Handle for rotating and moving e.g. hand wheel, has mutual interference unit between ends of sleeve and made up of journal bearing of sleeve with internal nozzle and intervention web with outer surface, which projects at tip of retainer

The handle has a longitudinal ergonomic body with an outer housing and a core with a head, which is hinged at the point on a retainer (2). The body has a sleeve slidingly intervening in a bush, and an axial thrust spring fixed between two opposite supports and the bush and/or sleeve. A mutual interference unit is provided between the ends of the sleeve, which cooperates with the surface of the retainer. The interference unit is made up of a journal bearing (8) of the sleeve with internal nozzle and a corrugated intervention web (11) with outer surface, which projects at the tip of the retainer.

Torque arm

... 1,097,633. Linkwork. FALK CORPORATION. Dec. 13, 1965 [March 19. 1965], No. 52792/65. Heading F2K. A torque arm between a shaft-mounted speed reducer 29 and a fixed anchorage 35 comprises identical channel-shaped members 11 having interengaging transverse striations 14, 15, the members 11 being clamped together by a nut and bolt 16 passing through elongated apertures or holes in the members 11. The sides of the channel-shaped members 11 may be straight or curved in cross-section.

SPATEN

PROCEDURE FOR WIPING GROUNDS USING A TELESCOPIC ADJUSTABLE GRASP

HOLDING DEVICE AND CLEANING IMPLEMENT USING THE HOLDING DEVICE

HANDLING SYSTEM FOR CONTAINER USE

HANDLING CRADLE FOR AN ACCUMULATOR.

Solvable connection of telescope-like interlinking bar parts

A Handle

TWIST-LOCK HANDLE ASSEMBLY

A locking device for telescoping elements

TELESCOPIC HANDLE FOR HOUSEHOLD UTENSILS

Disclosed is a handle for household utensils, in particular for floor cleaning utensils, the external polygonal contour of which presents side faces (6) and edges (7).

TELESCOPING HANDLE FOR UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER

An upright vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle assembly and a canister assembly pivotally connected to the nozzle assembly. A suction generator is carried on one of the nozzle assembly or the canister assembly. The upright vacuum cleaner also includes a telescoping handle assembly including an elongated handle received in a slot for sliding movement relative to the canister assembly, a projecting guide pin carried on the elongated handle, a cooperating guide channel in the canister assembly for receiving the guide pin and a latch carried on the canister assembly for selectively engaging any one of the longitudinally spaced apertures formed in the elongated handle.

CARRYING DEVICE FOR A STORAGE BATTERY

CASEMENT WINDOW OPERATOR HAVING FOLDING CRANK HANDLE

The operator assembly for a casement window includes a folding crank handle and cover assembly that are located on the exterior surface of a trim piece on the sill of the window frame. The crank handle is attached to the drive shaft of the operator of the assembly in such a way that the handle may be folded down into a low-profile position in which the knob of the handle projects into a receiving pocket in the cover. An integral flap on the handle extending beyond the knob covers the pocket when the knob is received therein so as to fully conceal both the knob and the pocket and to present a smooth exterior in which surfaces of the handle and cover blend together to eliminate interference with window treatments and persons in the immediately vicinity. Internal detent projections within the pocket yieldably retain the knob so as to provide for snap fit reception of the folded handle into its home position. Finger depressions in sidewalls of the cover on opposite sides of the pocket facilitate ...

FOLD-DOWN WINDOW OPERATOR

A fold down operator (10) is provided for a rotatable spindle (224) of casement window assembly (200). The operator (10) comprises a hub (12) and a handle (48). The hub (12) has a receiver (22) and an arm (32) extending from the receiver (22). The receiver (22) is adapted to connect to the spindle (224). The handle (48) has a cavity (112). The handle (48) is pivotally connected to the arm (32) such that the handle (48) is pivotable between a closed position wherein a portion of the receiver (22) is positioned within the cavity (112), and an open position, wherein the receiver (22) is outboard of the cavity (112).

Einstellbare Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme der Kraft, die durch das Drehmoment eines Untersetzungsgetriebes erzeugt wird

Kamera, insbesondere Kinokamera, mit an das Kameragehäuse anklappbarem Revolvergriff

Klemmkupplung für die Verbindung eines Rohres mit einem in das Rohr gesteckten rohrförmigen Rundstab

Laufbildkamera mit einem bewegbaren Handgriff

VALVE HEAD FOR OPERATING FOR A CARBONATED BEVERAGE BOTTLE OR THE LIKE

ROLLER TO BE PAINTED HAS TELESCOPIC SLEEVE HAS HANDLING FACILITEE

HANDLE

A swing handle assembly (500) comprising a swing handle member (510) and a supporting frame (520) therefore where when the handle member substantially contacts the frame, the handle assembly is in a closed condition. The handle member (510) comprises at least an outer surface (511) and two side walls (512), each side wall including an opening (513) therein wherein the openings are substantially aligned to define a passageway (513) through the handle member. The supporting frame (520) bears a capture means (521), which capture means is substantially receivable within the handle member and is in substantial alignment with the passageway therethrough when Ihe handle assembly is in the closed condition, such, that to then place the handle assembly in a locked condition, a separate securing means (900) is able to be passed through the passageway and the capture means.

