Utensil handle
April 5, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References D143568 D143570 Knife having a handle coated with an elastomer, particularly for professional uses Handle structure Screwdriver handgrip having harder and softer zones Universal handle for hand-held implement Handle reinforcement mechanism for laundry basket Tool with immproved impact and torque capabilities and having ergonomic handle Toothbrush with pliable pressure pad Dual durometer handles InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 628056 filed on 04/05/1996US Classes:16/430, Handle with ergonomic structure (e.g., finger engagement structure such as indents, grooves, etc.) and handle user-interaction (human engineering) enhancements such as improved handle dimensions and handle positioning30/296.1With support or attaching meansExaminersPrimary: Mah, Chuck Y.Assistant: Gurley, Donald M. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesB25G 003/00A47J 045/06 Foreign Application Priority Data1995-04-07 DEAbstractA tool handle (3) in which a handle part (5) is made from a material with a Shore hardness of at least 70 and a thumb and/or finger rests (6, 8) which is integral with the handle part (5) is made from a material having a Shore hardness of no more than 60. The thumb and/or finger rests (6, 8) are molecularly bonded, or integrated into the handle part (5) by a two-component molding process. | |
