Abstract: There is shown a reformable handle (10) having an air pump (12), partially surrounded by a covering (13) so as to define a chamber (17) which contains a mass of filler material (18). The handle may be reformed into another configuration by a person firmly grasping the handle (10) so as to deform the covering (13) to conform with the person's grip and evacuating the air from within the chamber (17). The removal of air from within the chamber causes the covering to constrict about the filler material thereby locking the filler material in place. The handle may later be reconfigured by actuating a pressure release valve (44) which allows the return of air into the chamber. Once air is returned the filler material may be reconfigured and the pump actuated again to re-evacuate the chamber and once again reform the handle.

Abstract: A furniture handle comprises a frame having a frame wall defining a cavity. The frame has at least one protrusion opening extending from the cavity through the frame wall. An insert is adapted to be retained within the cavity. The insert has a protrusion extending through the at least one protrusion, opening beyond the frame wall. Preferably the cavity has an insert opening accessible from outside of said frame, such that the insert can be placed into and removed from the cavity. Preferably the insert is made from one of a polymer gel, neoprene, rubber, latex rubber, suitable PVC and polyurethane foams, and styrene or polystyrene.

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.

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: An ergonomically designed handle or angled attachment for use with a tool or implement. The ergonomically designed handle includes an elongate member having distal and proximate ends, plural angular portions along the elongated member positioned intermediate the distal and proximate ends, and is configured to emit an audible and/or visual signal. The ergonomically designed handle or angled attachment may include a power source, memory, a central processing unit (CPU), sensor(s), audible indicator(s), light source(s), switch(es), camera(s), a transceiver, a microphone, notch(es), and aromatic element(s). The power source may be one or more batteries (rechargeable or non-rechargeable), and may be removable or non-removable. The ergonomically designed handle or angled attachment may also be configured to withstand a predetermined blast limit.

Abstract: The invention relates to an external door handle for the side door, rear door or boot of a motor vehicle, said door handle being fitted with a flap (1) that retracts automatically when the handle is used. The flap is fitted with a sensor (5) which detects the presence of a hand opposite said flap. When the flap is not in use, it is closed in such a way as to be perfectly flush with the external surface (2) of the door and it is held in position by a spring recall system. An actuation device, which is controlled by a computer, is designed to retract the flap at the appropriate moment in order to provide access to the door opening control (8). Said flap system can be connected to an electric—or mechanical-type—opening control. The inventive handle affords the advantage of being very practical to use and having a value-enhancing style and appearance.

Abstract: A positional guiding aid for incorporation an the handle of a hand-controlled apparatus. The aid comprises a protuberance over which a user repositions their grip during use of the hand-controlled apparatus so as to provide the user with increased comfort and dexterity of use of the apparatus. A variety of example embodiments are provided such as a toothbrush, rotary cutter, radial hairbrush, pushchair and writing instrument.

Abstract: A powered tool constructed to drive a fastener into a workpiece includes a nosepiece assembly including a back plate and a front plate combining to define a path for a driver blade, the front plate being pivotally movable relative to the back plate between a closed position, in which the front plate and the back plate are in contact with each other, and an open position. The front plate is movable to an interim deflecting position between the closed position and the open position. A handle portion has an outer surface at least partially defining a grip, and an inner surface at least partially defining a chamber. The handle portion includes a substrate having at least one aperture, and an overmold configured for forming a gripping surface on the outer surface and for extending through the apertures into the chamber for forming a resilient mounting point.

Abstract: The gripping element has a plurality of elevated sections in the form of intercalated shapes. The elevated sections may be smooth or textured to enhance gripping and to reduce slippage of the writing instrument during use.

Abstract: An improved tool handle for a resulting tool is configured to be of an ergonomic cross section, such as a rounded triangle or a teardrop. The improved tool handle may include a core of glass strands within a plastic binder, as well as a coating formed over the core that resists penetration of glass strands therethrough. The coating of such a tool handle may be formed of two separate materials of two durometer hardness in order to provide both a relatively hard grip region and a relatively soft grip region that are contiguous. Such a tool handle may additionally include texturing such as knurling on the harder grip region.