STORAGE CONTAINER

A container (20) includes a base portion (21) having a bottom surface (23), front (24) and rear (25) walls extending upwardly from the bottom surface (23), and opposed side walls (26) extending upwardly from the bottom surface (23) and, together with the front (24) and rear (25) walls, defining an open top. A cover (22) is provided to close the open top and may be selectively attached to the rear wall (25) by hinge assemblies (50) and to the front wall (24) by a latch mechanism (60). A side handle (85) is positioned in a recess (81) formed in each side wall (26) and may be pivoted from a position in the recesses (81) to the carrying position outside the recesses (81).

Sliding door grab bar opener

A sliding door grab bar opener for opening and closing a sliding door. The opener includes outside and inside tube members, each having first and second ends. The inside tube member is positioned within the outside tube member and is adapted to slide from a fully retracted configuration with the first end of the inside tube member being located adjacent the first end of the outside tube member to a fully extended configuration with the first end of the inside tube member being located adjacent the second end of the outside tube member. First and second end stanchion members are attached to the outside and inside tube members adjacent their first and second ends, respectively. A middle stanchion member is attached to the outside tube member adjacent its second end. The stanchion members are adapted to be attached to the frames of the sliding door panels by fastener means.

Dual sized broom and dust pan

A long handled cleaning implement such as a broom that is provided with a collapsible handle that can be used as a mini sweeping broom. This collapsible ability will also permit compact storage, a cooperating accessory dustpan is provided which the collapsible cleaning implement is stored into. When removed from the compact position the handle of the cleaning implement quickly and easily extends to a full length rigid position for use. In combination this provides the operator the choice of a large area cleaning or a small area hand sweep and the convenience of compact storage or transportation.

Hand propelled soil cultivation tool

A hand propelled soil cultivation tool for accepting several different cultivation implements is described which includes a forward gauge wheel and a quick adjustment means for handle length. The different tool attachments described include a hoe implement, a cultivation tine implement and a trenching implement. The hoe implement has a "V" shaped light gauge blade construction which is rigidified and locked to the implement shank by opposed blade stabilizer brackets. The cultivation tine implement is formed of a single elongated piece of metal and the trenching implement is constructed of two diametrically opposed sections.

MATTRESS.

Handle extender for molded case circuit breaker actuator mechanism

A remote actuator for an enclosed molded case circuit breaker or disconnect switch utilizes an actuator cable connection with the circuit breaker operating handle in a "pull-pull" arrangement. The cable is arranged in an endless loop between the actuator handle and the circuit breaker operating handle. Moving the actuator handle in a first direction pulls the circuit breaker operating handle to its ON position while moving the actuator handle in an opposite direction pulls the circuit breaker operating handle to its OFF positoin. A retractable handle extender on the actuator handle increases the torquing force applied to the actuator handle and the circuit breaker operating handle.

Tool reach extender with locking assembly

A tool reach extender includes a pair of elongated, telescopically coupled, first and second, extension members and a locking assembly for releasably locking the members in a selected position. The second member is slidably received within the first member and also includes a locking hole defined therein. The preferred locking assembly includes a tubular housing coaxially mounted to the first member supporting a transversely shiftable locking pin for receipt in the locking hole for locking the members in a selected relative position.

Locking device for retractable handle of wheeled luggage

A handle assembly of wheeled luggage comprises a handle grip with a push button, two first sliding tubes, at least one pair of second sliding tubes, two support tubes, two first locking devices each provided below each first sliding tube, at least one pair of second locking devices each provided below each second sliding tube, a pair of first cables attached between handle grip and first locking devices, and at least one pair of second cables for controlling second locking devices wherein the length of fully extended handle is longer than the height of luggage for providing a handle with extended sufficient length to the user when towing a small luggage along the ground.

Cover for manhole frames or the like

Turning handle for the lock of a leaf of a window or similar and method for operating the lock

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Drehhandhabe (1) für einen Verschluss eines Flügels eines Fensters, einer Tür oder dergleichen, insbesondere eines Schiebeflügels, mit einem Betätigungsgriff (3), der in seiner Ruhelage zumindest teilweise hinsichtlich seiner Bauhöhe in dem Flügel versenkt anordenbar ist und aus der Ruhelage in eine Arbeitsstellung als Klappgriff (2) in Herausraglage herausgeschwenkt werden kann, wobei er in der Arbeitsstellung um eine Drehachse (17) verdrehbar ist. Es ist ein Bedienelement (13) vorgesehen, mit dem eine Kupplungs- oder Entkupplungsstellung zu einem mit dem Betätigungsgriff (3) in Kupplungsstellung mitdrehbaren und in Entkupplungsstellung nicht mitdrehbaren Steuerelement (16) erfolgt.

An upright vacuum cleaner

Improvements in service valve heads which may be connected to soft drink bottles or the like

Valve head for soft drinks dispenser

A handle assembly for a cleaning appliance

Apparatus for gardening

Run picture camera with a movable dish-shaped handle

SPADE

HANDLE FOR A CLEANING EQUIPMENT

ARBEITSGERAET, WIE GARTENGERAET, PUTZGERAET ODER DERGL.

