Ergonomically efficient tool
US6155620A · kind A · utility
65Cited by
25References
16Claims
0Family size
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25G3/38
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved ergonomically efficient tool having two adjustable and lockable bends allowing the handle to be bent to selected angles at each bend. An alternate embodiment includes a telescoping feature between the two bends allowing the handle length to be adjusted to the height of a user. The two bends and the telescoping feature cooperate to minimize a user's need to stoop over to use the tool and make it easier and more ergonomically efficient to use. A coupling feature in a further embodiment allows multiple tool heads to be easily attached to the bendable handle.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.