Attached To Handle Patents (Class 40/661.12)
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Patent number: 11407126Abstract: A foldable knife having a handle inlay through which the knife blade can be viewed may include a knife handle having an interior handle liner and at least one outer handle portion on the handle liner. At least one knife handle inlay may be provided in the knife handle. The knife handle inlay may include a walled or ridged inlay structure which extends from the handle liner and has a selected size and shape. An inlay window may extend through the outer handle portion. The inlay window may generally correspond to a size and shape of the inlay structure and the inlay structure extends through the inlay window.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Inventor: Christopher Sharp
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Patent number: 9032653Abstract: A display ad system for door handles may include electronics that provide multisensory stimuli. In one embodiment, an end cap includes light and sound triggered by a motion detector. In another embodiment, an end cap includes fan-directed aromas triggered by a motion detector. In a third embodiment, a flexible grid of LED lights backlights the display ad in any time sequence desired, and may be motion-triggered as well. A door handle embodiment may also provide a note board surface as an alternative to showing display ads.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2012Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Wild August LLCInventor: Larry English
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Patent number: 8819971Abstract: A display ad system for door handles may include electronics that provide multisensory stimuli. In one embodiment, an end cap includes light and sound triggered by a motion detector. In another embodiment, an end cap includes fan-directed aromas triggered by a motion detector. In a third embodiment, a flexible grid of LED lights backlights the display ad in any time sequence desired, and may be motion-triggered as well. A door handle embodiment may also provide a note board surface as an alternative to showing display ads.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Wild August LLCInventor: Larry English
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Patent number: 8752316Abstract: An apparatus for identifying a particular baby stroller in a crowd of parked strollers. The apparatus has at least one distinctive ornament for providing immediate recognition coupled to a band for attaching to a handle of a particular stroller in a visible position. The ornament has shiny trim for reflecting light, improving visibility. The ornament selectively couples to the band, allowing a first ornament to be exchanged with another ornament to selectively coordinate with a user's clothing. A plurality of apparatuses can be attached to the stroller to further ease immediate recognition of the particular stroller.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2013Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Inventor: Jessica Dipaolo
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Patent number: 8499397Abstract: An oral care implement with an oral care region having cleaning elements for engaging oral tissue and a body for gripping the implement including a handle with a front and a removable faceplate is described. The removable faceplate may be transparent or translucent and may also include design features. The faceplate may provide protection to a user inscription surface on one of the surfaces of the handle which is may be configured to receive user indicia that may later be removed and further indicia provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: John Gatzemeyer, Eduardo Jimenez
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Patent number: 8161591Abstract: An oral care implement with an oral care region having cleaning elements for engaging oral tissue and a body for gripping the implement including a handle with a front and a removable faceplate is described. The removable faceplate may be transparent or translucent and may also include design features. The faceplate may provide protection to a user inscription surface on one of the surfaces of the handle which is may be configured to receive user indicia that may later be removed and further indicia provided. A method for marketing the oral care implement and various features of the oral care implement including one or more thematic faceplates is also contemplated and described.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2008Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: John Gatzemeyer, Eduardo Jimenez
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Patent number: 8156671Abstract: A photoluminescent member is provided for an exit device. The photoluminescent member comprises a housing member for mounting to the exterior surface of the exit device. The housing member includes a photoluminescent portion for being energized by exposure to an ambient light source and operable to automatically emit visible light photoluminescently for a substantial period of time in low ambient light or dark conditions and without being energized by an electrical current so that the photoluminescent portion provides illumination to identify the exit device in the low ambient light or dark conditions for providing a visual cue directing a person to a location of the exit device.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2004Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Yale Security Inc.Inventors: John Presley, Mike Ott, Blue Houser, Tony Kirby, Tom Harris
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Patent number: 8033599Abstract: The invention of this application relates to an infant carrier with carry handle wherein the carry handle is adapted to facilitate easier, more comfortable carrying in the crook of one's elbow and wherein the carry handle is adapted to removably display a printed image or other indicia, such as safety or identification indicia.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2008Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Meeker R & D, Inc.Inventors: Paul K. Meeker, William R. Gibson, Michael G. Gross
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Patent number: 7845104Abstract: A device for displaying advertising from a turnstile arm includes opposing collars securing a sleeve displaying the advertising. One collar is frictionally secured to the arm using an O-ring carried in a groove within an inside wall surface of an opening through which the arm passes. A flange extending fully around the outside surface of the collar provides a snap-fit into a groove within one end of the sleeve. The outside surfaces of the collars make a smooth transition to the connected sleeve. A second collar includes a clamp is carried within its opening securing the second collar to the turnstile arm. Two recessed portions have a bore extending through the second collar through which fasteners extend for adjusting the clamping. A notch extending around the second collar receives the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2008Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Entry Media, Inc.Inventor: Joseph Holzapfel
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Patent number: 7784208Abstract: The display panel has an outer surface to which a sign may be attached and an inner surface having a fastener composed of resiliently deformable material. An end of the fastener is separated from the display panel by a slit which is adapted to receive an outer plate of a conventional door handle The outer plate is held in the slit by the resiliently deformable composition of the fastener. The plate may however be removed from the slit by the application of a force opposed to the bias of the resilient material in order to widen the slit.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2008Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Inventor: Peter J. Thompson
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Patent number: 7681344Abstract: A display mounted on a shopping cart handle allows shoppers to find information, to obtain coupons, to refer to in-store audio or video programs, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Cart-TV, LLCInventor: Bryan Crum
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Patent number: 7669355Abstract: A simulated balloon display is designed to be attached to a real estate “tent sign” or used in conjunction with any other promotional presentation. A silhouette cluster made of thin translucent colored plastic mimics the appearance of free-floating balloons while avoiding the handling problems and expense involved with helium inflated balloons.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2006Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Inventors: William Gronenthal, Michael Tufaro
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Patent number: 7461474Abstract: A method is provided for protecting and displaying a design on sports equipment having a gripping end, comprising overlaying the design and the gripping end with a substantially seamless, substantially transparent top layer. Grips for sporting equipment, manufactured in accordance with the method, are provided also.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2005Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Inventors: Clive S. Lu, Andy A. Lu
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Patent number: 7383654Abstract: Apparatus and method for providing a door handle adapted to receive interchangeable display inserts. The door handle includes a handle body adapted to be coupled to a door of an enclosure. A receiving space is provided within the handle body for exchangeably receiving a display insert. A protective front facing planar member is located at a front face of the door handle and a graphic display is positioned behind the protective front facing planar member. The graphic display is visible through the protective front facing planar member by a person upon approach to the door handle.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2005Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Exclusive Door Handles, Inc.Inventors: Archie A. Olivier, William E. Becker
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Patent number: 6948272Abstract: Apparatus and method for providing a door handle adapted to receive interchangeable display inserts. The door handle includes a handle body adapted to be coupled to a door of an enclosure. A receiving space is provided within the handle body for exchangeably receiving a display insert. A releasable closure mechanism is associated with the receiving space and adapted to be configured between an open configuration in which display inserts may be inserted and removed from the receiving space and a closed configuration in which a display insert is secured within the receiving space. The display insert has at least two substantially planar members that are associated together to fill the receiving space so that they are held substantially stationary when installed therein. A protective front facing planar member is located at a front face of the door handle and a graphic display containing intermediate planar member is positioned behind the protective front facing planar member.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1999Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: Exclusive Door Handles, Inc.Inventors: Archie A. Olivier, William E. Becker
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Patent number: 6771172Abstract: An alarm light integrated into the top of the handle of a portable patient monitor or other portable medical diagnostic instrument. Since the top of the handle is the highest point of the monitor, the alarm light can be clearly seen from the sides, top and back of the monitor. Because the alarm light is integrated into the handle structure, it can be easily moved with the monitor and cannot be accidentally disconnected. In addition, the structure of the handle protects the alarm light from damage during transport. The alarm light assembly includes a circuit board which supports at least one light-emitting diode and a connector for supplying electrical power to the light-emitting diode(s), and a light-transmitting plastic lens which supports the circuit board. When activated, the light-emitting diodes are visible through the lens.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 1999Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Scott W. Robinson, Eric R. Slotty, Alan E. Clapp, Patrick Allen Van Ryzin, Richard J. Frangesch
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Patent number: 6718675Abstract: A grip for displaying information on sports equipment having a gripping end includes a bottom layer overlaying the gripping end, an intermediate layer having textual information or a design placed thereon, and a substantially transparent top layer overlaying the intermediate and bottom layers. The intermediate layer faces outwardly from the bottom layer such that the information is visible, and is protected from damage by the top layer. Integral rib and groove structures may be used to assist in securing the top and bottom layers to one another. A weighted end cap may assist in providing a balanced feel to the equipment.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2003Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Inventor: Clive S. Lu
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Publication number: 20030213155Abstract: An information display device adapted to be mounted on the safety bar of a ski-lift chair. The device has a tubular base which is rigidly attached to the safety bar. A tubular carrier is rotatabley secured to the tubular base. This tubular carrier provides a cylindrical support surface for information to be displayed. A tubular cover is mounted about the carrier and fixed to the tubular base to protect the tubular carrier and the information attached to it.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2003Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventor: Nicholas R.M. Kaulbach
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Patent number: 6609760Abstract: A chair control actuator, such as a chair control paddle, is provided with a surface relief. The surface relief depicts a chair in two different positions illustrative of different chair positions which may result from use of said actuator. The surface relief has solid relief areas depicting a first of the two positions and outline relief areas depicting a second of the two positions.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Leggett & Platt Ltd.Inventors: Gerard J. Matern, Arthur A. Patton
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Publication number: 20020050085Abstract: The present invention includes a system for and a method of providing a handle cover which is used to solicit contributions for charitable organizations. The handle cover includes a tubular body formed from a flexible material, a horizontal slit along one side of the tubular body along a length of the tubular body, a notch cut in one end of the tubular body and an indicia which allows a portion of the proceeds of the sale to be directed to the charitable organization.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2001Publication date: May 2, 2002Inventor: Sam H. Durham
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Patent number: 6212809Abstract: Apparatus for supporting indicia with a rail comprising a receptacle enclosing a predetermined length of the rail and indicia supported by the receptacle adjacent the rail for viewing.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1999Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Inventor: James Gaule
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Patent number: 6185785Abstract: A bubbling door handle system for a cooler. The door handle system includes a door handle fixedly attached to the cooler. The door handle has a substantially transparent exterior surrounding an internal chamber. A fluid is positioned within the chamber. An air pump is positioned about the cooler. The air pump is in communication with the chamber so as to introduce air into the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1999Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventor: Lee Kelvyn Kingston