SHANK FOR A TOOL AND SUCH A THING

Folding collapsible fishing cart

HANDLE EXTENSION FOR ROTATING A CRANK HANDLE

A handle extension for rotating a crank handle includes an elongate shaft having a first end and a second end. A member with a receptacle for engaging the crank handle is mounted at the first end of the shaft. When the second end of the shaft is grasped and a rotational force imparted to the shaft, the crank handle is caused to rotate. This handle extension is useful with crank handle operated ceiling mounted ventilation openings commonly found in recreational vehicles.

EXTENDABLE HANDLE FOR DRYWALL TOOLS

An extendable handle for a drywall tool having a pair of telescoping tubes that are reversibly locked in place relative to each other by a locking assembly comprising a lever, a pin and a yoke that are mounted on a base positioned on a first tube. The pin is actuated by the lever and engages an opening on the second tube to lock the tubes in place. The pin and lever are spaced apart circumferentially on the handle and are connected by the yoke. The yoke is received in a slot in the base and does not extend beyond the surface of base during operation of the lever.

EXTENSIBLE ARM STRUCTURE

HYDRAULICALLY ACTUATED HANDLE APPARATUS

An apparatus including, a handle having a first end and a second end; an actuator attached to the handle; a tool plate for receiving a tool; a connector attached to the second end of the handle for pivotally connecting the handle to the tool plate; a hydraulic hose; and a hydraulically actuated brake assembly which is in communication with the actuator by the hydraulic hose. The brake assembly is operable to releasably hold the tool plate at a position relative to the connector and the handle on operation of the actuator.

CASEMENT WINDOW OPERATOR HAVING FOLDING CRANK HANDLE

The operator assembly for a casement window includes a folding crank handle and cover assembly that are located on the exterior surface of a trim piece on the sill of the window frame. The crank handle is attached to the drive shaft of the operator of the assembly in such a way that the handle may be folded down into a low-profile position in which the knob of the handle projects into a receiving pocket in the cover. An integral flap on the handle extending beyond the knob covers the pocket when the knob is received therein so as to fully conceal both the knob and the pocket and to present a smooth exterior in which surfaces of the handle and cover blend together to eliminate interference with window treatments and persons in the immediately vicinity. Internal detent projections within the pocket yieldably retain the knob so as to provide for snap fit reception of the folded handle into its home position. Finger depressions in sidewalls of the cover on opposite sides of the pocket facilitate ...

SINGLE AXIS TELESCOPING HANDLE

A handle assembly that includes two sets of handle members that are vertically engageable with one another and where at least one of the sets of handle members extends substantially across a width of the receiving portion in the housing or bag that receives the handle. The receiving portion can be integral with the housing such that no additional receiving portion needs to be produced during the manufacturing process, resulting in a less complex and expensive manufacturing operation. The handle can further include a detent mechanism to allow the handle to easily collapse into the housing without the need for a separate button and lock mechanism.

FOLDING TRANSFER HANDLE

Embodiments may comprise a folding transfer handle having a mounting bracket. A mounting bracket may include a base wall adapted to engage an arbitrary surface in a fixed mounting relation. Embodiments may further include a handle member such as a bar having a free end, and a pivot end. The length of the handle member may be approximately equal to the width of the palm of an adult human hand. The pivot end of the handle member may include a means for engaging the mounting bracket in a pivotal relation defining a 90 degree range of motion between a deployed configuration and a stowed configuration.

SNOW RAKE WITH TELESCOPING POLE

A telescoping pole and blade to form a snow rake. The pole has a plurality of segments selectively axially movable relative to one another. The pole segments are keyed to one another to prevent relative rotation between adjacent pole segments. A lock device is associated with adjacent pairs of pole segments to selectively fix the relative axial positions of the pairs of pole segments.

MULTI-FACETED EXTENSION POLE

A pole for supporting a tool includes an elongate body extending along an axis. The elongate body defines a plurality of outwardly facing facets about the axis. The elongate body preferably includes a first tube and a second tube telescopically received within the first tube for adjusting a length of the pole. The two tubes are locked relative to one another by a locking mechanism that is fixedly coupled to the first tube with a detent engaging member that extends from the locking mechanism into engagement with a detent defined by the first tube. The locking mechanism preferably comprises a collet which is threadably coupled to a chuck that defines a plurality of outwardly facing facets. Rotation of the chuck causes the chuck to overlap the detent engaging member and to frictionally clamp the collet against the second tube.

DISPOSITIF DE VERROUILLAGE DES PIEDS TUBULAIRES D'UN TREPIED TELESCOPIQUE

DISPOSITIF DE VERROUILLAGE DES PIEDS TUBULAIRES D'UN TREPIED TELESCOPIQUE. DANS UN ELEMENT TUBULAIRE ROND 1 EST FIXE PAR UN FILETAGE 14 UN MANCHON 10 DONT UNE PARTIE 13 DE LA SURFACE INTERIEURE SERT DE GUIDAGE AU COULISSEMENT D'UN ELEMENT TUBULAIRE ROND INTERIEUR 2 ET DONT LA PARTIE EXTREME OPPOSEE PRESENTE UN FILETAGE INTERIEUR 12 A PLUSIEURS FILETS CONCU POUR SE VISSER AVEC UN FILETAGE EXTERIEUR 16 A PLUSIEURS FILETS PREVU SUR LA PARTIE EXTREME D'UN ELEMENT TUBULAIRE ROND INTERIEUR 2.

