Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Contact lens applicator
Patent
1996-05-09
1998-04-14
Kramer, Dean
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Contact lens applicator
294166, 24442, B65D 6300
Patent
active
057383987
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for grasping and carrying substantially cylindrical objects is disclosed. The apparatus is generally comprised of a self-rolling spring strip with opposing concave and convex surfaces and mating hook and loop fastener portions fixedly attached on the opposing surfaces of the strip such that when the strip is in a coiled position, the fastener portions prevent the strip from uncoiling. The strip is biased to an uncoiled position such that when the strip is subjected to a slapping motion about a substantially cylindrical object, the opposing surfaces flatten out and the strip coils around the object. The strip is preferably elongated and made of metal. In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus has an aperture on one end which extends through the strip and fastener portions and a mechanical fastener, such as a bolt, for securing the apparatus to a bulkhead or similar panel. In operation, the strip is initially in an uncoiled position. The user grasps one end of the apparatus and slaps it about a substantially cylindrical object. Upon contacting the object, the concave and convex surfaces flatten out and the strip coils around the object. The fastener portions engage and prevent the strip from uncoiling. The user then pulls or carries the object away with the apparatus.
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Bode George A.
Kramer Dean
Maddux Daniel E.
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