Patent ID: 7446280

Claim:
An ergonomic over-handle attachment in combination with a welding torch handle, wherein said over-handle attachment comprises: a first attachment member attached to said torch handle at a first side wall of said torch handle, wherein said first attachment member comprises serrated edges formed along a longitudinal axis on an outer wall of said first attachment member; a second attachment member attached to said torch handle at a second side wall of said torch handle, wherein said second attachment member comprises serrated edges formed along a longitudinal axis on an outer wall of said second attachment; a hand-grip portion extending rearwardly from said first and second attachment members wherein said first and second attachment members are connected together such that said serrated edges of said first attachment member face said serrated edges of said second attachment member; and a locking portion slidably positioned between said first and second attachment members along said longitudinal axis of said first and second attachment members, said locking member comprising a wall having serrated edges thereon which matingly engage corresponding serrated edges formed on opposing walls of said first and second attachment members.