Abstract: The invention involves a multi-colored paintbrush handle having an axis (8), a first and a second extremity crossed by the axis (8), and an external grip surface (9) placed between said extremities, the handle including: a core (13) parallel to the axis (8), at least one colored raised part (14) emerging from the core (13) and externally defining at least one shaped section of the grip surface (9), and at least a first layer (16) of colored plastic material molded onto the core (13), the first layer (16) externally defining a main section (11) of the grip surface (9) and having a different color than that of the raised part (14).

Abstract: A push device of a stroller has an upper casing, a generally L-shaped sleeve, and a generally L-shaped rod having a distal arm and a proximal arm. The distal arm has two through apertures. The upper casing has an interior, a periphery flange, and two hollow posts. Each hollow post has a recess hole. The generally L-shaped sleeve has a distal portion and a proximal portion receiving the proximal arm. The distal portion has a groove, a periphery recess engaging with the periphery flange, two protruded bars inserted in the recess holes via the through apertures, and a bottom corrugation.

Abstract: A cushioning device adapted to circumscribe the handle of a vice or the like to inhibit injury to the user's hand during tightening and losing thereof, wherein a pair of cups are provided in which an insert is provided which conforms to the shape of the handle and is formed of a sturdy yet pliable material that holds its shape, and a shell of soft deformable material, and further wherein the insert is nested in the shell, and two such cups are secured together to circumscribe the handle to provide cushioning in use.

Abstract: A handlebar adapted to be fitted onto the handles of a wheelchair having two substantially parallel handles, together with an improved push-button mechanism for locking the handlebar securely into position. The handlebar is designed with multiple ergonomically correct gripping stations which reduce strain on the hands, wrists and forearms of a person using the handlebar. Methods of retrofitting existing wheelchairs, as well as tools used in performing the retrofitting operation, are also provided.

Abstract: An attachment or accessory for exercise devices such as barbells, dumbbells, weight training machines or any device utilizing a cylindrical bar. The accessory or attachment is intended for strengthening a user's targeted muscle without the necessity of a forceful grip and provides a safer, more effective, and efficient workout. The device is made up of two parts, which are hinged together, to form a grasping area of 16 square inches as opposed to 4 square inches on a regular one inch diameter bar. The unit is secured to the bar with a latch. There is a palm heel to prevent the unit from rotating and to help keep the shaft approximately 90 degrees to the hand. The strap uniformly spreads the weight of the exercise device over the back of the hand reducing the need of forceful grip for lifting the weights when the hand is over the weight.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tool handle for an electronic screwdriver or other hand tool. The tool handle includes a tool handle body having a longitudinal dimension and comprising a convex portion that comprises about ⅖ of the longitudinal dimension proximal to the grip of the handle body and a relatively soft concave portion comprising substantially all of the remaining ⅕ of the tool handle body proximal to the working end. The tool handle further including a cap disposed at the grip end of the tool handle body, which cap is rotatable relative to the tool handle body. A user may grip the tool handle in various positions to apply varying levels of torque to a screw or other workpiece. Preferably, the cap includes a dome-shaped recess at the grip end for centering of the tool between the fingertip and working end of the tool.

Abstract: A push broom operable by a person in a more comfortably upright stature and with less force than required in using straight-handled push brooms has a front handle portion which extends conventionally upwardly and rearwardly from a brush block having downwardly depending bristles. The handle includes a posterior portion which angles upwardly and rearwardly from the front handle portion, thereby orienting the rear, upper end of the posterior handle portion is in a more nearly vertical position than that of straight handled brooms. Preferably, the handle is doubly bowed, the posterior portion of the handle including an intermediate handle portion inclined upwardly and rearwardly from the front handle portion, and a rear handle portion inclined upwardly and rearwardly from the intermediate handle portion.

Abstract: A deformable grip (10) for handheld implements such as writing pen (20) and other handheld equipment such as shaving instruments, medical instruments, sporting equipment, and similar articles, which is capable of being deformed in conformance with the user's s hands and fingers. The present grip (10) includes an elastomeric sleeve (40) filled with a magnetorheological (MR) fluid (60) and a magnetic field generator that acts upon such fluid to adjust grip deformability. In a preferred form of the invention, the implement body (32) or other equipment handle is configured to include a recessed cavity (35) wherein the (MR) fluid-filled sleeve (40) resides. A permanent magnet assembly (34) is disposed within the tubular sleeve (40) such that in an on-state of the present grip (10), the magnetic flux field extends radially to pass through the (MR) fluid (60) to instantaneously solidify it in a relatively nondeformable set condition in conformance with the user's anatomical contours.

Abstract: A device outer wall structure includes a rubber covering covered on a device for example a bicycle hand grip or saddle, the rubber covering having a plurality of hollow convex portions filled with air and a plurality of air passages in communication between the convex portions for guiding air from one convex portion to another when the convex portions bear an external pressure.

