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US 10,668,610 B2Granted
Methods and apparatus for a chipping hammer adapter handle
OwnerJack M. King, Jr.inventor
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for a chipping hammer adapter handle generally comprising an elongated shaft and a hammer receiver. The elongated shaft is coupled to the hammer receiver. The hammer receiver comprises a hammer handle housing configured to receive a chipping hammer handle, and at least one secure arm to secure a chipping hammer. The adapter handle further comprises a knee guard and at least one vacuum hose guide. The adapter handle allows a user to remain in a standing position while using a chipping hammer for tile removal. The more ergonomic position may prevent fatigue and health issues for the user.
Claims19
An adapter handle for a chipping hammer comprising:
- an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end;
- an end grip coupled to the first end of the elongated shaft;
- a hammer receiver comprising a hammer handle housing configured to receive a chipping hammer handle, the hammer handle housing having a first housing segment coupled to a second housing segment about a pivot point, the first housing segment further coupled to the second end of the elongated shaft;
- a shaft receiver comprising a hollow substantially cylindrical channel having a first end and a second end wherein the first end is coupled to the first housing segment of the hammer handle housing and the second end comprises a receiver opening that is configured to receive the second end of the elongated shaft;
- a first secure arm, having a first end and a second end, coupled to the hammer receiver to secure the chipping hammer;
- a vacuum hose guide comprising a substantially concave cradle, coupled to one of the elongated shaft and the hammer receiver, configured to secure a vacuum hose;
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- a knee guard coupled to the hammer receiver.
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An adapter handle for a chipping hammer comprising:
- an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end;
- an end grip coupled to the first end of the elongated shaft;
- a hammer receiver coupled to the second end of the elongated shaft, the hammer receiver comprising a hammer handle housing configured to receive a chipping hammer handle;
- a shaft receiver, coupled to the hammer handle housing, comprising a hollow substantially cylindrical channel having a first end and a second end wherein the first end is coupled to the hammer handle housing and the second end comprises a receiver opening that is configured to receive the second end of the elongated shaft;
- a first secure arm, having a first end and a second end, coupled to the hammer receiver to secure the chipping hammer;
- a vacuum hose guide comprising a substantially concave cradle, coupled to one of the elongated shaft and the hammer receiver, configured to secure a vacuum hose;
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- a knee guard coupled to the hammer receiver;
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- wherein the adapter handle is comprised of at least one of a nylon, a plastic, a molded rubber, a machined rubber, and a urethane to dampen vibrations.
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A method of tile removal comprising:
- coupling an adapter handle to a chipping hammer, the adapter handle comprising:
- an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end;
- an end grip coupled to the first end of the elongated shaft;
- a hammer receiver comprising a hammer handle housing configured to receive a chipping hammer handle, the hammer handle housing having a first housing segment coupled to a second housing segment about a pivot point, the first housing segment further coupled to the second end of the elongated shaft;
- a shaft receiver comprising a hollow substantially cylindrical channel having a first end and a second end wherein the first end is coupled to the first housing segment of the hammer handle housing and the second end comprises a receiver opening that is configured to receive the second end of the elongated shaft;
- a first secure arm, having a first end and a second end, coupled to the hammer receiver to secure the chipping hammer;
- a vacuum hose guide comprising a substantially concave cradle, coupled to one of the elongated shaft and the hammer receiver, configured to secure a vacuum hose;
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- a knee guard coupled to the hammer receiver;
- gripping the end grip of the adapter handle;
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- moving the end grip such that the coupled chipping hammer traverses a tiled surface, the blade of the chipping hammer contacting the tiled surface, thereby removing tile.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.