Abstract: According to the present invention, a handle-cover combination includes a handle and a cover. The handle defines at least one hole. The cover includes at least one fastener formed thereon. The at least one fastener is inserted in the at least one hole. The cover may include a hard layer on which the fastener is formed and a soft layer secured to the hard layer.

Abstract: An apparatus to cushion and dampen vibration and method for making such apparatus. The apparatus comprises a substrate member and an overmold disposed on the substrate member. The overmold is 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 dental hygiene system handle including a proximal grip section, a central control section, and a distal brush section, the central control section including four elastomeric lands for receiving the thumb and forefinger of a user on opposite sides of the central control section.

Abstract: An ergonomic handle for a poultry knife has an elongated handle with a longitudinal axis, a curved upper grip surface extending away from the axis and a lower grip surface in about parallel disposition with the axis, and the lower grip surface is formed with a downwardly depending planar wall for engaging the back of the index finger. The wall is perpendicularly disposed to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A handle and method for use with a manually operated implement including an elongated tubular frame (A) with a holder (B) at one end for receiving a shank portion of the implement against rotation and movement in and out with respect to the holder and for achieving a two-point control by the user through a slidable support (C) opposite the holder and an intermediate upright hand grip (D), a strap (E) carried by a support (C) being provided for encompassing an arm of the user just below the elbow facilitating the application of force upwardly and downwardly as well as in and out through the implement.

Abstract: The Ergo-Handle, integrated into the surface, ensures effortless, fast and secure opening of cabinet doors, drawers or other furniture every time, even when only one finger is used, from almost any direction, position or height of the person. Long fingernails, oily hands, or even arthritis easily allow perfect operation. The exact shape and size to accommodate the anatomy of the human hand when operating the handle requires precise considerations. Potential injuries are virtually eliminated because of the total absence of any protrusions. Pleasing contours add distinctive personality, while for instance decorative centerpieces, such as marble discs, exhibit astonishing beauty.

Abstract: An attachment portion is formed of a synthetic resin material integrally with both ends of a grip body formed of a synthetic resin. A pair of concave portions opposed to each other are provided on an outer peripheral surface of a resin layer forming a hollow portion provided through gas injection in an almost central part in longitudinal direction of the grip body, thereby reducing a volume of the hollow portion and increasing a thickness of the resin layer to enhance a rigidity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a handle for a tool (2). The inventive handle comprises a bow-shaped handle end section (11), a straight middle section (6, 4) and a fixing end section (10a) for attaching the tool (2). The handle is characterised in that a S-bow-shaped handle section is arranged between the straight middle section and the fixing end section. Said S-bow-shaped handle section is provided with a first, straight handle area (9) which is connected to the middle section (4, 6) by means of a first, bent section (9a) and a second, straight handle area which is connected to the first, straight handle area by means of a second, bent section. The fixing end section is connected to the second handle area.

Abstract: A hand held utensil having a head portion connected to a handle, wherein the handle includes structure for encouraging a user of the utensil to present the head portion to an article at a preferred angle.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a cushioning device that is adapted to retain a flowable medium to provide a cushioning effect. The cushioning device has a cushioning member having a deformable bladder member defining a medium chamber and a flowable medium, such as a fluid, retained in the chamber. The cushioning member is adapted to be mounted onto an article to thereby provide a cushioning effect for a user. The cushioning device can optionally have a support element to provide an additional cushioning effect. The present invention also relates to a cushioned article that has a finger-held or finger-manipulated article on which the cushioning device is mounted to provide a comfortable finger grip for a user. The cushioned article is so formed that it can fit within the user's finger grip and that the inflated bladder member can be deformed by the user's fingers or fingertips.

Abstract: A shaving razor having a razor handle comprising an extruded substantially rigid inner core and a compatible covering layer over the rigid inner core except for a select region at which an exposed portion of inner core is provided. A marking, such as printed matter and/or any other type of indicia, may thereby be readily provided on the inner core rather than on the covering layer. The marking is preferably provided on a flat surface of the handle. Additionally, the razor handle may be formed by an extrusion process utilizing a die set which forms a handle with a cross-section which is at least partially asymmetrical.

