Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
016421000 | Handle having mounted grip means (e.g., bicycle handlebar grips, etc.) | 55 |
20080263829 | CUSTOMIZABLE GRIP AND METHOD FOR MAKING - This disclosure includes a customized grip handle, including a handle and a formable, polymeric compound layer, having a water-soluble polymeric resin, water, and a gellant. The polymeric compound layer may have an imprint of a hand, which is set upon removal of moisture. A method of making a customized grip handle and a grip kit are also disclosed. The grip kit may include a polymeric compound layer and a self-fusing tape with which a user may cover the handle base and place the compound on it and form a hand imprint. | 10-30-2008 |
20080289148 | Gripping sleeve - The present invention is a gripping sleeve for enhancing a user's grasp of the handles and handholds of various tools and implements comprising: an elongated flexible hollow cylindrical sleeve having a first end, second end, interior wall surface, and exterior wall surface; and a lengthwise, non-radial slit from said first end to said second end, penetrating through said exterior wall surface to said interior wall surface. | 11-27-2008 |
20090007387 | Custom Grip for Writing Instruments and Other Hand Held Items - Custom Grip for writing instruments and other hand held tools and devices are made of thermoplastic materials which exhibit plasticity at temperatures in the range of 50-70 degrees Celsius. Therefore the users mold the grips to their hands by heating the grips and then holding them in firm grip. | 01-08-2009 |
20090044380 | Replaceable hand grip - The replaceable elastic hand grip for framed mobility devices such as walkers that have a substantially elliptical gripping portion with at least one hole, the replaceable hand grip includes a substantially elliptical hand grip cover which includes an opening to form a C-shape cross section for securely installing the grip over the gripping portion of the frame of the mobility device. The hand grip further includes a mechanical means, such as a normally mounted pin on the inner surface of the grip cover that mates with the hole of the gripping portion of the mobility device so that the hand grip is prevented from slipping. The elastic and non-absorbent hand grip provides a replaceable, sanitary, stable grasping point for the user of the framed mobility device. | 02-19-2009 |
20090133226 | Sterile Handle Covers - A disposable sterile handle cover uses a flexible bag, a portion of the open side of which is held snugly by a retaining ring to the inside of a conical skirt. A first set of spikes include variable length spikes protruding from the inner wall, to secure the bag against the handle. A second set of spikes protrude inwardly from the retaining ring and promote stretching and orderly application of the to the handle. | 05-28-2009 |
20090133227 | HANDLE MECHANISM - A handle mechanism is adapted to a projector having a case. The handle mechanism has a frame, a rod, a grip, a positioning element, and an elastic element. The frame is connected to the case and has a through hole. The rod penetrates through the through hole and is capable of moving relatively to the frame. The rod has a first end, a second end, an anchor portion at the first end thereof, a first positioning portion, and a second positioning portion. The grip is connected to the second end of the rod, wherein the anchor portions limit a movement range of the grip relative to the rods and the frame. The positioning element is located between the frame and the rod. The elastic element is located between the frame and the positioning element, and forces the positioning element to physically interfere with the first or the second positioning portion. | 05-28-2009 |
20090139060 | Handle Assembly for a Stamp - A handle assembly for a stamp has a frame, a handle and a connector. The handle and the connector are mounted respectively on opposite sides of the frame and connect with each other. Therefore, the connection between the handle and the connector is firm and robust and the stamp has a durable handle assembly with increased use-life and reliability. | 06-04-2009 |
20090172917 | Access door lever - The Access Door Lever is a device which provides an easier way to open a door with a traditional doorknob. In one embodiment, the invention will fit over a traditional doorknob, snap in place with finger-like extensions, which will grip the doorknob. The extension is coated with a material which will provide a secure grip between the doorknob and extension. The design and location of the extension(s) allow for a snug fit with the doorknob. A handle which is connected to the extension(s) allow the invention to function as a lever on the doorknob. | 07-09-2009 |
20090178243 | HANDLE - The invention describes a handle including a grip element and a fastening element, which are situated spaced apart from each other by at least one damping element; at least one of the contact surfaces of the grip element or fastening element, which are oriented toward each other via the damping element, is embodied as profiled so that the contact surface is enlarged. | 07-16-2009 |
