Abstract: An ergonometrically designed tool handle has a pair of perpendicularly extending hand grips secured at spaced locations along the handle. The tool handle allows prolonged usage by an individual without back strain. The tool handle includes a plurality of intersecting inclined portions which dispose the hand grips in optimal orientation. In a first embodiment, the tool handle has a distal end dimensioned for engagement with a hollow cylindrical socket on a tool head shank. In a second embodiment, a pair of offset sockets are provided on the handle for removable reception of a pair of tool head shanks. An adapter is disclosed which enables conversion of the dual socketed handle for use with single socketed tools. The adapter also provides an angulated extension of the tool handle. The tool handle is designed for use with interchangeable tool heads which may include a hoe, a shovel, a rake, and a scraper.

Abstract: An ergonometrically designed tool handle has a pair of perpendicularly extending hand grips secured at spaced locations along the handle. The tool handle allows prolonged usage by an individual without back strain. The tool handle includes a plurality of intersecting inclined portions which dispose the hand grips in optimal orientation. In a first embodiment, the tool handle has a distal end dimensioned for engagement with a hollow cylindrical socket on a tool head shank. In a second embodiment, a pair of offset sockets are provided on the handle for removable reception of a pair of tool head shanks. An adapter is disclosed which enables conversion of the dual socketed handle for use with single socketed tools. The adapter also provides an angulated extension of the tool handle. The tool handle is designed for use with interchangeable tool heads which may include a hoe, a shovel, a rake, and a scraper.

Abstract: A shovel includes an elongated cylindrical shaft having a shovel blade removably secured by a pin and socket connection at a first end, and a first D-shaped hand grip at a second opposite end. A split cylindrical clamping collar includes a clamping screw for securing the collar at a selected position around the shaft. A lateral extension member is pivotally mounted to the clamping collar for movement about an axis which extends parallel to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. A second D-shaped hand grip is secured on a free end portion of the extension member. In use, an individual grasps one of the hand grips in each hand and rotates the first hand grip while holding the second hand grip secured to the lateral extension member stationary, to dump the contents of the shovel blade. The shovel handle construction is particularly adapted for use on snow shovels, and allows an individual to work with a minimum of effort and back strain.