Handle assembly for floor supported appliances

Details Handle assembly for floor supported appliances Handle assembly for floor supported appliances

1997-03-12

1999-03-30

Mah, Chuck Y.

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

Sash balances

Spring

16110R, 16DIG12, 16DIG19, 16DIG42, 16DIG41, 264572, 15410, A47L 924, B29D 2200, B29C 4906, B25G 100

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058873155

ABSTRACT:
A handle assembly having a one piece molded handle that is mounted to an extension tube and that has an integrated switch for use with a floor supported appliance is provided. The handle includes a loop-shaped grip portion, an elongated portion in which an extension tube is mounted, and a switch mounting port for mounting the switch in the handle. The handle includes a minimum number of parts and does not require fasteners for mounting it to the extension tube. A method for making the handle is also provided.

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