20090255093 | Handle grip - A handle grip has a body and at least one clamping ring. The body is tubular and has two ends, an outer surface and two mounting rings. The two mounting rings coaxially and respectively protrude from the two ends of the body. The clamping ring is mounted securely on one of the mounting rings of the body and has an opening, a fastening hole and a fastener. The opening is a slot formed through the clamping ring. The fastening hole is tangentially formed through the clamping ring and either side of the opening. A person may mount the body on handlebars of a motorcycle or a handle of a tool and use the clamping ring to ensure the body is held securely. | 10-15-2009 |
20090260189 | Grip Designed for a Handle and Method of Making The Same - A grip designed for a handle that has a quality of unidirectional extendibility and that is extended in a direction in accordance with a direction of extendibility for wrapping the handle. A method for making a grip designed for a handle includes preparing a sheet that has a quality of unidirectional extendibility; trimming the grip from the sheet; and extending the grip in a direction in accordance with a direction of extendibility for wrapping the handle. | 10-22-2009 |
20100037433 | HANDLE FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT INCORPORATING A FEATURE FOR ADJUSTING LENGTH OF AN ATTACHED CORD - A handle for exercise equipment provides for adjustment in length of the cord to which it is secured. The handle is generally C-shaped, such that first and second extensions, each of which incorporates a tubular channel, extend in a forward direction from opposite ends of a handgrip portion of the handle. A rear surface of the handgrip element incorporates a generally rectangular recess that extends between the two tubular channels. A rectangular plug, which snaps into the rectangular recess, is equipped with a generally cylindrical bore that extends the length of the rectangular plug. In order to attach the cord to the handle, it is routed through the cylindrical bore of the rectangular plug, and then through each of the tubular channels. In order to shorten the effective length of the cord, the plug is removed, reversed in direction and replaced in the recess. | 02-18-2010 |
20100050390 | GRIP MEMBER AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING THE GRIP MEMBER ONTO A SHAFT - A method for installing a grip member onto a shaft includes: (a) providing the grip member with a surrounding wall that defines an insert space; (b) injecting a gas into the insert space to expand the surrounding wall; (c) moving the shaft into the insert space; and (d) allowing the surrounding wall to contract so that the grip member is fitted around the shaft. A structure of the grip member is also disclosed. | 03-04-2010 |
20100058558 | Combinative Handlebar Grip for Bicycles or the Like - A handlebar grip capable of combining with or without an auxiliary handle is disclosed. Four first tongue plates in an annular arrangement extend from a main grip. There is a gap between two adjacent first tongue plates. Each first tongue plate has a first rib extending therefrom. A cap having second tongue plates corresponding to the first tongue plates is fixed on the outer end of the main grip by interlacing the tongue plates. A hitching ring is sandwiched between the cap and main grip to form an extended portion of the main grip. Each the second tongue plate has a second rib, which connects the first ribs to form an annular rib with the first ribs. The ring has an annular groove to receiving the annular rib and to engage the main grip and cap. The ring may be changed into a horn shape as an auxiliary handle. | 03-11-2010 |
20100077568 | LIGHTWEIGHT GRIP AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A light flexible hand grip and method of making with an inner tubular core of flexible rubber with apertures formed therein and an outer tubular cover disposed over the core with a lighter weight annular flexible foam spacer between the core and outer cover. The spacer may be formed by injecting curable material through the apertures. The apertures may be formed by inserting a mandrel in the core, punching the holes and removing the mandrel. | 04-01-2010 |
20100088856 | EXTERNAL HANDLE ON DOORS OR HATCHES OF VEHICLE - The invention relates to an external handle on doors or hatches of vehicles, using a two piece ( | 04-15-2010 |
20100132163 | PIPE HANDLE HOLDING MECHANISM - A pipe handle holding structure wherein force for holding a bar handle in a holder is minimized, the holding performance whereby the bar handle is held by the holder is improved, and the bar handle and holder are maintained in an appropriate state even in cases in which the bar handle is frequently attached to and detached from the holder. The pipe handle holding structure comprises a round pipe-shaped bar handle, and a holder for holding an external peripheral surface of the bar handle. The holder has a plurality of concealing parts for concealing the external peripheral surface of the bar handle and elastically deforming the external peripheral surface in a pipe diameter direction. | 06-03-2010 |
