Abstract: Disclosed herein is a shovel. The shovel may include a handle and a pivotable bracket for securing the handle to the shovel blade. The handle may include a horizontal crossbar grip portion and two vertical grip portions generally perpendicular to at least one of the crossbar grip portion and a longitudinally extending portion of the handle extending to a blade of the shovel. The shovel is suitable for moving and removing a variety of materials, including snow.

Abstract: A shovel includes a handle assembly being pivotally connected to a blade or a bracket of a blade for pivoting between a first position or second position at a first or second acute angle between the blade axis and the handle axis. The blade also has a third position at substantially a right angle between the handle axis and the blade axis. A pair of braces are attached to the blade. A plurality of holes are provided at the upper end of the pair of braces, wherein one hole of the first cross brace is aligned with one hole of the second cross brace for establishing each of the first, second, and third positions of the blade.

Abstract: An improved hand tool is disclosed having an elongated handle member (40) coupled to a tool head (20) and includes a junction (60) between the handle member and a surface of the tool head that defines an elongated interface. A weld (36) is provided along substantially all of the elongated interface so that the tool head is rigidly attached to a lower end of the handle member. A gripping member (80) is coupled to an upper end of the handle member and has a top portion (88) with an arcuate profile coupled to a bottom portion (90) having a substantially U-shaped profile. The tool head includes a blade member formed of a material having a first thickness and integrally formed with a step member having a second thickness greater than the first thickness.

Abstract: A manual garden tool having an elongate shaft with an actuator rotatably mounted at its lower end, tine(s) mounted to the actuator, and a cam surface at the lower end of the shaft in contact with a surface of each tine such that, as the actuator is rotated between the first and second positions, the upper portion of each tine rotates with respect to the actuator and the lower portion of the tine moves between extended and contracted positions. The actuator and tines are locked against rotation when the tines are in either position, with the tines being locked against movement by being seated in troughs of a stop plate. The actuator and tines can be unlocked and moved up the shaft to provide clearance past seat walls for the tines to move between the extended and contracted positions. A molded a plastic handle is also provided. The handle can be secured at the upper end of the shaft of a manual garden tool.

Abstract: A shovel has a main handle, a blade member, a pivot base and an auxiliary handle. The blade member is mounted at an end of the main handle, the pivot base is pivoted on the main handle adjacent to the blade member and the auxiliary handle is pivoted on the pivot member. The main handle is rotatable independently relative to the pivot base. A user operates the shovel of the present invention by holding the main handle and the auxiliary handle and need only to turn the hand holding the main handle to tip the blade member for throwing the shoveled objects off.

Abstract: An impact handle for a shovel and other tools to assist the user or laborer in digging and/or moving material such as dirt or snow, or other compacted materials. An impact handle with a shovel attachment would have similar physical features as generic shovels on the market today. However, the impact handle includes an impact generator within the handle. As a user or operator applies his/her foot-pressure on the foot actuator located at the top of the scoop or blade, the impact generator using electro-magnetic principles produces impulses of 1 to 10 hertz of downward blows. These impulses reduce the effort required by the operator to force the tool scoop or blade to penetrate the material being excavated. The impact handle dramatically reduces time required to complete hand excavation projects. The impact handle can also be used, but is not limited to, to reduce the time required for chiseling, scraping, prying, nail pulling and carpet-stretching.

Abstract: Apparatus 10 for a shovel designed for moving snow 14 tangentially while the shovel moves longitudinally along the ground thereby eliminating the need for lifting the shovel during snow removal. The snow shovel of the present invention 10 comprises a latitudinal curved blade 12 with opposing end terminus arcs 40, 42 of differing degrees whereby shoveled material will move from one side of the blade to the other. On the back side of the blade 12 are longitudinal and latitudinal ribs 24 forming an integral part therewith providing reinforcement terminating in a centrally disposed receptacle for a handle mounting plate 30. The handle mounting plate 30 has mating apertures 34 for fixedly fastening the mounting plate to the curved blade 12. Positioned at the apex of the handle plate 30 is a post 46 for press fitting the handle plate to the shaft. The handle grip member 18 also has a post 44 that is inserted into the opposing end of the handle shaft 20.

Abstract: A tool handle assembly adapted to be connected to a tool head comprises a leg with an inner grip handle connected to the leg between first and second ends thereof, an outer grip handle connected to the first end of the leg and a tool head connector connected to the second end of the leg. The inner grip handle includes a grip extending perpendicular to the leg. The outer grip handle preferably pivots about an axis extending perpendicular to an axis extending through the leg. The inner grip handle is preferably pivotal between a storage and use position and is slidably connected to the leg. The leg of the tool handle preferably telescopes and comprises a pair of parallel extending legs connected together by cross-members.