ADJUSTABLE SKI POLE WITH SPLIT RETAINER RING

Stain resistant article with olefin block copolymer and process

MULTIPLE POSITION HANDLE

A frame for a device for applying architectural coatings has a handle which may be mounted in three positions - a storage position, a wheelbarrow position and a normal cart position. The handle may be moved from one position to another by removing a pin, moving the handle to the desired position and reinserting the pin.

STAIN RESISTANT ARTICLE WITH OLEFIN BLOCK COPOLYMER AND PROCESS

The present disclosure provides a food contact article. The food contact article includes a polymeric composition composed of a neat olefin block copolymer. The food contact article exhibits a total color change value, ΔΕ, of less than 20. The polymeric composition provides an article that is suitable for food contact application, the article having softness and stain resistance.

HANDLE FOR HOUSEHOLD UTENSILS

Disclosed is a handle for household utensils, in particular for floor cleaning utensils, the external polygonal contour of which presents side faces (6) and edges (7).

Pivot control for hand grip useful for vehicles

A hand grip for pivotal attachment to a surface of a body, as on a vehicle. The hand grip has a U-shaped grip body with a web joining two arms. The free end of each arm is attached on a bearing pin. The bearing pin is swingably mounted on a bearing bracket so that the grip pivots around the axis of the bearing pin with respect to the bracket. A torsion spring normally returns the grip to a position of non-use. To prevent excessive impact and resulting noise upon the return movement, a friction brake, consisting of a molding of a wear resistant viscoelastic plastic material, has a bore which receives an axial region of the bearing pin. The bore diameter is smaller than that of the bearing pin or least is of a size that permits relative movement between the molding and the bearing pin while braking the movement of the bearing pin with respect to the bracket, for slowing the return of the grip to the non-use position.

Hook device for attachment to tables and the like

A hook device for securement to the substantially horizontal, bottom surface of a table top, bar top, or the like for supporting personal items. The hook device includes a base, a hook, and an attachment mechanism pivotally securing the hook to the base. The attachment mechanism includes a torsion spring that biases the hook into a stored position in which the hook is substantially parallel to the bottom surface of the table top. To use the hook, the hook is pivoted away from the table surface and a personal item, such as a purse, handbag, backpack, coat, or the like is placed on the hook. Once the personal item is removed, the hook returns to its stored position.

CAM LOCK FOR TELESCOPIC MEMBERS

Handle and fastening apparatus

Handle and fastening apparatus which includes a housing and a handle. The handle has an outer end portion and an inner end portion, and the inner end portion of the handle is rotatably connected to the housing to permit the handle to be pivoted from a stowed position to an operative extended position. The outer end portion of the handle has an L-shaped configuration, and a fastener is connected to one of the legs of the L-shaped outer end portion. Both the handle and the fastener are suitably sized and shaped so that they do not protrude above the plane of the front surface of the housing when the handle is located in the stowed position. The handle and fastening apparatus is particularly suited for securing electronic equipment to racks and the like.

On-the-go adjustable extension pole providing hands-free tool connection and disconnection

A hands-free system for connecting and disconnecting a tool from an adjustable length extension pole. The system includes first and second slidably interconnected elongated members, a tool-holding assembly releasably coupled to the second elongated member, and a locking assembly disposed between the first and second elongated members. The relative sliding of the first and second elongated members can be selectively restrained by rotating the first and second elongated members relative to one another. The tool-holding assembly can be disconnected from the second elongated member by sliding the first and second elongated members together.

Paint roller with extendable handle

An extendable handle for a paint applicator includes an first shaft having a distal end and a proximal end and a second shaft with a distal end and a proximal end and which is telescopically disposed within the first shaft. A guide block is disposed on the second shaft and defines a curved channel. A third shaft has a distal end and a proximal end and is telescopically disposed within the second shaft. An advancement strip has a first end connected to the distal end of the first shaft and a second end connected to the proximal end of the third shaft and is disposed through the curved channel of the guide block. The advancement strip can both push and pull the third shaft relative to the second shaft.

Adjustable handle

Folding window operator handle

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 ...

Skateboard

A skateboard apparatus is adapted to be held against the riders feet when the rider is performing maneuvers on the skateboard. The skateboard has an elongated platform having a pair of wheel trucks thereof. A flexible cord is attached through a center aperture in the platform to the bottom of the platform and has a handle attached to the end extending through the platform, so that a rider can pull on the handle to hold the skateboard against his feet when performing maneuvers. A spring loaded reel may be attached to the platform underside between the skateboard wheel trucks. The platform aperture may include a self-lubricating grommet for the cord to pass through.

Adjustable tool handle

An adjustable tool handle device includes a barrel slidably, and rotatably engaged on a handle. A channel is formed in the handle for receiving a rod and has two narrower ends. The barrel may be slided and adjusted relative to the handle when the rod is engaged in a greater middle portion of the channel of the handle. The barrel may be clamped between the barrel and the handle to secure the barrel and the handle together when the rod is engaged in either of the narrower ends of the channel of the handle. A catch may prevent the barrel from being disengaged from the handle.

