Replaceable grip handle

Abstract

The replaceable grip for mobility devices includes a cylindrical handle portion which includes an opening for installing the grip over the frame of the mobility device. The grip further includes a mechanical means such as mating holes and protuberances or mating teeth which removably fasten the handle to the mobility device such that the grip is prevented from slipping. The grip provides a replaceable, sanitary, stable grasping point for the user of the mobility device.

1 . A replaceable hand grip for a framed device, comprising: 
 a grip apparatus which is capable of substantially surrounding a portion of the framed device;    a mechanical means for removably attaching the grip apparatus to the framed device such that the grip apparatus remains in a desired stable, non-slip orientation.    
   
   
       2 . The grip as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the grip apparatus is made from a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, a rigid foam, spring steel and a molded composite.  
   
   
       3 . The grip as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the grip apparatus is generally cylindrical and includes a lengthwise opening to allow placement of the grip apparatus around the framed device.  
   
   
       4 . The grip as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the mechanical means for removably attaching the grip apparatus to the framed device further comprises: 
 the framed device including at least one hole; and    the grip apparatus having at least one protuberance extending from the inner surface of the grip apparatus which mates with the at least one hole in the framed device.    
   
   
       5 . The grip as set forth in  claim 4  wherein the framed device further comprises a second hole opposite each at least one hole and each at least one protuberance is of sufficient length to extend through each at least one hole and the second hole opposing each at least one hole.  
   
   
       6 . The grip as set forth in  claim 5  wherein the protuberance is hollow.  
   
   
       7 . The grip as set forth in  claim 6  further comprising a fastener which connects to the hollow portion of the protuberance which extends from the second hole.  
   
   
       8 . The grip as set forth in  claim 7  wherein the fastener is selected from the group consisting of a screw, a snap-in pin and a pop rivet.  
   
   
       9 . The grip as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the mechanical means for removably attaching the grip apparatus to the framed device further comprises: 
 the grip apparatus including at least one hole; and    the framed device having at least one protuberance extending from its outer surface wherein the protuberance mates with the at least one hole in the grip apparatus.    
   
   
       10 . The grip as set forth in  claim 9  wherein the mechanical means for removably attaching the grip apparatus to the framed device further comprises: 
 a plurality of teeth extending from the outer surface of the framed device; and    a plurality of teeth extending from the inner surface of the grip apparatus wherein the teeth are design to mate with the teeth extending from the outer surface of the framed device such that the grip apparatus is prevented from moving around the framed device.    
   
   
       11 . The grip as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the outer surface is coated with a deformable material.  
   
   
       12 . A replaceable hand grip for a device which includes a handle, comprising: 
 a grip apparatus which is capable of substantially surrounding a portion of the handle;    a mechanical means for removably attaching the grip apparatus to the handle such that the grip apparatus remains in a desired stable, non-slip orientation.    
   
   
       13 . The grip as set forth in  claim 12  wherein the grip apparatus is made from a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, a rigid foam, spring steel and a molded composite.  
   
   
       14 . The grip as set forth in  claim 13  wherein the grip apparatus is generally cylindrical and includes a lengthwise opening to allow placement of the grip apparatus around the handle.  
   
   
       15 . The grip as set forth in  claim 13  wherein the mechanical means for removably attaching the grip apparatus to the handle further comprises: 
 the handle including at least one hole; and    the grip apparatus having at least one protuberance extending from the inner surface of the grip apparatus which mates with the at least one hole in the hole.    
   
   
       16 . The grip as set forth in  claim 15  wherein the handle further comprises a second hole opposite each at least one hole and each at least one protuberance is of sufficient length to extend through each at least one hole and the second hole opposing each at least one hole.  
   
   
       17 . The grip as set forth in  claim 16  wherein the protuberance is hollow.  
   
   
       18 . The grip as set forth in  claim 17  further comprising a fastener which connects to the hollow portion of the protuberance which extends from the second hole.  
   
   
       19 . The grip as set forth in  claim 18  wherein the fastener is selected from the group consisting of a screw, a snap-in pin and a pop rivet.  
   
   
       20 . The grip as set forth in  claim 12  wherein the mechanical means for removably attaching the grip apparatus to the handle further comprises: 
 the grip apparatus including at least one hole; and    the handle having at least one protuberance extending from its outer surface wherein the protuberance mates with the at least one hole in the grip apparatus.    
   
   
       21 . The grip as set forth in  claim 20  wherein the mechanical means for removably attaching the grip apparatus to the handle further comprises: 
 a plurality of teeth extending from the outer surface of the handle; and    a plurality of teeth extending from the inner surface of the grip apparatus wherein the teeth are design to mate with the teeth extending from the outer surface of the handle such that the grip apparatus is prevented from moving around the handle.    
   
   
       22 . The grip as set forth in  claim 12  wherein the outer surface is coated with a deformable material.