Abstract: A hand-held instrument has a business end and a handle attached to the business end. The handle has a gripping portion and a longitudinal axis. A knob is provided on the gripping portion of the handle to facilitate the wielding of the hand-held instrument. The knob is disposed such that it projects away from the handle in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the handle. In a preferred, but not required embodiment, the knob is removably attached to the handle by a quick release attachment device. In a typical, but not required, such embodiment, the quick release attachment device includes a male connection pin disposed within the knob and a female receptor disposed within the hand tool.

Abstract: A separable apparatus to cushion and dampen vibration and method for making such separable apparatus. The separable apparatus comprises an overmold composed of a mixture of an elastrometric material and a foaming agent. The overmold comprises a first non-foam layer and a second non-foam layer, in conjunction, enveloping a micro-cellular foam layer.

Abstract: A unique writing instrument. Preferred is a bow shaped barrel with an arched and hinged or flexible upper member and a rigid lower member. A method of producing the writing instrument is also described.

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.

Abstract: An angle drill includes a housing that accommodates a motor. The angle drill also includes a handle that is adapted to be held by an operator during a drilling operation. The handle is coupled to the housing such that the handle can rotate relative to the housing.

Abstract: A replaceable grip for a handle of an adjustable spanner with a hole for hanging (26) which comprises a body (1a) made of an at least semi-elastic material adapted internally to at least a part of the section of the handle (23) and means of securing (2,15,16,24,24′,25) to fix the body (1a) to the handle (23), the body (1a) of the grip (1,1′) comprising a through-hole (20) in a position coincident with the hole for hanging (26) of the handle (23), an internal axial void (1b) with a double-“T” cross section adapted to the cross section of the handle (23) at different points of the contour of the handle (23), while the first means of securing (2,15,16,24,24′,25) each comprise flat blocking elements (2,9,24,24,″,24′″) which cover at least opposing edges of said through-hole (20), securing means (15,16,25) which penetrate into the through-hole (20) tightening the blocking elements (2,9,24,24,″,24′″) against the grip (1,1′).

Abstract: A water absorbent sleeve can be positioned on a writing implement to prevent the slipping of the writing instrument caused from a user's sweaty palm or fingers.

Abstract: A comfortable grip attachment to an article. Preferred is a bristle grip in various shapes and sizes. A method of producing the grip is also described.

Abstract: A dual handle attachment for a floor appliance, e.g., vacuum cleaner, large push broom, mop, squeegee, etc., allows a user of the appliance to manipulate or maneuver the appliance using generally symmetrical upper body, arm, wrist, and hand forces and movements, thereby obviating the need for asymmetrical twisting and the greater strength required to manipulate such a device using only a single arm and hand. The present attachment comprises a single central bracket which attaches to the conventional single handlebar of such an appliance, with a left and a right handgrip adjustably extending from the central bracket. The two handgrips may be pivotally adjusted by the user as desired, and may be interchanged for handgrips having different shapes or configurations as desired. One embodiment may be removably secured to the appliance, with another embodiment providing for permanent attachment as an integral part of the appliance at the time of manufacture.

Abstract: The present invention is an ergonomic paint brush handle including a head section having a shoulder end, a brush end, a brush edge and a shoulder surface, said brush end of said head section for receiving a brush head, and said head section being oriented substantially along a brush plane. The paint brush handle also has a longitudinal handle section oriented substantially along a handle axis, said handle axis and said brush plane are substantially parallel to each other and disposed at an offset distance. The handle also has a transition sections for rigidly connecting said shoulder end of said head section to one end of said handle section. The ergonomic handle is gripped by placing a fore finger along said brush edge, and a thumb on said shoulder surface and said handle section lying in the web of a hand between the fore finger and the thumb, such that when said handle is gripped in a hand said transition section provides relief for the web of a hand.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a power tool 1 comprises a housing 2 defining a handle 4 and housing a motor for actuating an output member of the tool, such as a drill bit or jigsaw blade. The handle assembly comprises at least one flexible sheet 8 adapted to be mounted to a surface of the handle of the power tool and having a series of protrusions 10 adapted to be engaged by a hand of a user of the tool. The protrusions 10 retain at least one gaseous vibration damping material such as air between the flexible sheet 8 and the surface of the handle 4.

