US3813729A
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Rigid substantially u-shaped handle with closed-cell foam handgrip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-04
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Granted: 1974-06-04
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Expires: 1993-01-04
Abstract
Abstract A soft-feel handle for attachment to an appliance, luggage, carrying case and the like comprised of a solid, rigid, substantially U-shaped member having arms joined by a web or core, a softer resilient material preferably closed-cell foam coextensive with the web, and non-mechanical means securing the softer resilient material to or around the web so that there is no relative movement between the softer resilient material and the rigid material and a method of making the handle.
Inventors
- 👤 G Bush
- 👤 M Szabo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 07:41
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/26; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S16/00; Y10S16/12; Y10S16/902; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/2078; Y10T74/20828
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A soft-feel handle for hinged attachment to an appliance, carrying case and the like consisting essentially of a solid rigid substantially U-5shaped member made of a thermoplastic resin and having arms joined by a web, said web being generally H-shaped in cross-section and thereby including a longitudinal central core and circumferentially spaced longitudinal grooves extending from said core, a resilient handgrip member substantially coextensive with said web embracing the same and filling in said web grooves, said resilient handgrip member being made of a closed-cell foam of the same type of resin as the rigid member forming its own skin and being fused to said rigid member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A soft-feel handle for hinged attachment to an appliance, carrying case and the like consisting essentially of a solid rigid substantially U-5shaped member made of a thermoplastic resin and having arms joined by a web, said web being generally H-shaped in cross-section and thereby including a longitudinal central core and circumferentially spaced longitudinal grooves extending from said core, a resilient handgrip member substantially coextensive with said web embracing the same and filling in said web grooves, said resilient handgrip member being made of a closed-cell foam of the same type of resin as the rigid member forming its own skin and being fused to said rigid member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The handle of claim 1 and longitudinally spaced transverse apertures in said core of said web through which portions of said resilient handgrip extend.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
120 words
A soft-feel handle for hinged attachment to an appliance, carrying case and the like consisting essentially of a solid rigid substantially U-shaped member made of a thermoplastic resin and having arms joined by a web, said web including a longitudinal central core and circumferentially spaced longitudinal grooves extending from said core, a resilient handgrip member substantially coextensive with said web embracing the same and filling in said web grooves, said resilient handgrip member being made of a closed-cell foam of the same type of resin as the rigid member forming its own skin and being fused to said rigid member, and longitudinally spaced transverse apertures in said core of said web through which portions of said resilient handgrip member extend.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
120 words
A soft-feel handle for hinged attachment to an appliance, carrying case and the like consisting essentially of a solid rigid substantially U-shaped member made of a thermoplastic resin and having arms joined by a web, said web including a longitudinal central core and circumferentially spaced longitudinal grooves extending from said core, a resilient handgrip member substantially coextensive with said web embracing the same and filling in said web grooves, said resilient handgrip member being made of a closed-cell foam of the same type of resin as the rigid member forming its own skin and being fused to said rigid member, and longitudinally spaced transverse apertures in said core of said web through which portions of said resilient handgrip member extend.
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) | 1977-06-03 | 1977-12-03 | 1978-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-03 | 1981-12-03 | 1982-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-03 | 1985-12-03 | 1986-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |