Ergonomic Handle for Diverse Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept extends the core technology of the original cookware handle to various industries, providing ergonomic and secure grip solutions for wearable devices, medical devices, fitness equipment, gaming controllers, and robotic arms.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the need for easy-to-assemble cookware handles. However, the concept's applicability was limited to the cookware industry. The new inventive concept tackles the problem of inadequate grip solutions in diverse fields, ensuring user comfort, safety, and precision.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept utilizes the original cookware handle's grip design, comprising a first side, a second side, a pocket between the sides, a first aperture in the first side, and a second aperture in the second side. This design is adapted for various applications, incorporating sensors for vital signs detection in wearable devices, secure grip facilitation in medical devices, ergonomic grip in fitness equipment, intuitive control in gaming controllers, and precise control in robotic arms.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel application of the original cookware handle's design, expanding its scope to multiple industries. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the handle's versatility and its adaptation to address specific needs in diverse fields.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include adjustable grip sizes, customizable materials, and integration with additional sensors or features tailored to specific industries. Variations could also involve modifying the pocket and aperture design to accommodate different device geometries.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has vast commercial potential in the wearable technology, medical device, fitness, gaming, and robotics industries, offering improved user experiences, enhanced safety, and increased precision. Target markets include manufacturers of wearable devices, medical equipment, fitness equipment, gaming controllers, and robotic arms.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47J45/061 |
| A | A47 | A47G2200/046 |
| A | A47 | A47J27/002 |
| A | A47 | A47J45/071 |
| A | A47 | A47J45/085 |
| Y | Y10 | Y10S16/12 |
| Y | Y10 | Y10T74/20876 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Ergonomic handle design and manufacturing, spanning cookware, wearable technology, medical devices, fitness equipment, gaming peripherals, and robotic interfaces. Requires expertise in materials science, industrial design, human factors engineering, and mechanical engineering
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A design engineer with 5-7 years experience in ergonomic handle design, familiar with cross-industry handle adaptation techniques, material selection, and human-device interaction principles
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental handle architecture from the source patent as readily adaptable across multiple device contexts. The core grip design with its side apertures and pocket represents a modular, transferable ergonomic concept that can be systematically modified for different functional requirements. The variations demonstrate predictable engineering extensions using known design adaptation techniques.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,115 |
|---|---|
| Title | Cookware handle |
| Assignee(s) | THE VOLLRATH COMPANY, L.L.C. |