B25G

HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS attaching the blades or the like to handles of hand tools for soil working A01B1/22; handles of hand implements for harvesting A01D1/14; handles integral with brushware A46B

This subclass covers:

handles for hand implements, in general;

handles for hand implements for particular purposes, subject to Note (2) below.

This subclass does not cover handles provided for elsewhere, e.g. it does not cover those provided for in A45B9/02, A45C13/22, A45C13/26, A47B95/02, A47J45/00, B23D51/01, B25J13/02, B26B, B60N3/02, B62B5/06, B62B9/20, B62K21/26, B62M3/14, B65D25/28, E05B, G05G.

In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.

B25G1/00

Handle constructions

B25G1/002

for rotary tools with additional levers, e.g. for increasing torque B25G1/005 takes precedence

B25G1/005

for screwdrivers, wrenches or spanners with additional levers, e.g. for increasing torque

B25G1/007

of crank type

B25G1/01

Shock-absorbing means B25G1/02 takes precedence

B25G1/02

flexible hammers heads having shock-absorbing means B25D1/12

B25G1/025

for screwdrivers, wrenches or spanners

B25G1/04

telescopic

extensible

sectional

B25G1/043

for screwdrivers, wrenches or spanners

B25G1/046

with free-turning section at end of handle remote from tool

B25G1/06

reversible or adjustable for position

B25G1/063

for screwdrivers, wrenches or spanners

B25G1/066

the grip itself being angularly adjustable

B25G1/08

with provision for storing tool elements

B25G1/085

for screwdrivers, wrenches or spanners

B25G1/10

characterised by material or shape B25G1/01, B25G1/02 take precedence

; for hand tools comprising coating rollers B05C17/0205

B25G1/102

the shape being specially adapted to facilitate handling or improve grip

B25G1/105

for screwdrivers, wrenches or spanners B25G1/102, B25G1/125 take precedence

B25G1/107

of thimble type

B25G1/12

electrically insulating material

B25G1/125

for screwdrivers, wrenches or spanners

B25G3/00

Attaching handles to the implements

B25G3/02

Socket, tang, or like fixings B25G3/34 takes precedence

B25G3/04

with detachable or separate socket pieces B25G3/12 takes precedence

B25G3/06

with multiple socket, e.g. T-socket B25G3/12 takes precedence

B25G3/08

with dovetail or other groove B25G3/12 takes precedence

B25G3/10

with elastic, taper, or other self-grip socket or tang B25G3/12 takes precedence

B25G3/12

Locking and securing devices

B25G3/14

comprising barbs or teeth

B25G3/16

comprising bayonet joints

B25G3/18

comprising catches or pawls

B25G3/20

comprising clamping or contracting means acting concentrically on the handle or socket

B25G3/22

Chucks

B25G3/24

comprising clamping or contracting means acting transversely on the handle or socket

B25G3/26

comprising nails, screws, bolts, or pins traversing or entering the socket

B25G3/28

comprising wedges, keys, or like expanding means

B25G3/30

comprising screwed sockets or tangs

B25G3/32

in association with, or including, tang, bolt, or other member passing axially through whole length of handle

B25G3/34

by pressing the handle on the implements

using cement or molten metal, e.g. casting, moulding, by welding or the like

B25G3/36

Lap joints

Riveted, screwed, or like joints socket, tang, or like fixings B25G3/02

B25G3/38

Hinged, pivoted, swivelling, or folding joints