Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to a system, method, and apparatus for a handle coupled to a device. More specifically, aspects of the present invention relate to a handle releasably coupled to a device. Further still, aspects of the present invention relate to a handle releasably coupled to a hatch that is releasably coupled to a device. Further still, aspects of the present invention relate to a two-axis pivoting handle reliably and releasably coupled to a device. In still other aspects the present invention relates to a device coupled to a releasable handle via a releaseable hatch, and wherein the handle optionally having means for extending the handle. Optionally, the device has an electronic device secured thereto, and wherein the electronic device has at least one means to communicate with a computer device.

Description:
[0001]    The instant patent application claims priority to and the benefit of pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/748,421, filed on Jan. 2, 2013, titled “SYSTEM, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A HANDLE ATTACHMENT,” the entire disclosure of which provisional application is incorporated herein by reference. 
     
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    The present invention relates generally to a system, method, and apparatus for a handle coupled to a device. More specifically, aspects of the present invention relate to a handle releasably coupled to a device. Further still, aspects of the present invention relate to a handle releasably coupled to a hatch that is releasably coupled to a device. Further still, aspects of the present invention relate to a two-axis pivoting handle reliably and releasably coupled to a device. In still other aspects the present invention relates to a device coupled to a releasable handle via a releaseable hatch, and wherein the handle optionally having means for extending the handle. Optionally, the device has an electronic device secured thereto, and wherein the electronic device has at least one means to communicate with a computer device. 
       BACKGROUND INFORMATION 
       [0003]    Building tradespersons, such as, carpenters, electricians, cabinet installers, and the like, are often faced with the problem of locating the position of wall studs, including but not limited to metal, wood, and plastic studs, metal objects, wooden objects, heat signatures, electrical wiring, plumbing, and other imbedded or hidden gases, liquids, or solids, behind a surface such as, for example, the installed sheetrock or wallboard forming the wall surface. For example, such walls are usually formed of the wall studs positioned on about 16 inches centers to which are nailed such wall materials as sheetrock or plywood of various thicknesses ranging from about ⅛ inch to about ¾ inch. After the finishing and painting of the wall, the nails, stud positions, electrical wiring, plumbing and piping, and other imbedded or hidden gases, liquids, and solids, are not visually detectable. 
         [0004]    For example, in the case of wall studs, at the present time, a generally used method to locate the position of wall studs includes utilizing a stud finder consisting primarily of a magnet supported in a manner to pivot in the presence of a magnetic material. This finder is moved along the wall surface until it aligns with the head of a nail holding the wallboard on the stud. This form of stud finder may be housed in a casing and used as a portable sensor. 
         [0005]    An additional method to locate the position of wall studs includes utilizing a portable sensor for locating a wall stud positioned behind a wall surface by movement of the sensor along the wall surface comprising in combination, a capacitor plate mounted in the surface closest to the wall surface, a circuit for detecting any change in the capacitance of the capacitor plate due to a change in the dielectric constant of the wall caused by the location of a stud positioned behind the wall surface and immediately adjacent the capacitor, and means for indicating the change in capacitance of the capacitor plate, thereby indicating the wall stud position. This method and apparatus is fully described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,099,118 (Robert C. Franklin, et al.), and is incorporated fully herein by reference. 
         [0006]    Thus it can be seen that previous attempts to locate the wall studs were hand-held only. This severely limited the use of the stud-sensor to the height and/or arm length of the user. Further, if a user wanted to determine the position of studs beyond his physical abilities, such as, for example, a high wall or the ceiling, he would have to use a chair or ladder or other device to increase the area of usage. Still further, if a user wanted to determine the position of studs close to the floor or on the floor, he would have to get on his hands and knees to scan the wall or the floor. Both previously existing methods are tedious, time-consuming, and potentially dangerous. 
         [0007]    This invention improves on the deficiencies of the prior art and provides an inventive system, method, and apparatus, for a handle attachment. 
       PURPOSES AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0008]    The invention in one aspect is an inventive system, method, and apparatus, for a handle attachment. 
         [0009]    Therefore, one purpose of this invention is to releasably couple a handle to a device. 
         [0010]    Another purpose of this invention is to provide a handle that is releasably coupled to a hatch that is releasably coupled to a device. 
         [0011]    Yet another purpose of this invention is to provide a two-axis pivoting handle reliably, and releasably, coupled to a device. 
         [0012]    Still yet another purpose of this invention is to provide a handle releasably coupled to a device, which handle can be telescopically extended to extend the reach of the device from a floor to a ceiling. 
         [0013]    Therefore, in one aspect this invention comprises a handle attachment for a mobile device, comprising: 
         [0000]    (a) a handle, said handle having a tip end, and a back end, said tip end, having a first tip axle, and a second tip axle, wherein said first tip axle and said second tip axle are on the opposite side of said tip end;
 
(b) a hatch, said hatch having a first hatch axle, and a second hatch axle, wherein said first hatch axle and said second hatch axle are on the opposite side of said hatch, and wherein said hatch further has an extension, wherein said extension has a first spring engaging means, and a second spring engaging means, and wherein said hatch further has a channel area formed by a first channel wall, and a second channel wall;
 
(c) a device, said device having a first section, a second section, and a third section, and wherein said second section has a blind hole to releasably and engageably accommodate at least a portion of said hatch; and
 
(d) wherein a portion of said tip end of said handle is inserted into a portion of said hatch such that said first tip axle is releasably and engageably secured by said first channel wall, and said second channel wall, and wherein said second tip axle is releasably and engageably secured by said first spring engaging means and said second spring engaging means, and said hatch is releasably and engageably secured to said device within said blind hole to form said handle attachment for a mobile device.
 
         [0014]    In another aspect this invention comprises a handle attachment for a mobile device, comprising: 
         [0000]    (a) a handle, said handle having a tip end, and a back end, said tip end, having a first tip axle, and a second tip axle, wherein said first tip axle and said second tip axle are on the opposite side of said tip end;
 
(b) a hatch, said hatch having a first hatch axle, and a second hatch axle, wherein said first hatch axle and said second hatch axle are on the opposite side of said hatch, and wherein said hatch further has an extension, wherein said extension has a first spring engaging means, and a second spring engaging means, and wherein said hatch further has a channel area formed by a first channel wall, and a second channel wall;
 
(c) a device, said device having a first section, a second section, and a third section, and wherein said second section has a blind hole to releasably and engageably accommodate at least a portion of said hatch;
 
(d) wherein a portion of said tip end of said handle is inserted into a portion of said hatch such that said first tip axle is releasably and engageably secured by said first channel wall, and said second channel wall, and wherein said second tip axle is releasably and engageably secured by said first spring engaging means and said second spring engaging means, and said hatch is releasably and engageably secured to said device within said blind hole to form said handle attachment for a mobile device; and
 
(e) wherein said device has at least one chamber to accommodate at least one electronic device.
 
         [0015]    In yet another aspect this invention comprises a handle attachment for a mobile device, comprising: 
         [0000]    (a) a handle, said handle having a tip end, and a back end, said tip end, having a first tip axle, and a second tip axle, wherein said first tip axle and said second tip axle are on the opposite side of said tip end;
 
(b) a hatch, said hatch having a first hatch axle, and a second hatch axle, wherein said first hatch axle and said second hatch axle are on the opposite side of said hatch, and wherein said hatch further has an extension, wherein said extension has a first spring engaging means, and a second spring engaging means, and wherein said hatch further has a channel area formed by a first channel wall, and a second channel wall;
 
(c) a device, said device having a first section, a second section, and a third section, and wherein said second section has a blind hole to releasably and engageably accommodate at least a portion of said hatch;
 
(d) wherein a portion of said tip end of said handle is inserted into a portion of said hatch such that said first tip axle is releasably and engageably secured by said first channel wall, and said second channel wall, and wherein said second tip axle is releasably and engageably secured by said first spring engaging means and said second spring engaging means, and said hatch is releasably and engageably secured to said device within said blind hole to form said handle attachment for a mobile device; and
 
(e) wherein said device has at least one chamber to accommodate at least one electronic device, and wherein said at least one electronic device has at least one means to communicate with at least one computer device.
 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0016]    Although the scope of the present invention is much broader than any particular embodiment, a detailed description of the preferred embodiment follows together with drawings. These drawings are for illustration purposes only and are not drawn to scale. Like numbers represent like features and components in the drawings. The invention may best be understood by reference to the ensuing detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings: 
           [0017]      FIG. 1 , depicts a side view of an exemplary embodiment of a handle of the present invention. 
           [0018]      FIG. 2 , depicts a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a handle of the present invention. 
           [0019]      FIG. 3 , depicts a side view of an exemplary embodiment of a hatch of the present invention. 
           [0020]      FIG. 4 , depicts a top view of an exemplary embodiment of a hatch of the present invention. 
           [0021]      FIG. 5 , depicts a bottom view of an exemplary embodiment of a hatch of the present invention. 
           [0022]      FIG. 6 , depicts a bottom perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a hatch of the present invention. 
           [0023]      FIG. 7 , depicts a bottom perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a handle of the present invention, as mated with a receiving member of the present invention, 
           [0024]      FIG. 8 , depicts a top perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a handle of the present invention, 
           [0025]      FIG. 9 , depicts a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention showing a mobile device. 
           [0026]      FIG. 10 , depicts a side view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention of a mobile device. 
           [0027]      FIG. 11 , depicts a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention illustrating the handle mated with a tool via a receiving member. 
           [0028]      FIG. 12 , depicts a side view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention illustrating the handle mated with a tool via a receiving member and further having a handle extension. 
           [0029]      FIG. 13 , depicts a bottom view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0030]      FIG. 14 , depicts a side perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a hatch of the present invention and an exemplary embodiment of a cavity of an exemplary tool of the present invention. 
           [0031]      FIG. 15 , depicts usage of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0032]      FIG. 16 , depicts usage of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0033]    At the outset, it is understood that aspects of the present invention may be implemented with tools, computers, and devices that scan surfaces for imbedded objects, such as, for example, wall studs, including but not limited to metal, wood, and plastic studs metal objects, wooden objects, heat signatures, electrical wiring, plumbing, and other imbedded or hidden gases, liquids, or solids. 
         [0034]      FIG. 1 , depicts a side view of an exemplary embodiment of a handle or wand  10 , of the present invention. The handle  10 , has a tip or tip portion  12 , a gripping portion  18 , and a back end  16 . The tip portion  12 , has at least one exemplary axle, or tab, or male portion, or engaging means  13 ,  14 , as shown. The at least one exemplary axle  13 ,  14 , are preferably on the opposite side of the tip portion  12 . The gripping portion  18 , optionally has at least one gripping means  15 , wherein the at least one gripping means  15 , are selected from a group comprising a rubber gripping means  15 , a rough surface gripping means  15 , a series of indentations  15 , a series of protrusions  15 , and a combination thereof, to name a few. It is preferred that the axle  13 ,  14 , on the tip  12 , are symmetrical, so that they are interchangeable when mated with another device/tool. 
         [0035]      FIG. 2 , depicts a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a handle  10 , of the present invention. At least one axle  13 ,  14 , is also shown in this exemplary embodiment. The back end  16 , preferably has at least one opening or blind hole or cavity or female engaging means  17 . The opening  17 , preferably has at least one engaging means  19 , such as, for example, threads  19 . The engaging means  19 , can be used to mate another device to the handle  10 , such as, a extension pole  70 , or a telescopic pole  80 , shown in  FIGS. 12 ,  15 ,  16 . 
         [0036]      FIG. 3 , depicts a side view of an exemplary embodiment of a receiving member  20 , of the present invention, here depicted as an exemplary hatch  20 . The receiving member  20 , or clip  20 , or hatch  20 , has an upper or top or first surface  21 , and a bottom or second surface  28 . The second surface  28 , has at least one stop or stopper  22 , and extension  30 . The extension  30 , has a side wall or arm  26 , having an axle, or tab, or male portion, or engaging means  24 , on one side, and a side wall or arm  27 , having an axle, or tab, or male portion, or engaging means  25 , on the other side, and preferably the opposite side, as more clearly shown in  FIGS. 4 ,  5 , and  6 . 
         [0037]      FIG. 4 , depicts a top view of an exemplary embodiment of a receiving member  20 , of the present invention, here depicted as an exemplary hatch  20 , having a top or upper surface  21 , a stop  22 , a side wall or arm  26 , having an axle, or tab, or male portion, or engaging means  24 , on one side, and a side wall or arm  27 , having an axle, or tab, or male portion, or engaging means  25 , on the other side, and preferably the opposite side, as more clearly shown in  FIGS. 4 ,  5 , and  6 . 
         [0038]      FIG. 5 , depicts a bottom view of an exemplary embodiment of a receiving member  20 , of the present invention, here shown as an exemplary hatch  20 . In the present exemplary embodiment, at least one axle  24 ,  25 , is shown. In one embodiment, at least one end of the axle  24 ,  25 , is convex so that the axle  24 ,  25 , can be dislodged if overstressed to enable the hatch  20 , or receiving member  20 , to be releaseable. In one embodiment, at least one end of the axle  24 ,  25 , is not convex. The bottom or second surface  28 , of the hatch  20 , has a leg extension  34 ,  35 , having locking means  36 ,  37 , respectively. The leg extensions  34 ,  35 , along with the locking means  36 ,  37 , form a locking area  33 , for the releaseable engagement with the axle  13 ,  14 , of the handle  10 , as more clearly shown in  FIG. 7 . The leg extensions  34 ,  35 , also form the spring arm or spring means  26 ,  27 , respectively. The bottom or second surface  28 , also has a channel area  31 , which is between a first channel wall  38 , and a second channel wall  39 . 
         [0039]      FIG. 6 , depicts a bottom perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a hatch  20 , of the present invention. In the embodiment shown, the exemplary arms  34 ,  35 , of the exemplary hatch  20 , are spring loaded to securely hold an exemplary handle  10 , as more clearly shown in  FIG. 7 . In another embodiment, a space  33 , between the spring loaded arms  34 ,  35 , permits the axle  13 ,  14 , of the handle  10 , to securely rotate along a horizontal axis. The axle  13 ,  14 , of the handle  10 , are guided within the channel walls  38 ,  39 , towards the stop  22 , and once inside the exemplary hatch  20 , the axle  13 ,  14 , are securely, releasably, and engageably, held within the locking area  33 , and the locking means  36 ,  37 , as more clearly shown in  FIG. 7 , 
         [0040]      FIG. 7 , depicts a bottom perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a handle  10 , of the present invention, as mated with a receiving member  20 , of the present invention, In one embodiment, the exemplary arms  26 ,  27 , of the exemplary hatch  20 , are spring-loaded to receive the handle  10 . In one embodiment, at least one axle  13 ,  14 ,  14 , of the exemplary handle  10 , fits snugly between the arms  26 ,  27 , of the exemplary hatch  20 . The stop  22 , prevents the tip  12 , from moving forward after the handle  10 , has been releasably and engageably mated with the receiving member  20 . As shown in  FIGS. 7 , and  8 , the exemplary handle  10 , once mated with the receiving member  20 , securely rotates along a horizontal axis, or from a left side or a first side to a right side or second side within the receiving member  20 , as shown by arrows  81 ,  82 . As one can see that the first axle  13 ,  14 , slides into the hatch  20 , and is securely, releasably, and engageably held by the spring loaded members  34 ,  35 ,  36 ,  37 , of the extension  30 , while the second axle  14 ,  13 , (not shown) is securely, releasably, and engageably held within the channels  38 ,  39 , in the vicinity of the locking area  33 . 
         [0041]      FIG. 8 , depicts a top perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a handle  10 , coupled with an exemplary receiving member  20 , here shown as an exemplary hatch  20 . 
         [0042]      FIG. 9 , depicts a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention showing a mobile device or tool  50 . The mobile device or tool  50 , has a front section  52 , a mid-section  54 , a back or rear section  56 , an upper or first section  57 , and a lower or second section  59 . Preferably, the front section  52 , has a display or display area  55 , and at least one button, or switch  51 . It is preferable that the mid-section  54 , has a hatch cavity or a blind hole  40 , to accommodate the receiving member  20 , along with a portion of the tip  12 , having the axle  13 ,  14 . The back or rear section  56 , can optionally have an extension  48 , having a hole or opening  49 . The exemplary handle  10 , shown is separated from the exemplary receiving member  20 , here shown as an exemplary hatch  20 . At least one exemplary axle  13 ,  14 , is also shown on the tip  12 , of the handle  10 , which is used to mate with the receiving member  20 . Optionally, the tool  50 , could have at least one anti-skid or gripping means  53 , and wherein the at least one gripping means  53 , could be selected from a group comprising a rubber gripping means  53 , a rough surface gripping means  53 , a series of indentations  53 , a series of protrusions  53 , and a combination thereof, to name a few. 
         [0043]      FIG. 10 , depicts a side view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention of a tool or mobile device  50 , where the exemplary handle  10 , is separated from the exemplary receiving member  20 , here shown as an exemplary hatch  20 . In this exemplary embodiment at least one axle  13 ,  14 , is shown on the tip  12 , of the handle  10 , which are about to be coupled or mated with the exemplary receiving member  20 . For some applications it would be preferred to have at least one pad  58 , on the lower or second surface  59 , of the tool  50 . 
         [0044]      FIG. 11 , depicts a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment  23 , of the present invention illustrating the handle  10 , mated with a tool  50 , via a receiving member  20 . In the exemplary embodiment shown, an exemplary handle  10 , is releasably coupled to an exemplary receiving member  20 . In this exemplary embodiment, the exemplary handle  10 , is releasably coupled to an exemplary hatch  20 . However, in another exemplary embodiment, the exemplary receiving member  20 , may not be releasably coupled with the tool  50 , and may be fixed. In the present exemplary embodiment, the handle  10 , has at least one exemplary axle  13 ,  14 , on the inserting end  12 , of the handle  10 . In one embodiment the tip  12 , of the handle  10 , has at least one exemplary axle  13 ,  1 . 4 , on the inserting end  12 , of the handle  10 . In this exemplary embodiment, the tip  12 , of the handle  10 , is engaged with the receiving portion of the exemplary hatch  20 . The exemplary axle  13 ,  14 , of the exemplary handle  10 , permits the handle  10 , to swing on horizontal axis when coupled with the hatch  20 , as more clearly shown with reference to  FIGS. 7 and 8 . 
         [0045]    In the embodiment shown in  FIG. 11 , the opposite or back end  16 , of the exemplary handle  10 , that is coupled with the exemplary receiving member  20 , the exemplary handle  10 , is designed to receive at least one further extension  70 ,  80 , as shown in  FIGS. 12 ,  15 ,  16 , which will enable a user  75 , to further extend the zone of operation of the tool  50 . In an embodiment, the exemplary handle  10 , may be wholly or partially tubular in nature to receive the further extending member  70 ,  80 . In an embodiment, the exemplary handle  10 , may also be threaded  19 , to enable a more reliable coupling with an extending member  70 ,  80 . In another embodiment, the exemplary handle  10 , may be designed to receive a smaller tubular extending member  70 ,  80 , which is inserted into the exemplary handle  10 . In another embodiment, the exemplary extending member  70 ,  80 , may also be designed to further receive additional extending members  70 ,  80 . In another exemplary embodiment, the extending members  70 ,  80 , may be collapsible tubular inserts  70 ,  80 , which may be pulled in and out to achieve a desired length. In another exemplary embodiment the extending members  70 ,  80 , may be a telescopic extending members  70 ,  80 . 
         [0046]      FIG. 12 , depicts a side view of an exemplary embodiment  23 , of the present invention illustrating the handle  10 , mated with a tool  50 , via a receiving member  20 , and further having a handle extension  70 . The tool  50 , could be provided with an electronic device  60 , within a cavity or chamber  61 . The electronic device  60 , would preferably be able to communicate with another electronic device  60 , or a computer  90 , or a server  90 , preferably using a medium  91 , such as, a wired medium  91 , or a wireless medium  91 . It should be understood that the second device  60 , could be a computer  90 , and may be located at a different location  90 . In the exemplary embodiment shown, an exemplary handle  10 , is coupled to an exemplary receiving member  20 . In this exemplary embodiment, the exemplary handle  10 , is releasably coupled to an exemplary hatch  20 . The exemplary hatch  20 , is