A health and safety handle embodied as a multi-purpose rail-gripping device comprises a main handle member ergonomically shaped to be grasped by a user/rider, a rail-gripping arm connected to a first end of the handle, and a holder that is movable relative to the main handle member between a stowed position and a deployed position to hold an object while the main handle member is being grasped. The rail-gripping arm has a gripper to grip a grab rail, pole or bar in a public transit vehicle such as a bus, train, subway, streetcar) to stabilize the rider while isolating the rider's hands from contaminants or health hazards potentially present on the rail/pole/bar. The handle may also include a hook for suspending objects (e.g. backpack, bag, umbrella, etc.). The handle may include magnetic and/or mechanical retention elements for retaining one or multiple other objects/accessories, e.g. beverage container, smartphone or other items.
HEALTH AND SAFETY HANDLE
2022-05-12
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B25G Griffe für Handgeräte , HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS / B60N SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES , Sitze besonders für Fahrzeuge ausgebildet / F16M Rahmen, Gehäuse oder Grundplatten von Kraftmaschinen oder anderen Maschinen oder von Apparaten, nicht auf eine besondere Art von Maschine oder Apparat eingeschränkt, die anderweitig vorgesehen ist , FRAMES, CASINGS, OR BEDS, OF ENGINES OR OTHER MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO AN ENGINE, MACHINE, OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE |