Device for protecting the hand when gripping objects
US10933514B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B9/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A handheld grip assist device for use in gripping an object in a sanitary manner. The grip assist device has a clamshell construction, wherein two assemblies are joined at a hinge. The two assemblies have a rigid frame that support elastomeric panels. Movement between an open configuration and a closed configuration are controlled by engaging the grip assist device between a thumb and finger and using the muscles of the hand to open and close the grip assist device. In this manner, the grip assist device can be precisely controlled while preventing any direct contact between a gripped object and the skin of the hand. The grip assist device can be locked in its closed configuration, therein isolating surfaces on the grip assist device that could cause cross-contamination.
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