Retaining device of scooter battery set

A retaining device of a scooter battery set comprises a support frame mounted on the scooter and provided with a support rod, and insertion portion, and a retaining portion, a battery box having at least one insertion portion, a hanging seat connected with the battery box and provided with a hanging portion, a retaining member pivoted to the hanging seat and provided with a wrenching portion and a retaining portion, and a handle set fastened with the insertion portion of the battery box and provided with a handle. As the handle is lifted or pressed downward, the retaining member is actuated to catch or separate from the retaining portion of the support frame.

ПОРУЧЕНЬ САЛОНА

... 1. Поручень салона, который включает в свой состав:тело рукоятки, в состав которого входят гнезда шарниров на левом и правом противоположных концах;шарнирные сборки, в состав которых входит пара корпусов шарниров, которые посредством поворотных осей с противоположных сторон соединены с гнездами шарниров с возможностью поворота;монтажные клипсы U-образной формы из пружинного металла и с упругими лапками на каждой из сторон, при этом упругие лапки снабжены выпуклыми элементами, выступающими наружу, и монтажные клипсы вставляются в прямоугольные отверстия, выполненные, по существу, в центре пары корпусов шарниров; икрышки, закрывающие переднюю поверхность шарнирных сборок, в состав каждой из которых входит опорный участок клипсы, вставляемый внутрь упругих лапок с обеих сторон монтажной клипсы и в корпуса шарниров;при этом крышка надевается на корпус шарнира путем надавливания спереди назад, отличающийся тем, что направляющая канавка и направляющее ребро выполнены таким образом, чтобы работать ...

Kamera, insbesondere Kinokamera, mit anklappbarem Revolvergriff

An upright vacuum cleaner

An upright vacuum cleaner comprises a telescopic suction wand 22a, 22b fluidly connected to a separating apparatus on the cleaner via a hose 26 and which is used, as required, to clean above the level of the floor. The wand comprises a lower wand section 22a, an upper wand section 22b telescopically mounted to the lower wand section 22a and a moveable locking member 50 which, when the wand is released for use from a body of the cleaner, is biased towards a locking position for locking out the wand sections 22a and 22b in telescopic extension. The locking member 50 is releasable from this locking position via a reaction member (52, fig 13) provided on the cleaner, against which reaction member (52, fig 13) a user may readily force the biased locking member 50 out of the locking position (fig 12) using the locked-out wand. The want may retract inside the hose 26.

Extendable door handle

An upright vacuum cleaner

ARBEITSGERAET, WIE GARTENGERAET, PUTZGERAET OD. DGL.

COOPERATING CONNECTION FROM TOOL GRASP AND EXTENSION TO THE PREVENTION OF MUTUAL ROTATING

HANDLE FOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

Storage container

Tool handle with locking assembly

DETECTOR WITH TELESCOPIC ANTI-TWIST CARRIER/GUIDE ROD

A detector (1) with a telescopic carrier/guide rod (2) on which at one end a measuring probe (3) is disposed, whereby the carrier/guide rod (2) comprises at least two anti-twist tubes (6, 7, 8) longitudinally movable and lockable in one another, which form an outer tube (6, 7) and an inner tube (7, 8), whereby the tubes (6, 7, 8) comprise a linear sliding guide (12) as an anti-twist lock relative to one another. The linear sliding guide (12) comprises at least one longitudinal rib (14) extending inside over the entire length of the outer tube (6, 7) and at least one rib guide (15) extending outside over a partial length of the inner tube (7, 8) on the insertion side of tube end (20) with a recess (17) with which the longitudinal rib (14) engages. The rib guide (15) is formed by a guide sleeve (18), which is divided in a circumferential direction. (Figure 2) ...

A folding hancle

Tool reach extension apparatus

HANDLE FOR A CLEANING DEVICE

ADJUSTABLE HANDLE FOR AN INSTRUMENT CASING

This invention relates to handles for test instruments basically to aid in maintaining and adjusting the internal combustion engine of an automobile. In prior art devices, it has been necessary to lay the instruwent on the adjacent fender of the car or to prop it up within the engine compartment in some manner. It is apparent in many cases that the instrument is not firmly supported and that the instrument can be easily knocked off of its support and thereby damaged. Also, the only locations available for the instrument makes it very difficult for the mechanic to see the instrument. The present invention provides an adjustable handle for an instrument casing which can be readily moved. In the fully extended position, the handle can be hand gripped by the mechanic so that the face of the instrument can be held vertically for observation by the mechanic. When the handle is in the partially extended position, it provides a back support which holds the instrument at an angle for observation ...

EXTENSIBLE ARM STRUCTURE

REMOTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY

TELESCOPIC UMBRELLA STICK

FOLD-DOWN WINDOW OPERATOR

A fold down operator (10) is provided for a rotatable spindle (224) of casement window assembly (200). The operator (10) comprises a hub (12) and a handle (48). The hub (12) has a receiver (22) and an arm (32) extending from the receiver (22). The receiver (22) is adapted to connect to the spindle (224). The handle (48) has a cavity (112). The handle (48) is pivotally connected to the arm (32) such that the handle (48) is pivotable between a closed position wherein a portion of the receiver (22) is positioned within the cavity (112), and an open position, wherein the receiver (22) is outboard of the cavity (112).

HOLDER AND CLEANING IMPLEMENT USING THE HOLDER

Disclosed is a holding device including: a telescopic handle (2) having axially opposed front and rear ends and constructed of at least two separate shafts, of which a front-side separate shaft axially fits within a rear-side separate shaft being a hollow cylinder; and a support member (6) provided at the front end of the telescopic handle (2) for attachment of a cleaning wiper. The front-side separate shaft has an axially extending elastic arm and an engaging projection provided at a leading end of the elastic arm, while the rear-side separate shaft has a through-hole passing through a cylinder wall thereof, in which the engaging projection engages when the front-side separate shaft projects from the rear-side separate shaft by a predetermined length. Pressing the engaging projection, which engages in the through-hole, from outside the rear-side separate shaft permits release of the engaging projection from the through-hole.

TELESCOPING HANDLE FOR UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER

An upright vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle assembly and a canister assembly pivotally connected to the nozzle assembly. A suction generator is carried on one of the nozzle assembly or the canister assembly. The upright vacuum cleaner also includes a telescoping handle assembly including an elongated handle received in a slot for sliding movement relative to the canister assembly, a projecting guide pin carried on the elongated handle, a cooperating guide channel in the canister assembly for receiving the guide pin and a latch carried on the canister assembly for selectively engaging any one of the longitudinally spaced apertures formed in the elongated handle.

A HANDLE

A handle for a window operator. The handle includes a handle member 10 pivotally coupled to a base 11. A locking mechanism releasably locks the handle member 10 in a position relative to the base 11 which corresponds to an in-use position of the handle member. The locking mechanism includes a locking member 14 within the handle member 10. The locking member 14 performs a blocking action to prevent pivotal movement of the handle member relative to the base. The locking member has a push button 15 accessible to an exterior surface of the handle member whereby the locking member can be moved to remove the blocking action and allow the handle to be pivoted to a non-use position.

ON-THE-GO ADJUSTABLE EXTENSION POLE PROVIDING HANDS-FREE TOOL CONNECTION AND DISCONNECTION

A hands-free system for connecting and disconnecting a tool from an adjustable length extension pole. The system includes first and second slidably interconnected elongated members, a tool-holding assembly releasably coupled to the second elongated member, and a locking assembly disposed between the first and second elongated members. The relative sliding of the first and second elongated members can be selectively restrained by rotating the first and second elongated members relative to one another. The tool-holding assembly can be disconnected from the second elongated member by sliding the first and second elongated members together.

Paint Applicator with Improved Extensible Handle

PAINT APPLICATOR WITH IMPROVED EXTENSIBLE HANDLE

A paint roller handle assembly that includes a hollow first tube of a larger diameter, a hollow second tube of a smaller diameter and a still smaller rod or tube, with all of the rods or tubes comprising handle sections and being telescopingly retractable with respect to adjacent elements, and with the rod or smallest unit and the smaller tube each carrying a one way locking device on its end, and with the smaller tube having a hand grip providing an attachment portion and an axially extending skirt portion providing a recess between its inner diameter and the outer diameter of the smaller tube so as to accommodate the end of the larger tube when the units are in the retracted position.

RIDE-ON VEHICLE WITH OPERATOR ACCESS ASSIST BAR

An assist handle for assisting an operator with climbing on to, or off of, a ground maintenance vehicle such as a mower, and a ground maintenance vehicle incorporating the same. The assist handle includes, in one embodiment, a grip portion movable between a deployed position, wherein the grip portion is positioned at a deployed elevation configured to assist the operator with ingress to, or egress from, a platform such as a seat; and a stowed position, wherein the grip portion is positioned at a stowed elevation lower than the deployed elevation. 120-. (canceled)21. A zero-turning-radius ground maintenance vehicle adapted to accommodate a ride-on operator , the vehicle comprising:a frame;at least one movable control member coupled to the frame and operable to control one or both of a direction and a speed of the vehicle;an operator platform attached to the frame; andan assist handle operatively attached to the frame, the assist handle comprising a grip portion adapted to assist the operator with ingress to, or egress from, the platform.22. The vehicle of claim 21 , wherein the control member comprises an operator-controllable lever attached to the frame and adapted to pivot claim 21 , relative to the frame claim 21 , about one or more axes.23. The vehicle of claim 22 , wherein the one or more axes comprises a transverse axis.24. The vehicle of claim 21 , wherein the operator platform comprises a seat.25. The vehicle of claim 21 , wherein the assist handle comprises a tubular member.26. The vehicle of claim 21 , further comprising a step secured to the frame.27. The vehicle of claim 21 , wherein the assist handle is positioned both lateral to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle and forward of the operator platform.28. The vehicle of claim 21 , wherein the grip portion is movable between a deployed position and a stowed position.29. A zero-turning-radius riding lawn mower claim 21 , comprising:a frame;an operator seat attached to the frame and adapted to accommodate a ...

