Ergonomically designed multi-handled tool
AssigneeBosse Tools LLC
InventorsStephen Walden, Ronald Johnson, Steven Escobar
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Abstract
Described is a multi-handled tool that is ergonomically designed to maximize the efficiency of the tool by the use of a handle, optionally rotating, affixed to the shaft of the tool. The rotating handle may be rotated and locked into any desired position so the user can adjust the tool to create maximum efficiency. In addition, a footstep is optionally provided above the tool that allows for a greater digging force. A combination of the first, top handle with the ergonomically spaced handle placement that is completely adjustable combined with the footstep above the head of the tool provides for a tool that is much more efficient than the standard tools used today.
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A hand-held tool, comprising:
- an elongated shaft defining a length between a first end and a second end, the length of the elongated shaft defining a first axis;
- and
- a handle functionally coupled to the elongated shaft, the handle defining a length between opposing distal ends, the length of the handle defining a second axis, the handle being configured to pivot with respect to the first axis between a parallel position wherein the first and second axes are parallel with one another and a transverse position wherein the first and second axes are transverse to one another;
- wherein the first axis intersects the handle at an intersection between opposing distal ends of the handle.
A hand-held tool, comprising:
- an elongated shaft having a length defined between a first end and a second end, the length of the elongated shaft defining a first axis;
- a casing coupled to the elongated shaft between the first end and the second end;
- and
- a handle functionally coupled to the casing, the handle being configured to rotate with respect to the elongated shaft within the casing;
- wherein the casing defines a circular interior and the handle has a length defined between opposing distal ends, the opposing distal ends being functionally coupled to the circular interior;
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- wherein the first axis and the circular interior lie in a plane and the handle rotates in the plane.
A hand-held tool, comprising:
- an elongated shaft having a first axis, the elongated shaft having a first shaft part and a second shaft part, each of the first shaft part and the second shaft part being aligned on the first axis;
- a casing coupled between the first shaft part and the second shaft part;
- and
- a handle functionally coupled to the casing, the handle being configured to rotate with respect to the elongated shaft within the casing.
A hand-held tool, comprising:
- an elongated shaft defining a length between a first end and a second end, the length of the elongated shaft defining a first axis;
- a handle functionally coupled to the elongated shaft, the handle defining a length between opposing distal ends, the length of the handle defining a second axis, the handle being configured to pivot with respect to the first axis between a parallel position wherein the first and second axes are parallel with one another and a transverse position wherein the first and second axes are transverse to one another;
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- a locking lever, the locking lever being operable to transition the handle between a free position and an engaged position, wherein in the free position the handle pivots with respect to the first axis and wherein in the engaged position the handle is locked with respect to the first axis.
A hand-held tool, comprising:
- an elongated shaft having a length defined between a first end and a second end, the length of the elongated shaft defining a first axis;
- a casing coupled to the elongated shaft between the first end and the second end;
- and
- a handle functionally coupled to the casing, the handle being configured to rotate with respect to the elongated shaft within the casing;
- wherein the elongated shaft is comprised of a first shaft part and a second shaft part, the casing being coupled between the first shaft part and the second shaft part.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.