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App. No. 19/292,054

HANDLE FOR A MATERIAL HANDLING DEVICE

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App. No.
19/292,054
Abstract

Material handling devices are generally disclosed. Specifically disclosed is an improved hand truck handle mechanism that improves ergonomics as well as provides for better control of the material handling device by providing several variable grasping points that allow manipulation of the material handling device depending on the load and environment.

Claims (39)

1 . A material handling device, comprising:

a frame comprising a pair of frame uprights defining a frame upright plane and a frame upper loop defining a frame upper loop plane;

a cross brace spanning the pair of frame uprights;

a handle comprising an upper terminus and a lower terminus;

a toe plate;

a pair of wheels; and

an axle;

wherein the upper loop plane is oblique to the frame upright plane and the handle upper terminus is connected to the frame upper loop and the handle lower terminus is connected to the cross brace.

2 . The material handling device of claim 1 wherein the connection between the handle upper terminus and frame upper loop is to the rear of the connection between the handle lower terminus and the cross brace.

3 . The material handling device of claim 2 wherein the frame upper loop and the pair of frame uprights are tubular.

4 . The material handling device of claim 3 wherein the frame upper loop and the pair of frame uprights are circular in cross-section.

5 . The material handling device of claim 4 wherein the frame upper loop and the pair of frame uprights are steel.

6 . The material handling device of claim 2 wherein the connection between the handle lower terminus and the cross brace is to the rear of the frame upright plane.

7 . The material handling device of claim 2 wherein the frame upper loop comprises a handle grip.

8 . The material handling device of claim 2 wherein the handle comprises a handle grip.

9 . The material handling device of claim 2 wherein the handle comprises an upright portion.

10 . The material handling device of claim 10 wherein the handle upright portion is parallel to the frame upright plane.

11 . A handle for a material handling device wherein the material handling device comprises:

a frame comprising a pair of frame uprights defining a frame upright plane and a frame upper loop defining a frame upper loop plane;

a cross brace spanning the pair of frame uprights;

a handle comprising an upper terminus, a lower terminus, and an upright portion;

wherein the upper loop plane is oblique to the frame upright plane, the handle upper terminus is connected to the frame upper loop, and the handle lower terminus is connected to the cross brace.

12 . The handle for a material handling device of claim 11 wherein the connection between the handle upper terminus and frame upper loop is to the rear of the connection between the handle lower terminus and the cross brace.

13 . The handle for a material handling device of claim 12 wherein the connection between the handle lower terminus and the cross brace is to the rear of the frame upright plane.

14 . The handle for a material handling device of claim 12 wherein the handle upright portion is parallel to the frame upright plane.

15 . The handle for a material handling device of claim 13 wherein the handle upright portion is parallel to the frame upright plane.

16 . A handle for a hand truck comprising:

an upper terminus, a lower terminus, and an upright portion;

wherein the hand truck comprises:

a frame comprising a pair of frame uprights defining a frame upright plane and a frame upper loop defining a frame upper loop plane;

a cross brace spanning the pair of frame uprights;

a toe plate;

a pair of wheels; and

an axle;

wherein the upper loop plane is oblique to the frame upright plane and the handle upper terminus is connected to the frame upper loop and the handle lower terminus is connected to the cross brace.

17 . The handle for a hand truck of claim 16 wherein the connection between the handle upper terminus and frame upper loop is to the rear of the connection between the handle lower terminus and the cross brace.

18 . The handle for a hand truck of claim 17 wherein the handle upright portion is parallel to the frame upright plane.

19 . The handle for a hand truck of claim 18 wherein the connection between the handle lower terminus and the cross brace is to the rear of the frame upright plane.

20 . The handle for a hand truck of claim 19 wherein the handle comprises a handle grip.