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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 30, 1980
Filed:
Nov. 16, 1978
Carl R Spoeth, Jr, Kewaskum, WI (US);
Dart Industries Inc., Los Angeles, CA (US);
Abstract
A handle assembly is provided which can be releasably attached to a utensil side handle. The assembly includes a handle member having a connector end and an opposing outer end. The member includes an open channel extending along at least a major portion of its longitudinal axis. Within the channel is provided an elongated insert which is pivotally connected adjacent the handle member connector end. A lever means having a connector portion and a cammed engagement portion is secured to the insert. The connector portion is adapted to engage the utensil side handle, whereas the cammed engagement portion is adapted to releasably engage a rocker-arm assembly located proximate the handle member opposing outer end. The rocker-arm assembly being located adjacent the outer end of the handle member can be readily manipulated to connect with the cammed engagement portion of the lever. As the insert is rotated within the handle assembly, it becomes engaged or disengaged with the rocker-arm assembly, which in turn rotates the connector portion of the lever into frictional engagement with the utensil side handle.