degrees to the axis, and a barrier is formed at a junction between the first portion and the middle portion for inhibiting the handle from slipping out of a hand. A user grips the middle portion of the elongated member with his or her hand and places his or her forearm on the forearm support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Inventors: Simon Graj, Eric Gustavsen, Raymond Graj
  • Patent number: 6694868
    Abstract: A detachable pan handle structure includes a pan body and a handle. The bottom section of the handle of the pan is provided with an arch-shaped actuating block. The bottom side of the actuating block is connected to the handle, and the other three sides of the block are positioned with an open slot, the actuating block has one side being connected and three other sides of the block are opened without a connection, so that the actuating block can be bent downward and can be withdraw from an engaging hole thereby enabling the pan handle to be detached from the body of a pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Ming-Tsun Hung
  • Patent number: 6691372
    Abstract: An extendable tool handle with a hollow gripping handle (1) comprised of 2024 T3 aluminum with a knurled segment (2), through which an extendable slide shaft (3) comprised of 6AL 4V titanium with a longitudinal slide groove (4) may travel. The slide shaft (3) can be locked in either the extended or collapsed position by means of a lock comprising a spring plate (5), and spring cap (6) of 2024 T3 aluminum, and a 19/64 button head screw (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Andrew Ruhland
  • Publication number: 20040026648
    Abstract: A valve stem is provided with a handle assembly having a noncircular axially extending formation and a retaining element fixed to the stem and formed with an array of axially extending and radially deflectable tongues having radially outwardly directed bumps and a screwthread of predetermined axial length axially offset from the stem formation and from the tongues. A handle having a hub formed with a hole fittable axially over the retaining element is formed inside the hole with a screwthread complementary to the retaining-element screwthread, with a handle formation complementary to and fittable axially with the stem formation and offset from the handle screwthread by a distance greater than the retaining-element screwthread axial length, and with a radially inwardly open groove. The handle fits with its hole over the element with the formations interengaged, the screwthreads not engaged, and the bumps in the groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Applicant: Friedrich Grohe AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Bruno Heimann, Christian Frankholz, Matthias Schluter
  • Publication number: 20040016083
    Abstract: A protective cover for shopping bag handles comprises an elongated tube. The tube is curved along its length so that the bottom side thereof is concave and the top side thereof is convex. The tube has a slot running the entire length thereof adjacent the top side through which the flexible handles of a plastic or paper shopping bag are inserted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2002
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventor: Joy Cornett
  • Patent number: 6669241
    Abstract: A door latch opening system for providing efficient and convenient opening of a door latch. The door latch opening system includes an engaging member have a broad engaging area, a receiver member attached to the rear portion of the engaging member, and a coupler member attached within the receiver member. The coupler member has a coupler slot that snugly fits about the door latch handle effectively securing the engaging member to the door latch handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Inventor: Drew Kelley
  • Patent number: 6665908
    Abstract: A handle is provided for moving a component with respect to a receptacle along an insertion axis. The handle includes a grasping portion and flexible latching portions extending from the grasping portion, each of which latching portions is configured to extend substantially parallel to the insertion axis, and each of which latching portions includes an engagement surface extending substantially perpendicular to the insertion axis and being configured to engage a surface of the receptacle. Manipulation of the grasping portion in a direction to remove the component from the receptacle deflects the latching portions toward the insertion axis, thereby releasing the surface of each of the latching portions from engagement with the surface of the receptacle. A module configured to be inserted into a receptacle along an insertion axis, and a modular computer system including such a modular component, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Unisys Corporation
    Inventor: Keith D. Mease
  • Patent number: 6666132
    Abstract: The removable device for taking hold of, lifting, handling, and pouring from cooking utensils having two diametrically opposite outwardly-directed handles in the form of lugs (2), each of which has an opening (5) that is substantially parallel to the inner edge (6) of said lug (2), is characterized by the fact that it comprises a pair of removable shells (10) suitable for fitting over said lugs (2) and made of a thermally insulating material, each shell (10) presenting an internal cavity (11), which opens out laterally through an oblong orifice (13), which is suitable for receiving a lug (2) inserted through said orifice (13), and which is fitted with an internal locking/unlocking device (20) suitable for co-operating with the opening (5) in the lug (2) when received in said cavity (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: DJA Dodane Jean et Associes DJA Cristel
    Inventor: Paul Dodane
  • Publication number: 20030229966
    Abstract: A height extender for attaching to the handle of a baby stroller is invented. The extender comprises a generally tubular and continuously curved bar, optionally covered with neoprene or some other gripping material, one end of which is removably and threadably fastened to the existing stroller handle by means of an adjustable clip. The clip assembly maintains the height extender roughly perpendicularly to the stroller handle (before the curve in the bar). The extender can be easily and quickly installed almost anywhere on the handle and can thereby be adjusted by the user to accommodate users of different sizes and gripping styles. Usually, two extenders are used—one for each hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventor: Angelia S. Boice
  • Patent number: 6658701
    Abstract: A detachable handle for securely holding and lifting a container, such as a paint can which has a lid-receiving channel at the top of the container, is formed as an integral unit of injection molded compliant material. It includes a grip, an upper heel contacting the container inside wall at an upper position, and a lower heel contacting the container outside wall at a lower position. The handle also includes a lift point contacting the lid-receiving channel underside, and a middle arm contacting the top of the lid-receiving channel above the lift point, providing vertical stability, and allows the user to hold or lift the container without risk of tipping or spilling. The handle is easily applied or removed by contacting the lower heel against the outside wall and rotating the handle into place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventors: Damon H. DeHart, Allan R. Tate
  • Patent number: 6659997
    Abstract: An operating tool (1, 1a) for use in the operating room comprises a grip part (2, 2a) and a tool part (3, 3a) which is firmly connected to this grip part (2, 2a), with the connection of the grip part (2, 2a) and the tool part (3, 3a) being formed as a releasable connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Sulzer Orthopedics Ltd.
    Inventor: Simon Casutt
  • Publication number: 20030221291
    Abstract: A handle for ejecting a fan tray from an electronics enclosure comprises an elongated lever arm and a pair of opposing spring tabs extending from the lever arm disposed at an end of the lever arm. In an embodiment of the invention, the handle further includes a first bushing protruding from one of the opposing spring tabs and a second bushing protruding from a second one of the opposing spring tabs. The first bushing and the second bushing define a pivot axis substantially perpendicular to a long axis of the elongated lever arm, and are configured to snap into opposing retention features of the fan tray. The elongated lever arm is thereby attached to the fan tray and pivotable between a closed position folded against an end of the fan tray, and an open position extending from the fan tray. In another embodiment, the handle further includes a bump edge protruding from the end of the elongated lever arm in a direction opposite to the pair of opposing spring tabs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Applicant: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas E. Stewart