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Long-handled tool with plastic molded-over handle

US7753421B2 · kind B2 · utility

9Cited by

7References

13Claims

0Family size

Assignee

AMES TRUE TEMPER · US

Inventors

Brian J. Conaway · Erie, US
Thomas W. Parker · Jamestown, US
Charles B. Wilson · Dublin, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 25, 2005
Grant date	Jul 13, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 28, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA01B1/02
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A long-handled shovel includes a head having a blade and a socket and an elongate handle member partially extending into the socket of the head. The handle member is a tube. A rod partially extends into the handle member and partially extends into the socket to provide resilient flexing between the head and the handle member when prying forces are applied thereto. A collar encircles the socket to limit outward expansion of the socket. A continuous outer layer of plastic material is molded over the entire length of the handle member and at least partially molded over the socket and the collar. The outer layer provides added strength by extending over the joint between the handle member and the socket.

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