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.
Claims21
A tool configured to grasp an object and either expand or retract while holding the object, wherein the tool can selectively release the object while expanded or retracted, the tool comprising:
- a. an expandable assembly configured to expand and retract, wherein the expandable assembly comprises an expandable body with a plurality of shafts, wherein the plurality of shafts comprises:
- (i) a handle shaft connected to at least one handle;
- (ii) a first retaining shaft pinned to a first retaining arm;
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- (iii) a second retaining shaft connected to a second retaining arm;
- and
- wherein each shaft of the plurality of shafts is connected to at least one other shaft of the plurality of shafts;
- b. a means of grasping an object as the expandable assembly expands;
- c. a means of releasing the object when retracted;
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- d. a means of releasing the object when expanded.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.