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Article grasping device

a technology of grasping device and article, which is applied in the direction of wing knobs, hoisting equipment, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve the problems of serious repercussions and serious illness, and achieve the effects of quick and easy deployment, convenient carrying, and quick and convenient movemen

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-01
METZGER PAUL +1
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"The invention is a small and portable handheld apparatus for grasping articles such as door handles and mailbox handles. It has a retractable gripping arm that can be easily stored when not in use and quickly deployed when needed. The apparatus is designed to be conveniently carried in a pocket or purse. It can be easily moved from a stowed configuration to a deployed configuration with a simple pressing of a button. The apparatus has a hook-like extremity that makes it easy to grip and operate various types of articles. It is also attractive in appearance and easy to use. The invention is simple and cost-effective to manufacture."

Problems solved by technology

Transfer of the harmful bacteria from the hand of the user to the nose and mouth or eyes can cause serious illness.
Similarly, if one has a cut or abrasion on the hand that contacts the door handle through which the harmful bacteria can penetrate, serious repercussions can follow.

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[0023] Referring to the drawings and particularly to FIGS. 1 through 5, one form of the article grasping apparatus of the present invention for grasping objects such as door handles and the like comprises a housing 14 having spaced-apart top and bottom structures 16 and 18 respectively and first and second side structures 20 and 22 respectively, which cooperate to define an internal chamber 14a (FIG. 5). As best seen in FIGS. 3, 7 and 8, first side structure 20 includes an elongated chamber 24, the purpose of which will presently be described.

[0024] Connected to housing 14 for movement between a first stowed position shown in FIG. 6 and a second deployed position shown in FIG. 8 is a uniquely configured grasping member 26. As illustrated in FIG. 5 of the drawings, grasping member 26 includes an end or hub portion 28 disposed within internal chamber 14a and an interconnected arm portion 30 that is receivable within elongated chamber 24 of the first side structure when grasping membe...

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Abstract

A compact, readily portable handheld article grasping apparatus for grasping articles such as door handles, gate handles, mailbox handles and the like. The apparatus includes a retractable gripping arm having a hook-like extremity for grasping objects. The gripping arm can be stowed when the article is being transported and quickly and easily deployed when the apparatus is to be used. When the article grasping arm is in a stowed configuration, the apparatus can be conveniently carried in the users pocket or purse.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates generally to handheld mechanical devices. More particularly, the invention concerns a novel, handheld article grasping device that can be used to grasp articles having contaminated surfaces such as door handles and the like. [0003] 2. Discussion of the Prior Art [0004] Research has established that various types of harmful bacteria can survive for long periods of time on the surfaces of articles such as door handles; gate handles; mailbox handles; toilet flush handles; paper towel dispenser handles; sink faucet handles; handles on trash receptacle lids and like surfaces which are continuously contacted and contaminated by large numbers of people. Surfaces, such as surfaces on door handles, particularly those located in public buildings, are infrequently cleaned thereby permitting a substantial build up on the surfaces of easily spread, harmful bacteria. Transfer of the harmful bacteria ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65G7/12
CPCE05B1/0053
Inventor METZGER, PAULMETZGER, JEFF
Owner METZGER PAUL
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