Patent ID: 6308596
Filing Date: 2001-10-30
Classification: B25G

Abstract:
An extension device for increasing the effective length of a handle having a longitudinal handle axis comprising:an extension member having a longitudinal axis, a handle portion and a substantially planar surface;a first finger coupled to said extension member;a second finger coupled to said extension member, said second finger opposed to said first finger and spaced apart from said first finger along said longitudinal axis of said extension member;a first surface disposed on said first finger forming a first slot between said first finger and a first portion of the substantially planar surface of said extension member; anda second surface disposed on said second finger forming a second slot between said second finger and a second portion of the substantially planar surface of said extension member;said first and second fingers being directed so that said first and second slots open in opposed directions so that a handle inserted into said slots along the axis of said extension member may be engaged by both the first slot and the second slot upon the application of a force transverse to the longitudinal axis of said extension member;whereby said slots are shaped so that when a torque is applied to the extension device a first region of the handle is wedged in said first slot and a second region of the handle is wedged in said second slot, whereby the counterpoised forces lock the handle to the extension device.