releasably coupled to an exemplary tool  50 . In one exemplary embodiment, the handle  10 , may be made of plastic or any other substance that would not interfere with any type of sensor  60 , associated with the tool  50 , and contained within a cavity or chamber  61 , within the tool  50 . In one exemplary embodiment, the handle  10 , is designed to receive a further extension  70 ,  80 , as described in  FIGS. 12 ,  15 ,  16 . In one exemplary embodiment, the handle  10 , may be made of a substance to prevent a further extension from interfering with any sensor  60 , associated with the tool  50 . Such as, for example, if the exemplary extension  70 ,  80 , is made of metal, or any other material that may interfere with any sensor  60 , of the tool  50 , the exemplary handle  10 , would act as a buffer to avoid or reduce such potential interference. In one exemplary embodiment, the exemplary handle  10 , would reduce the chances of, or prevent, any false readings or measurements of the tool or mobile device or sensing device  50 , due to interference. 
         [0047]      FIG. 13 , depicts a bottom view of an exemplary embodiment  23 , of the present invention. As one can see that the bottom surface  59 , has at least one optional pad  58 , which optional pad  58 , would allow the tool  50 , to smoothly glide over a surface where the tool  50 , is being used. For some applications the tool  50 , could have a battery compartment  62 , where a cover  64 , would securely contain a battery (not shown) inside the battery compartment  62 . The cover  64 , could have a hinge or a securing means or tabs  63 , to allow the secure opening and closing of the battery compartment  62 , using the cover  64 . For some applications the lower or bottom surface  59 , of the tool  50 , could have an ink reservoir or marking means  66 , contained inside a cavity or chamber or blind hole  65 . When not in use, the ink reservoir  66 , could be protected via a cap or cover  68 . Optionally, the cap  68 , could be provided with a strap  69 , whose one end could be secured to the cap  68 , and the opposite end could be secured to a portion of the surface  59 , such as, an area around the ink reservoir  66 . For some applications the bottom surface  59 , could be provided with a cap or cover area  67 , for the secure placement of the cap or cover  68 , while the ink or marking means  66 , was being used. The ink or marking means  66 , would preferably be used to mark a spot on a surface, as desired by the user  75 . 
         [0048]      FIG. 14 , depicts a side perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention, depicting at least one axle  24 ,  25 , of an exemplary hatch  20 . In this exemplary embodiment, at least one axle  24 ,  25 , is convex and is insertable into an exemplary portion or blind hole or female receiving means  45 , within the cavity  40 , of the tool  50 , which would be designed to receive the axle  24 ,  25 . In one embodiment the portion of the tool  50 , designed to receive the axle  24 ,  25 , may be located within the side wall  81 , of the cavity  40 , of the tool  50 . In one embodiment, an exemplary member may be used to receive the axle  24 ,  25 , and may be coupled to the periphery of the tool  50 . In another embodiment, the receiving portion for the axle  24 ,  25 , may be located anywhere on the tool  50 . 
         [0049]      FIG. 15 , depicts usage of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment of the present invention, a user  75 , may use the inventive tool  23 , to operate on a wall  74 , or a ceiling  76 , or on a floor  72 , or use any other surface scanner  50 , in a standing or seated position by using an exemplary handle  10 , or an exemplary handle  10 , coupled with at least one extending member  70 ,  80 . In this exemplary embodiment, the tip  12 , of the handle  10 , after engagement with the exemplary hatch  20 , operates as a lever to enable the tool  50 , to be rotated 360° along the surface  72 ,  74 ,  76 , in any direction by rotating the handle  10 , as desired by the user  75 . The tool or device  50 , could be used to scan surface  72 ,  74 ,  76 , for imbedded objects  95 , such as, for example, wall stud  95 , metal stud  95 , wood stud  95 , plastic stud  95 , metal object  95 , wooden object  95 , plastic object  95 , heat signature  95 , electrical wiring  95 , plumbing  95 , other imbedded or hidden gases  95 , liquids  95 , solids  95 , to name a few. The invention allows for the standing or seated operation by the operator  75 , or user  75 , of a device  50 , such as, a wall, ceiling, or floor scanner  50 , and also to allow the user  75 , or operator  75 , to extend his/her reach and control of the scanner  50 . The scanner or device  50 , can be held flat against the surface  72 ,  74 ,  76 , to be scanner at a wide range of angles from the operator  75 , or user  75 . As stated earlier that the orientation of the scanner or device  23 ,  50 , on the surface to be scanned.  72 ,  74 ,  76 , can be controlled by rotating the handle  10 ,  70 ,  80 . 