Abstract: A grip for a tool handle or other surface intended for gripping by a user, may be provided by a durable, expanded elastomeric material. Formation of the grip, and installation thereof on a handle may be effected to provide pre-loading of a normal force against the handle, requiring substantially less normal force by a user on order effect frictional engagement of a handle by the grip. The grip may also be formed to provide micro-pressure along ridges impressed into the hand of the user alternating with cavities in a surface of the grip for receiving intrusions of the hand. Thus, mechanical engagement, rather than strictly frictional engagement may be effected. Grips made in accordance with the invention have been demonstrated to provide sufficient engagement with a hand and a tool handle to permit a user to apply the maximum physical force available from the user.

Abstract: A moldable hand grip and method of forming the grip using a light curable moldable material. The moldable material is wrapped around a handle of a hand held implement. Pressure is then applied with the hand of a user to mold the moldable material while the temperature of the material is at ambient temperature. Light is applied to the molded material to cure the material and form a custom grip.

Abstract: A barbell system includes a grip having an axial length and an axial bore with a diameter and planar end faces and a contoured exterior surface. The contoured exterior surface has a maximum diameter at its radial central plane and at its ends and a minimum diameter at its radial intermediate planes symmetrically positioned between the central plane and the ends. The exterior surface is formed with three circumferentially positioned regions around the periphery to form flat ovals. The central ovals are all located in three planes 120 degrees from each other with a major axis parallel with the axis of the grip and shaft and a minor axis transverse to the axis of the grip and shaft.

Abstract: A brush includes a handle extending from one side of the brush head. The handle includes protrusions formed on two ends of an upper surface of the handle and a concave portion formed between the protrusions of receiving the user's thumb. First and second spacers are formed on the lower side of the handle in such a manner that the first spacer is arranged to be held by the index and middle fingers of the user when the thumb is situated in the concave portion and the middle finger extends between the first and second spacers. A concave cambered surface on the second spacer can accommodate a third finger for optimal comfort and control of the handle.

Abstract: A D-shaped grip handle for use with a hand manipulated implement includes a generally U-shaped portion having an integral mounting sleeve for mounting the grip handle on the end of a shaft and having a hand grip bar integrally formed with the U-shaped portion so as to be disposed substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the mounting sleeve. The grip bar has a layer of soft rubber material, such as thermoplastic rubber, formed circumferentially thereon so as to create a pattern of spaced raised pads along approximately one-half of the circumference of the soft rubber layer, with the remaining half of said circumference defining a continuous smooth grip surface having an undulating contour to receive the fingers of the user's hand.

Abstract: An adjustable handle cover for use on at least one of two handles of a hand tool relatively displaceable in a given direction to allow the two handles to accommodate a range of hand spans. The one handle has an outer surface facing away from the other handle, and the adjustable handle cover includes a first end, a second end, and outer peripheral surface between the two ends, and an elongated passageway extending eccentrically with respect to the peripheral surface into the cover from the first end toward the second end. The passageway is shaped to selectively receive the one handle in a first or a second orientation, and the peripheral surface is at a first distance from the outer surface when in the first orientation, and at a second distance from the outer surface when in the second orientation.

Abstract: In an effort to facilitate the dumping of a load from a wheelbarrow the present invention provides pivoting hand grips attached to the ends of wheelbarrow handles, which enable an individual handling a wheelbarrow to maintain a constant grip on the handle while dumping. Moreover, the pivoting hand grips enable the arms of the individual to be consistently in a position of strength proximate his hips. The risk of injury, particularly back injury, is minimized by eliminating the arm extension required to dump a standard wheelbarrow. The awkward and strenuous exercise of dumping a wheelbarrow is thereby replaced by a smooth flowing action. The present invention also includes a locking mechanism for preventing the hand grips from rotating during normal stationary or travelling usage and a releasing mechanism which can be easily manipulated by the fingers of the handler while gripping the hand grips when the load is being dumped.

Abstract: A handle structure of a suitcase includes an inverted U-shaped body and an attachment attached to the inside of the body. The body has a ridge extending from the inside thereof and a plurality of protrusions extending from the top and the bottom of the ridge. Two engaging members extend from the inside of the body and are located on two ends of the ridge. The attachment has a groove defined in the inside thereof and a plurality of recesses defined in the inner top and the inner bottom of the groove so that the ridge is received in the groove with the protrusions engaged with the recesses. The two engaging members are engaged with two apertures defined in the inside of the attachment.

Abstract: A toothbrush has an elongated handle with bristles disposed at one end extending outwardly from one surface of the handle. The handle is formed of a semi-rigid plastic material having a pair of flanges disposed on the surface opposite that of the bristles for controlling the flexure at various points along the handle length and a softer material is formed onto that portion of the handle containing the flanges to provide a soft grip for the user.

