Abstract:
Handle for tools such as screwdrivers where an end region (12) is shaped as a smooth rotational surface and made by injection moulding in multiple steps from at least two differently coloured plastic materials (17, 18) to form a visible marking symbol for identification of the tool.
Abstract:
Rotatable hand tools such as screwdrivers utilize a coextruded tool handle (10) which provides a comfortable grip. The handle has an extruded body (18) formed of a rigid synthetic resin with a uniform cross section over most of the length of its grip portion. Extending axially over the length of the grip portion (22) is a multiplicity of coextruded peripherally spaced stripes (20) of a synthetic resin which is substantially softer than that of the body, and these stripes are firmly bonded to the body.
Abstract:
A toothbrush (1) is described whose handle (4) has a special arrangement. The handle (4) includes an elongated handle arm (14) formed of a plastic having a Shore Hardness value of at least 90. A pressure pad (16) is attached to the arm (14) and formed of an elastomer having a Shore Hardness value no higher than 80. Advantageously, the elongated handle arm (14) has a recess (18) in an area adjacent to connection with the brushhead. The pressure pad (16) is arranged within the recess (18). At least one radial anti-slip structure, especially a semi-ring shape (22), protrudes from and circumscribes bottom and lateral surfaces of the arm.
Abstract:
An implement handle (10) graspable by a hand of an intended user and connectable to an implement head includes a generally elongated body defining a body longitudinal axis (30), a body forward end (32) for connection to the implement head and a longitudinally opposed body rearward end (34). The body also defines a body top surface (36) and a substantially opposed body bottom surface (38). The body is configured so as to define a longitudinal cross-sectional configuration having a substantially fusiform encirclable section (40) tapering rearwards towards the body rearward end (34) and forwardly towards a neck section (80). The neck section (80) diverges forwardly into an abutment section (82). The neck and abutment sections (80) and (82) together define a thumb rest area on the body top surface (36) and an index rest area on the body bottom surface (38). The abutment section (82) tapers forwardly into a spacing section (76) for spacing the fingers of the intended user from the implement head.
Abstract:
A carrying case (10) for electronic equipment, such as a portable computer, includes back (14), front (12), top (16), bottom (17) and side walls defining an interior including a compartment (46) for receiving electronic equipment defined between a wall surface and a floating panel (22) of the carrying case. The floating panel is selectively movable linearly toward and away from the wall surface to adjust the size of the compartment in accordance with the size of the electronic equipment received therein. A securing mechanism (51,52) within the interior resiliently biases the floating panel toward the wall surface and provides a shock or impact absorbing effect for the electronic equipment. The carrying case has a handle (76) including first (78) and second (79) handle portions rotatable between an engaged position wherein the handle portions are in abutment and a disengaged position wherein the handle portions are separated from one another. The first and second handle portions are configured to automatically matingly engage one another when rotated into abutment.
Abstract:
A carrying case (10) for electronic equipment, such as a portable computer, includes back (14), front (12), top (16), bottom (17) and side walls defining an interior including a compartment (46) for receiving electronic equipment defined between a wall surface and a floating panel (22) of the carrying case. The floating panel is selectively movable linearly toward and away from the wall surface to adjust the size of the compartment in accordance with the size of the electronic equipment received therein. A securing mechanism (51,52) within the interior resiliently biases the floating panel toward the wall surface and provides a shock or impact absorbing effect for the electronic equipment. The carrying case has a handle (76) including first (78) and second (79) handle portions rotatable between an engaged position wherein the handle portions are in abutment and a disengaged position wherein the handle portions are separated from one another. The first and second handle portions are configured to automatically matingly engage one another when rotated into abutment.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Zahnbürste mit einem einen Griffbereich (10), einen Kopfbereich (14) und einen zwischen dem Griffbereich (10) und dem Kopfbereich (14) gelegenen Halsbereich (12) umfassenden Körper (16, 18) und mit zumindest teilweise innerhalb des Körpers (16, 18) angeordneten Funktionsbauteilen, die eine elektrisch betriebene Funktionseinheit (22, 22') und eine einen Energiespeicher (24) aufweisende elektrische Versorgungseinrichtung (26) für die Funktionseinheit (22, 22') umfassen, bei dem der Körper aus zumindest einer als Festigkeitsträger dienenden Hartkomponente (16) sowie wenigstens einer Weichkomponente (18) im Spritzgiessverfahren hergestellt wird, und wenigstens einige der Funktionsbauteile während der Herstellung des Körpers (16, 18) zumindest teilweise direkt mit dem die Weichkomponente (18) bildenden Kunststoff umspritzt werden.
Abstract:
A tool handle having a core (16) that has a tool engaging end (2), an intermediate section (3), and a grip end (4). One or more rigid molded layers (5) at least partially cover at least the intermediate section. The rigid molded layers include an outermost rigid layer having an undulated outer surface (15). The outermost rigid layer can include a portion that at least partially surrounds the grip end. In one aspect, that portion of the outermost rigid layer that surrounds the intermediate section is undulated and that portion of the outermost rigid layer that surrounds the grip end is free of undulations. The tool handles dampen vibration that is transmitted from the impact end of the tool handle to the grip end that is held by the user. The invention also relates to impact tools having tool handles that dampen vibration before it is transmitted from the head to the grip section of the handle.
Abstract:
A stabilizing device comprises an elongated V-shaped member (10) having a nose (12) and a pair of arms (14, 16) forming the V-shape. The member (10) is made of an elastic material such that the pair of arms (14, 16) are collapsible from a first naturally open stable position to a second unstable closed position without undue force.
Abstract:
An implement handle (10) includes an axially elongated core member (12) having a varying cross-sectional outer dimension, and an outer polymeric shell (14) having axially-oriented substantially-continuous strength members (28), the outer shell (14) enclosing and being bonded to the core (12) and of substantially uniform thickness. The handle may include a wood core and a bendable portion (16) integral with the shell, the bendable portion being adapted to fit within a handle socket (60) of a tool (62).