         [0050]      FIG. 16 , depicts usage of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment, the handle  10 , is releasably coupled to the exemplary receiving member  20 . In another embodiment the exemplary receiving member  20 , here shown as an exemplary hatch  20 , is releasably coupled to the tool  50 . In one embodiment the exemplary handle  10 , may be extended to receive at least one extending member  70 ,  80 . In one embodiment, each extending member  70 ,  80 , may be designed to receive additional extending members  70 ,  80 , to further extend the reach of the tool  50 . As shown in  FIG. 16 , the reach of the user  75 , using a short or small handle  10 , is only to radius R 1 , however, this reach can be easily extended to radius R 2 , by attaching an extension  70 , to the handle  10 , or to a radius which is still further away, such as, a radius R 3 , by either using a telescopic type extension  80 , which is secured to handle  10 , or multiple extensions  70 , that are attached in series to form the extension  80 . Therefore, as one can appreciate that the user  75 , from the same location can access greater distances for the tool  50 , by using the handle  10 , secured to the inventive receiving member  20 . As stated earlier that the handle attachment  10 ,  70 ,  80 , can be interchangeable to accommodate different desired total reach, such as, reach R 1 , reach R 2 , reach R 3 , to name a few. As one can appreciate that the user  75 , can use this device  23 , from a seated position, and also the user  75 , does not need to go on his knees to scan a floor surface  72 , or use a ladder to reach a ceiling surface  76 , as the device  23 , has a plurality of extensions  10 ,  70 ,  80 , and ranges R 1 , R 2 , R 3 . Similarly, the device or tool  50 ,  23 , can be reoriented from one location to another location  72 ,  74 ,  76 , as desired by a user  75 , 
         [0051]    In the various exemplary embodiments discussed earlier, the exemplary hatch  20 , is engageably and releasably coupled to the tool  50 , to perform various functions. In the various exemplary embodiments, the tool  50 , could be a surface scanner  50 , used to determine the center-point of a wall stud (not shown). In the exemplary embodiments, the exemplary hatch  20 , is preferably housed within a cavity  40 , of the exemplary tool  50 . In the exemplary embodiments, the hatch  20 , is allowed to rotate about a vertical axis within the cavity  40 , of the exemplary tool  50 , by way of the axle  24 ,  25 . In the exemplary embodiments, the hatch  20 , preferably has at least one axle  24 ,  25 , while the handle  10 , preferably has at least one axle  13 ,  14 , thus allowing the hatch  20 , to rotate or move in a first rotational direction, and allowing the handle to rotate or move in a second rotational direction. For example, the first rotational direction could be an up-and-down movement, while the second rotational direction could be a side-to-side movement, or vice versa. 
         [0052]    In the exemplary embodiments, when the handle  10 , is engaged with the hatch  20 , the tool  50 , may be moved along a first axis, such as, a horizontal axis, or a vertical axis, while allowing a movement along a second axis, such as, a vertical axis, or a horizontal axis, when so desired by the user  75 . In the exemplary embodiment, the tip  12 , of the handle  10 , after engagement with the hatch  20 , creates a fulcrum and operates as a lever to enable the tool  50 , to be rotated 360° along the surface  72 ,  74 ,  76 . 
         [0053]    The pole or handle  10 , or extension pole  70 , or telescopic pole  80 , could preferably be made from a material selected from a group comprising plastic, polycarbonate, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), composite material, metal, wood, and combinations thereof, to name a few. 
         [0054]    The tools  23 , used in the present invention to locate the position of wall studs, including but not limited to metal, wood, and plastic studs, metal objects, wooden objects, heat signatures, electrical wiring, plumbing, and other imbedded or hidden gases, liquids, or solids, behind a surface such as, for example, the installed sheetrock or wallboard forming the wall surface, may be implemented on one or more computers executing software instructions. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the tools  23 , used may communicate with server  90 , and client computer systems  90 , that transmit and receive data over a computer network  91 , or a fiber or copper-based telecommunications network  91 . The steps of accessing, downloading, and manipulating the data, as well as other aspects of the present invention are implemented by central processing units (CPU) in the server  90 , and client computers executing sequences of instructions stored in a memory  90 . The memory may be a random access memory (RAM)  90 , read-only memory (ROM)  90 , a persistent store  90 , such as a mass storage device  90 , or any combination of these devices  90 . Execution of the sequences of instructions causes the CPU  90 , to perform steps according to embodiments of the present invention. 
