GB2436781A

GB2436781A - A handle cover

Info

Publication number: GB2436781A
Application number: GB0606926A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Rachel Strachan
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2006-04-06
Filing date: 2006-04-06
Publication date: 2007-10-10
Also published as: GB0606926D0

Abstract

A handle cover for a push chair, wheel chair or walking stick for example, to protect the user's hands against meteorological conditions. The cover is preferably constructed from wind resistant, waterproof and/or flexible material, with the internal fabric is preferably warm. The cover may be formed as an elongated structure, where at least one end of the structure is adjustable to allow the cover to fit different sized handles, preferably the adjustable means may be an elasticated area. The cover may also have fastenings to allow the easy attachment/detachment of the cover. The shape of the cover may vary to accommodate various shapes of differing handles.

Description

2436781

Hand shield / handle cover

This invention relates to an adjustable handle cover that protects ones hands. It can be easily attach to a variety of handlebars. The adjustment range for attachment circumference is from 4cm to 12cms.

When people go out walking during the winter we generally wear gloves to keep our hands warm some people wear mittens. For some people this option may not give adequate protection to diverse meteorological conditions. There are several scenarios this product could provide a solution and ensure that the user's hands are kept warm and dry. I have given a few examples below.

Scenario one:

Ramblers walk what ever the weather good or bad. This cover can be easily attached to a walking stick to give maximum protection.

Scenario two •

Parents push a range of products listed below. Parents generally have to be out in all weathers for their children ... Pram handlebar or separate handles: A Child's car, trike and bike. An extended long handle bar this gives control to the Parent. Wheel chair handles giving hand protection Pusher. (Normally the Carer) a variation of the hand shield could be adapted for user of the wheel chair, adapting it on to the arms of the main body of the chair.

Scenario three:

Generally a person using a shopping trolley may use gloves but, the hands still encounter the harsh weather, resulting in the hand having to be warmed up before the shopping is unloaded from the trolley.

Scenario four:

Dog walkers, generally pet owners need to go out during the bad seasons to walk their dogs. The covcr can offer flexi protection against the elements.

To overcome all potential problems as stated above, the present invention has slight variations, to accommodate various shapes of the differing handles, aiming to give maximum protection to the users' hands. This product acts as a barrier against harsh elements.

The main advantage of this product is its ability to give maximum protection to hands against diverse meteorological conditions. Protection against a wide range of meteorological conditions includes...wind, rain, frost, snow, ice, sleet, and last but not least the cold. This cover can be used in conjunction with gloves or on its own the cover has the added quality of being flexible to give either maximum or minimum protection. The product has the added bonus of its flexibility, easy of use and applicability to a wide range of handles. (Walking sticks, walking pole, hiking rod, push chairs, prams wheel chairs, shopping trolleys and finally leads)

Preferably, the lining has to be tactile and have the aesthetic qualities for the user. Preferably, the external fabric should appear to be lightweight, possibly flexible, and have resistant qualities to the elements.

Preferably, the fastening should be easily adaptable to a range of 4cm to 12 cm circumference.

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Introduction to drawings:

I will now describe in more detail the main concept of this invention, with variations that are also relevant for adaptations for the hand shield.

Drawings: Page One of Four

Figure 1: This is the main design and overall look for the handle covcr.

Figure2: this is an external view of the internal structure where the hand goes through the elasticated fabric. KEY C

Figure 3: This diagram gives an overall idea of how the product can be attached to the handles of a pram, giving a selection of labels.

Figure 4: This figure shows a handle normally attached to a child's bike, trike or car. This diagram gives an idea of how this design can be attached to get the maximum protection.

Figure 5: this diagram is of a section of a wheel chair, giving a rough guide to maximize the ranges of uses for both the Carer and the user.

Figure 6: This is a variation of handles used for children's toys (trikes, bikes and cars). Drawings: Page Two of Four:

Figure 7: The main view of design two, a more structured design at the top to give more protection to the hands.

Figure 8: this diagram that shows how the hand shield will attach to the main pole on a hiking rod.

Figure 9: this diagram shows how versatile the product can be and how it can be attached on to a walking stick.

Drawings: Page Three of Four:

Figure 10: Design three a double muff / hand shield

Figurell: This diagram shows Design Three on a pram handle bar. More labels are identified below with the Key.

Drawings: Page Four of Four:

Figure 12: Overall look for Design Four

Figurel3: This diagram shows the structure of the handle bar for a shopping trolley and how easily it can be attached to both bars and allows ease of access to the main area where one would pull or push a trolley along.

Figurel4: Another example of a handlebar used for children's toys giving the parent control.

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Figure labeling key:

A: Wind Direction. This is the area that gives that maximum protection.

B: Rain Direction

C: hand inlet socket

D: Location of the main seam

E: Attachment Area

F: Elasticated area on the lining fabric.

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Claims

1. A handle cover this product aims to give the users hands protection against diverse meteorological conditions.

2. Handles cover according to claim 1 in which the product offers flexibility to the user, during use the cover can easily be folded over or detached from the main area.

3. A handle cover according to claim 1 internal fabric needs to be warm having qualities that would not hinder the user and encourage use.

4. A handle covcr according to claim 1 is constructed of material having certain properties, wind resistant, waterproof, flexible and aesthetically pleasing.

5. A handle cover according to claim 1 & 2 adjustability to a range of bar circumferences.

6. A handle cover according to 1 has easy care and adaptability for attachment.

7. A handle cover according to claim 1&6 should have fastenings to allow easy attachm ent/detachm en t.