Abstract: A hand crank device and associated method for winding winches such as those used on flat bed tractor trailers. The hand crank device includes an elongated pin element that is sized to engage the drive shaft of a winch. The pin element is long enough to enter through one hole on the drive shaft, extend across the drive shaft and exit the drive shaft through a second hole on the opposite side. The pin element is affixed to the short arm section of an L-shaped bracket. A handle is affixed to the long arm section of the L-shaped bracket, thereby enabling a torque to be applied to the L-shaped bracket and the pin element affixed to the L-shaped bracket. The torque acting on the pin element is transferred to the drive shaft of the winch, thereby causing the drive shaft to turn and the winch to rewind.

Abstract: A winding rod which has an elongated part disposed substantially perpendicularly to its longitudinal axis and being rotatable about the axis, an annular eyelet having a curved inner face partially surrounding the rotatable part that has an enlarged portion having an outer face curved complimentarily to the inner face within at least a section for cooperating with the outer face and being substantially coaxially disposed within the eyelet, the inner face being adapted to accommodate the outer face therein; the annular eyelet that has a circular or oval cross-section, curved suitably convex opposed inner faces at each side of the eyelet and tapering in the direction of each other, and a central aperture between the opposed inner faces.

Abstract: A handle has an inner hub member which engages a shaft and rotates about a longitudinal axis therewith, an outer hub member which is disposed around the inner hub member and is coaxial therewith, and resilient material disposed in a space between the inner and outer hub members. The resilient material effects the transfer of rotational movement between the inner and outer hub members, and under normal operating conditions, the outer hub member is generally coaxial with the inner hub member and rotates in a tangential direction to effect the rotation of the inner hub member and the shaft. Thus, upon the rotation or movement of the outer hub member in a direction other than the tangential direction which results in the outer hub member extending along an axis angled to the longitudinal axis of the inner hub member, the inner hub member maintains its direction along the longitudinal axis by virtue of the resilient material disposed between the inner and outer hub members.

Abstract: A fishing reel which prevents fingers against damage even if they accidentally touch a loosening preventive member (9) during the winding operation of a handle (5), prevents a bait, dust and the like from sticking to the loosening preventive member as much as possible, and prevents a fishline from getting twined around the loosening preventive member (9). The handle (5) is threadedly fixed to the end portion of a drive shaft (4) by a threaded member (35), and the loosening preventive member (9) for preventing the threaded member 35 from loosening is fixed to the handle (5). The surface of the loosening preventive member (9), which is to be mounted to the upper surface (5a) of the handle (5), extending from the peripheral edge portion of the member (9) to the central portion thereof is formed in a smooth surface (9a).

Abstract: A handle of a fishing reel in which, even if a fishline is twined around a handle knob, the fishline can be removed easily there from. The handle knob also can be held easily outside thereof with the fingertips. In the handle of the fishing reel, a handle knob is rotatably mounted on the end portion of a handle arm. The shape of each of the hold surfaces of the handle knob to be held with the thumb and forefinger during a fishline winding operation is formed such that it is tapered from the base portion side of the handle arm toward the outer end portion side thereof. Accordingly, when the fishline is twined around the handle knob, the fishline can be removed from the twined state thereof. Also, the handle knob can be grasped easily from a position outward of the knob with the angler's fingertips.

Abstract: A cane type emergency brake of an automobile having a handle which can turn freely over 180 degrees, and which is of durable function. The cane type emergency brake includes a stem (10) which can be held in a state of pulling a brake cable, a handle (20) combined free-rotatably to the stem (10), a return mechanism (30) for returning the handle (20) to an initial position, and a free turn stopper (40) for disabling the free turning of the handle (20). The return mechanism (30) includes a cam plate (31) and a cam (33). The cam plate (31) is pressed to the periphery of the cam (33). The cam (33) is formed monolithically on the enlarged top (15) of the stem (10) and slides the cam plate (31) against the force that presses the cam plate (31) to the periphery of the cam (33). When the handle (20) is in the initial position, the contact position where the cam (33) and the cam plate (31) are contacted with each other is shifted from the center line of the stem (10) to the direction of the force.

