Abstract: A handle for a safety razor has an elongated cavity within the handle and a body disposed within the elongated cavity and moveable along the cavity under the influence of gravity between two positions. In a first position the razor has a first center of balance. In the second position the razor has a second center of balance different from the first center of balance. The handle has a damping fluid within the cavity or a resilient member to damp the movement of the body.

Abstract: Handle portions of hand tools are disclosed that enhance gripping properties while simultaneously imparting flexibility and cushioning properties to the tool handle portion to promote a softer, more ergonomic tool handle portion. The handle portion of a hand tool housing is ergonomically configured for normal gripping by a user's hand and wherein the pressure points of contact by at least one predetermined portion of the hand principally contact a relatively soft tactile cushion surface. The handle portion has at least one support structure configured to provide a volume around which the user's hand can grip with the user's thumb, palm and fingers in contact with said volume, wherein the support structure has at least one window located adjacent the predetermined portion, and a cushion structure bonded to the support structure and spanning each window to provide the relatively soft tactile cushion surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an instrument for manual operation (1) comprising a stem (2), an attendant member (3) disposed at a distal end of the stem (2), and a hand grip (4) disposed at a proximal end of the stem (2), having a substantially round shape and being fixed in the extended direction of the stem (2), wherein the stem (2) is placed eccentrically in relation to the hand grip (4), such that the body of the hand grip (4) has an axis that runs next to the axis of the body of the stem (2), at a side away from the attendant member (3), wherein at the functional side of the attendant member (3), the hand grip (4) possesses a first curve (5) and at the side opposite the functional side of the attendant member possesses a second curve (6) that differs from the first curve.

Abstract: A grip apparatus and method for use with hand held instruments and includes a hollow tubular section. An extension with a first end and a second end is connected with the hollow tubular section al the first end but not at the second end.

Abstract: A handle for a closure can be replaced with a new handle having a power supply. The replacement handle can be for an appliance, a drawer, a door, a cabinet or the like. An interface may communicate with the power supply so as to provide power to a consumer electronic device. Power is provided to the replacement handle by an external source.

Abstract: A method of creating a baked product assembly includes providing a body of dough to be baked. A support member is inserted into the body of the dough prior or during baking of the body of dough. The inserting of the support member includes embedding a first section of the support member within the body of dough such that a second section on the support member protrudes from the portion of the dough.

Abstract: A handle accessory provides an attachment portion that attaches to a rod handle of a tool such as a mop or broom, and a grasping portion that projects out into space from the attachment portion. In a preferred embodiment, the grasping portion consists of two lengths of material that project from the attachment portion and meet to form an acute interior angle. That is, the attachment portion and the grasping portion form a triangle.

Abstract: A power tool with a gel gripping member has a base with a desired configuration. The base has a desired structural rigidity such that when force is exerted on the base, the base substantially prohibits deflection. A flexible layer covers the base. The flexible layer has a mating configuration slightly larger than the base to form a pocket. A gel material is positioned into the pocket to provide resilient characteristics. A mechanism on the base enables the gel gripping member to be secured with the housing of the power tool.

Abstract: A surgical instrument container assembly includes a container and a handle assembly. The handle assembly includes at least one wire handle coupled with the container, and a pair of handle halves. Each handle half includes a pair of ends and a pair of partial openings respectively positioned at the ends. Each partial opening of one handle half is adjacent a respective partial opening of the other handle half. The adjacent partial openings conjunctively receive a portion of the at least one wire handle therein. The handle halves surround a portion of the at least one wire handle and are snap fitted together.

Abstract: A utility tool handle is provided for use with a hand tool shaft including an upper shaft surface having an upper shaft plane, a lower shaft surface having a lower shaft plane, two side shaft surfaces having side surface planes and a shaft centerline. The handle includes a shaft engagement end, a handle termination end opposite thereto, an upper handle surface, a lower handle surface comprising a lower surface spline extending inwards from the lower shaft plane towards the upper shaft plane in a first lower handle surface beginning at the shaft engagement end. The lower surface spline extending outwards in the lower shaft plane direction in a second lower handle surface beginning at the first lower handle surface and extending towards the handle termination end. A curved stop element runs between the upper handle surface towards the lower handle surface at the handle termination end and is sized to fit within a human palm. Two handle side surfaces run generally parallel to the two side shaft surfaces.