Roofing Tool for Cleaning Seams of Roofing Plies

A roofing tool has a tubular member with a length and opposite proximal and distal ends. The proximal end is configured to be grasped by a user and the distal end has an opening into a hollow interior of the tubular member. A shaft has a length with opposite proximal and distal ends. The shaft is disposed in the interior of the tubular member and movable therein. The shaft proximal end corresponds generally to the tubular member proximal end and the shaft distal end extends through the tubular member distal end opening. A roller is operatively connected to the distal end of the shaft. The roller is configured to rotate about a roller axis which is perpendicular to the shaft length. A cleaning pad is spaced from the distal end of the tubular member and the roller. The cleaning pad extends in a direction transverse to the tubular member length. 1. A roofing tool comprising:a tubular member having a length with opposite proximal and distal ends, the proximal end being configured to be grasped by a user and the distal end having an opening into a hollow interior of the tubular member;a shaft having a length with opposite proximal and distal ends, the shaft being disposed in the hollow interior of the tubular member, the shaft proximal end corresponding generally to the tubular member proximal end and the shaft distal end extending through the tubular member distal end opening;a roller operatively connected to the distal end of the shaft, the roller being configured to rotate about a roller axis, the roller axis being perpendicular to the shaft length;a cleaning pad spaced from the distal end of the tubular member and the roller, the cleaning pad extending in a direction transverse to the tubular member length; andwherein the shaft is positionable relative to the tubular member between an extended position and a retracted position, wherein the extended position corresponds to a first distance of a space between the roller and the cleaning pad, and wherein the retracted ...

Stain resistant article with olefin block copolymer and process

The present disclosure provides a food contact article. The food contact article includes a polymeric composition composed of a neat olefin block copolymer. The food contact article exhibits a total color change value, ΔE, of less than 20. The polymeric composition provides an article that is suitable for food contact application, the article having softness and stain resistance.

Assist grip

アシストグリップのグリップ本体（１）には、左右両端の基部に設けたヒンジ用凹部（１１，１２）にヒンジ本体（２１，３１）が設けられ、両側のヒンジ用凹部（１１，１２）に枢軸を介してヒンジ本体（２１，３１）が回動可能に取り付けられる。ヒンジ本体（２１，３１）の略中央に設けた矩形開口部（２７，３７）に、ばね弾性を有する取付クリップ（５）が挿入され、カバー（４）がクリップ支持部（４２）を取付クリップ（５）の両側の弾性脚部の内側に挿入してヒンジ本体（２１，３１）の前部を覆うように組み付けられる。カバー（４）とヒンジ本体（２１，３１）間には、カバー（４）に押し込む際、ヒンジ部材とカバーが摺接する箇所の押し込み方向に沿って、ガイド溝（２１c，３１c）とガイドリブ（４４）が嵌合して摺接するように設けられる。 In the grip body (1) of the assist grip, hinge bodies (21, 31) are provided in the hinge recesses (11, 12) provided at the bases at both the left and right ends, and the pivots are provided in the hinge recesses (11, 12) on both sides. The hinge body (21, 31) is rotatably attached via A mounting clip (5) having spring elasticity is inserted into a rectangular opening (27, 37) provided substantially at the center of the hinge body (21, 31), and the cover (4) mounts the clip support portion (42). (5) It inserts inside the elastic leg part of both sides, and it is assembled | attached so that the front part of a hinge main body (21, 31) may be covered. When the cover (4) and the hinge body (21, 31) are pushed into the cover (4), the guide groove (21c, 31c) and the guide rib (44) are arranged along the push direction of the portion where the hinge member and the cover are in sliding contact. ) Are fitted and slidably contacted.

Interchangeable gutter cleaning appliance

An interchangeable gutter cleaning appliance includes an extension assembly having a first fitting at a distal end, a holder having a second fitting at its proximal end and a gutter tool interface at its distal end, and an interchangeable gutter tool. The second fitting is coupled to the first fitting of the extension assembly. The interchangeable gutter tool is installed on the gutter tool interface by inserting the gutter tool interface into a mounting assembly in the interchangeable gutter tool, and the interchangeable gutter tool is removed from the gutter tool interface by removing the mounting assembly from the gutter tool interface.

Stepless retractable handle assembly for luggage

A stepless retractable handle assembly for luggage includes a handle grip and two retractable bars connected to the handle grip in such a manner that when pressed a press-button in the handle grip, two transmission plates in the handle grip are forced by the press-button to move transversely in reverse directions, and two connection shafts are forced by the transmission plates to move vertically in the respective retractable bars in biasing respective anchor clamps away from the inside walls of the outer tubes of the respective retractable bars for allowing adjustment of the height of respective inner tubes of the retractable bars. When released the press-button after the adjustment, the anchor clamps are returned to abut against the inside walls of the respective outer tubes, locking the inner tubes in the adjusted position.

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, wherein the apparatus is adapted to receive a portion of at least one finger inserted between the grip and the handheld device, wherein the apparatus is adapted to receive a portion of each of two fingers inserted between the grip and the handheld device at opposite sides of the at least one extension, and wherein the grip is movable into at least one angled position where one end of the grip is pointed towards the base while an opposite end of the grip is pointed away from the base.

