Patent ID: 6131244
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: B25G,Y10T

Abstract:
An adjustable handle cover for use on at least one of two handles of a tool to allow the two handles to ergonomically accommodate a range of hand spans, said one handle having an outer surface facing away from said other handle and being displaceable relative to said other handle in a given direction, said adjustable handle cover comprising: a first end, a second end, an outer peripheral surface between said first end and said second end, and an elongated passageway extending eccentrically with respect to said peripheral surface into said cover from said first end toward said second end, said passageway including a first inwardly facing surface and a second inwardly facing surface and being shaped to selectively receive said one handle in a first and a second orientation, said first inwardly facing surface being juxtaposed said outer surface and a first distance from said peripheral surface when said handle cover is in said first orientation and said second inwardly facing surface being juxtaposed said outer surface and a second distance from said peripheral surface when said handle cover is in said second orientation, said second distance being different from said first distance.