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Handle device

US8844099B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 8, 2013
Grant dateSep 30, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a handle device. The handle device includes a hollow body having an outer surface and an inner surface forming a cavity. A slot is formed within the cavity and at least one opening is formed at one end of the body for an insertion of a handle portion of an object. In one embodiment of the present invention, the opening is a modified T-structure of a substantially elongated shape including two tabs located in a center portion of the modified T-structure. The two tabs are substantially perpendicular to the elongated shape of the opening. In another embodiment, the opening is a modified star structure including a central aperture and four sides of a substantially elongated shape extending from the central aperture.

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