Patent ID: 7237707
Filing Date: 2007-07-03
Classification: B25C,B25F

Abstract:
1. A handle extension configured for retrofitting to a trigger operated fastener-driving hand tool, wherein the handle extension includes: a shaft configured for attachment at one end thereof to the hand tool, wherein the shaft is configured for said attachment by way of at least one clamp arrangement having at least two sides which are spaced apart at one end for receiving at least a portion of the hand tool, and connected to each other at an opposite end, such that, in use, a longitudinal axis of said shaft extends in substantially the same direction as that in which the hand tool delivers fasteners; a hand grip located at an opposite end of said shaft; a trigger activator positioned near said hand grip and configured for being operatively connected to a trigger associated with the hand tool, wherein said trigger activator controls a trigger lever to operate the trigger associated with the hand tool; said hand grip is angled with respect to a longitudinal axis of said shaft to allow the handle to be easily gripped by a person's hand and to have substantially the same position, in use, relative to the user, as a hand grip on the hand tool, such that normal operation of the hand tool is not compromised; wherein the hand grip includes a second hand grip positioned on said shaft at a point intermediate to said two ends of said shaft, wherein said second hand grip extends radially from said shaft and is positionable about and along the longitudinal axis of said shaft, wherein said hand grip, said trigger activator and said second hand grip are sole user engagement points of said handle extension.