Abstract: A fishing reel has a crank assembly for winding the reel with a member or arm connected at one end thereof for rotation with the crank. The other end of the arm has a rotatable shaft affixed thereto with a pivoting handle unit affixed at the other end of the shaft. The handle unit includes a sleeve affixed to the end of the shaft with a handle pivotally mounted to the sleeve. The handle has a center axis passing longitudinally therethrough and the shaft has a center axis passing longitudinally therethrough. The angle between the axes is about 90.degree. in a first end position and about 115.degree. in a second end position. A padded cover is disposed about the handle and is secured thereon by end caps. It will be appreciated that one end of the shaft could extend be pivotally connected to the handle in the same manner the sleeve was connected to the handle, thereby eliminating the sleeve.

Abstract: A tub grab bar adapted to be removably mounted to a bath tub includes a main body portion having at least one grasping region oriented generally perpendicular to the tub wall. The bar has first and second clamping members adjustably positionable relative to one another in a direction generally parallel to the at least one grasping region. The clamping members are adapted to secure the grab bar to the bath tub wall. The bar farther includes first and second tub gripping elements. The gripping elements are mounted to a respective one of the clamping members. At least one of the gripping elements is multi-accurately, pivotally mounted to its respective clamping member to permit the gripping element to fully engage the bath tub wall when the clamping members are secured to the bath tub wall. The main body portion of the grab bar includes a pair of generally parallel, spaced apart stabilizing elements positioned with at least one of the clamping members therebetween.

Abstract: Apparatus for tightly wrapping a package such as disposed on a pallet in a thin film such as for shipping or storage includes a rotating deck adapted to receive the pallet and package to be wrapped. The deck is directly coupled to and supported by a gear box driven by an electric motor. The apparatus further includes a film wrap supply in the form of a roll which lets out the film for wrapping around the package as the deck and package rotate. A manually adjustable tensioner allows for adjusting the stretch of the wrapping film on the package, while the film wrap supply may be adjusted vertically to permit wrapping the package over its entire vertical dimension regardless of the width of the roll of film wrap. A foot control allows an operator of the apparatus to rotate the deck and the package being wrapped while vertically moving the film wrap supply roll-to fully enclose the package within the wrapping film.

Abstract: A removable crank for driving various manually powered rotary devices, such as winches. The crank includes an improved mechanism for locking it to the device. The locking mechanism involves a manually retractable locking element located in the crank extension which interacts with a groove disposed in the crank receiving socket of the rotary device.

Abstract: A mechanism for actuating a remote release device, such as that of reclining seating unit, is disclosed. The mechanism can be actuated by either of two actuation actions, each of which operates independently of the other. The mechanism enables the operator to actuate the device by the method he prefers.

Abstract: There is provided an improved hand throw device of an electric motor driven switch machine having a ratchet mechanism that permits torque to be applied to the hand throw device in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction as desired by an operator. The ratchet mechanism is a self contained module that can be easily installed to either side of the switch machine. The ratchet mechanism also permits the operator to assume a favorable position for application of force to the hand throw device with minimum stress and strain to his or her body. In addition, the ratchet mechanism has a gear system that provides a 2 to 1 mechanical advantage so that less torque is required for movement of the hand throw device.

Abstract: A handle for a fishing reel comprising a flange which prevents fingers from being contacted with a handle arm to thereby prevent the fingers from being damaged or injured and also to be able to realize a safe and smooth winding operation. In the handle, a support shaft is provided on and projected from the side surface of the end portion of a handle arm, and a handle knob is securely mounted for rotation on the outer periphery of the support shaft. The handle knob includes a knob portion and a flange portion which is disposed in the base portion of one side of the handle knob. he flange portion is either formed integrally with the knob portion or removably secured to the knob portion.

