81 |
Single locking collar and sprocket hub apparatus and method |
US11169544 |
2005-06-29 |
US07228924B2 |
2007-06-12 |
Jonathan DeLong; Jesse A. Exler |
An apparatus and assembly method including a sprocket hub and a locking collar for go kart vehicles and other land vehicles with drive axles is provided. The present invention eliminates the need for two locking collars on either side of the sprocket hub. The invention further provides a lightweight sprocket hub with a hub neck portion adapted to receive a single locking collar. The sprocket hub fits loosely on the drive axle. The fin-like sprocket hub arms and sprocket hub extensions each have sprocket connection holes used to connect the sprocket hub to a drive sprocket. The locking collar engages the sprocket hub neck portion by means of two flanges located on the sprocket hub. As assembled, the sprocket hub and locking collar float and oscillate on the drive axle to compensate for chassis flex and chain bind such that acceleration of said kart vehicle is enhanced. |
82 |
Implements With Handles and Working Ends and Method of Use Thereof |
US11425779 |
2006-06-22 |
US20060248684A1 |
2006-11-09 |
Peter Vosbikian; Robert Petner |
The invention includes implements comprising handles and working ends and product lines thereof. The implements are typically cleaning implements, such as mops and brooms, bit may be garden implements such as hoes and rakes. The invention also includes various methods for using such implements. In one aspect, the methods relate to shipping the implements, each of which includes the same overall length. In another aspect, the methods relate to displaying the implements, most often in a retail environment for presentation to consumers. |
83 |
Implements With Handles and Working Ends and Method of Use Thereof |
US11425772 |
2006-06-22 |
US20060225251A1 |
2006-10-12 |
Peter Vosbikian; Robert Petner |
The invention includes implements comprising handles and working ends and product lines thereof. The implements are typically cleaning implements, such as mops and brooms, but may be garden implements such as hoes and rakes. The invention also includes various methods for using such implements. In one aspect, the methods relate to shipping the implements, each of which includes the same overall length. In another aspect, the methods relate to displaying the implements, most often in a retail environment for presentation to consumers. |
84 |
Attachment of Metal and Plastic Parts of an Implement Handle |
US11307633 |
2006-02-15 |
US20060130280A1 |
2006-06-22 |
Robert Schaefer |
A hollow, cylindrical, handle is substantially permanently connected to a end piece by insertion into the distal end of the handle of a first axial section of the end piece and inwardly deforming portions of the handle wall inwardly into indentations formed in the outer surface of the end piece. The end piece includes a shoulder at the juncture of the first section with a second section limiting the extent of insertion of the end piece into the handle and the indentations are formed, preferably on diametrically opposite sides of the first section, at a known axial distance from the shoulder. Visible indicia are placed on the outer surface of the second section in axial alignment with the indentations. The positions at which the handle wall is inwardly deformed is determined by the known distance from the shoulder (distal end of the handle) and in axial alignment with the indicia on the second section. In the disclosed embodiment, the indentations are elongated in a direction perpendicular to the central axis of the end piece and the visible indicia comprise flat surfaces in planes parallel to the central axis in an otherwise generally cylindrical outer surface of the second section. An O-ring provides a seal between the handle and end piece and the latter is formed with a through bore in applications where a liquid is to be supplied to an applicator or other tool mounted on the end piece. |
85 |
Cuticle cutter |
US10522531 |
2003-07-10 |
US20060085988A1 |
2006-04-27 |
Paulo Wurzel |
A cuticle cutter of the like is described which is of the scissors type. Instruments of this type, especially in beauty salons, require constant cleaning, sharpening and sterilisation. The cutter of the invention facilitates such procedures by permitting the handles (2,21) to be separate from the blades (1, 1′). In the preferred embodiment the blades are snap fitted into the handles and the arrangement is such that on opening the cutters to a maximum surfaces on the handles enter into abutment with the blades in the region of the pivot (6) and further opening cams the blades away from the handles, releasing them without any necessity for manual contact. The blades can then be submitted to the above mentioned procedures and stored for further use. |
86 |
All-in-one fitting brush |
US10057805 |
2002-01-23 |
US06857157B1 |
2005-02-22 |
Fred C. Hoyle |
An all-in-one fitting brush system that is adapted for use in cleaning the ends of pipes and pipe fittings so that proper joints may be made between the pipes and the fittings. The all-in-one fitting brush system includes a handle, a dog leg shaped shank, and a number of detachable brushes and a cleaning element holding shaft. |
87 |
Gardening tool transport and storage device |
US10620660 |
2003-07-16 |
US20040084339A1 |
2004-05-06 |
Patrick
A.
Engle |
A case for storing and carrying gardening tools including gardening tool heads that can have be interchangeably connected to a handle. The handle can be stored along with the gardening tool heads in the suitcase, or can be used as a handle for the suitcase. The tool heads and the tool handle connect via various suitable connection methods. |
88 |
Quick disconnect tool apparatus |
US10045909 |
2001-10-19 |
US06669397B1 |
2003-12-30 |
Woodson Christion |
A quick disconnect tool apparatus for permitting a user to utilize a single pole member in conjunction with a variety of yard tools. The quick disconnect tool apparatus includes an elongate pole member having a uniquely shaped aperture. Inside the aperture are bearing members surrounded by a sliding sleeve member designed to position the bearing members inwardly and outwardly with respect to the longitudinal axis of the pole. Tool members having a tool coupler with a groove are insertable into the aperture and are releasably secured when the bearing members engage the groove. |
89 |
Knife blade assembly |
US10005940 |
2001-12-04 |
US20030101598A1 |
2003-06-05 |
Chen-Fen
Chen |
A knife blade assembly comprises a blade and a connecting piece. The connecting piece has an insertion part at an upper side. A rear extension of the blade is inserted in the insertion part and firmly connected therewith. |
90 |
Tool handle connection system and apparatus, and methods of making and using same |
US09804545 |
2001-03-12 |
US06427289B2 |
2002-08-06 |
Anthony Flanz |
A tool handle connection system and apparatus includes an elongate metal tube, and a connection member. The connection member has one attachment end thereof fitted in an end of the metal tube, and an opposite, threaded end axially projecting from the metal tube and connection member assembly. The metal tube is crimped around the attachment end of the connection member, and the threaded end of the connection member includes self-tapping screw threads and a rotation preventing member is connected to a tip portion to the threaded end after it is inserted through a broom head or the like to prevent the handle from rotating relative to the broom head once it is attached thereto. The connection member includes at least one flat region engaged by a crimped portion of the end of the elongate metal tube. The connection member preferably includes a means for reinforcing axial retention of the metal tube and a stopper means for limiting insertion of the attachment end into the metal tube. |
91 |
Tool handle connection system and apparatus, and methods of making and using same |
US09804545 |
2001-03-12 |
US20010010105A1 |
2001-08-02 |
Anthony
Flanz |
A tool handle connection system and apparatus includes an elongate metal tube, and a connection member. The connection member has one attachment end thereof fitted in an end of the metal tube, and an opposite, threaded end axially projecting from the metal tube and connection member assembly. The metal tube is crimped around the attachment end of the connection member, and the threaded end of the connection member includes self-tapping screw threads and a rotation preventing member is connected to a tip portion to the threaded end after it is inserted through a broom head or the like to prevent the handle from rotating relative to the broom head once it is attached thereto. The connection member includes at least one flat region engaged by a crimped portion of the end of the elongate metal tube. The connection member preferably includes a means for reinforcing axial retention of the metal tube and a stopper means for limiting insertion of the attachment end into the metal tube. |
92 |
Wedge and spool assembly |
US617468 |
1996-03-15 |
US5868518A |
1999-02-09 |
David John Chesterfield; Douglas Gordon Fisher |
A wedging device locatable between two components and consisting of a plurality of parts connected together such that the device remains as a single cohesive assembly during all phases of operation. The wedging device comprises a spool having two inclined surfaces and a pair of wedges arranged such that each wedge is able to be moved up one of the inclined surfaces, respectively. The device also comprises a rotatable threaded member which extends through an aperture formed in the spool and is received by the wedges. Rotation of the threaded member when the device is located between the two components causes the wedges to move toward each other up the respective inclined surfaces of the spool and be pressed against one of the components to thereby force the spool against the other said component. |
93 |
Multi-function hand tool |
US804133 |
1997-02-20 |
US5799996A |
1998-09-01 |
David F. Fredrickson |
A multi-function hand tool includes a handle assembly (20) comprising a plurality of handle segments (22, 32, 42) selectively connectible end to end to provide a handle having a length appropriate for the function to be performed. The handle assembly further includes a counterweight (52), a D-type handle (62), and various adaptors (72, 82, 92) whereby the handle assembly may be configured to the performance of a specific function. The multi-function hand tool further comprises a plurality of tool heads (100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 190, 200, 210) which are selectively engageable with the handle assembly to configure the multi-function hand tool to the performance of a desired function. |
94 |
Pneumatic compressed auxiliary implement handle for the manually impaired |
US723259 |
1996-09-30 |
US5713104A |
1998-02-03 |
Joseph L. Giampaolo, Jr. |
An oversized auxiliary handle for use by the manually impaired has a rigid outer cover with a gripping surface and an open end that is provided with a socket for receiving the handle of a conventional implement, such as a knife, fork, toothbrush, or the like. A bladder having a central cavity aligned with the opening is positioned inside the rigid cover. The cover is fitted with an air pump that is manually activated to pressurize the interior of the cover, causing the cavity in the bladder to, directly or indirectly, compress the socket containing the implement handle, and thereby retain the implement in a fixed relationship with respect to the cover. |
95 |
Scouring pad handle |
US32529 |
1979-04-23 |
US4232420A |
1980-11-11 |
Sam Schuster; Lilian E. Schuster |
A scouring pad handle includes a body member of a generally box like configuration having a magnet mounted therein and a handle extending from the other end to be grasped by the hand. The magnet is adapted to magnetically secure metallic scouring pads directly to the handle. |
96 |
Equipment handle with positive locking attachment to finned surfaces |
US45945174 |
1974-04-10 |
US3912321A |
1975-10-14 |
WILLIAMSON DAVID HOWARD |
A flexible clip-on handle having holding prongs attached to drilled holes in the vertical fin surfaces of a heat exchanger includes locking prongs to abut on the surfaces of the adjacent fins to prevent flexing of the handle. These locking prongs thereby prevent accidental disengagement of the holding prongs of the handle from the holes in the fins. The locking prongs can be disengaged from the surfaces of the adjacent fins by rotation of the handle to an extreme position. This readily permits easy disconnection of the handle from the fins by flexing the handle and disengaging the holding prongs from the holes in the fins.
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97 |
Brush handle comprising fencelike portions for fencing in its bristles, and the like |
US3673630D |
1969-03-17 |
US3673630A |
1972-07-04 |
O'DONNELL THOMAS P |
A brush handle comprising a handle portion comprising at least a bottom surface comprising at least a center portion for attaching brush bristles therewith and a surrounding border portion comprising each of opposite side portions abutting upwardly into a pair of fencelike portions sized overall for fencing-in and bordering said brush bristles and for safely fencing-in a dirty tool brushed against said brush bristles. A said fencelike portion comprises a bottom opening portion therethrough and leading to and from said brush bristles and through which said dirt can penetrate from said brush bristles and article after being brushed from said tool.
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98 |
Handle for a rotary brush |
US3535728D |
1968-06-05 |
US3535728A |
1970-10-27 |
DESCARRIES RAYMOND; NICHOLS DONALD J; YANTORNO ALFRED A JR |
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99 |
Universally adjustable tool holder |
US30511263 |
1963-08-28 |
US3205522A |
1965-09-14 |
THEN KARL P |
|
100 |
Attachment for winders |
US83534459 |
1959-08-21 |
US3107123A |
1963-10-15 |
CHRISTIE CLEVE F |
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