Easy crank
OwnerBrian H. Herdinventor
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Abstract
In combination with a crank assembly, the improvement comprising an apparatus for improving operation of the crank assembly. The apparatus includes an elongated extension member having each of a predetermined shape, a first predetermined length and formed of a first predetermined material, such predetermined shape includes a projection on one end thereof for engagement with one end of the crank assembly. A rotatable handle member is disposed around at least a portion of the elongated extension member, such rotatable handle member having a second predetermined length and formed of a second predetermined material. There is a means for securing the rotatable handle member to the elongated handle member.
Claims16
In combination with a crank assembly, the improvement comprising an apparatus for improving operation of said crank assembly, said apparatus including:
- (a) an elongated extension member having each of a predetermined shape, a predetermined length and formed of a first predetermined material, said predetermined shape including a projection on one end thereof for engagement with one end of said crank assembly;
- (b) a rotatable handle member disposed around at least a portion of said elongated extension member, said rotatable handle member having a second predetermined length and formed of a second predetermined material;
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- (c) a means for securing said handle member to said elongated handle member.
A method for improving operation of a crank assembly;
- said method comprising the steps of:
- (a) selecting said crank assembly;
- (b) removing at least a portion of the existing handle member of said crank assembly;
- (c) providing an elongated extension member having a projection disposed on one end thereof;
- (d) pressing said projection of said elongated extension member into said crank assembly;
- (e) sliding a handle section of a predetermined plastic tubing over a portion of said elongated extension member;
- (e) securing said handle section of said predetermined plastic tubing to said elongated extension member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.