Abstract: A magnet to provide magnetic flux therapeutic pain-easing and healing effects built into a resilient grip or wrap for the handle of a hand held device. The therapeutic magnetic hand grip or wrap can be used on the handles of golf clubs, tennis racquets, baseball bats, bicycle handlebars, vehicle steering wheels, crutches, cane, and into bandages.

Abstract: An improved knob to aid in the gripping and movement of an article is described. The knob comprises a carefully constructed head that allows the user to comfortably place forward portions of their thumb, index and middle fingers into respective recesses. Slight pressure from the user's fingers and thumb serves to clasp the knob and thereafter the knob can be easily lifted, and if required tilted and rotated by simply twisting the wrist. The knob is ideal to be employed as a handle for a cooking pot lid, as a door handle, as a handle located on the back of a chair or a handle on a tap.

Abstract: At the time of gripping a writing instrument, a certain degree of gripping force is required for the thumb and other fingers gripping the grip section so that the grip section will not slip. The normal way for supporting the writing instrument only at three points by the thumb, the index finger and the middle finger is not enough for reducing the loads to the thumb and other fingers because excessively large force is unconsciously exerted to the thumb and other fingers. It is also difficult to put the writing instrument in a pocket, a pencil case, etc. When gripping the writing instrument, the direction for gripping the barrel is forcibly determined.

Abstract: A parallel handle, parallel handle system and method for designing parallel handles for a hand for use with tools or control mechanisms, that includes a handle having a radial section having a side for receiving the thumb and having a side for receiving the index finger, the radial section having a surface for engaging a portion of the palmar surface of the hand, a middle section having a side for receiving at least a portion of the middle finger and at least a portion of the ring finger and having a surface that avoids placing undue pressure on a surface of the hand located over the carpal tunnel, and an ulnar section having a side for receiving the small finger and having a surface for engaging a portion of the palmar surface of the hand so as to position the end of the small finger.

Abstract: A hand-held instrument has a business end and a handle attached to the business end. The handle has a gripping portion and a longitudinal axis. A knob is provided on the gripping portion of the handle to facilitate the wielding of the hand-held instrument. The knob is disposed such that it projects away from the handle in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the handle. In a preferred, but not required embodiment, the knob is removably attached to the handle by a quick release attachment device. In a typical, but not required, such embodiment, the quick release attachment device includes a male connection pin disposed within the knob and a female receptor disposed within the hand tool.

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: A handle assembly for a power tool 1 comprises a housing 2 defining a handle 4 and housing a motor for actuating an output member of the tool, such as a drill bit or jigsaw blade. The handle assembly comprises at least one flexible sheet 8 adapted to be mounted to a surface of the handle of the power tool and having a series of protrusions 10 adapted to be engaged by a hand of a user of the tool. The protrusions 10 retain one or more blister packs (not shown) containing at least one vibration damping gel material between the flexible sheet 8 and the surface of the handle 4.

Abstract: A deformable grip is provided for a manual implement or other substrate such as a handle for a cooking vessel or a hair brush or the like, wherein the grip resiliently conforms to individualized anatomical contours and preferences thereby providing enhanced user comfort with reduced fatigue. The deformable grip includes a resilient outer sleeve mounted on the implement in a position for manual grasping during normal use, wherein this outer sleeve encloses at least one internal cavity containing a selected quantity of shape-deformable balls to provide the outer sleeve with a deformable tactile feel during normal use. These resilient balls are sufficiently deformable to accommodate injection into the cavity through a hollow needle passed through a small puncture port formed in the sleeve, followed by return to a normal size and shape sufficiently large to prevent backflow leakage through the puncture port to the sleeve exterior.

Abstract: A handle for tape dispenser includes a plastic grip formed via a first time injection molding. The grip is provided at front and rear sides with shallow recesses that have smoothly curved profiles and predetermined depths. The grip is then positioned in a forming machine, so that two covers formed from a thermally plastic rubber material via a second time injection molding are set in the shallow recesses to tightly attach to the plastic grip, enabling comfortable and stable holding of the tape dispenser at the grip without unwanted sliding of the handle relative to a user's hand. Etched patterns, densely distributed dots or other grains may be formed on outer surfaces of the rubber covers to provide enhanced grip resistance.

