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 at least one handle disposed on a first end of an expandable assembly. At least one handle can be adapted to expand the expandable assembly when actuated or when there are a pair of handles and 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;
- 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;
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- c. a gear shaft disposed through the second end of the expandable assembly, a first gear, a second gear, and the first retaining arm.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.