Abstract: A window operator handle foldable between an operable position for manual pivoting and a storage position, including a body with a manually graspable portion at one end and a recess in the other end, and a base including a longitudinal cylindrical portion having a central bore extending completely through the base. The handle body recess is defined by side walls spaced a selected width, a top wall, and a wall at one end oriented substantially parallel to the operator drive shaft when the handle is in the operable position, with the base cylindrical portion having an outer diameter slightly less than the selected width. An operator drive shaft is securable in the base bore so that the an outer end of the drive shaft is substantially adjacent the handle body when the handle is in a storage position. The handle base is secured for pivoting relative to the handle body about an axis substantially orthogonal to longitudinal whereby in the storage position the base is substantially within the handle body recess.

Abstract: A balancer is integrally and projectingly formed on a boss of a handle arm. The handle arm has a support shaft opposite from the balancer, a knob is rotatably supported on the support shaft. A portion of the handle arm around and in the vicinity of the boss is formed into a smooth surface, and an outer periphery of the balancer is also formed into a smooth surface. Thus, a fishline is prevented from tangling onto the balancer.

Abstract: A housing assembly for a window operating assembly having a drive shaft and drive shaft boss having recesses on opposite sides thereof. The housing assembly includes a cover having a top side with an opening therethrough and sides depending from the top side to define an interior and an exterior. The cover is open on the interior for receiving a portion of the window operating assembly including a drive shaft boss portion with a portion of the drive shaft extending through the top side opening to the exterior. The depending sides having outer edges mateable with a window operating assembly to maintain alignment of the cover with a substantial portion of the operating assembly housed by the cover. A discrete connecting member is secured to the cover interior and includes an oblong opening with a narrow portion having a radial dimension less than that of the drive shaft boss.

Abstract: A brake operating mechanism comprises a frame, an articulatable beam movable relative to the frame, a force reacting fulcrum movable relative to both the frame and the beam and pivotably supporting the beam, and resilient means acting on one end of the beam. The other end of the beam is, in use, connected to a brake operating element, such as a brake cable. The fulcrum is movable, in use, between a first position in which the beam is in a maximum loading condition with the brakes, which the mechanism operates, applied and in which the beam is force balanced resiliently about the fulcrum and a second position nearer the one end of the beam than when in its first position and in which position the beam is unloaded as a result of the resilient means becoming grounded-out by the frame so as to render the force balance ineffective and allow the brakes to become released.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved axially pivotable dolly crank handle for adjusting a conventional dolly stand post on a conventional tractor trailer, particularly when the tractor trailer is parked in very close proximity to another tractor trailer or other obstruction which restricts rotational movement of a conventional dolly crank handle. The present invention has spring-tensioned cooperating male and female members which interlock together in a plurality of orientations about an axial core. Aligning and engaging the male member with the female member locks the present invention in one of the plurality of orientations, and the spring retains the present invention in this locked position. The present invention is then used to rotate the conventional dolly stand post on the conventional tractor tailor in a manner well-known in the art.

Abstract: A remote valve control assembly broadly includes a lever assembly, a control plunger operably coupled with the lever assembly, and a case structure having a pair of case halves. The lever assembly includes a lever and a control handle having a detent pin. The case structure includes interior structure presenting a pivot and a plunger channel. The case structure also includes a single position detent slide mounted on one case half, and a double position detent slide on the other case half. The lever is retained in the case structure on the pivot for relative pivotal movement of the lever assembly between forward and aft positions. The detent pin is adapted to engage at least one of the detent slides for retaining the lever assembly in a desired position. The control handle is configured to selectively disengage the detent pin from the detent slides for movement of the lever assembly.

