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US3737944A
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Handle construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-16
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Granted: 1973-06-12
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Expires: 1991-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A handle construction having a spring steel bar whose ends are offset either from the plane of the bar or relative to the width thereof and a thermoplastic handgrip embracing the body portion of the bar between the offset ends. The handgrip is in the form of a longitudinally split sleeve which is wrapped around the body portion of the bar with the opposite longitudinal ends of the split being mated and sealed to form a seam on the underside of the handgrip which is substantially in the same plane of the underside.
Inventors
- 👤 M Szabo
- 👤 G Bush
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:14
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B95/00; A47B95/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A handle consisting essentially of an elongated spring bar having a substantially flat body portion and ends each of which is offset from the body portion, and a thermoplastic handgrip substantially coextensive with said body portion formed of a longitudinally split sleeve, the opposite longitudinal free edges of said sleeve at the split being mated and sealed to form a handgrip undersurface without protrusions, said handgrip snugly embracing said body portion of said bar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A handle consisting essentially of an elongated spring bar having a substantially flat body portion and ends each of which is offset from the body portion, and a thermoplastic handgrip substantially coextensive with said body portion formed of a longitudinally split sleeve, the opposite longitudinal free edges of said sleeve at the split being mated and sealed to form a handgrip undersurface without protrusions, said handgrip snugly embracing said body portion of said bar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The handle of claim 1 wherein each end is offset substantially in the plane of said bar but extends beyond the width thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The handle of claim 1 wherein each end is offset from the plane of said body portion of said bar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The handle of claim 1 wherein the opposite longitudinal free edges of said sleeve at the split are formed of mating steps.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The handle of claim 1 wherein the opposite longitudinal free edges of said sleeve at the split are formed of mating bevels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The handle of claim 2 wherein the opposite longitudinal free edges of said sleeve at the split are formed of mating steps.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The handle of claim 3 wherein the opposite longitudinal free edges of said sleeve at the split are formed of mating bevels.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The handle of claim 1 and ribs extending interiorly from the side of said handgrip opposite said underside and abutting said body portion of said bar thereby causing said handgrip to both snugly embrace said bar and form cushioning pockets.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
82 words
A handle consisting essentially of an elongated spring bar having a substantially flat body portion and ends each of which is offset from the body portion, and a thermoplastic handgrip substantially coextensive with said body portion formed of a longitudinally split sleeve, the opposite longitudinal free edges of said sleeve at the split overlapping and being sealed so that the overlapped portions melt into each other to form a substantially smooth undersurface, said handgrip snugly embracing said body portion of said bar.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
82 words
A handle consisting essentially of an elongated spring bar having a substantially flat body portion and ends each of which is offset from the body portion, and a thermoplastic handgrip substantially coextensive with said body portion formed of a longitudinally split sleeve, the opposite longitudinal free edges of said sleeve at the split overlapping and being sealed so that the overlapped portions melt into each other to form a substantially smooth undersurface, said handgrip snugly embracing said body portion of said bar.
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) | 1976-06-11 | 1976-12-11 | 1977-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-11 | 1980-12-11 | 1981-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-11 | 1984-12-11 | 1985-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |