Folding reach extender
OwnerKarl R. Aberthinventor
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Abstract
A tool to grasp objects, and to expand and/or retract while holding the objects, wherein the tool can include a pair of handles disposed on a first end of an expandable assembly, such as a scissor like assembly. The pair of handles can be adapted to expand the expandable assembly when they are moved towards one another and retract the expandable assembly when they are moved away from one another. A gear assembly can be disposed on a second end of the expandable assembly. The tool can allow users to reach, grasp, move, and release remote objects.
Claims10
A tool configured to grasp an object and either expand or retract while holding the object, the tool comprising:
- a. an expandable assembly configured to expand and retract;
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- b. a gear assembly disposed on a second end of the expandable assembly, wherein the gear assembly is configured to move a first retaining arm towards a second retaining arm as the expandable assembly expands, wherein the gear assembly comprises a first gear in selective contact with a release ratchet and adapted to rotate in a first direction when in contact with the release ratchet, and a second gear in contact with a drive ratchet, wherein the drive ratchet is configured to move the first retaining arm towards the second retaining arm as the expandable assembly is expanded.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.