Handle Patents (Class 248/145.6)
  • Patent number: 9675156
    Abstract: A hair dye mixing assembly comprises a bowl comprising at least one arm and an opening and at least one support member arranged about said bowl, and attached to the bowl through the bowl arm. The support members can be immovably fixed to the bowl, movably connected to the bowl to move or rotate in different directions, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventors: Chan Soo Kim, Saerom Kim, Bumjin Kim
  • Patent number: 9670051
    Abstract: A draining device for the primary purpose of completely draining unused contents that frequently remain trapped inside various containers due to an inadequate way to sufficiently remove them. This draining device comprises an upper enclosure, a base abutment and a support bracket with a first end and a second end that is attached to the upper enclosure and the base abutment. When the upper enclosure and base abutment are in an opened, perpendicular position to their adjoining support bracket, an inverted container is placed through the upper enclosure and lowered until the lid extends through, or it rests upon the base abutment. Thus, the remaining contents are collected at the inverted container's cap or lowermost section for additional usage until the remaining contents are completely utilized and the container is thoroughly depleted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Inventor: George Onda
  • Patent number: 9204747
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for securely holding objects, including but not limited to stemware such as wine glasses, an ash tray, coffee mugs, other oversized or small beverage containers, a portable lamp, a portable music player such as an iPod or other MP3 player, a portable computing device including but not limited to an iPhone or other smart phone, an iPad or other tablet computer, a laptop computer, a Kindle or other electronic reader, a vase, as well as any other item which a user would like to hold securely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Inventor: Judd E Starr
  • Patent number: 8979001
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to fluid sprayers and more specifically, but not by limitation, to a portable airless fluid sprayer including fluid container support features configured to accommodate fluid containers of different sizes. In one example, a fluid sprayer pump assembly is provided and includes a pump assembly housing and a fluid intake conduit configured to provide a fluid path to the pump assembly housing. The fluid sprayer pump assembly also includes a frame assembly supporting the pump assembly housing and including a plurality of fluid container support features. Each of the fluid container support features is configured to accommodate a respective fluid container such that an inlet end of the fluid intake conduit is positionable within the respective fluid container. In one example, a fluid container support feature includes a fluid container holder pivotably attached to the frame assembly and movable between first and second positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech Corporation
    Inventors: Craig L. Peterson, Ross D. Rossner, Joseph W. Kieffer
  • Patent number: 8789801
    Abstract: A symmetrical, balanced receptacle for storing, displaying or transporting goods, materials, people, plants or animals is suspended from a double-axis gimbal mounted on a framework. The receptacle is attached to the gimbal by adjustable bearings and a locking mechanism holds the receptacle in various positions, tilted forward or back, and swiveled to one side or the other. When the receptacle is unlocked, gravity holds it level, which is especially useful when the device is used to hold or transport cargo on sloping ground, turbulent water or shifting air currents. The framework may be stationary or attached to a wheeled vehicle, water craft, aircraft or other means of transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Alfred Thomas Newman
  • Patent number: 8770539
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding an electronic device, such as a smartphone or GPS device, is configured to secure the device within and without an automobile. The apparatus includes a handle grip assembly and a detachable clamp assembly. The clamp assembly may be configured with removable vent connectors to facilitate attachment of the clamp assembly to a standard air conditioning vent of the automobile. With the vent connectors removed, the clamp assembly may be coupled to a grip backing plate to form a tripod structure. A pair of legs swivel in and out of cradles formed in a handle assembly where an ergonomic handle serves as the third leg of the tripod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Inventor: Kevin Hsu
  • Patent number: 8448907
    Abstract: A medical tray having a telescoping leg that selectively telescopes in to be out of the way so as to enable the medical tray to be placed on a flat supporting surface or stored, or that telescopes out to provide a secure and stable support that places the medical tray contents in an elevated position. The telescoping of the telescoping leg is controlled by a one hand operated, dual action release mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Inventor: Laura Witschen
  • Patent number: 8302976
    Abstract: In a working machine, a towing handle is mounted on a top section of a machine body in such a manner that the handle is pivotable between a stored position and a deployed position, and the machine body is towable with the handle in the deployed position. The handle in the stored position extends along outer peripheral portions of the top section and a predetermined wall section of the machine, and the wall section has an upper end region that extends in a machine-towing direction to connect to the top section and has to-be-protected member provided thereon. The handle in the stored position projects outwardly beyond the top section and the wall section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kaku Okabe
  • Publication number: 20120104185
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for ergonomically and securely holding a portable computing device and standing the portable computing device at least partially upright on a flat surface are disclosed. The apparatus and method include a holder base with a front face and a rear face opposite the front face, the holder base being configured to hold a portable computing device at its front face by engaging distal edges of the portable computing device, a dome-shaped grip extending from the rear face of the holder base, the dome-shaped grip having at least one opening for receiving a user's finger, and a flange extending from the dome-shaped grip for supporting the holder base at an angle on a flat surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventor: James J. CARROLL
  • Patent number: 8137077