Abstract: A handle of an adhesive-tape cutter includes a recessed groove formed at a preset position of the handle, having insert holes preset in number formed around its circumference. A cover member is provided at a bottom side with a plurality of insert studs for correspondingly inserting in the insert holes of the handle. The cover member has a cover plate provided with at least one engraved groove on its faceplate for words, designs or a trademark to be embedded therein. A resilient covering covers up a preset portion of the handle and filled up the engraved groove. Words, designs or a trademark is embedded and protected in the engraved groove so they will not be worn out, fade in color or fall off.

Abstract: A composite handle for grooming implements provides improved control during use. Such handle has a rigid and a flexible portion that facilitates use of the implement, especially when a user has a weak or impaired grip.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hairbrush comprising a head region and a handle region, the handle region comprising a stem, the stem having a deformable grip located thereon.

Abstract: A handle of an adhesive-tape cutter includes a recessed groove formed at a preset position of the handle, having insert holes preset in number formed around its circumference. A cover member is provided at a bottom side with a plurality of insert studs for correspondingly inserting in the insert holes of the handle. The cover member has a cover plate provided with at least one engraved groove on its faceplate for words, designs or a trademark to be embedded therein. A resilient covering covers up a preset portion of the handle and filled up the engraved groove. Words, designs or a trademark is embedded and protected in the engraved groove so they will not be worn out, fade in color or fall off.

Abstract: A retractable handle device includes a pair of conduits, a pair of tubes slidably engaged in the conduits, a housing secured on top of the tubes, and a hand grip rotatably secured to the housing with a shaft. One or more spring biased latches are disposed in the tubes, a bar is slidably received in the housing and coupled to the spring biased latches with links for selectively actuating the spring biased latches to lock the conduits and the tubes. A pin is slidably received in the shaft. A knob is slidably received in the hand grip for selectively actuating the pin.

Abstract: A lightweight cement trowel handle with preferred tightness and safe grip, comprises a handle interlocked by aligning two shell-shaped bottom seat and top cover through high frequency pressure and sheathed by a soft TPR material as the external layer; wherein, the bottom seat and the upper cover not only have reinforcing ribs disposed on the inner sides, but also have clamp frames with several double diameter holes disposed in the front aspect; a ring seat is disposed at the distal end of the bottom seat; an insert end of the said top cover is forced into an insert slot of the ring seat for mutual alignment and interlock; a blade piece is clamped between the clamp frames of the handle, penetrated by a screw and fastened by a nut; thereby the said hexagon nut is fitly received and fixed inside the double diameter hole of the top cover.

Abstract: A structure is designed to fasten detachably the handle and the working part of a hand tool. The structure includes a fastening base located at one end of the handle, a fastening end located at one end of the working part, and a fastening device. The fastening end is detachably fastened to the fastening base in conjunction with the fastening device. As the fastening device is turned such that two planar surfaces of the fastening device are aligned with two side walls of an open end of the retaining hole of the fastening end of the working part, the fastening device can be moved out of the retaining hole so as to enable the handle and the working part to separate from each other.

Abstract: A handle includes an elongate member having two ends coupled to two links with two anchor straps, a covering member engaged around the elongate member and having two end ears engaged over the anchor straps and secured to the anchor straps with fasteners. A cushioning member is engaged between the elongate member and the covering member for forming a comfortable grasping structure. The fasteners may also be engaged through the cushioning member for further solidly securing the covering member and the cushioning member together.

Abstract: An ergonomic writing instrument has a writing section, a grasping section, and a stabilizing section. The writing instrument reduces stress and writing fatigue by providing the grasping section with a substantial thickness to keep users from clenching and a surface with a contour that essentially fits a portion of a hand, such as either the index finger or the middle finger of the left and right human hand or that essentially fits portions of both the index finger and middle finger. The grasping section is generally symmetrical about a plane essentially normal to the contoured surface so that the writing instrument can be used by either a right handed person or a left handed person.

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: A vehicle door handle assembly for opening a door of a vehicle includes a base which is mountable at the door of the vehicle and a handle portion which is operable to open the door via movement of the handle portion relative to the base. The handle portion includes a first portion having a first material hardness and a second portion having a second material hardness. The first material hardness is greater than the second material hardness, such that the second portion provides a softer feel to a user of the door handle assembly when opening the door of the vehicle. The door handle assembly may further include an illumination source for illuminating the handle portion and/or a heating element for heating the handle portion.