Abstract: A retractable, locking mechanism for use with a crank handle wherein the mechanism allows the handle to be rotated from an extended position to a retracted position is comprised of a male swivel and a female swivel, a pin for joining the male and female swivels and a spring for urging the male swivel to seat with the female swivel. The pin is fixed between flanges extending from the female swivel. The male swivel extends between the flanges and rotates about the pin which extends through a cavity defined within the male swivel. When the male swivel is in an "extended" position, the male swivel is engaged with the female swivel such that their axes are aligned and an axially extending shaft on the male swivel seats in an axially extending bore in the female swivel. The spring rides in the cavity of the male swivel and is biased against the pin such that the spring urges the shaft of the male swivel into the bore of the female swivel.

Abstract: A handle has an elongate recessed body portion having internal reinforcing elements, the recessed body portion being of open-faced "U" shaped configuration when viewed in transverse cross-section, the open-faced elongate recessed body portion being closed and sealed by a cover, for the body portion to provide a sealed buoyancy chamber.

Abstract: This brake comprises a lever (1) articulated onto a pin (2), a soleplate (3) and a toggle joint mechanism (8) connected to the application cable (9); this mechanism (8) includes a connecting rod which is articulated onto the lever (1), the end of the cable (9) being connected to the end of the connecting rod (10) through the use of a balance bar (11) which can be moved translationally in a direction parallel to the cable (9). The mechanism (8) considerably decreases the forces for applying and releasing the brake. On application, the lever (1) is brought into abutment on the soleplate (3) so that the direction of the force (P) in the connecting rod (10), which force is brought about by tensioning the cable (9), passes above the pin (2), which keeps it in the applied position. A push-rod (16), subjected to a return force (F) and sliding inside the lever (1) automatically provides safety locking of the brake in the position for keeping it applied.

Abstract: An adjustment crank is mountable to the underside of a table top by a bracket in which it is both rotatable and translatable. The crank includes a tube which carries internal splines. An adjustment shaft extends into the tube and carries mating splines. The crank is translatable between an adjustment position wherein the two sets of splines engage and a stowage position wherein the splines are disengaged.

Abstract: A guide mechanism for controlling the pivotal positioning of a hydraulic control lever on tractors is disclosed wherein the guide mechanism incorporates a positive neutral lock in the form of a tab that is projectable into an opening within the control lever that is alignable therewith when in a neutral position. The guide mechanism includes a thumb wheel portion that projects upwardly through the control panel for manipulation by the operator for selectively rotating the guide mechanism to align a slotted opening therein with the control lever to limit the movement thereof in a preselected manner. The guide member is rotatable to four orientations to correspond to a neutral lock position, a float lockout position, a hydraulic motor mode position, and an unrestricted free range of movement position for the control lever.

Abstract: An improved crank handle assembly for a shade umbrella suitable for patio or beach use, which has a bolt and a crank formed as a unitary member where the head of the bolt is insert molded into the hub of the crank in its manufacture. An annular spacer is mounted on each end of the bolt. An end of the bolt has a reduced threaded portion, which receives a washer and a nut, and the main body of the bolt forms a shoulder adjacent to the threaded portion. The washer abuts against the shoulder and one of the spacers at one end of the bolt. Tightening of the nut causes the washer to bottom out against the shoulder, and the annular spacers to abut against the umbrella pole applying a predetermined amount of compressive force to the crank handle assembly and the umbrella pole.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a crank of a fishing-rod reel includes universally oting finger engaging members which function to prevent wrist sprains and fatigue and also assure uniform guidance of a lure.

Abstract: A small diameter part (2a) of a support shaft (2) is inserted or pressure-inserted into a through hole (1a) of a handle arm (1) and fixed by caulking so that the support shaft (2) protrudes on the side face of the handle arm (1). A hollow shaft part (3) is rotatably fitted to an outer periphery of a shaft part (2b) of the support shaft 92) through a washer (10). The hollow shaft part (3) is prevented from falling off from the support shaft (2) by an E-ring (12) fitted to the other side of the support shaft (2) through a washer (11). Since the hollow shaft part (3) is arranged to be detachably supported onto the support shaft (2), the frictional resistance in rotation between the support shaft (2) and the hollow shaft part (3) can be reduced through maintenance such as washing and lubrication.

Abstract: A mechanism for adjusting the space or gap between a rigid, spherical boot and the periphery of an opening in a console trim plate through which the shift lever of the shifting mechanism extends. The mechanism provides both radial adjustment for providing a uniform gap and also allows for the assembly to be easily adjusted up or down with respect to the opening in the console trim plate.

Abstract: A handle for mounting to a crank shaft operable to actuate a movable structure, such as a window pane, comprises first and second members which are pivotally connected to one another through a hinge axis. The members have intermediate sections with a complementarily shaped groove-and-projection configuration so that when the handle is not in operative condition, one member is folded over the other member with the groove and the projection in an imbricated position in a compact arrangement.

Abstract: A jack mechanism having a crank handle that drives a linear motion control all nut and threaded screw. Two rods are included to provide a positive stop in each direction of the jack's limit so as to prevent overrun of the mechanism.

Abstract: A foldaway casement type window crank handle assembly (10) which utilizes a spring member (50) for retaining the window crank handle (i.e., crank arm 20 and hand grip knob 23) in the extended operating position. The handle assembly is made up of a base member (11) which is mounted to a window frame (40) and houses the window drive mechanism. The base member (11) includes a top surface recess (17) with an aperture (16) therethrough into which the drive shaft (41) of the window mechanism is inserted. A cap member (30) is mounted onto the window drive shaft (41). A crank arm (20) includes a cavity region (24) along the center for receiving the cap member (30). The crank arm (20) is pivotal relative to the cap member (30) about a pivot joint (35) positioned at one end of the cavity region (24).

Abstract: A handle mounted trigger lever which is utilized as a solution release mechanism in an extractor is provided. The trigger switch as an `off` position and two `on` positions with the second `on` position obtainable by the depression of a release button, the release button being in a normally obstructing relationship with the trigger switch's movement in its first position. The release button includes a deformable obstructing portion which abuts with the trigger lever and limits trigger lever swing at the first `on` position. This obstructing portion may then be moved to a non-interfering relationship be deformation of the obstructing portion of the release button so that the trigger lever may then be moved to the second `on` position.

Abstract: A handle is provided which includes an elongate recessed body portion of a substantially open-faced "U" configuration when viewed in transverse cross-section, and an elongate cover portion of a substantially open-faced inverted "U" configuration when viewed in transverse cross-section, and reinforcements are provided within both the body portion and the cover portion, the outer sides thereof having been formed and profiled, so as to allow for substantial open-face to open-face engagement therebetween, and the body portion and cover portion having been sealably engaged one to the other, so as to form an integral, reinforced handle.

Abstract: A spinning reel comprising a reel body, a handle including an arm projecting to one side with respect to an axis of rotation of the handle, and a grip portion defined in an outer end portion of the arm, a handle shaft connected to the handle to be rotatable on the axis of rotation of the handle, a drive gear housed in the reel body to be rotatable in unison with the handle shaft, and a rotor rotatably supported forwardly of the reel body. The rotor is rotatable by drive transmitted from the handle through said handle shaft and the drive gear. The spinning reel of the invention further comprises balancer means mounted on plural positions axially of the handle for restraining vibration of a rotary mechanism of the handle caused by turning of the handle and for balancing the rotary mechanism of the handle.

Abstract: A handle assembly is adapted for installation in a vehicle panel aperture having a flanged border from the outboard side of the panel. The handle housing has a pre-installed attaching clip retained on the housing by a screw tightened to an initial setting enabling predetermined upward and inward travel of the clip between a lower gravity induced position to an installation rocked-in induced upper position. The clip has tapered flanges configured to bear on the aperture border during rocked-in movement of the housing along a determined swingline. Upon clip tabs being positioned inboard of the border the tapered flanges disengaging the border thereby returning the clip by gravity to its installed position such that tightening the screw clamps the tabs against the aperture border.

Abstract: An articulated fishing reel handle assembly for attachment to a fishing reel. The fishing reel handle assembly generally comprises an elongate crank arm having a first end rigidly connected to the fishing reel in a manner wherein the crank arm extends along a first axis disposed at approximately a 90-degree angle relative to an axis extending through the fishing reel. Rotatably connected to the second end of the crank arm is a bearing member which extends along a third axis disposed at approximately a 90-degree angle relative the first axis and substantially parallel to the second axis. A reel handle is rigidly connected to the distal end of the bearing member in a manner wherein the reel handle extends along a fourth axis which is angularly offset approximately 72 degrees from the third axis. The reel handle is connected to the bearing member such that the reel handle has a greater length below the third axis than above the third axis and is preferably formed of self-skinning polyurethane.

Abstract: A small diameter part (2a) of a support shaft (2) is inserted or pressure-inserted into a through hole (1a) of a handle arm (1) and fixed by caulking so that the support shaft (2) protrudes on the side face of the handle arm (1). A hollow shaft part (3) is rotatably fitted to an outer periphery of a shaft part (2b) of the support shaft (2) through a washer (10). The hollow shaft part (3) is prevented from falling off from the support shaft (2) by an E-ring (12) fitted to the other side of the support shaft (2) through a washer (11). Since the hollow shaft part (3) is arranged to be detachably supported onto the support shaft (2), the frictional resistance in rotation between the support shaft (2) and the hollow shaft part (3) can be reduced through maintenance such as washing and lubrication.

Abstract: A jack handle which limits the torque that can be applied to a jack so as to prevent overload and injury. The jack handle has a reduced cross-sectional portion between the handle and the jack engaging portion so that the handle will break off at the reduced cross-sectional portion, thus, preventing overloading of the jack. A portion of the handle which does not break off is provided with a jack engaging portion so that the broken portion of the jack can be removed and the second jack engaging portion can be inserted into the jack to lower it.

Abstract: An auxiliary knob used in conjunction with camera focusing knobs to improve the focusing operation and improve access for focusing. An elastomeric body includes a recess frictionally receiving the camera focusing knob, and a knob turning surface defined upon the elastomeric body of a diameter substantially greater than the diameter of the camera focusing knob reduces the effort required for focusing and improves knob access. Reduced wall thickness lips and rims defined on the auxiliary knob facilitate cooperation with the camera focusing knob and improve the knob handling characteristics.

Abstract: A manually operated winch crank is characterized by a crank arm having a shaft extending at right angles to the arm, a tubular handle rotatably mounted on the shaft, and a reduced height knob rotatably mounted above the tubular handle. The tubular handle is manually operated with the palm parallel to the axis of rotation, and the knob is operated with the palm perpendicular to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A spare tire mount for pickup trucks having a sidewall with an inner surface and an upper ledge which extends inward, turns downward as a flange, and then turns outward as a lip. A support member engages the outward facing lip of the sidewall with a horizontal flange formed to lay atop the lip, a vertical flange formed to lay horizontally adjacent to the lip. A horizontal threaded aperture is formed competely through the support member. An elongated threaded member engages through the threaded aperture of the support member to press against the inner surface of the sidewall when rotated at its outer end, thereby preliminarily propping the spare tire mount between the inner surface and the lip of the sidewall prior to and during the mounting of the spare tire.

Abstract: A pivotal handle for an actuator of a window includes a triangular shaped cap member with a recess along one side of the triangle shape into which the splined shaft end of the actuator is inserted and clamped. A handle member is pivotal relative to the cap member about a transverse pin positioned directly at the end of the recess. The position of the handle relative to the cap member is controlled by a spring ball mounted within the cap member which cooperates with a straight sided slot on the inner face of the handle member.