20100175224 | SHAFT SLEEVE FOR PACKING FILM - A shaft sleeve for packing film, made of soft plastic, includes a grip provided with a flange at one end and an accommodating chamber in the interior. The accommodating chamber has inner wall fixed with plural oblique serrated bars respectively having one side formed with an inclined plane and another side provided with an engage surface. To pack articles with packing film, simply fit two shaft sleeves on the shaft rod | 07-15-2010 |
20100192329 | DOOR HANDLE DEVICE - A door handle device capable of operating a door opening/closing mechanism of a vehicle is disclosed. The door handle device includes a support member, a door handle, a circuit substrate, a lock detection electrode, a capacitance sensor, and an auxiliary electrode. The circuit substrate is arranged in the door handle and includes a ground electrode. The lock detection electrode is mounted on the circuit substrate and capacitance-coupled to an outer panel of the door. The capacitance sensor is connected to the lock detection electrode and detects the issuance of a door lock command based on a change in a first capacitance between the outer panel and the lock detection electrode. The auxiliary electrode is capacitance-coupled to the ground electrode to form a second capacitance connected in parallel to the first capacitance between the auxiliary electrode and the ground electrode. | 08-05-2010 |
20100205781 | HANDGRIP PIVOT STRUCTURE OF HAND PULLER - A handgrip pivot structure is provided for a hand puller, including two spaced anus defining aligned holes, a shaft rotatably arranged between the arms, and a collar rotatably fit over the shat for being hand held by an operator to reciprocally sway the hand puller and thus tighten or loosen a cable. The present invention provide such a feature that two pivoting arrangements are provided respectively between the shaft and the collar and between the shaft and the holes of the arms, whereby 360 degree full-turn rotation of the handgrip can be realized with more smooth operation than the conventional structure and jamming and stress concentration can be effectively eliminated. | 08-19-2010 |
20100218347 | POLE GRIP - The invention relates to a pole grip ( | 09-02-2010 |
20100287735 | Light weight grip and method of making same - A light weight flexible hand grip and method of making with a single piece precursor grip member having a tubular sleeve portion connected with a tubular grip portion with a wall situated therebetween. An alternate embodiment includes the tubular grip portion attached proximate an open end of the tubular sleeve portion. A core portion is disposed on an outer surface of the tubular sleeve portion and the tubular grip portion is positioned back over the tubular sleeve portion securing the core portion within an annular cavity to form the light weight hand grip. | 11-18-2010 |
20100313385 | Protective handle cover - A protective handle cover for installation on an end of a handle. The protective handle cover protects a finished surface from damage when a handle with the protective handle cover installed falls against the finished surface. The protective handle cover also facilitates gripping of the handle. The protective handle cover is particularly suited for vehicle jacks, tire-changing tools and long-handled tools, but may be also used advantageously on many other handles. | 12-16-2010 |
20110047757 | Child Training Grip - A method and device for teaching a young child how to use utensils comprising obtaining a training utensil handle grip having an elongated and hollow body portion shaped like an animated character with two arms stretching outward, inserting the back end of a utensil into hollow tubular opening from the the front end of the training utensil handle grip, permitting the young child to visualize the hands of the character associated with the training utensil handle grip grasping the utensil, and allowing the young child to emulate the character and grasp the training utensil handle grip, thereby teaching and reinforcing the technique of using utensils. | 03-03-2011 |
20110067204 | Handgrip for Handlebar - A handgrip includes a tubular grip body having at least two angularly spaced-apart resilient clamp portions projecting outwardly and axially from an annular end thereof, a substantially U-shaped rod member having a bight portion, and non-threaded head and threaded end portions, and a sleeve ring sleeved around the resilient clamp portions and having first and second curved retaining grooves receiving respectively the resilient clamp portions, a head-receiving groove section receiving the non-threaded head portion, and a guide groove section receiving the threaded end portion. A nut member is disposed outwardly of the guide groove section, and engages threadedly the threaded end portion. The nut member pulls the threaded end portion when tightened so that the bight portion pushes one of the resilient clamp portions toward the other resilient clamp portion. | 03-24-2011 |
