US3733700A
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Dual grip handle for power tools
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-19
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1990-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A dual grip handle for power tools, the grip comprising two components flexibly connected together and each adapted for flexible connection to the power tool.
Inventors
- 👤 J Notaras
- 👤 A Notaras
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:04
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16G; F16G15/00; B; B27; B27B; B27B17/00; B27B17/0033; F16F; F16F15/00; F16F15/02; F16F15/04; F16F15/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
A power tool comprising a power unit and a dual grip handle assembly coupled thereto, said handle assembly comprising a first handle member, first flexible means connecting the handle member to the power unit, a second handle member, second flexible means connecting the second handle member to the power unit and third flexible means connecting the first and second handle members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
A power tool comprising a power unit and a dual grip handle assembly coupled thereto, said handle assembly comprising a first handle member, first flexible means connecting the handle member to the power unit, a second handle member, second flexible means connecting the second handle member to the power unit and third flexible means connecting the first and second handle members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A power tool as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first flexible means secures the first handle member by its ends to the power unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A power tool as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first flexible means secures the first handle member by one end to the power unit and the other end Of the first handle member is connected to the second handle member by the third flexible means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A power tool as claimed in claim 1 wherein the third flexible means is adjustable as to flexibility.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
A power tool as claimed in claim 1 wherein the third flexible means comprises shaped inter-engaging members on said handle members and resilient bearing means interposed between said inter-engaging members and means for regulating the flexibility of said third flexible means comprises means for applying a load to said resilient bearing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
68 words
A power tool as claimed in claim 1 wherein said third flexible means comprises a conical nose on the first handle member and a conical bore in part of the second handle member and a conical bush disposed therebetween, and means for regulating the flexibility of said third flexible means comprising a screw to draw the nose into the bore to apply a compression load to said bush.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
64 words
A power tool as claimed in claim 1 wherein said third flexible means comprises an eye on the second handle member with a resilient bush in said eye, said bush embracing part of said first handle member, adjustable collars on the first handle member to apply a compression load on shoulders of said bush disposed between said collars and the sides of said eye.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |