US3766598A
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Handle assembly
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1971-10-12
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1991-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A handle assembly includes a relatively small infrangible insert which performs the dual functions of isolating a relatively large frangible hand pull structure from excessive pull forces and providing support for a decorative, flaccid trim structure. A pair of insert mounting clips coacting among the usual closure mounting fasteners, the frangible hand pull and the insert permit the insert to be assembled with the hand pull with a single insert mounting fastener, and additionally, spread the compressive loads applied to the frangible hand pull by the closure mounting fasteners.
Inventors
- 👤 E Roberts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:45
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B95/00; A47B95/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
327 words
A handle assembly, comprising; a frangible body having an elongate generally channel shaped hand grip portion terminating at opposite ends thereof in mounting brackets having fastener openings extending therethrough and opening into the base of said channel shaped portion; one end of said channel shaped portion including an apertured end wall bridging the sides thereof; a first insert mounting clip including an apertured insert retaining flange and an angularly related apertured base mounting flange; a headed fastener extending through said base mounting flange and a bracket fastener opening at said one end of said channel shaped portion for clamping said one end of said frangible body to a closure member and said base mounting flange to the base of said channel portion with the insert retaining flange in closely spaced substantially parallel relation to said apertured end wall; a second insert mounting clip including an apertured base mounting flange and an offset insert retaining flange; a headed fastener extending through said base mounting flange and a bracket fastener opening at the other end of said channel shaped portion for clamping the other end of said frangible body to a closure member and said base mounting flange of said second mounting clip to the base of said channel portion with the offset insert retaining flange extending in closely spaced substantially parallel relation to the base of said channel portion in the direction of said first clip; a hollow, infrangible insert telescopically engaged with said offset insert retaining clip at one end thereof and incluDing an apertured end wall at the other end thereof sandwiched between the apertured insert retaining flange on said first clip and the apertured end wall bridging the sides of said channel portion; and a fastener extending through said end walls and retaining flange for securing said insert closely adjacent the base of said channel portion for transmitted forces applied to said handle grip portion to a closure member through said insert and headed fasteners.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
327 words
A handle assembly, comprising; a frangible body having an elongate generally channel shaped hand grip portion terminating at opposite ends thereof in mounting brackets having fastener openings extending therethrough and opening into the base of said channel shaped portion; one end of said channel shaped portion including an apertured end wall bridging the sides thereof; a first insert mounting clip including an apertured insert retaining flange and an angularly related apertured base mounting flange; a headed fastener extending through said base mounting flange and a bracket fastener opening at said one end of said channel shaped portion for clamping said one end of said frangible body to a closure member and said base mounting flange to the base of said channel portion with the insert retaining flange in closely spaced substantially parallel relation to said apertured end wall; a second insert mounting clip including an apertured base mounting flange and an offset insert retaining flange; a headed fastener extending through said base mounting flange and a bracket fastener opening at the other end of said channel shaped portion for clamping the other end of said frangible body to a closure member and said base mounting flange of said second mounting clip to the base of said channel portion with the offset insert retaining flange extending in closely spaced substantially parallel relation to the base of said channel portion in the direction of said first clip; a hollow, infrangible insert telescopically engaged with said offset insert retaining clip at one end thereof and incluDing an apertured end wall at the other end thereof sandwiched between the apertured insert retaining flange on said first clip and the apertured end wall bridging the sides of said channel portion; and a fastener extending through said end walls and retaining flange for securing said insert closely adjacent the base of said channel portion for transmitted forces applied to said handle grip portion to a closure member through said insert and headed fasteners.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |