Patent ID: 6626069
Filing Date: 2003-09-30
Classification: B25G

Abstract:
A leverage adapter for use in combination with an elongated hand tool, the hand tool having a first end adapted for engaging an object and a second end opposite the first end, said leverage adapterr comprise:(a) an adapter bar having integrally-formed first and second ends, the second end extending outwardly at an angle to the first end; (b) means secured to the first end of said adapter bar for attaching said adapter bar to the second end of the hand tool, said attaching means comprising a cross member extending longitudinally from the first end of said adapter bar towards the second end of said adapter bar; and (c) means formed with the angled second end of said adapter bar for receiving a leverage bar, the leverage bar, adapter bar, and hand tool cooperating to multiply a force applied by the user to the object to manipulate the object.