Patent ID: 7203986
Filing Date: 2007-04-17
Classification: A47L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A hand holdable tool comprising: a tool housing having a portion graspable with a hand of a user for maneuvering the tool during use; a clamp-on extension handle assembly adapted to be placed over at least a portion of the graspable portion of the tool, said clamp-on extension handle assembly including: a main body portion having a first portion and a second portion hingedly moveable relative to the first portion; a manually movable locking element operably associated with at least one of said first and second portions for holding said first and second portions clamped over said graspable portion when said locking element is placed in a locked position, and for enabling said main body portion to be removed from said graspable portion when said locking element is moved into an unlocked position; said first and second portions of said main body each including a flange; and wherein said flanges cooperate with said locking element to enable said locking element to hold said first and second portions clamped over said graspable portion when said locking element is moved into said locked position.