US3795941A
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Flat collapsible handle with closed-cell foam finger grip
Assignee: Philadelphia Handle Co
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Filing: 1973-01-04
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Granted: 1974-03-12
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Expires: 1993-01-04
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible flat-lying handle comprised of a substantially flat solid rigid elongated palm-engaging member having slotted portions adjacent its ends and depending from its lower surface, a softer resilient finger-engaging member preferably made of a closed-cell foam positioned between said slotted portions and secured to the lower surface of the rigid member by nonmechanical means which prevent movement of the softer resilient member relative to the rigid member.
Inventors
- 👤 M Szabo
- 👤 G Bush
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:02
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/26; A47; A47B; A47B95/00; A47B95/02; A47B2095/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A collapsible flat lying handle for hinged attachment to the wall of an appliance, carrying case or the like comprising an elongated substantially flat rigid palm-engaging member having a member adjacent each end depending from the undersurface thereof and including longitudinal slots therethrough adapted to receive links for hinged attachment to retainers on the wall, said slotted members extending only partially of the length of said rigid member to leave a substantially flat central portion between them, a resilient finger-engaging member softer than said rigid member and extending in said central portion between said slotted members and means securing said resilient softer member to said rigid member to prevent movement of said foam member relative to said rigid member, said means comprising at least one rib depending from the undersurface of said central portion of said rigid member between said dependent slotted members and a through aperture in said rib, said resilient softer member enveloping said rib and having a portion extending into and through said aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A collapsible flat lying handle for hinged attachment to the wall of an appliance, carrying case or the like comprising an elongated substantially flat rigid palm-engaging member having a member adjacent each end depending from the undersurface thereof and including longitudinal slots therethrough adapted to receive links for hinged attachment to retainers on the wall, said slotted members extending only partially of the length of said rigid member to leave a substantially flat central portion between them, a resilient finger-engaging member softer than said rigid member and extending in said central portion between said slotted members and means securing said resilient softer member to said rigid member to prevent movement of said foam member relative to said rigid member, said means comprising at least one rib depending from the undersurface of said central portion of said rigid member between said dependent slotted members and a through aperture in said rib, said resilient softer member enveloping said rib and having a portion extending into and through said aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The handle of claim 1 wherein a pair of transversely spaced longitudinal ribs are provided each with longitudinally spaced through apertures, said resilient softer member embracing both ribs and including portions extending into and through said apertures.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The handle of claim 1 wherein transversely extending longitudinally spaced ribs are provided each with longitudinal apertures therethrough, said resilient softer member embracing said ribs and including portions extending into and through said apertures.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The handle of claim 1 wherein said rib extends longitudinally between said dependent slotted members, said rib having a plurality of longitudinally spaced through apertures through which said resilient softer member extends.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
168 words
A collapsible flat lying handle for hinged attachment to the wall of an appliance, carrying case or the like comprising an elongated substantially flat rigid palm-engaging member having a member adjacent each end depending from the undersurface thereof and including longitudinal slots therethrough adapted to receive links for hinged attachment to retainers on the wall, said slotted members extending only partially of the length of said rigid member to leave a substantially flat central portion between them, a resilient finger-engaging member softer than said rigid member and extending in said central portion between said slotted members aNd means securing said resilient softer member to said rigid member to prevent movement of said foam member relative to said rigid member, said means including longitudinally spaced grooves in said central portion of said rigid member, each groove including a vertical portion opening through the undersurface of said rigid member and a transverse portion at the top of and continuous therewith, said softer resilient member including portions extending into said grooves.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
168 words
A collapsible flat lying handle for hinged attachment to the wall of an appliance, carrying case or the like comprising an elongated substantially flat rigid palm-engaging member having a member adjacent each end depending from the undersurface thereof and including longitudinal slots therethrough adapted to receive links for hinged attachment to retainers on the wall, said slotted members extending only partially of the length of said rigid member to leave a substantially flat central portion between them, a resilient finger-engaging member softer than said rigid member and extending in said central portion between said slotted members aNd means securing said resilient softer member to said rigid member to prevent movement of said foam member relative to said rigid member, said means including longitudinally spaced grooves in said central portion of said rigid member, each groove including a vertical portion opening through the undersurface of said rigid member and a transverse portion at the top of and continuous therewith, said softer resilient member including portions extending into said grooves.
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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) | 1977-03-11 | 1977-09-10 | 1978-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-11 | 1981-09-10 | 1982-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-11 | 1985-09-10 | 1986-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |