Handle grip piece for use in gripping a drinking mug
US5586682A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25G3/08
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A handle grip piece is provided for use with the handle of a mug. The handle grip piece has a first side piece including an inner edge and an arcuate outer surface facing the wall of the mug. The first side piece has an upper recess and a lower recess spaced-apart from the upper recess, and a plurality of protrusions extending from the inner edge. The handle grip piece also has a second side piece including an inner edge and an arcuate outer surface facing the wall of the mug. The second side piece has an upper recess and a lower recess spaced-apart from the upper recess, and a plurality of notches provided along the inner edge. The upper and lower recesses of the first and second side pieces are adapted to receive and connect portions of the handle. The protrusions of the first side piece are adapted to be engaged with the notches of the second side piece to connect the first side piece to the second side piece.
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