Patent ID: 6749227
Filing Date: 2004-06-15
Classification: A63C,Y10T

Abstract:
A lock device for a telescoping pole having an inner pole section movable with respect to an outer pole section, the device comprising:a) a connector sleeve, configured to be disposed on the outer pole section, and configured to movably receive the inner pole section therein; b) a detent element configured to releasably secure the inner pole section and the outer pole section with respect to one another when the detent element operatively engages to prevent the inner pole section from retracting into the outer pole section; c) an annular band, extending around the connector sleeve; and d) a button, disposed on the annular band and carried by the connector sleeve and movably disposed over the detent element, and movable to an unlock position in which the button presses the detent element to disengage the detent element so that the inner pole section and outer pole section can move with respect to one another.