Patent ID: 6813975
Filing Date: 2004-11-09
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
A device for protecting a user's fingers when operating a flexible extension shaft comprising:a deformable member having a first end portion disposed upon a rigid member of the flexible extension shaft, an opposing second end portion cooperatively disposed upon a movable member of the flexible extension shaft, and a mid-portion configured to bulge to maintain separation between the mid-portion and the rigid and movable members of the flexible extension shaft irrespective of the flexible extension shaft being operated in a straight or bent position, said mid-portion includes a relatively larger outer diameter than outer diameters of said first and second end portions of said deformable member; and means for securing said first end portion to the rigid member such that axial and rotary movements of the rigid member relative to the movable member of the flexible extension shaft are unobstructed by said deformable member irrespective of the relative positions of the rigid member and the movable member whereby a user's fingers are prevented from being disposed between the rigid member and the movable member irrespective of the position of the user's hand upon the flexible extension shaft.