Multi-functional handle system
US10533700B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/21
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-functional handle system and method can include: providing a base component; rotateably affixing a middle component to the base component; and coupling a handle to the middle component, and the handle including: a closed configuration with the middle component within a recess of the handle, a handle magnet and a middle component magnet engaged, and the handle and the middle component secured in one position relative to the base component based on the base component being in contact with the handle within the recess, a semi-closed configuration with the handle rotateable with respect to the base component, and an open configuration with the handle freely moveable about a hinge pin based on the handle magnet and the middle component magnet not being engaged.
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