Abstract: A sports utility handle is provided for use with a sports equipment shaft including an upper shaft surface having an upper shaft plane, a lower shaft surface having a lower shaft plane, two side shaft surfaces having side surface planes and a shaft centerline. The handle includes a shaft engagement end, a handle termination end opposite thereto, an upper handle surface, a lower handle surface comprising a lower surface spline extending inwards from the lower shaft plane towards the upper shaft plane in a first lower handle surface beginning at the shaft engagement end. The lower surface spline extending outwards in the lower shaft plane direction in a second lower handle surface beginning at the first lower handle surface and extending towards the handle termination end. A curved stop element runs between the upper handle surface towards the lower handle surface at the handle termination end and is sized to fit within a human palm.

Abstract: A device for coupling to a fishing rod includes a handle which includes a member with an aperture for receiving a reel seat of a rod and an arm extending from the member comprising a grip for receiving one or more digits is provided. A device may also include a handle, which includes a cylindrical member for coupling onto a rod, an arm extending from the member and disposed at a selected angle thereto, where the arm includes a grip for receiving one or more digits. Methods for using the devices and coupling to a user to repetitively make desired casting movements are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides an ergonomic, gripping sleeve device for precision instruments, comprising a tubular product open at opposite ends thereof and attachable as a sleeve close to a proximal end of said precision instrument having a working tip at its proximal end, said sleeve device being designed to facilitate the positioning of the user's hand grip, said sleeve device comprising a longitudinally extended tubular body substantially hollow and oval in cross-section and being provided on its outer surface with four, substantially concave indentations, a first concave indentation being provided along a top surface of said sleeve device, second and third indentations being provided along lateral surfaces, and a fourth indentation being provided along the bottom surface of said sleeve device, characterized in that the surface of the top of said sleeve device is contoured such that extending from its distal end toward its proximal end and approaching said proximal end there is provided said concave indentation

Abstract: A handgrip includes a substantially cylindrical body portion extending along a central axis from a first end to a second end. The first end has an opening configured to receive a handle. A grip element is provided in the form of a single, elongated line segment. The grip element extends radially outwardly from the body portion with respect to the central axis and is configured to provide friction in both axial and radial directions with respect to the central axis to facilitate effective gripping of the handgrip by an operator. A vehicle including a handgrip is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pliable handle for a hand-held device is provided. The handle includes a tubular core member, a deformable outer sheath disposed about the tubular core member, a gel disposed between the tubular core member and the outer sheath, and first and second sealers inserted into respective ends of the tubular core member and sealing the gel between the tubular core member and the outer sheath, wherein a force applied to the outer sheath causes load movement of the gel.

Abstract: Tools and methods of making tools that are swung toward a work-piece are more accurate and/or safer to use because of a moveable grip provided on the tool handle. The tool handle slides through the moveable grip, with minimal or no rotation or shifting relative to the grip. The movable grip eliminates the need for the forward hand of the user to loosen its grip during portions or all of the swing, eliminates the need for the hand itself to slide along the surface of the handle, and, importantly, greatly reduces or eliminates the chance that the tool and the impact head of the tool hand will rotate or shift relative to user's hand(s). The moveable grip and handle are preferably rigid and hard and mated in shape and size so that rotation and shifting is reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: An ergonomic handle offers users the choice of horizontally or vertically gripping an appliance attached thereto. The handle includes a first handle member shaped and dimensioned for gripping by an individual. The first handle member has a first longitudinal axis. The handle also includes a second handle member shaped and dimensioned for gripping by an individual. The second handle member has a second longitudinal axis. The first handle member and the second handle member are connected such that the second longitudinal axis of the second handle member is oriented approximately perpendicular relative to the first longitudinal axis of the first handle member.

Abstract: A wet shaving razor has a handle with a substantially rigid elongated gripping section extending along a longitudinal axis of the handle. An elastomer cover is joined to the elongated gripping section and includes a plurality of flexible fins having a first section having a first width and a second section having a second width that is less than the first width. The fins have a height to gap width ratio of about 1:1 to about 2:1, such that the fins have a flexed position in which one or more of the fins deflects and contacts an adjacent fin.

Abstract: An adjustable handle for a power tool is disclosed. The adjustable handle may be rotated about the longitudinal axis of the handle to a position desired by the user and locked into the desired position by a locking member. The adjustable handle may be positioned into one of a plurality of predetermined handle positions.

Abstract: A hand tool includes a shank having a first end provided with a drive portion and a second end provided with a handle portion, and an antislip structure including an antislip member mounted around the handle portion of the shank. The antislip member of the antislip structure includes a bonding glue bonded onto an outer surface of the handle portion of the shank and a woven wool layer mounted on a surface of the bonding glue. Thus, the woven wool layer of the antislip member has a high friction, so that when the antislip member is mounted on the handle portion of the shank, the handle portion of the shank has a greater antislip feature, thereby facilitating a user holding the handle portion of the shank.

Abstract: A striking tool is disclosed that comprises a generally U-shaped or V-shaped handle constructed of a substantially resilient material and having a head fixed at one end thereof. A second end of the handle has a hand grip or gripping region adapted to be grasped by a human hand. The second end of the U-shaped or V-shaped handle includes a flange, or stop member, to inhibit the handle from slipping out of the grasping hand. The hand grip may include a lip at a lower end thereof, such that a pinky finger of the hand may be comfortably placed on either side of the lip while the hand grasps the hand grip. The resilient material construction of the handle permits a first end of the handle to flex slightly towards and away from the second end of the handle. Accordingly, during use, the striking tool provides a damped recoil and improved striking action, imparting less shock to the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and other parts of the body, as compared to a conventional striking tool.

Abstract: A writing instrument that includes a body extending along a central axis between a front end provided with a writing tip and a rear end, the body presenting a grip zone and comprising at least first and second elements that are assembled together, and a tubular grip sleeve covering the grip zone at least in part. The grip sleeve presents at least one projection extending towards the central axis, and the first and second body elements define a housing adapted to receive the projection of the sleeve, the projection being pinched in the housing by the first and second assembled-together elements.

Abstract: An ergonomically maneuverable vacuum cleaner has: a vacuum cleaner head moveable across a floor and a motor to create a vacuum on the vacuum cleaner head. There is a relatively upright single stem handle for gripping and moving of the vacuum cleaner with a single hand of a user. Releasably attached to the upright single stem handle is a dual grip handle positioned relatively perpendicular to the upright stem handle. The dual grip handle has a central handle bar that lies relatively horizontal to the floor when the vacuum cleaner is in use, and the handle bar having two cushion grips, one each on ends of the handle bar. There is a connecting element between the central handle bar and the upright single stem handle.

Abstract: The display unit of the present invention includes a metal reinforcing component that reinforces a handle portion that is formed integrally with a rear surface side of a synthetic resin housing and has a finger insertion space provided on a bottom side thereof. As a result, strength can be secured without the thickness of the handle plate portion being made thicker.

Abstract: An ergonomic handle comprises a handle central body coupled with a shaped portion extending from the central body to the rear of the handle with reference to a running direction, the shaped portion defining a top bearing surface thereon a hand of a user can bear and a bottom handle surface to be gripped by the user fingers, said handle further comprising ventilating means for allowing air to circulate therethrough.

Abstract: A pliable handle is defomable as it being held. When the force is released, the pliable handle will retain a deformed shape temporarily and return to an original shape gradually. The pliable handle comprises a middle rod, a lower rod below the middle rod; the lower rod having a buckling seat and an upper position plate; an upper positioning trench being formed between the buckling seat and the upper positioning plate; a plastic cover enclosing around the lower rod; the plastic cover encloses the thin bag containing gel so as to form a space between the lower rod and the thin bag, which is allowed to be wrapped around with several circles; and a base combined to the lower rod and tightly engaging a lower edge of the plastic cover.

Abstract: The present invention provides a design method and apparatus for a handle providing a shape and structure that fills various regions of the hand except a region in an area over the underlying carpal tunnel. Such design method and apparatus provides for various handles for use by a hand. In particular, the apparatus includes a generally Y-shaped configuration, such as for a forceps/tweezers handle with a working end. The handle can include a radial section an ulnar section and middle section. The handle also can have a radial arm, an ulnar arm and distal leg, with an ulnar end and a radial end for engaging a portion of the hand.

Abstract: The invention provides an ergonomic handle for precision, surgical, and dental tools including electro-surgical devices and surgical devices used in microsurgery designed to facilitate the positioning of the user's hand grip comprising a longitudinally extending body substantially oval in cross-section and being provided with four, substantially concave indentations positioned towards the proximal end of the handle, a first concave indentation being provided along a top surface of the handle, second and third indentations being provided along lateral surfaces, and a fourth indentation being provided along the bottom surface of the body respectively and positioned relative to each other to provide a contiguous interface respectively with the user's thumb, index finger and middle finger.

Abstract: A handle for a cleaning implement made of a plastics tubular material having a flexible loop shaped end with an oblong shape and an open end extending away from the loop end. The open end is sized and shaped to securely fit over the post end of a cleaning implement such as a broom, mop, brush, squeegee or rake. The shape and dimensions of the opening in the loop end accommodates a user's hand and arm, allowing the user to place his or her hand and forearm through the opening allowing the loop shaped end come to rest on the forearm. The user's hand then grips the post of the cleaning implement providing better leverage and control of the cleaning implement and allowing the user to flawlessly utilize a dust pan or similar object, move furniture, or maneuver the cleaning implement without repositioning the hand.

Abstract: An object is to provide a potable blower grip which can sufficiently reduce vibration and can lessen the worker's fatigue fully. A soft material grip 2, attached to a handle 1 of a portable blower 100 and held by a worker P has a corrugation 2X and the corrugation 2X is arranged so as to face in the vertical direction V, when the portable blower 100 is tilted forward to take a working posture, and thus the weight of the portable blower 100 is applied to one hand at the time of working via the corrugation 2X which faces in the vertical direction V. Accordingly, the crushing of the corrugation 2X is prevented and also the contact area between the grip 2 and the hand is minimized by the corrugation 2X to sufficiently reduce the vibration transferred to the hand.

Abstract: A handle support is constructed for removable attachment to, a tool, appliance or other implement for hand held use. The handle support includes a brace portion extending rearward in a helical form. The brace portion circumscribes an open space which is substantially conical in form.

Abstract: An adjustable handle and method of adjusting the cross-sectional shape of a handle is disclosed. The handle comprises a central core having a plurality of axially extending grooves each having at least two radially extending ramps as well as a sleeve having a plurality of flexible expandable members with a plurality of fins in sliding relationship with the axially extending grooves and ramps. When a user turns a knob of the handle, the sleeve is directed to slide axially within the groove such that the fins of the flexible expandable members contact the ramps thereby altering the cross sectional shape of the handle over an axial distance.

Abstract: Hand grip for hand tools and the like contains a plurality of elastomeric compositions to protect the users hand during use. As proposed a plurality of gel inserts are provided with varying degrees of hardness and density to provide an improved ergonomic design while insuring the integrity of the handle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus which can be used to connect two items together using a knob, key, handle or lever. The knob has a central boss from which extend at least two curved, in plan, arms. The curved shape of the arms is adapted in use to aid grip. or purchase during tightening or aid grip or purchase during releasing motion of the boss to thereby minimise the risk of overtightening.

Abstract: A safety cap and string snapping apparatus for a concrete finishing pole includes a resilient member to be affixed to a concrete finishing pole. The resilient member comprises a mating member and a protective end. The mating member is circular.

Abstract: An attachment is used with an appliance having a single shaft for gripping and manipulation of the appliance by a user. The attachment has a base having a first end and a second end, and a first side and a second side. On the base are two shaft-securing elements. There are a first shaft-securing element positioned towards the first end and a second shaft-securing element positioned towards the second end. There is a two-hand grip handle attached to the base intermediate the first shaft securing element and the second shaft-securing element.

Abstract: The ergonomic handle for a fuel cap pivotably engages to a top surface of the cap and is movable between a stowage position lying against part of the top surface of the cap and engaging against and activating a locking mechanism of the cap upon pivoting into such stowage position, and an upright functional position where the handle is pivoted to a position perpendicular to the cap. The handle comprises a planar, substantially A-shaped base section having a cutout therein overlying a lock of the locking mechanism of the cap and a horizontally disposed top rounded graspable grip section including indentations on an underside thereof for fingers and extended terminal end thumb tabs to aid in applying torque to the cap.

Abstract: Handles allow hand tools, implements or other utensils to operate within their arc of natural use, motion and attack without requiring extension, flexion, radial deviation, or ulnar deviation of the wrist from the neutral plane of the forearm. The preferred embodiments further include a grip shaped to increase the effectiveness of the tool and minimize antagonism between muscles and tendons of the wrist, forearm and upper arm, while maximizing the effectiveness of the gripping force delivered to it by the user. Maintaining the wrist and forearm in a neutral position increases a tool user's potential strength by increasing the synergy between large muscles of the forearm and upper arm and shoulders. It also decreases compression of the tendons and nerves in the carpal tunnel and between the wrist and forearm.

Abstract: The ergonomic paint brush handle provides for comfortable 360 degree operation for the user being that there is more than one way to hold and use this ergonomic brush handle. In this said invention I will describe a handle in its application toward the easibility of brushing and painting. The common paint brush handle is very difficult to use for lengths of time and is not ergonomic in design. This said invention will relieve the pains of the hand and fingers by reapplying the hand to a new designed handle based on the over all movement of the hand wrist arm and body. This said invention takes into account the simultaneous movement of the hand and finger together to operate basic hand tools. The paint brush handle that is described with-in said documents is just one of said tools. The handle extends out on a three dimensional axis to allow a good grip by the right or left hands. The handle allows for the middle, ring and pinky fingers to establish a good grip on said handle.

Abstract: An appliance and door assembly having a body; a member extending from the body; at least one door mounted to the member; an articulated handle mounted to the door; and a first linkage member connecting the handle to the member. The articulated handle and door includes a door, a handle mounted to the door via a hinge, and a linkage member mounted to the handle via a hinge.

Abstract: A long-handled personal holder device for personal cleaning, hygiene, and daily living, and is made of resilient material with extendable finger-like grips. The grips are configured to surely grip a tool, but also to release (e.g., so that a user does not have to soil their hands). The curved handle allows proper reach, and is designed for easy break-down, rinsing and cleaning, and for placement in a compact carry bag. The grips can grip a larger personal hygiene flushable wipe, a smaller flushable pad, a sponge for shower use, and/or a an ointment pad; and are also able to hold more rigidly-handled personal tools, such as a toothbrush, shaver, makeup applicator, pencil, pen, brush, and similar items.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a hand-operated tool (100) with a housing (12) and at least one handle (14) that is arranged on the housing such that it can be turned about an axis (13), wherein said handle comprises handle shells (15, 16) and a bearing part that is mounted on a counter bearing of the housing (12). The invention aims to develop a tool of this type that does not have the above-described disadvantages, particularly to make available a simple and inexpensive tool that can be easily assembled, and proposes that the first handle shell (15) and the bearing part are realized in one piece and the second handle shell (16) to be mounted on the first handle shell (15) is realized without a bearing part.

Abstract: An implementation of a system and method for a hand tool having a pivot grip is provided. The pivot grip provides an axis of rotation perpendicular and centered with a pair of concave finger holds positioned at the grip. The hand tool includes a housing forming the pivot grip, a sensor (e.g., stud sensor, capacitive sensor, electromagnetic sensor, metallic sensor, RF sensor, and/or the like) and a power switch.

Abstract: An adjustable handle and method of adjusting the cross-sectional shape of a handle is disclosed. The handle comprises a central core having a plurality of axially extending grooves each having at least two radially extending ramps as well as a sleeve having a plurality of flexible expandable members with a plurality of fins in sliding relationship with the axially extending grooves and ramps. When a user turns a knob of the handle, the sleeve is directed to slide axially within the groove such that the fins of the flexible expandable members contact the ramps thereby altering the cross sectional shape of the handle over an axial distance.

Abstract: A side handle for a hand tool having a foot structure includes a support structure having a base end portion and an outer end portion, an adjustable gripable member extending from the outer end portion, and means for removably securing the support structure to the foot structure of the hand tool.

Abstract: The subject of this disclosure is a brace for a variety of power tools to assist a user in controlling the tool. The brace extends from the power tool, and engages the forearm of the user to offset the pivot moment about the users wrist due to the weight and length of the power tool. The brace is configured to pivot in the horizontal and/or vertical plane to increase the ease of use and comfort of the user and/or to reduce the length of the overall tool and brace for storage.

Abstract: A pry bar has an ergonomic handle formed with a grip portion having convex upper grip surface and a concave lower grip with an inner hard thermoplastic core and an outer elastomeric molded over cover. The convex upper grip surface portion is more distantly disposed from the handle longitudinal axis than the curved lower grip surface portion. The upper grip surface is formed with a distally disposed outwardly flared guard formed with thumb receiving recess. The handle sides are formed with elongated outwardly bulged contoured respective palm engaging portions for right or left handed grip engagement.

Abstract: A rotation-controllable rotary grip assembly includes a shaft affixed to a retractable handle of a luggage, a barrel-like grip sleeved onto and turntable about the shaft, a spring member sleeved onto one extension rod at one end of the shaft and connected between the shaft and the grip for returning the grip to its former position after a rotary motion of the grip relative to the shaft, and a lock for locking the grip to the shaft to prohibit rotation of the grip relative to the shaft.

Abstract: The present invention provides a design method and apparatus for a handle or grip providing a shape and structure that fills various regions of the hand except a region in an area over the underlying carpal tunnel. Such design method and apparatus provides for various supports and handles for use by a hand. In particular, the apparatus includes a generally boot-shaped body or portions thereof. The body or body portions include a radial section, an ulnar section and middle section. Furthermore the body has a distal (frontal) finger side, proximal (back) side, palmar side and a thumb side. The body also has radial and ulnar sides. These portions are shaped to engage the various corresponding regions of the inner surface of the hand. These sections and sides forming the body can be divided and used separately for individual applications of the present invention.

Abstract: An ergonomic handle for a hand-held tool, e.g., a chain saw sharpening file, is sized and shaped for cooperative engagement with the hand of a user and comprises an oblong, contoured body having a distal portion and a bulbous proximal portion integral therewith. A tool is received into a central opening that extends along the longitudinal axis of the oblong body.