Ergonomic Handle for Diverse Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857115_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Ergonomic Handle for Diverse Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857115_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857115_0007_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,115.

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

SectionClassGroup
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

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,115
TitleCookware handle
Assignee(s)THE VOLLRATH COMPANY, L.L.C.