Abstract: A structure is designed to fasten detachably the handle and the working part of a hand tool. The structure comprises a fastening base located at one end of the handle, a fastening end located at one end of the working part, and a fastening device. The fastening end is detachably fastened with the fastening base in conjunction with the fastening device. As the fastening device is turned such that two planar surfaces of the fastening device are aligned with two side walls of an open end of the retaining hole of the fastening end of the working part, the fastening device can be moved out of the retaining hole so as to enable the handle and the working part to separate from each other.

Abstract: A deformable grip for a writing implement, and related production method, are provided 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 writing implement in a position for manual grasping during normal use, as by fingertip grasping, wherein this outer sleeve closes an internal cavity containing a plurality of shape-deformable balls having sufficient resilience to provide the 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 multi-plane gripping handle for use with a multitude of devices is provided which generally comprises a handle section, a thumb section and a butt surface. The size and shape of the handle section and thumb section are selected to optimize the surface contact between the gripping handle and the hand of the user. The handle section and the thumb section each occupy a separate plane and these in planes are arranged in a selected angular relationship with one another to further optimize the gripping surface contact between the hand and the handle. In an alternative embodiment, the gripping handle may be formed in a split-case construction such that alternative devices may be interchangeably inserted into the gripping handle and thus allow for the gripping handle to be used with various devices.

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: The invention relates to salon and spa tools comprising a head region and a handle region, the handle region comprising a stem, the stem having a deformable grip that is adapted to receive at least a portion of the stem into itself.

Abstract: An operating knob (1) includes an upper knob portion (11), a lower knob portion (12), and a neck portion (13) connecting the upper knob portion with the lower knob portion. The upper knob portion is hexagonal in shape and defines a first recess (111) in each of six side edges (112) thereof. The lower knob portion defines a plurality of second recesses (122) in a side edge (124) thereof. A screw hole (14) is axially defined through the lower knob portion into the upper knob portion. The number of second recesses is greater than the number of first recesses. When turning the knob, two to four fingers (21, 22) of the user rotate the upper knob portion in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction and a thumb (23) of the user pushes the side edge of the lower knob portion in the clockwise or anti-clockwise direction.

Abstract: A cushion for handle of racket comprises, from bottom to top, a fabric layer, a permeable layer, and a smooth flat waterproof layer. The permeable layer has a flat bottom surface and an undulating top surface wherein the raised portions of the top surface of the permeable layer project above the waterproof layer to form a plurality of absorption irregular areas for absorbing sweat and heat given forth from hand when holding the racket. Further, absorption areas has a high frictional coefficient. This can increase the grasping force of the hand of user on racket.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ergonomic handle for the high volume evacuator that is designed to reduce the incidence of fatigue-related medical conditions among dental assistants. The handle comprises a hollow tube composed of a rigid material that allows the suction to flow through the interior, a valve that allows the suction to be turned on and off, and a soft, non-latex rubber grip specifically shaped to match the natural curvature of the hand for a variety of grasps. The grip has a bulbous mid-section, and two recessed areas, one on each side of the bulbous mid-section. In addition, both the proximal and distal ends of the grip are flared. Preferably, the design will be compatible with existing technology to make its incorporation into modern dental offices simple and inexpensive. The device may maximize comfort and minimize the stresses encountered by dental assistants in a normal working day, specifically in the area of the hand.

Abstract: A multi-plane gripping handle for use with a multitude of devices is provided which generally comprises a handle section, a thumb section and a butt surface. The size and shape of the handle section and thumb section are selected to optimize the surface contact between the gripping handle and the hand of the user. The handle section and the thumb section each occupy a separate plane and these in planes are arranged in a selected angular relationship with one another to further optimize the gripping surface contact between the hand and the handle. In an alternative embodiment, the gripping handle may be formed in a split-case construction such that alternative devices may be interchangeably inserted into the gripping handle and thus allow for the gripping handle to be used with various devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a cushioning device that is adapted to retain a flowable medium to provide a cushioning effect. The cushioning device has a cushioning member having a deformable bladder member defining a medium chamber and a flowable medium, such as a fluid, retained in the chamber. The cushioning member is adapted to be mounted onto an article to thereby provide a cushioning effect for a user. The cushioning device can optionally have a support element to provide an additional cushioning effect. The present invention also relates to a cushioned article that has a finger-held or finger-manipulated article on which the cushioning device is mounted to provide a comfortable finger grip for a user. The cushioned article is so formed that it can fit within the user's finger grip and that the inflated bladder member can be deformed by the user's fingers or fingertips.

