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Granted Patent B2
US 12,256,843 · App. 18/213,547 · Granted Mar 25, 2025

Decorative knob cover

Inventor: Morgan Uhl (Lutz, FL)
A47B95/02A47B2095/028
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Patent No.
US 12,256,843
App. No.
18/213,547
Granted
Mar 25, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

Removable, decorative knob covers configured to connect to an existing knob are described. In one embodiment, the decorative knob covers have an elastomeric shaft that is friction fit over an existing, fixed knob. In another embodiment, the decorative knob covers attach to an existing, fixed knob by a clasp.

Claims (13)

1. A decorative knob cover for use with a fixed knob for cabinets or drawers, the decorative knob cover comprising:

a fitting comprising an elastomeric shaft, the shaft having a first end, a second end and a passageway therebetween, wherein the fitting is adapted for a friction-fit attachment to the fixed knob; and

a handle connected to the fitting, the handle comprising a first side and a second side, the first side being affixed to the second end of the shaft, and the second side having a decorative surface.

2. The knob cover of claim 1 , wherein the fitting is formed of thermoplastic elastomer.

3. The knob cover of claim 2 , wherein the shaft is cylindrical.

4. The knob cover of claim 1 , wherein the decorative surface is configured as a Christmas tree.

5. The knob cover of claim 1 , wherein the decorative surface forms a wreath.

6. The knob cover of claim 1 , wherein the decorative surface forms a light bulb.

7. The knob cover of claim 1 , wherein the decorative surface forms a candy cane.

8. The knob cover of claim 1 , wherein the decorative surface forms at least one letter.

9. The knob cover of claim 1 , wherein the decorative surface forms a balloon.

10. The knob cover of claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises a light emitting diode connected to the decorative surface.

11. The knob cover of claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises a sound emitting device connected to the decorative surface.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 20, 2025
From: UHL, MORGAN
To: KNOBEZ LLC
Reel/Frame 072974/0196 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 63354894 · Jun 23, 2022
Related Publication 20230413999A1 · Dec 28, 2023
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