US4438565A
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Handle for a hand tool
Assignee: HOUGH IND Ltd
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Filing: 1980-06-18
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Granted: 1984-03-27
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Expires: 2000-06-18
Abstract
Abstract A handle for a hand tool comprises a shank, a sheath, and an intermediate member which fits between the shank and the sheath. The intermediate member fills the space between the shank and the sheath, to allow the sheath to be moulded to any desired external shape and yet have uniform wall thickness, and still be securely held to the shank.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Hough
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:49
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25G; B25G1/00; B25G1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
In a hand tool having at least one shank and attached handle, the improvement comprising: an infill member enclosing and having means to interlock with the shank, and a sheath of uniform thickness having a recess and enclosing both the shank and the interlocked infill member and having means to be fixed to either, wherein said infill member has a narrow portion at one end, parallel to the longitudinal axis of the handle, which extends across the recess in the sheath to provide an eye through which an attachment means may pass in order to be pivotally attached to the handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
In a hand tool having at least one shank and attached handle, the improvement comprising: an infill member enclosing and having means to interlock with the shank, and a sheath of uniform thickness having a recess and enclosing both the shank and the interlocked infill member and having means to be fixed to either, wherein said infill member has a narrow portion at one end, parallel to the longitudinal axis of the handle, which extends across the recess in the sheath to provide an eye through which an attachment means may pass in order to be pivotally attached to the handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein a stud is provided protruding from the surface of the shank and the sheath has an aperture for engaging said stud.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein a stud is provided protruding from the surface of the infill member and the sheath has an aperture for engaging said stud.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The improvement of claim 3 wherein a stud protrudes from each side of the infill member and the sheath has corresponding apertures on each side for engaging said studs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein the tool has two shanks and a handle mounted upon each shank.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The improvement of claim 4 wherein the upper surface of each stud is sloped to enable the sheath to be slipped easily over the infill member and the assembly, but not easily removed therefrom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein the infill member and the sheath are molded from plastic materials of different colors.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein the infill member is provided with a plurality of ribs to divide up the space between the infill member and the sheath.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein the infill member has a recess within which said attachment neons can move.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein the sheath has means to grip the infill member at each end thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The improvement of claim 8 or 1 wherein the space between the infill member and the sheath is divided into a plurality of cells by ribs located on one side of the infill member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
58 words
The improvement of claim 1 or 5 wherein each at least one shank comprises a flat blade with an end which is inserted into a recess in the infill member and interlock means comprising an aperture in the shank which is fitted over a stud in the infill member to hold the shank and infill member securely together.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein a movable part is pivoted to the shank within the infill member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
The improvement of claim 5 wherein the tool is a scissor-like tool comprising a pair of blades pivoted to each other, and a pair of said improved handles, one on each shank of the tool.
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