Patent classifications
B25G3/12
Handle connection systems and methods
A process includes placing a nut around a valve cartridge, the valve cartridge comprising a valve stem. The process also includes aligning the valve stem with an engagement crown of a handle. The process also includes pressing the handle towards the nut after placing the nut around the valve cartridge and aligning the valve stem with the engagement crown, such that the valve stem is rotatably coupled to the handle through the engagement crown.
HANDLE FOR HOLDING DISPENSER
A handle assembly includes a first arm member. The first arm member defines a proximal end and a distal end. A hand-grip is coupled to the proximal end of the first arm member. A second arm member is pivotally coupled with the distal end of the first arm member. The second arm member defines a distal end. A dispenser holding assembly is supported at the distal end of the second arm member. The dispenser holding assembly is configured to hold a dispenser.
HANDLE FOR HOLDING DISPENSER
A handle assembly includes a first arm member. The first arm member defines a proximal end and a distal end. A hand-grip is coupled to the proximal end of the first arm member. A second arm member is pivotally coupled with the distal end of the first arm member. The second arm member defines a distal end. A dispenser holding assembly is supported at the distal end of the second arm member. The dispenser holding assembly is configured to hold a dispenser.
HANDLE CONNECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A faucet includes a handle and a handle connection system. The handle includes an opening and a handle annular projection at least partially extending about the opening. The handle connection system is configured to be partially contained within the opening, threadably coupled to a yoke, and selectively coupled to the handle annular projection. The handle connection system is configured to facilitate rotation of the handle relative to the yoke while the handle connection system is threadably coupled to the yoke.
KNIFE WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE SCALES
This disclosure describes a knife having tool-less removable scales. The knife includes a blade having a cutting edge and a tang having one or more apertures formed therein; a first scale removably coupled to a second scale, the first and second scales releasably coupled to each other through the one or more apertures and positioned on either side of the tang, the first scale comprising a scale release actuator that is biased at least partially through an opening in the second scale such that the second and first scales are locked together until the scale release actuator is depressed. The disclosure also describes a knife sheath with a rotatable clip that can be rotated by releasing two halves of a compression bracket, moving a first half of the compression bracket away from the sheath, and rotating the clip once a toothed engagement is disengaged.
KNIFE WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE SCALES
This disclosure describes a knife having tool-less removable scales. The knife includes a blade having a cutting edge and a tang having one or more apertures formed therein; a first scale removably coupled to a second scale, the first and second scales releasably coupled to each other through the one or more apertures and positioned on either side of the tang, the first scale comprising a scale release actuator that is biased at least partially through an opening in the second scale such that the second and first scales are locked together until the scale release actuator is depressed. The disclosure also describes a knife sheath with a rotatable clip that can be rotated by releasing two halves of a compression bracket, moving a first half of the compression bracket away from the sheath, and rotating the clip once a toothed engagement is disengaged.
Gardening tool
A gardening tool includes an elongated body having a first end and a second end. An arm attachment portion is coupled substantially at the first end of the elongated body. The arm attachment portion is configured to at least partly wrap around a user's forearm. The tool also includes a pivotally adjustable handle that is coupled to and extends substantially laterally from the elongated body. The handle is disposed between the first and the second end of the elongated body. The tool further includes a pad that is coupled to the elongated body. The pad is disposed between the handle and the arm attachment portion, and its position is adjustable along a longitudinal axis of the elongated portion. A adapter mechanism is disposed at the second end of the elongated body. The adapter mechanism is configured to allow for interchanging of gardening tool heads.
Gardening tool
A gardening tool includes an elongated body having a first end and a second end. An arm attachment portion is coupled substantially at the first end of the elongated body. The arm attachment portion is configured to at least partly wrap around a user's forearm. The tool also includes a pivotally adjustable handle that is coupled to and extends substantially laterally from the elongated body. The handle is disposed between the first and the second end of the elongated body. The tool further includes a pad that is coupled to the elongated body. The pad is disposed between the handle and the arm attachment portion, and its position is adjustable along a longitudinal axis of the elongated portion. A adapter mechanism is disposed at the second end of the elongated body. The adapter mechanism is configured to allow for interchanging of gardening tool heads.
Universal faucet handles
Handle assemblies for coupling to a shaft are provided. Each assembly includes a handle having an end wall with a fastener passage extending therethrough and a side wall extending from the end wall to an open end. In one embodiment, an adapter assembly includes a nut, a collet having a fastener portion carrying the nut and a compression portion receiving the shaft, and a clamp mounted on the compression portion and tightened around the compression portion to compress the collet to the shaft. A fastener extends through the fastener passage and into the nut. In another embodiment, the handle defines a conical pocket in communication with the fastener passage. An adapter in the pocket includes circumferentially spaced jaws having conical outer surfaces and inner surfaces engaging the shaft and hinged connectors extending circumferentially between adjacent jaws. A fastener extends through the fastener passage and into the shaft.
Universal faucet handles
Handle assemblies for coupling to a shaft are provided. Each assembly includes a handle having an end wall with a fastener passage extending therethrough and a side wall extending from the end wall to an open end. In one embodiment, an adapter assembly includes a nut, a collet having a fastener portion carrying the nut and a compression portion receiving the shaft, and a clamp mounted on the compression portion and tightened around the compression portion to compress the collet to the shaft. A fastener extends through the fastener passage and into the nut. In another embodiment, the handle defines a conical pocket in communication with the fastener passage. An adapter in the pocket includes circumferentially spaced jaws having conical outer surfaces and inner surfaces engaging the shaft and hinged connectors extending circumferentially between adjacent jaws. A fastener extends through the fastener passage and into the shaft.