HD miracle arm

A reaching tool device is disclosed that enables users to reach the roof of their vehicle without any hassle. The reaching tool device comprises an elongated arm, a handle secured to the arm, and at least one interchangeable head secured to the arm, opposite the handle. The elongated arm can be telescopically extended lengthwise and secured in a desired position via a push-spring button. The handle is removably secured to an end of the elongated arm via a pivoting hinge which allows the arm to pivot about the handle. Once the arm is in position, it can be secured in the desired position. The interchangeable head comprises a round or rectangular sponge, a brush, a scrubber, etc. and also a pivoting and rotating ball swivel that allows the interchangeable head to rotate and pivot and lie flat at an angle when in use.

Tree shear capable of reducing opening degree of handles thereof

A tree shear capable of reducing an opening degree of handles thereof, includes a shearing part, a first handle and a second handle. The shearing part includes a first blade and a second blade pivoted with each other. The first handle is connected with a first blade, the second handle has a front section and a rear section sleeved with each other, and the front section is connected with the second blade. A link rod has an end pivoted with the first handle and other end pivoted with the rear section of the second handle. While the two handles are opened, the link rod affects the front section of the second handle to move relative to the rear section of the second handle, so as to adjust a length of the second handle to reduce the opening degree of the two handles.

Ride-on vehicle with operator access assist bar

An assist handle for assisting an operator with climbing on to, or off of, a ground maintenance vehicle such as a mower, and a ground maintenance vehicle incorporating the same. The assist handle includes, in one embodiment, a grip portion movable between a deployed position, wherein the grip portion is positioned at a deployed elevation configured to assist the operator with ingress to, or egress from, a platform such as a seat; and a stowed position, wherein the grip portion is positioned at a stowed elevation lower than the deployed elevation.

Modular telescoping power pole and bar clamp/spreader tool

The invention is a set of modular telescoping tools. A first preferred embodiment is a power-transmitting telescoping extension pole, to which various specialized tools, including power tools, may be attached. The apparatus comprises an inner tube and outer tube, wherein the outer tube receives said inner tube, a coupling at the tool-end of the pole, a power transmission, capable of transmitting power from the user-end of the pole to the tool-end of the pole, and a control mechanism attached to the telescopic tube at the user-end of the telescopic tube. A second preferred embodiment is a set of telescoping bar clamps and spreader tools. In the simplest embodiment, the invention comprises a telescoping tube and a set of jaws, wherein the telescoping tube includes a first shaft having a first diameter, a second shaft having a second diameter that is less than the first diameter, and a locking mechanism.

Ergonomic sweeping device

An ergonomic sweeping device that can be used with one hand while providing a user with proper biomechanical alignment and support, which can reduce muscular strain, fatigue, and the potential for injury.

Telescopic rod for handling a tool

A telescopic rod in order to use objects or tools at a desired height above the head of a user, in particular for harvesting fruit from trees or for pruning tree branches or painting high walls or ceilings, comprises a rod base with a base end, a rod extension slidingly engaging with the rod base, a support member configured to support a tool, arranged at a support end of the rod extension opposite to the rod base, an actuation means to automatically push/pull the rod extension with respect to the rod base, a rod actuation command at said base end to operate the actuation means between a push position, in which the actuation means pushes said rod extension to elongate said rod, a pull position, in which the actuation means pulls the rod extension to shorten the rod, a standby position in which the actuation means is inoperative and the rod can be used at a desired rod length to maneuver the tool at a desired height.

Non-rotatable telescopic handle construction

A golf ball retriever handle having a plurality of telescoping segments, each segment comprising a tubular member configured to fit relatively snugly about an adjacent member in sliding engagement therewith, each of the members between the smallest diameter member and the largest diameter member being formed with a radially extending annular rib in proximity to a first end thereof and being formed with a radially inward extending annular depression in proximity to a second end thereof, whereby separation of the tubular members in a handle extending direction is inhibited. The handle also having at least one axial groove formed in each section such that overlapping grooves engage each other to prevent rotation of one section with respect to another.

Adjustable handle assembly

An adjustable handle assembly for adjusting height and/or rotational position of the handles on a stroller wherein the stroller has two vertical posts. The adjustable handle assembly includes predetermined internal grooves on the inner surface of the handle corresponding to the holes along the post and combination spring pins which protrude from holes along the post such that the pin engages with the holes when the pin encounters a corresponding hole in the handle. When slightly compressed the pin will travel along the internal grooves inside the handle. In an alternative embodiment the adjustable handle assembly includes a connector for vertical and/or rotational adjustment of the handle about a vertical post.

Self-cleansing retractable handle assembly for water craft

A concealably retractable handle is ensconced into the core or hull of a recreational or utilitarian floatation structure such as a canoe, kayak, surfboard, sailboard, paddle board or the like, where it lies below the outer surface without interfering with normal use of the structure. The handle can be conveniently extracted and secured in an operational position to facilitate handling and carrying the structure or securing it the a vehicle. The housing of the handle is bonded into the body of the floatation device through a padding sleeve which absorbs stress forces that could damage the solidity of the bond and the integrity of the whole structure. During handle retraction structures encourage agitation of water located inside the housing to facilitate water and debris evacuation.