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US 4,050,728 AGranted
Second handle for attaching to a shovel or the like
OwnerGlenn E. Davidsoninventor
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Abstract
A second handle for attaching to a shovel, or various types of garden tools having a handle attached thereto. The second handle having a universal joint at one end for attaching to the handle of the shovel. The universal joint allowing the user to pivot the second handle in various directions on the shovel for ease in lifting, pushing or pulling the material being handled.
Claims4
A second handle for attaching to a shovel or the like, the second handle comprising:
- an elongated tube having a first end portion and a second end portion;
- a hand grip attached to the second end portion of said tube for holding the second handle;
- and
- a universal joint, attached to the second end portion of said tube and attached to the shovel for pivoting said tube on the shovel, said universal joint pivoting said tube in a plane parallel to the plane of the shovel, and pivoting said tube in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the shovel, said universal jont including:
- a "J" shaped mounting strap, said mounting strap attached to the shovel by annular clamps;
- p1 a swivel rotatably mounted between the "J" shaped portion of said mounting strap;
- and
- a pair of strap arms, one end of said strap arms pivotally attached to said swivel, the other end of said strap arms secured to the second end portion of said tube.
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