Abstract: A handling device for a power working machine provided rotatably with a rear handle portion, wherein the handling device is constructed such that the rotation of the rear handle portion is always locked whenever the throttle lever for actuating control member of the prime mover is manipulated, and such that, when the rotation of the rear handle portion is once engaged and fixed, a locking mechanism is actuated to lock the rotation of the rear handle portion. The handling device comprises a throttle lever, attached rotatably to the device and designed to actuate a control member of the prime mover, and a handle-engaging member, designed to be engaged with a mount base of the handling device so as to lock the rotational position of the handling device relative to the mount base.

Abstract: A handle for a manually movable vehicle or other article, such as a stroller, is infinitely adjustable to enable the person or persons imparting motion to the vehicle to achieve the greatest leverage and/or comfort. A height-adjustment assembly is disposed between and interconnects each extension rod and handlebar of the handle. The height-adjustment assembly includes a plurality of clutch plates and a locking lever having a cam end. The locking lever is manually moved between a locked position in which the lever cam end causes abutment of and friction between the clutch plates thereby preventing relative movement of the plates and securing the handlebar at a selected height, and an unlocked position in which the lever cam end reduces friction between the clutch plates so that the plates are movable relative to one another to enable pivotal movement and height adjustment of the handlebar.

Abstract: An ergonomic tool handle (21) which is useful for a terminal insertion hand tool, gardening hand tools, knives, box cutters, screwdrivers and other pushing or pulling type hand tools. The tool handle (21) of the present invention is contoured to promote neutral posture between the hand and wrist as well as complementing the shape of the closed hand to distribute longitudinal tool forces evenly throughout the hand and arm of the user. The tool handle (21) accomplishes this neutral posture and contoured fit by featuring a humplike crown (28) which fits snugly into the pocket of the palm, a relatively flat underside (29) around which the user's finger tips (55-57) are wrapped and two sides (51, 52) with convex regions (30, 31) in diagonally offset relation. By moving one's hand up or down the tool handle (21), one size of tool handle (21) can ergonomically fit approximately 95% of male and female hand sizes.

Abstract: An elongated handle for a kitchen utensil is shaped for easy gripping having a slightly bulbous rear section and a forward and intermediate section of a rounded rectangular cross sectional shape, the intermediate section smaller than either the forward or rear sections to create an overall stretched hourglass handle shape. The bulbous rear section is inclined downwardly from the top of the handle to be positioned in the crook of the three encircling fingers gripping the handle, while the thumb rests on the flat surface of the depression formed by the intermediate section and the index finger wraps around the intermediate section to the rear of the enlarged forward section.

Abstract: A handle which can be permanently attached to a separate blow-molded plastic container. The handle has a contoured portion which comfortably confronts the palm and fingers of a hand of a person lifting the container. The handle is lightweight, injection molded in simple molds, and stackable in a uniform manner so that a stack of the handles can be efficiently stored, transported, and readily machine fed to automated handle-to-bottle attachment equipment. The handle may also be made from recycled plastic for food application.

Abstract: A toothbrush comprises a brush portion and a handle portion. The brush portion has an elongated portion having brush bristles extending laterally from one end thereof. The handle portion has a top cap which is mounted to the other end of the elongated portion opposite the brush bristles and a base cap positioned opposite the top cap. A spine extends between the base cap and the top cap. A sack is mounted on the spine between the base cap and the top cap, the sack being a readily deformable material. The width of the handle portion decreases from the top cap to the base cap.

Abstract: A utensil holder is provided which generally includes a plurality of resilient, interconnected coils for enwrapping around a stem of a utensil or other instrument for facilitating manual manipulation of the utensil by young children or persons with special handicaps. The coils include an inner diameter which is expandable upon twisting of the holder along a longitudinal axis thereof. Upon expanding of the inner diameter, a utensil stem of any size or shape may be inserted within the coils. Resiliency and hysteresis of the coils cause the coils to contract about the utensil stem and resist rotation or longitudinal slippage while the utensil is in use.

Abstract: A new tool handle for providing an improved grip and improved control and accuracy for use with striking tools such as hammers of various types as well as multipurpose tools such as hatchets. The inventive device includes a shaft, a thumb ramp, and a finger shield fixedly attached to the shaft. The thumb ramp provides for improved accuracy and control of the tool during use by allowing the thumb to help guide the handle. The finger shield serves to protect the knuckles and outer surface of the hand from abrasive injury during use. The finger shield also serves to physically restrain the tool in event of a loss of grip during use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gripping device for a hand held article. The gripping device has an encasement assembly for fitting on a hand grip portion of the article. The encasement assembly contains a controllable fluid, such as magnetorheological and electrorheological fluids. The gripping device also has an activating assembly for selectively applying a field to the controllable fluid to change its Theological behavior, e.g., increasing its viscosity. Thus, the controllable fluid can maintain the shape of the encasement assembly until the activating assembly withdraws the applied field therefrom. The present invention further relates to a manual implement that has the above gripping device fitted thereon and a method for using a manual implement having the above gripping device.