Abstract: A knife handle suitable for use in connection with a blade with proximal and distal side and top faces. The knife handle includes an elongate hand gripping member and a unitary proximal digital member. The digital member has side faces which overlie the proximal side faces of the blade and an arm which overlies the proximal top face of the blade. A thumb groove and a first finger groove are formed in the side faces respectively of the proximal digital member and an index finger groove is formed in the arm of the digital member. The knife handle can be gripped in several ways including a grip where the index finger is extended fully over the arm of the digital member and the thumb and forefinger are positioned in the thumb and first finger grooves respectively.

Abstract: A plastic handle structure of a clamp tool, wherein, a hard plastic layer is provided on the two lateral edge areas of the bottom plate thereof with two lateral edge portions for a fitting-over portion, and the opening of the fitting-over portion per se is provided with two lateral edge portions, the top of the hard plastic layer is cut to open. A transversely directed die block for shaping the fitting-over portion fills soft plastic material in the lateral edge portions for the fitting-over portion, the lateral edge portions of the fitting-over opening and the top cut portion during a soft plastic layer enveloping process, enveloping and filling processes of the soft plastic layer are thus completed, and the structure of the fitting-over portion can be shaped. In the entire operation for the plastic handle, the hard plastic layer can be molded from an upper and a lower die in order to reduce the waiting time to do the enveloping process of the soft plastic layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a front section (1) of a housing of a writing implement. Said front section comprises a casing body (4) consisting of a shape-retaining substance and a jacket (8) consisting of a second substance, which forms a flat surface surrounding the casing body along a substantial part of said body's axial length. An opening (7) positioned at the front of the tip of the casing body (4) forms the starting point of an adjoining axial segment (7, 10, k1) of an injection canal (38, 39, 10, 24, 25) for the second substance.

Abstract: A hand held 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 hand held implement vertically upon a horizontal surface. A working end portion of the implement is adapted for performing the desired task, such as for holding food, or for painting a surface, or for brushing teeth. A handle extends between the working end portion and the weighted base.

Abstract: A handle construction (10) for a gear shift lever (100) wherein the handle construction (10) is fabricated as a one piece contoured handle member (20) having a generally ovoidal configuration with certain portions missing from the top surface, the front surface, and the left side of the generally ovoidal configuration; wherein, those missing portions define a plurality of elongated arcuate recesses (21) through (24) that are dimensioned to receive a user's fingers, a first extension recess (30) that is dimensioned to receive a user's thumb and a second extension recess (32) to form a raised lip (37) that forms an abutment surface for the heel of a user's palm.

Abstract: A dental hygiene system handle including a proximal grip section, a central control section, and a distal brush section, the central control section including four elastomeric lands for receiving the thumb and forefinger of a user on opposite sides of the central control section.

Abstract: An ergonomic gripping handle and a method of producing an ergonomic handle which is particularly well suited for application with wooden cylindrical handles. The handle comprises an elongate rounded handle member having lateral finger indentations therealong, said finger indentations extending around and across a longitudinal side portion of the handle member; and, a pliable plastic sleeve sized to matingly slip over the handle member. When the indented handle member is covered by the sleeve, the handle may be gripped by the sleeve. A method of fabricating a handle adapted for gripping with a hand comprising the steps of forming lateral finger indentations in an elongate and rounded handle member; and, matingly sliding a soft pliable sleeve over the handle member. The handle member may be more comfortably and easily gripped by the soft sleeve. The soft sleeve may be replaced when worn.

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: A device for engaging an elongate article, such as a pipe or cable, for displacing the article longitudinally, comprises a tubular body formed of a plurality of longitudinal parts arranged to be opened apart and then closed together around the elongate article, and at least one collar formed of a plurality of parts carried by respective parts of the tubular body. The collar has a radially inner surface to form an interference engagement with the outer surface of the article, and a radially outer surface to engage the inner surface of the tubular body. The outer surface of the collar and/or the inner surface of the tubular body is tapered towards the trailing end of the device.

