{"id":3425,"date":"2017-02-24T07:56:47","date_gmt":"2017-02-24T07:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/?p=3425"},"modified":"2017-02-24T07:56:47","modified_gmt":"2017-02-24T07:56:47","slug":"safetytech-outrigger-pads-receive-6th-patent-recessed-handle-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/safetytech-outrigger-pads-receive-6th-patent-recessed-handle-design\/","title":{"rendered":"SafetyTech Outrigger Pads Receive 6th Patent for Recessed Handle Design"},"content":{"rendered":"

DICA<\/a> has received U.S. patent No. 9,550,657, issued in January 2017, for its unique handle system on SafetyTech outrigger pads. This is the sixth patent to be awarded for integrated SafetyTech and TuffGrip designs.<\/p>\n

The patent covers all recessed handles used with non-round SafetyTech outrigger pads. This newest award expands patent protection previously issued for TuffGrip handles on round SafetyTech outrigger pads by allowing for the popular recessed handle to now be included on square, rectangular or other shape SafetyTech pads.<\/p>\n

Recessed handles are nearly flush with the edge of the pad, which helps reduce tripping and snagging hazards on the job site. The TuffGrip design provides excellent ergonomic benefits for operators with a handle length that encourages proper lifting posture and technique.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe handle is an important part of making SafetyTech outrigger pads safe and easy to use, regardless of the size or shape of the outrigger pad,\u201d said Kris Koberg. \u201cSince 2011, TuffGrip handles have been as strong, dependable and beneficial to operators and organizations as our engineered thermoplastic outrigger pads,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

An industry veteran agrees, \u201cWe\u2019ve never had a SafetyTech outrigger pad break, but the older handle design would wear out. DICA\u2019s customer service is great. They would always replace the handles, and now they\u2019ve improved them,\u201d said Bob Warianka, Business Development Manager for Crane Service Inc., a full-service crane rental and rigging company serving Colorado, New Mexico and Texas.<\/p>\n

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DICA has received U.S. patent No. 9,550,657<\/p><\/div>\n

TuffGrip handles provide five key benefits:<\/p>\n