20110094061 | MOUNTING STRUCTURE OF GRIP WITH INTEGRATED HANDLE - A mounting structure of a grip with integrated handle | 04-28-2011 |
20110099764 | HANDLE FOR REMOVABLE CLEANING IMPLEMENT - A handle for receiving a cleaning article, such as a dusting device. The handle has one or more tines which are disposed outboard of a reference plane. This geometry provides a friction fit for receiving a removable cleaning device on the tines, without substantial interference. The friction fit retains the cleaning article on the handle during use while reducing tearing which occurs during installation. | 05-05-2011 |
20110119868 | Method of Making A Custom Sports Handle - A custom sports handle having a grip portion, at least one elongated projection, and a tactile layer. The grip portion includes a distal end and a proximal end. The at least one elongated projection is integrally positioned along a surface of the grip portion, while the tactile layer prepared over the surface of the grip portion by way of a coating process. | 05-26-2011 |
20110131765 | SHELL FOR THE PUSHING HANDLE OF A TROLLEY - A shell for a handle tube of a shopping cart or trolley. The shell has improved properties compared with a conventional, round, simple shell and has zones made of different materials. | 06-09-2011 |
20110232038 | HAND GRIP - A hand grip for the handle or shaft of a device is disclosed. The hand grip provides a waterproof, comfortable and optionally heated hand grip for a user. The hand grips find use, for example, on or around handles of sporting equipment and accessories, garden tools, wheelchairs, umbrellas, prams and pushchairs; and on or around the shaft of an umbrella. | 09-29-2011 |
20110239409 | LIGHTWEIGHT GRIP AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A light flexible hand grip and method of making with an inner tubular core of flexible rubber with apertures formed therein and an outer tubular cover disposed over the core with a lighter weight annular flexible foam spacer between the core and outer cover. The spacer may be formed by injecting curable material through the apertures. The apertures may be formed by inserting a mandrel in the core, punching the holes and removing the mandrel. | 10-06-2011 |
20110271488 | Extendable Universal Holding Device - A handle system with a universal gripping end is disclosed which comprises a handle at one end, intermediate sections for adjustable length and angle and a universal gripping end designed to accommodate a wide variety of common grooming aids and tools. The system is designed to collapse into a compact size for storage. It can also be extended and locked in any number of advantageous positions so that it can be adapted to a wide variety of common applications that are difficult for persons with disabilities to perform or where safely extending the reach of a tool is advantageous. | 11-10-2011 |
20110314638 | Apparatus For Twist-Free Handling Of Two Leashes - The invention relates to an apparatus for twist-free handling of two leashes, in particular dog leashes, having a grip part onto which a rotor is rotatably or pivotably coupled, the rotor receiving the two leashes. According to the present invention, an apparatus of this kind is characterized in that the rotor comprises two receptacles into each of which is insertable a housing of a retractable leash that receives the leash; and that the retractable leashes are replaceably fastenable in the receptacles by means of retaining pieces. With such an apparatus, commercially usual retractable leashes can be fastened exchangeably in the receptacles. | 12-29-2011 |
20110314639 | ERGONOMIC ANATOMICAL ASSIST SYSTEM FOR HANDLED DEVICES - An ergonomic anatomical assist system for mounting on a handled receptacle device, having a hand grip disposed on a receptacle end of the device, the hand grip disposed on the device transversely to the handle and extending off the handle so that a user's palm can grasp the grip with palm facing up and opposite the receptacle. The system may further have a forearm support configured to cradle around at least a portion of the user's forearm, the support being disposed on a handle portion of the device that is spaced so as to distribute the load of the device over at least two spaced apart anatomical points, one being at the hand and the other along the forearm. | 12-29-2011 |
20120042476 | APPARATUS FOR GRIPPING HANDHELD DEVICES - An apparatus for gripping a handheld device is provided. The apparatus includes a base for affixing the apparatus to a first surface of the handheld device; at least one extension extending from the base at a first end of the extension; and a grip extending from the at least one extension at a second end of the extension, wherein the grip is oriented substantially parallel to the first surface of the handheld device, and wherein the apparatus is adapted to receive a portion of at least one finger inserted between the grip and the handheld device. | 02-23-2012 |