Abstract: An ergonomic handle is provided for a bicycle. The ergonomic handle includes a cross member to be mounted on the front fork of the bicycle, two bent members each extending from one of two opposite ends of the cross member and two curved members each extending from one of the bent members and including a grip portion near its free end. The grip portion of each of the curved members includes a convex upper side. The ergonomic handle is made of a compound material. The grip portion of each of the curved members includes a convex upper side for intimate contact with the palm of the rider's hand. The grip portion of each of the curved members includes a planar face formed on the lower side for increasing an area for contact with the fingers of the rider's hand. The planar face extends in a longitudinal direction of the grip portion.

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.

Abstract: A marking implement includes a structure which is capable of automatic orientation in an upright position upon a horizontal surface. The structure includes a weighted base having a substantially rounded and convex exterior, and adapted to support the marking implement vertically upon a horizontal surface. A handle extends between a making head and the weighted base.

Abstract: A handle for a tool. The handle includes a bow-shaped handle end section, a straight middle section, and a fixing end section for attaching the tool. In the handle a S-bow-shaped handle section is arranged between the straight middle section and the fixing end section. The S-bow-shaped handle section is provided with a first, straight handle area connected to the middle section by a first, bent section, and a second, straight handle area connected to the first, straight handle area by a second, bent section. The fixing end section is connected to the second handle area.

Abstract: A handle (11) for a vessel (9) is described which has an elongate grip portion (12) and at least one extension (13) therefrom for attachment of the handle (11) to the vessel (9). The elongate grip portion (12) has running along its length and facing away from the extension(s) on one side a convex surface (15) and the other side a concave surface (16). Preferably the concave and concave surfaces (15, 16) are matched in cross-section.

Abstract: A hand support and writing, drawing or painting instrument holder adapted to fit the hand of the user including a main body adapted to fit between the index and middle fingers and a laterally extending thumb support member for supporting the thumb of the user. A concave groove at the upper edge of the laterally extending thumb support accepts the interior of the fore finger and sleeves made from a soft material surrounds the writing, drawing or painting instrument to assure comfort to the user. The writing, drawing or painting instrument fits through a central passage in the main body and is rigidly supported therein to hold the hand spatially away from the writing surface. The movement of the arm provides the writing motion and no pinching pressure of the thumb and fingers are required. A concave groove at the bottom edge of the laterally extending thumb support is provided so that the instrument can be used by either a right or left handed person merely by inverting the instrument.

Abstract: A vibrating hammer glove having a motor housing cover with a palm portion across the top of a hammer housing includes downwardly depending flaps which wrap around the housing and fasten with a stationary fitting. Further, a securement strap is trained through slots in the flaps so that the terminating ends thereof engage in a hook and pile fastener. A cushion between the palm portion of the cover and the underside of the strap provides additional shock and vibration absorption. A securement ring midway between opposite strap ends engages the stationary fitting so that the strap and glove are properly aligned, mounted, and retained on the housing. Air vents are provided in the palm portion and in the attachment flaps, whereby heat generated within the housing is dissipated to the environment.

Abstract: ABSTRACT A unique writing instrument is described. Preferred is an open-ended barrel in a wishbone configuration. A method of producing the writing instrument is also described.

Abstract: A kitchen utensil kit including a single handle with one or more easily detachable and attachable accessories such as peelers, pizza cutters, cheese slicers, zesters, ice cream scoops, etc. The kit includes interlocking trays for storage in drawers, and interlocking counter-top storage units. Individual storage cavities are provided for each of the implements to organize the implements of the kit and minimize storage space requirements while maintaining ease of finding the implements. Each accessory snap-locks to the handle upon insertion, and can be released with one hand.

Abstract: A comfortable grip attachment to an articles is described. Preferred is a bristle grip in various shapes and sizes. A method of producing the grip is also described.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing protective cover for pneumatic tool handle is made of a rubber material having a predetermined thickness to define a central through hole, into which the handle of a pneumatic tool is positioned. The protective cover is provided at predetermined positions with axially extended slots, in each of which a plurality of pointed-topped protrusions are continuously provided to form a plurality of spaced inverted pyramidal recesses. The recesses reduce a coefficient of elasticity of the rubber material at areas of the protective cover being gripped by a user, so that the protective cover under an applied force quickly deforms and absorbs energy, and slowly restores from the deformation and releases energy to provide shock absorbing and damping effects.