Abstract: A pen having a 3-dimensional pattern has at least one flexible strip. The flexible strip is sandwiched between a pattern ring and a liner ring with the 3-dimensional pattern partially protruding out of the pattern ring from a corresponding through hole. The liner ring abuts a bottom end of a connecting ring. The connecting ring is formed with an annular flange on its outer surface. The pattern ring abuts the annular flange to enclose the liner ring. A top end of the connecting ring is clamped onto a barrel of the pen, and a bottom end of the liner ring is threadingly connected to a tip of the pen.

Abstract: A coated rod-like handle, and an apparatus and method of molding a protective coat on a portion of a rod-like handle. The method includes the steps of: (1) providing a mold having at least one projection extending radially inwardly from an inside wall of the mold and so positioned and configured to support the portion of the rod-like handle placed concentrically inside the mold and to prevent the said portion of the rod-like handle from deforming laterally during an injection molding cycle; and (2) injecting a molding material under pressure through an inlet in the mold so as to form a protective coat on and about the said portion of the rod-like handle.

Abstract: This design is to be used by handicapped persons for the removal of snow. The invention is made to be used with one arm, and is adjustable to fit a short or tall person with only one aim or leg, left or right. It consists of a grip handle which is secured to two plates by bolts which are attached in turn to the main shaft by bolts, and is made adjustable by holes drilled into the main shaft. It also has a cradle at the upper end of the main shaft in which the forearm rests to give it stability and leverage to lift the loaded shovel for throwing snow. This cradle is attached to the main shaft by clamps which are also adjustable by releasing the bolts and moving it up and down on the shaft, which is also used to allow for use of different sized persons in unision with the adjustment of the grip handle.

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.

Abstract: A sportsboard such as a snowboard or wakeboard includes board structure having a handle structure defining a generally smooth surface to be grasped by at least a portion of a hand of the user such that (1) the user may remain in contact with the board structure when the bottom surface of the board structure is out of contact with the medium being ridden and (2) the board structure may be transported by hand more easily by the user. In one embodiment, an opening sufficiently sized to receive the forefingers of a rider's hand is formed in at least one end of the sportsboard. In another embodiment, at least two openings are formed on at least one end of the sportsboard, the two openings being on opposite sides of a lengthwise center axis of the sportsboard. In a third embodiment, at least one end of the sportsboard is rolled-up sufficiently to form a lip which can be grasped by the thumb or forefingers of a rider.

Abstract: The invention provides a handle (38) for hand and garden tools which causes a preferred coupling position of an assigned group of hands when the respective tool is used. The handle (38) contains a first section for contacting the palm and a second section that is intended for being encompassed by the fingers. The first section contains a distal part (50) that is intended for being encompassed by the thumb bridge, a proximal part (54) that is intended for contacting the ball of the hand root and a center part (52) that lies between the two aforementioned parts and has a pronounced radially outward directed curvature that extends over at least part of its circumference and is intended for snugly adjoining the inner surface of the hand. The distance of this curvature from the longitudinal axis (39) is at its greatest in a maximum (59) that lies in a central region of the curvature and distinctly decreases from this location to the distal and the proximal part (50, 54). According to the invention, a length (L0.

Abstract: A grip adapted for attachment to a writing implement includes a longitudinally extending tubular shell having an inner surface and an outer surface. The grip further includes a viscoelastic hand/finger surface formed about the outer surface of the tubular shell.

Abstract: A caulk gun handle cushion assembly system that includes cushions, conformably securable to the front and back hand grips, of a caulk gun handle assembly for minimizing the compression forces generated against the interior of the user's hands during long periods of use. Each of the front and back hand grip cushions has a receiving cavity lined with an adhesive layer for permanently bonding with a respective front and back hand grip of the caulk gun handle assembly.

Abstract: A luggage pull rod is formed of an outer tube and an inner tube slidably fitted into the outer tube such that the top end of the outer tube and the bottom end of the inner tube are connected by a buffer member capable of absorbing shock. The pull rod is provided with a hand grip which is pivotally fastened to the top end of the inner tube.