Patent ID: 6647829
Filing Date: 2003-11-18
Classification: B25D,B25G

Abstract:
A striking tool comprising:a handle; a head, the head defining a striking surface, the head further defining a weight center; wherein the head includes an overstrike flange, and a generally curved shank connecting the handle to the head, the generally curved shank defining a curved centerline; wherein the weight center is disposed between the curved centerline and the striking surface; wherein a horizontal plane is defined as the plane on which the striking tool rests when laid flat on its side; and wherein a first cutting plane divides the striking tool along the length of the striking tool, wherein the fist cutting plane is perpendicular to the horizontal plane; and wherein a line which is intersected by the first cutting plane is defined by a first point positioned along a center line of the handle and a second point positioned along the center line of the handle, wherein the second point is vertically 2 inches up the handle as measured from the first point, and wherein the first point is separated by a vertical distance of 2 inches from a bottommost point, wherein the bottommost point is defined by a bottom edge of the handle, and wherein the bottommost point is intersected by a line that is parallel to the first cutting plane.