Abstract: A garden tool includes a work-engaging head joined by a shank to a plastic handle. The handle has a relatively rigid plastic core body. A cavity is formed in the handle to divide it into forward and rearward portions. The cavity is filled with a flexible and resilient material to accommodate flexing of the rearward portion relative to the forward portion. A flexible and resilient gripping sheath covers the outer surface of the core body except for the cavity. In one embodiment the cavity is in the core body and includes a notch. For digging tools, such as trowels, the notch is formed on the lower side of the core body adjacent to the distal end, while for pulling or raking tools, such as plows, the notch is formed on the upper side of the core body adjacent to the working end. A recess may be formed in the core body opposite the notch for cooperation with the notch to define a narrow hinge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cushioning element adapted to be mounted on an article to provide cushioning therefor. The cushioning element of the present invention has an encasing member at least partially defining a filling chamber. The filling chamber is filled with a flowable particulate matter. The present invention further includes a mounting member adapted to mount the encasing member onto the article. According to the present invention, at least a portion of the encasing member is deformable and the particulate matter within the filling chamber is capable of flowing inside the filling chamber upon the application of a deforming force to the deformable portion of the encasing member.

Abstract: A writing instrument having an ergonomic configuration and methods for making the instrument. The instrument is elongated having an equilateral triangular cross-section and having a uniform partial twist along the length thereof. The partial twist permits flat surface engagement for the thumb, index finger and middle finger and for the dorsal first web space of the user's hand. The uniform twist in combination with the equilateral cross-sectional shape also permits tight packing in bulk. A method for making the instrument in the form of a rigid pencil is also provided.

Abstract: A stick with shock-absorber including: an elongated member associated with a movable member with the interposition of a shock-absorbing member; a means for activating and deactivating the shock-absorbing member and adapted to determine a first shock-absorbing condition and a second condition in which shock-absorbing is disabled. The movable member includes a grip body which is adapted to be gripped by a user, and the shock-absorbing member and the activation and deactivation means are arranged substantially at the grip body.

Abstract: A trowel includes a blade, a handle having two ends formed integral with the blade with such as a molding or a forging process. An outer cover is disposed on the outer peripheral portion of the handle by such as a molding process for allowing the users to comfortably grasp the handle. The ends of the handle are formed integral with two seats and two ramps of the blade, and each has one or more notches for receiving bulges of the outer cover and for solidly securing the outer cover onto the handle and for preventing the outer cover from moving relative to the handle.

Abstract: An ergonomic handle having a first handle section, a second handle section and a third handle section, wherein the first handle section and the second handle section are connected at a first obtuse angle, and wherein the second handle section and the third handle section are connected at a second obtuse angle. The ergonomic handle of the present invention also preferably includes an implement removably attached to said first handle section, wherein the implement is removably attached with a quick connect-disconnect mechanism.

Abstract: A flexible member is provided for use with a hand tool having a working implement and a handle. The flexible member includes an elongated member having a first end configured for attachment to the working implement and a second end configured for attachment to the handle. The elongated member defines a plurality of notches. The elongated member is made of a resiliently deformable material. The notches alternately face opposite directions along the length of the elongated member. The first end of the elongated member is configured for threaded or mechanical attachment to the working implement. The second end of the elongated member is configured for threaded or mechanical attachment to the handle.

Abstract: A writing instrument is comprised of an elongated body with a writing point at the lower end, and an upper end for supporting the base of the index finger. Arcuate arms extending up from the upper end of the body are arranged for being positioned on the sides of the index finger. A concave front groove is arranged along the front side of the body for cradling the tip of the index finger. Concave side grooves are arranged along the sides of the body for cradling the tips of the thumb and middle finger. Forwardly protruding ears are arranged between the front and respective sides for being pinched between the index finger and the thumb, and between the index finger and the middle finger. A knob on the rear of the body is movable for retracting or extending a cap to expose or cover the writing point.

Abstract: The invention proposes a handle for a screwdriver or a similar tool, which over a significant part of its length has a cross-section in the form of an approximately regular pentagon. The corner or angle sections are rounded with a radius of curvature, whose centre is in the longitudinal axis of the tool handle. The corner sections formed by the curved part of the cross-section have a different width over the handle length. The shape of the flattenings does not follow the shape of the handle contour.