Patent ID: 6971290

Claim:
An adjustable extension for driving tools comprising an outer member, the outer member having a proximal end and a distal end, the adjustable extension having a longitudinally extending connector, the longitudinally extending connector having a proximal end and a distal end, the outer member having a receiver at the proximal end thereof for receiving a driving tool, the outer member having a longitudinally extending central cavity, the central cavity having a tool driving element, the adjustable extension further having the proximal end of the longitudinally extending connector adjustably received within the longitudinally extending central cavity of the outer member for relative telescoping movement thereto, the proximal end of the longitudinally extending connector having a driven element cooperating with the tool driving element of the outer member, the distal end of the longitudinally extending connector extending out of the longitudinally extending central cavity and beyond the distal end of the outer member, the distal end of the longitudinally extending connector having a member for driving a tool, the longitudinally extending connector having an intermediate portion between its proximal and distal ends, the intermediate portion of the longitudinally extending connector including a rack with teeth, the intermediate portion of the longitudinally extending connector being spaced from the central cavity of the outer member in a non-binding relationship, the outer member having a notch opening to a window in which is received a pawl with a handle extension substantially flush with the outer member, said pawl and handle extension mounted on a spring biased axle in the window, and a spring between said handle extension and the notch to bias said pawl for engagement with one or more of the teeth of the rack whereby the adjustable extension may be used in a selected variety of extended lengths to connect the proximal end of the outer member to a driving tool and transmit driving force to a tool connected to the tool driving member at the distal end of the longitudinally extending connector.