Abstract: A crank-handle is divulged for fishing lines including a radial arm connected both to the main rotational shaft journalled in the reel body and to an axial handle mounted for rotation on the arm. The handle comprises a rigid body covered by an interchangeable elastomer sleeve. The radial arm comprises an internal axial portion penetrating inside the handle and having a cross-section greater than or equal to the cross-section of the external axial arm portion.

Abstract: Stand-by drive operable by a crank handle in a drive unit actuable by means of an electric motor, in particular for sliding roofs of motor vehicles, wherein the drive unit comprises a gear which is connected to the electric motor, while an output part of the gear extending from the gear cooperates with the mechanism to be operated, wherein a stand-by operation part (5) biased by a spring (10) positively engages in its position corresponding to the normal state of the drive unit the output part (4) and a coaxial gear wheel (3) in such a way that the stand-by operation part (5) is axially displaceable, against the force of the spring, by slight pressure through a stand-by operation tool (15) also positively insertable in the stand-by operation part (5), from the engagement with the gear wheel (3) to a stand-by operation position only engaging the output part (4).

Abstract: An arrangement for manually driving a winch (1) or like rotatable device, comprising an input rotational shaft (2) which is actuable for driving the rotational device and arranged to rotate an external drum (3) or the like at a given transmission ratio, the arrangement comprising a preferably peg-like drive part (4) which co-acts rotationally with the input shaft without mutual rotation therebetween and further comprises a crank arm (5) or the like intended for co-action with the drive part such as to produce a rotational movement.The arrangement is particularly characterized by devices (12) which transmit rotational movement of the crank arm (5) to the drive part (4) at a given transmission ratio.

Abstract: A master gear turning assembly for a gear checking system of the slide type has a master gear on an arbor engaged wtih a workpiece gear and formed with off-center drive holes, a mounting cap with drive pins engaged in the off-center drive holes, and a device for turning the mounting cap to drive the master gear through the drive pins so that manual forces causing erroneous readings of the center distance between the two gears are avoided. The assembly can be an original or retrofit unit. One version has two drive pins with O-rings fitted in the holes of the master gear, a forward handle, and a transparent guard over the engagement area of the gears for operator safety. Another version has the forward mounting cap keyed to a hex bar extending through the arbor to a gear engaged with a right-angle handle drive or a motor drive unit.

Abstract: A window actuating door handle of the type including a knob rotatably mounted on an elongated handle member and wherein the handle member includes a plurality of cylindrically disposed tangs adapted to resiliently engage a corresponding internal cylindrical surface of the knob to support the knob in a non-rattling and rotatable manner upon the elongated handle member.

Abstract: A crank device for driving a panel of an open roof construction comprises a drive pinion (2) and a crank arm (9). Between the drive pinion (2) and the crank arm (9) there is provided an uncoupling device (46-53; 61-66) for uncoupling the crank arm (9) with respect to the drive pinion (2) such that the crank arm (9) is rotatable about the axis of the drive pinion (2) without rotating the drive pinion (2). Furthermore the crank comprises a locking members (20, 21, 22) for automatically locking the drive pinion (2) in the closed position of the panel. The crank device also comprises an indicator (22) indicating the position of the panel.

Abstract: A turner device for T-handles, especially for the types of T-handles employed in soft drink dispenser machines. The T-handle herein is in the form of a crank, having an eccentrically mounted rotatable handle and being provided with a principal hollow body in the form of a channel, but having a retainer plate. A spring is provided for receiving the base or shaft of the T-handle and for correctly positioning the same. The body of the T-handle is designed to releasably receive the top or T-bar of the handle such that the user of the device may conveniently rotate the handle by simply use of thumb and finger pressure on the handle so as to rotate the T-bar turner device and hence the T-handle releasably contained therein.