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US 2017/0362789 A1Published application
Rotating and / or extending hand-driven tool and associated systems and methods
OwnerChris Lovellinventor
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Abstract
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to an improved extendable and rotatable shovel for use in various applications such as the shoveling of snow. Users can modify the shovel to accommodate their stature and personal preferences.
Claims20
A handheld tool, comprising:
- a. an elongate shaft having proximal and distal ends;
- b. an implement disposed at the distal end and having a tool axis;
- and
- c. a handle disposed at the proximal end,
- wherein the handle is capable of selective rotation relative to the tool axis.
2 more elements
A push tool, comprising:
- a. an elongate shaft having proximal and distal ends;
- b. a handle disposed at the proximal shaft end and adapted to cradle the shoulder of a user;
- and
- c. an implement disposed at the distal shaft end,
- wherein the handle can be selectively rotated relative to the implement.
2 more elements
A handle for use with a push tool, comprising:
- a. a rotating collar;
- and
- b. a coupling portion adapted to be attached to an elongate shaft.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.