    Abstract: An air compressor assembly includes a base assembly including a first air cylinder and a second air cylinder each to store compressed air therein. The assembly further includes a first rearward handle and a second rearward handle each being attached to a rearward end portion of the base assembly. The assembly also includes a wheel attached to a forward end portion of the base assembly. In addition, the assembly includes a forward handle attached to the forward end portion of the base assembly. The assembly further includes an engine supported by the base assembly. Also, the assembly includes a pump powered by the engine and configured to generate compressed air which is advanced into the at least one air container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Peter J. Wierzchon, John Ronn
  • Patent number: 8109477
    Abstract: A bag holding apparatus for supporting one or more bags that are used for the purpose of depositing and storing leaves or other lawn debris. The apparatus includes a base platform upon which a full bag rests; at least two wheels interconnected by an axle shaft and for supporting the base platform; an upright main frame mounted from the base platform and disposed over the wheels; and sidewall members also supported over the base platform and defining with the main frame an open compartment for receiving the bag therein. Each of the sidewall members has a lower section thereof positioned to leave a space between the sidewall member and an edge of the bag and an upper section extending inwardly of the compartment. A clip member is secured at the upper section of each sidewall member for holding an edge of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Inventor: Jordan Blasbalg
  • Publication number: 20100282922
    Abstract: A multifaceted trivet with multifaceted functionality includes a trivet within a basket, a trivet that may serve as a lid and/or a cutting board and a trivet with a rotatable base. The trivet within a basket provides further insulation by use of the basket. The basket has serving handles which allows a heated item to be placed within the basket and easily carried to a serving area. The trivet serves as a lid that may also function as a trivet on which a serving dish or container may be placed. The trivet may fit as a lid of a particular container. The trivet may comprise a rotatable base which may be rotated for greater access to a serving dish. The trivet with a rotatable base may further include a basket having wheels for placing the trivet within to carry the trivet and the serving dish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: CSA, INC.
    Inventor: Tara McConnell
  • Patent number: 7624953
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an infusion stand for supporting an articles such as an IV bag. In one embodiment, the infusion stand comprises a gas spring engaged with a moveable base assembly. The infusion stand further comprises a foot pedal assembly mounted to the base assembly that is adapted to actuate the gas spring. The infusion stand further comprises an extension arm having one end engaged with the gas spring and the other end to an IV bag support adapted to support one or more IV bags. The infusion stand may further comprise a handle assembly connected to the upper portion of the extension arm. In operation, depression of the foot pedal assembly causes activation of the gas spring which raises the IV bag support to a selected height. An operator may grasp the handle assembly to control upward or downward movement of the IV bag support to a desired height and fix the desired height by release of the foot pedal assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Silverman, Bradley S. Silverman
  • Patent number: 7559514
    Abstract: A plumber's caddy is provided which carries two quart-sized containers. A hinge joins the front holder to the rear holder. The handle pivotally engages the eyes of the rear holder. The handle is comprised of two opposed risers joined by the extrusion. The semi-circular handle is fitted with the freely rotating tube for user comfort, so that the tube can be gripped with the handle free to rotate within the tube. The front holder is held to the rear holder via wing nuts tightened to threads of the bolts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Inventor: Walter Wynter
  • Patent number: 7207538
    Abstract: A beverage bottle holder is adapted to hold a plastic beverage bottle and comprises a bottom collar adapted to accept the bottom surface of the beverage bottle; a top grasping member adapted to exert compressive forces against the outside surface of the beverage bottle to firmly holding the bottle in a stable configuration within the bottle holder; a handle and at least one sinusoidal cusp within the inner surface of the bottom collar. The cusp is adapted to mesh with concavities within the bottom of the plastic bottle. The bottle holder is specifically designed for use in combination with plastic beverage bottles by persons with reduced hand strength and motor skills due to age, infirmities and disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Inventor: Rod Kent-Fawkes
  • Patent number: 6923627
    Abstract: An air compressor assembly with one or more of the following features: a removable manifold assembly capable of being remotely located from the air compressor assembly for controlling and distributing compressed air from the air compressor assembly to one or more air powered tools, a lifting handle, a handle capable of assuming a plurality of positions, condensate removal devices, and a stable base and tie-down points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: DeVilbiss Air Power Company
    Inventors: Mark W. Wood, Robert F. Burkholder, Crandall B. Barbour, Mike L. Davis, Fred M. Morgan, David W. Robenalt, Dave C. Smith, John W. Hardin, J. Cody Stilwell, Gary White, Stephen J. Vos
  • Patent number: 6742995
    Abstract: An air compressor assembly with one or more of the following features: a removable manifold assembly capable of being remotely located from the air compressor assembly for controlling and distributing compressed air from the air compressor assembly to one or more air powered tools, a lifting handle, a handle capable of assuming a plurality of positions, condensate removal devices, and a stable base and tie-down points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: DeVilbiss Air Power Company
    Inventors: Mark W. Wood, Robert F. Burkholder, Crandall B. Barbour, Mike L. Davis, Fred M. Morgan, David W. Robenalt, Dave C. Smith, John W. Hardin
  • Patent number: 6394304
    Abstract: A paint can holder used for holding a partially filled can of paint used for trimming out walls and ceilings. The holder has a cylindrical body and an ergonomic handle. The lateral wall of the holder comprises a plurality of vertical columns. The holder can be fabricated using a minimal amount of material. The holder is strategically reinforced so that the holder is lightweight yet very strong.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventors: Catherine Judy Bohne, Cynthia Susan Beard