Multiple use handle support for distributing forces
AssigneeAdvance Handle Company, LLC
InventorsEdward C. Carman JR., Edward C. Carman III
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Abstract
A handle support is constructed for removable attachment to, a tool, appliance or other implement for hand held use. The handle support includes a brace portion extending rearward in a helical form. The brace portion circumscribes an open space which is substantially conical in form.
Claims44
A device for distributing forces from the hand and wrist of a user to the forearm of the user in conjunction with a hand held tool or appliance, having a forward end in the general direction of the hand and a rearward end in the general direction of the forearm, said device comprising:
- an attachment post, having a first longitudinal axis, constructed with a coupling at said forward end for attachment to said tool or appliance;
- a grip having a second longitudinal axis fixed to said attachment post and extending rearward therefrom, with said second axis extending transverse to said first axis;
- a seat fixed to said grip and extending rearward therefrom in a plane transverse to said second axis;
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- a brace constructed substantially in the form of a helix, said helix circumscribing an open space to accommodate the arm of the user, said brace fixed to said seat and extending rearward therefrom.
A device for distributing forces from the hand and wrist of a user to the forearm of the user in conjunction with a hand held tool or appliance, having a forward end in the general direction of the hand and a rearward end in the direction of the forearm, said device comprising;
- an attachment post having a first longitudinal axis constructed with a coupling at said forward end for attachment to said tool or appliance;
- a grip having a second longitudinal axis fixed to said attachment post and extending rearward therefrom, with said second axis extending transverse to said first axis;
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- a brace constructed substantially in the form of a helix, said helix circumscribing an open space to accommodate the arm of the user, said brace fixed to said grip and extending rearward therefrom.
A brace for distributing forces from the hand and wrist of a user to the forearm of the user in conjunction with a grip of a hand held tool or appliance, said brace having a forward end in the general direction of the hand and a rearward end in the direction of the forearm, said brace comprising:
- a body constructed substantially in the form of a helix, said helix circumscribing an open space to accommodate the arm of the user, said brace attached to said grip and extending rearward therefrom.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.