Patent · US Expired

Screwdriver handle

US5551323A · kind A · utility

45Cited by
18References
3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 22, 1995
Grant dateSep 3, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S81/90
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A screwdriver handle product and method of making same, where a solid core piece has an elastomer cover molded thereon, and the core piece has grooves for receiving the molten cover to thus have the cover secure on the core piece. The cover is shaped in cross-section to present corners, for enhancing the control and grip of the handle, and also the exterior of the cover is dimpled or of a roughened surface for further enhancement of grip of the handle.

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