         [0055]    The instructions may be loaded into the memory of the server or client computers  90 , from a storage device  90 , or from one or more other computer systems  90 , over a network connection  91 . For example, a client computer  90 , may transmit a sequence of instructions to the server computer  90 , in response to a message transmitted to the client over a network  91 , by the server  90 . As the server  90 , receives the instructions over the network connection  91 , it stores the instructions in memory  90 . The server  90 , may store the instructions for later execution, or it may execute the instructions as they arrive over the network connection  91 . In some cases, the CPU  90 , may directly support the downloaded instructions. In other cases, the instructions may not be directly executable by the CPU  90 , and may instead be executed by an interpreter that interprets the instructions. In other embodiments, hardwired circuitry may be used in place of, or in combination with, software instructions to implement the present invention. Thus tools used in the present invention are not limited to any specific combination of hardware circuitry and software, nor to any particular source for the instructions executed by the server or client computers  90 . In some instances, the client and server functionality may be implemented on a single computer platform  90 . 
         [0056]    It should be appreciated that the inventive clip or hatch  20 , can be quickly attached or detached from the tool  50 , or the handle  10 ,  70 ,  80 . Furthermore, the hatch  20 , is configured in such a manner that under stress it would pop-out of the cavity  40 , of the tool  20 , or pop-out of the axles  13 ,  14 , on the tip  12 , of the handle  10 ,  70 ,  80 , or vice versa. Thus under stress none of the components  10 ,  20 ,  40 ,  50 , would be damaged, and each component  10 ,  20 ,  40 ,  50 , could be easily attached or detached, or assembled or reassembled, each from the other. 
         [0057]    The embodiments of the present invention are described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and which show, by way of illustration, specific exemplary embodiments by which the invention may be practiced. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, the disclosed embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art, 
         [0058]    Throughout the specification and claims, the following terms take the meanings explicitly associated herein, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The phrase “in one embodiment” as used herein does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, though it may. Furthermore, the phrase “in another embodiment” as used herein does not necessarily refer to a different embodiment, although it may. Thus, as described below, various embodiments of the invention may be readily combined, without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. 
         [0059]    Still further, while certain embodiments of the inventions have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the inventions. Indeed, the novel methods and systems described herein may be embodied in a variety of other forms; furthermore, various omissions, substitutions and changes in the form of the methods and systems described herein may be made without departing from the spirit of the inventions. 
         [0060]    As used in this specification and claims, the terms “for example,” “for instance,” “such as,” and “like,” and the verbs “comprising,” “having,” “including,” and their other verb forms, when used in conjunction with a listing of one or more components or other items, are each to be construed as open-ended, meaning that the listing is not to be considered as excluding other, additional components or items. Other terms are to be construed using their broadest reasonable meaning unless they are used in a context that requires a different interpretation. 
         [0061]    Thus, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein and the constituent elements of the invention can be modified in various manners without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Various aspects of the invention can also be extracted from any appropriate combination of a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the embodiments. Some constituent elements may be deleted in all of the constituent elements disclosed in the embodiments. The constituent elements described in different embodiments may be combined arbitrarily.