Utility tool handle

Abstract

This is a utility tool handle comprising an elongate handle which is especially designed with four straight segments and three curved segments with special hand holds so that a work-person or the like can exert maximum pulling power with a first hand while exerting maximum downward pressure with a second hand.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is not related to any other presently pending application of mine. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] I. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0003] This invention is in the general field of utility hand tools such as rakes, hoes, shovels, brooms, mops, and the like; [0004] The invention is more particularly in the field of ergonomic handles for utility hand tools having elongate handles. [0005] II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART [0006] For many years I have been personally engaged in such activities as janitorial work, gardening, soil preparation, and the like. In my work I have used tools and implements such as rakes, hoes, shovels, brooms, mops, and the like. I am familiar with the many different types of handles for such items. Over a long period of time I have sought for the most ergonomic friendly handles for such implements and tools. [0007] I co-invented the ergonomic mop handle illustrated in U.S. Pat. No. 5,920,944. I ...

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Benefits of technology

[0013] After considerable work on rakes of various types, I once again turned to the ergonomic principles involved and have now developed a a utility tool handle which works with rakes of all types and numerous other domestic tools. I have now finally perfected the present invention of a unique and very useful ergonomic utlity tool handle. It is now possible, as a result of my present invention, to reduce the fatigue and repetitive motion injuries and the undue strain previously encountered by persons involved with raking and hoeing and numerous other activities.

[0014] It is an object of this invention to provide a new, useful, and unique utility tool handle which will relieve strain and repetitive motion injuries for persons using utility tools;

[0015] Another object of this invention is to provide such a handle which is useful in making the use of utility tools more effective;

[0016] Another object of this invention is to provide such a utility tool handle which can be utilized equally effectively by right or left handed persons.

Problems solved by technology

I have concluded that there is no properly applicable prior art as to this new tool and implement.

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