Patent ID: 6158089
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: B25G,Y10T

Abstract:
A telescoping handle, which includes:a first tubular handle portion having a first end and an inner open surface extending axially inward therein from said first end having a predetermined diameter;an annular connector which is fixably disposed on said first end of said first tubular handle portion and includes an inner open surface axially positioned and having a smaller diameter with respect to said open surface of said first tubular portion, wherein said inner open surface of said connector includes at least one recessed guide surface formed therein;a second handle portion is provided which includes an outer extruded surface coating said second handle portion characterized to include at least one longitudinal radially extending guide surface formed therein configured in a complementary manner to said inner open surface and to said recessed guide surface of said connector to be slidably received therethrough and prevent rotational movement between said first tubular handle portion and said second tubular portion; andmeans for axially inlocking said first tubular handle portion and said second handle portion along a common axis when said second handle portion is disposed through said connector and within said first tubular handle portion.