Dual material tool handle

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2005-05-10

2005-05-10

Mah, Chuck Y. (Department: 3676)

Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,

Handle, handle component, or handle adjunct

Handle with ergonomic structure enhancements such as...

C016S436000, C016S421000, C016SDIG001, C015S143100, C081S177100, C081S489000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06889405

ABSTRACT:
An improved tool handle for a resulting tool is configured to be of an ergonomic cross section, such as a rounded triangle or a teardrop. The improved tool handle may include a core of glass strands within a plastic binder, as well as a coating formed over the core that resists penetration of glass strands therethrough. The coating of such a tool handle may be formed of two separate materials of two durometer hardness in order to provide both a relatively hard grip region and a relatively soft grip region that are contiguous. Such a tool handle may additionally include texturing such as knurling on the harder grip region.

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