Patent ID: 7374216

Claim:
A load handling apparatus comprising: a. a pole having a slot, said pole having an inner diameter and an outer diameter, said pole including a proximate end portion and a distal end portion; b. a pushrod located within said inner diameter of said pole, said pushrod having a first end portion and a second end portion; c. an insert located within said inner diameter of said pole, said insert operatively connected to said pushrod and adapted to move with said pushrod, said insert covering at least a portion of said slot; d. a tool head mounted on said distal end portion of said pole; e. a loop of wire at least partially disposed within said tool head, said loop having a first end portion and a second portion, said first end portion and said second end portion operatively connected to said pushrod; f. a knob threadingly engaged with said second end portion of said pushrod, wherein said slot limits the movement of said knob, and a user moves said knob to move said pushrod and thereby enlarge said loop, and wherein said knob is rotatable to lock or unlock said pushrod in place.