Patent ID: 7342199
Filing Date: 2008-03-11
Classification: B23K

Abstract:
1. An ergonomic handle attachment to be used with a welding torch handle, said attachment comprising: an attachment portion having a first wall that is selectively attached to a wall of said handle; a second wall which extends from said first wall and is selectively received by a first opening in said wall of said handle; said second wall comprising at least one opening therethrough; said wall of said handle comprising a second opening therethrough; and a locking member which is slidably received within said opening of said second wall and said second opening of said wall of said handle when said opening of said second wall and said second opening of said wall of said handle are substantially aligned with each other, wherein said locking member comprises a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, wherein said second portion extends between said first and third portions, and a spring which is interposed between said first and third portions and surrounds said second portion.