20120060327 | METHOD OF IMPROVING A HANDLE GRIP - Methods of improving a handle grip are disclosed that provide a simple, economical, way to improve a grip on a handle. An improved grip can be placed on a handle by first providing a grip for placement on the handle. The grip can include an outer grip formed of an elastic material in a radially extended state, the outer grip configured to provide a secure and comfortable hold on the handle for a user, and an inner tube holding the elastic material in the extended state. The inner tube can be removable to allow the outer grip to constrict radially. The grip can then be placed over the handle, and the inner tube removed, allowing the outer grip to constrict radially to conform in fixed attachment to the handle. | 03-15-2012 |
20120137472 | FLEXIBLE GRIP WITH PARTIALLY TEXTURED SURFACE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A flexible molded grip for an implement handle having a pattern on the surface of portions raised above adjacent areas, with the surfaces of the raised portions textured. The raised textured portions may extend in the range of about 0.5 mm to 2 mm above the intermediate smooth portions. The area of each of the raised portions may be in the range of about 100-200 percent (%) of the area of the intermediate spaces. The pattern of raised portions may include patterns such as polygonal, circular, oval and elliptical patterns. The method includes forming raised portions in a mold and forming textured surfaces on the raised portions after removal from the mold. | 06-07-2012 |
20130007987 | Handle Gripping Device - A handle gripping device comprising a backing, where the backing encompasses an entire back surface of the handle gripping device; a pair pockets attached to the backing, where the pair of pockets are separated with a center portion of the backing; a pair of openings on the pair of opposing pockets, where the pair of openings face each other to accept a hand of a user; a thermal absorbing layer against a backside of the backing, where the thermal absorbing layer provides a thermal absorbing layer to enable the user to grasp a vehicle handle, and to protect the hand from an extreme temperature of the vehicle handle; and a keychain attached to the backing, wherein the keychain enables the user to attach the handle gripping device to a set of keys. | 01-10-2013 |
20130074288 | Nonblistering paddle sleeve - A pliable tubular paddle hand grip sleeve that reduces friction, motion, chaffing, wear and ultimately blisters to the hand during the normal paddling motion by isolating the motion to the surfaces between the paddle shaft and hand grip sleeve. The sleeve is slipped on to any paddle shaft without any effect to paddle. The sleeve maintains the cross sectional size and all radial and axial contours of any paddle shaft. | 03-28-2013 |
20130219666 | PLIANT REMOVEABLE AIRBRUSH GRIP - A grip for a handheld airbrush is described. The grip comprises pliant material piece having a first cylindrical passage that includes an open axial seam and a second cylindrical passage that is closed, where the second substantially cylindrical passage intersects the first substantially cylindrical open passage opposite the open axial seam. The pliant material piece fills area between ends of the first substantially cylindrical passage and of the second substantially cylindrical passage. The grip is installed with the second substantially cylindrical passage over the airbrush handle or stem and the first cylindrical passage around the cylindrical body with the airbrush toggle extending through the open axial seam. Depressed regions on opposite sides of the pliant material piece aid a user's grip. The grip may be employed with a secondary toggle grip for a toggle button of the airbrush. | 08-29-2013 |
20140075721 | DISPOSABLE HANDLE COVER FOR A SURGICAL LIGHTHEAD - The invention is a disposable cover handle cover for a surgical lighthead, and more particularly to a single-piece, integrally-formed disposable handle cover for a surgical lighthead and the like. The disposable cover includes a single-piece hollow member having a first open end adapted to receive the positioning handle of the surgical lighthead housing a camera and a second open end generally opposite the first end. The second end is closed off by a lens disposed within and integral with the hollow body. | 03-20-2014 |
20140310917 | HANDGRIP - A handgrip device configured to be removably coupled to a bicycle handlebar. The handgrip device may include a first portion that includes an opening with a center axis. The opening may be configured to receive a portion of a handle that includes a center rotational axis such that the center rotational axis is substantially aligned with the center axis of the first portion. The handgrip device may also include a second portion that is coupled to and fixed with respect to the first portion. The second portion may include a proximal end that is coupled to the first portion and a distal end that may extend away from the proximal end. The second portion may also include a first concaved side coupled between the proximal and distal ends. The first concaved side may face a first direction that is substantially perpendicular to the center axis of the first portion. | 10-23-2014 |
