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Thumb-actuated handle device

US7942253B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19References

13Claims

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Assignee

K2M, Inc. · US

Inventors

Brian Schneeman · Eldersburg, US
Scott A. Jones · Carmel, US
Richard W. Woods · Catonsville, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 23, 2006
Grant date	May 17, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 15, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T74/2133
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a novel handle device that encloses a ratcheting mechanism that a user can easily control and operate using only one hand by employing conveniently located push button ratchet controls situated at the opposing lateral surface ends of the handle.

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