Patent · US Expired

Grip surface

US5689890A · kind A · utility

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24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 21, 1996
Grant dateNov 25, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB26B1/10
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device having a surface which is adapted to be gripped by a user wherein the surface reduces slippage at the user's hand. The surface geometry of the handle portion substantially reduces slippage that can occur when an instrument is in use. Preferably, the hand held instrument is a knife. The surface of the handle is covered with protuberances having angled planar upper surfaces which create a plurality of edges designed to minimize hand slippage.

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