20140317884 | GRIPPING SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL DEVICES TO IMPROVE HAPTICS AND PREVENT HAND FATIGUE - A resilient gripping member or medical device can be applied to a handle or other gripping area of a firmer medical device to provide improved cushioning and comfort and uniformity of feel to an operator's hand during manual manipulation. The resilient gripping member or medical device may be tubular and comprise at least one control, button, switch, or sensor that communicates with another component not directly located on the firmer medical device. | 10-30-2014 |
20140366327 | REPLACEABLE GRIP AND APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREFOR - Disclosed are grips and apparatuses and methods of replacing or installing grips on the handle of an article, and in particular for use with golf clubs, fishing poles, bicycle handles, hand tools, etc. Embodiments may include a grip portion and an adaptor butt configured to secure the grip portion to the handle portion of an article. | 12-18-2014 |
20140366328 | Flexible Cushion Wrap - A flexible cushion wrap configured to at least partially surround an elongate member. The flexible cushion wrap can include a flexible panel having a first tapered end, a second end spaced from the first tapered end along a longitudinal direction, an upper surface, and an opposed lower surface. The flexible cushion wrap can include at least one upper connector carried by the upper surface between the first tapered end and the second end of the flexible panel, and at least one lower connector carried by the lower surface and adjacent to the first tapered end. When the flexible cushion wrap is positioned around the elongate member, the flexible panel is configured such that the at least one lower connector can attach to the at least one upper connector. | 12-18-2014 |
20140366329 | Trigger Happy Comfort Grip - A grip for all casting type fishing rods is disclosed which has a resiliently flexible rubber hollow tubular shape (interior) with the ability to employ a variety of exterior surface textures, including knurls, ribs, waves, etc. The grip is shaped so that it provides a uniform fit over the hard plastic triggers of casting rods, the opening, regardless of its shape provides a suction-type grip onto the trigger once the grip is placed onto the trigger. The rubber conforms to any shape of trigger and compresses uniformly to provide a custom fit. The radial thickness of the grip is smaller in comparison to the grip, yet, generally mirrors the overall shape of the exterior of the grip with the exception of the chosen external surface texture which can vary. The grip itself, during use compresses and conforms to the individual user's finger and hands. | 12-18-2014 |
20150013109 | SLEEVE MEMBER FOR USE IN GOLF CLUB GRIPS AND THE LIKE - Disclosed are grips and methods of making grips for use with the handle of an article, and in particular for use with golf clubs, fishing poles, bicycle handles, hand tools, etc. Embodiments preferably include a first portion made of a first material and a second portion made of a second material. The first portion is preferably less dense and/or lighter than the second portion to allow for the manufacture of a light grip with different characteristics. | 01-15-2015 |
20150107054 | Drop and Drive Tool - An ergonomic earth-working device includes a horizontal handle having a grip with an outer grip, an inner grip and an inner grip interface. The outer grip's ribbed and contoured surface provides easy grasping, while the inner grip interface connects the grip and handle. The handle connects at one end to a curved upper portion having an arc angle. The curved upper portion also connects to an angled portion vertical portion with an angle offset. The angled vertical portion also connects to a vertical shaft, which is perpendicular to a ground plane and removably attaches to a contoured tool member. The configuration of the horizontal handle, curved upper portion, angled portion and vertical shaft, as well as the location of the grip on the horizontal handle, provide an ergonomic advantage allowing users to direct an earth-working force and the contoured tool member straight down rather than at an angle. | 04-23-2015 |
20150121656 | Wheelchair Movement Assistance Device - This wheelchair movement assistance device comprises: a pair of mounting members which is mounted to the left and right front pipes or the left and right leg pipes of a wheelchair in a removable manner by being clamped or engaged therewith; and a square C-shaped pipe frame, to both ends of which the pair of mounting members is mounted. The mounting members are provided with clamping sections formed at the ends of pipe frame, and with grasping sections attached to the ends of the pipe frame at positions in front of the clamping sections. Each of the grasping sections grips a portion of each of the front pipes of the wheelchair or a portion of each of the leg pipes of the wheelchair, and each of the clamping sections is in pressure contact with a portion of each of the front pipes or the leg pipes of the wheelchair. | 05-07-2015 |
