Patent ID: 6186475
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
Apparatus for extending a valve handle, comprising a rotatable body and engaging means for engaging a valve handle so as to be rotatable conjointly therewith, said engaging means being enclosed within said body and being rotatable conjointly therewith, whereby said engaging means rotates an engaged valve handle in response to the rotation of said body, said body being sized and shaped so as to substantially enclose a valve handle engaged by said engaging means, said body including torquing means for applying torque to said body to thereby facilitate its rotation, said torquing means including a plurality of wings attached to said body with one wing connected to said body opposite another wing, said one wing including a first grip portion and said another wing including a second grip portion, said first and second grip portions being spaced apart such that the distance between said first grip portion and said second grip portion is greater than the diameter of a valve handle engaged by said engaging means.