20150353161 | Mountain Bike Handlebar Grip - A handlebar grip which incorporates a hinge in or near the outboard end of the grip allowing a substantial portion of the grip to flip up from the grip body to become the equivalent of a hard-mounted bar end, but with the ability to easily flip back down flush with or adjacent to the grip body and out of harm's way when riding in tight quarters. The bar ends can be deployed when riding uphill providing all the advantages of bar ends, and just as easily flipped closed when riding downhill so that they do not interfere with nearby obstacles. In addition, by incorporating the inventive bar end feature into the grip itself, the bicycle controls do not have to be moved inboard on the handlebar, and nothing protrudes past the end of the handlebar. | 12-10-2015 |
20160001437 | Apparatus for Sliding Auxiliary Handle - An apparatus is provided for mounting to a work tool shaft to facilitate and reduce stress in the use of the tool. The apparatus includes a mounting portion adapted for receiving the work tool shaft and a handle mounted to the mounting portion. The handle includes an elongated portion offset from the work tool shaft and adapted for gripping by a user of the tool. The handle elongated portion is disposed, at least in part, intermediate the mounting portion and the work tool head and is substantially in line with the tool shaft. The mounting portion is adapted so that it can slide along the work tool shaft when no leverage is exerted on the handle and can firmly hold the work tool shaft when leverage is exerted on the handle. An adjustment assembly is provided for adjusting the sliding resistance of the mounting portion on the work tool shaft. A brake is adapted to hold the mounting portion in a fixed position along the length of the work tool shaft when leverage is applied to the handle and to allow the mounting portion to move along the length of the work tool shaft when the leverage is removed. | 01-07-2016 |
20160025121 | Quick-Release Clamp with Secondary Retention Mechanism - A quick-release clamping mechanism secures two objects and rapidly attaches or detaches to secure the objects to one another in a rigid, repeatable manner. The mechanism is formed from two interconnecting contiguous pieces of material, free from hinges or other attachment devices. The first contiguous piece is attached to a first object, and the second contiguous piece is attached to a second object to be secured to the first object. The piece that forms the first profile can be a rail with a male protrusion. The piece that forms the second profile can be a rail with a female cavity that receives the male protrusion. The mechanism also includes a retention channel, a clamp bar, and a tension device that applies tension to the clamp bar to secure the mechanism. A secondary retention mechanism is provided to prevent separation of the components if the primary locking feature is disengaged inadvertently. | 01-28-2016 |
20160046348 | HANDGRIP - A handgrip device configured to be removably coupled to a bicycle handlebar. The handgrip device may include a first portion that includes an opening with a center axis. The opening may be configured to receive a portion of a handle that includes a center rotational axis such that the center rotational axis is substantially aligned with the center axis of the first portion. The handgrip device may also include a second portion that is coupled to and fixed with respect to the first portion. The second portion may include a proximal end that is coupled to the first portion and a distal end that may extend away from the proximal end. The second portion may also include a first concaved side coupled between the proximal and distal ends. The first concaved side may face a first direction that is substantially perpendicular to the center axis of the first portion. | 02-18-2016 |
20160059877 | HANDLE FOR STROLLER - A handle for a foldable stroller having a pair of stroller handles includes a foldable bar with lateral ends. A clamp for engaging one stroller handle is located at each lateral end. A pair of outer members is included in the foldable bar, and each outer member is pivotally coupled to one clamp. A pair of inner members is included in the foldable bar, and each inner member is pivotally engaged to the other inner member and pivotally engaged with one outer member. A lock is disposed at the pivotal coupling between the inner members. When the lock is disengaged, the stroller may be freely moved between a collapsed position and an open position; but when the lock is engaged, the stroller is fixed in the open position. | 03-03-2016 |
20160096263 | GROOVED GRIP - Disclosed is a grooved grip having a body configured to be grasped by a hand comprising a channel configured to relieve pressure on a median nerve on a palmar surface on a hand. | 04-07-2016 |