Abstract: A hand-operated tool includes a tool head having a central longitudinal axis, a handle extending from the tool head, a connector securing the handle to the tool head, and a central step at an upper end of the tool head and at the central longitudinal axis. A length of the handle is preferably adjustable. The handle preferably includes a handle portion forming a triangle shaped closed loop and has an upper section extending perpendicular to a central longitudinal axis of the handle portion and lower sections angularly extending from ends of the upper section to the central longitudinal axis of the handle portion. The connector preferably includes a pair of laterally spaced apart and parallel lower portions having lower ends secured to the tool head, a central portion connecting the lower portions, and an upper portion centrally connected to the central portion and the handle.

Abstract: A lightweight molded plastic shovel for removing snow and ice has a reinforced scoop and a shock absorbing mechanism in the handle. The handle has a “D shaped” hand grip at one end telescoped over a guide surrounded by a coil spring. The other end of the guide telescopes into the shaft of the handle. The movement of the “D shaped” hand grip toward the scoop compresses the spring reducing shock during use.

Abstract: Folding tools including a tool blade and a handle are foldably connected by a lockable hinge which permits folding the assembly for compact storage but automatically locks into a rigid assembly when fully unfolded. The hinge operates by the movement of a locking bar into locking groove(s) via a tensioning mechanism when the hinge components are aligned in the unfolded, extended configuration. The lockable hinges can be used to connect the blade and handle components of a variety of common tools including shovels, saws and the like, and are disclosed and claimed in Applicant's U.S. Pat. No. 6,588,240.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a two-handled shovel for use in lifting or moving heavy loads, such as snow. The present invention comprises a snow shovel having a second handle assembly pivotally attached to the blade of the shovel. The assembly is an inverted U-shaped element having two legs and a handle grip. Each handle of the shovel has a rotatable hand grip that allows a person to keep their wrists stationary when lifting or moving snow. The second handle assembly further comprises a mechanism for adjusting the length of the legs to suit the person using the shovel.

Abstract: A domestic and garden implement having a part on the implement side of a handle fastening coupling, with which the implement, can be fixed to an implement handle. The part of the implement side of the handle fastening coupling has an implement insertion pin, which can be plugged into the end of the handle and can be fixed there via coupling elements on the handle side. A stop socket is pushed onto the implement insertion pin. The socket has a top part and a cuff, which are formed in the manner of a sleeve and can be pushed into each other and locked. The cuff has projecting lugs into the top part. The lugs have holes running perpendicular to the axis of the handle, which align with holes in the top part. The implement insertion pin has a further hole, which can overlap these. A locking pin fixes the socket by engaging through all the holes. The locking pin is part of a cover at the top part.

Abstract: A quick connect assembly provides a male portion with a pair of arms defining teeth on their outer surface, and a female portion having a sleeve, defining inward facing teeth corresponding to the outward facing teeth of the male portion. Insertion of a handle upon which the male portion has been secured into the female portion will cause the teeth of the male portion to engage the teeth of the female portion, securing the handle in its desired location.

Abstract: A quick connect assembly provides a male portion with a pair of arms defining teeth on their outer surface, and a female portion having a sleeve, defining inward facing teeth corresponding to the outward facing teeth of the male portion. Insertion of a handle upon which the male portion has been secured into the female portion will cause the teeth of the male portion to engage the teeth of the female portion, securing the handle in its desired location.

Abstract: A slim-line hand tool trenching system for narrowly penetrating topsoil and creating a trench with a wider bottom and a smaller top opening, with improved vertical handling and providing reduced topsoil damage.

Abstract: A tool includes a tool bit and a handle. The tool bit includes a shank formed at an end thereof. The handle includes a joint formed at an end thereof for connection with the shank of the tool bit in a releasable manner. The joint defines a space for receiving the shank of the tool bit. The shank of the tool bit defines at least one recess. The joint includes at least one ball that can partially enter the at least one recess defined in the shank of the tool bit.

Abstract: A foldable shovel having a plurality of elements telescopically mounted together. The elements include a blade, a hand grip and an intermediate section with the intermediate section telescopically mounted to the blade and the hand grip. Openings in the blade, section and hand grip and a locking clip for locking the intermediate section to the blade and to the hand grip. The locking clip is a resilient clip having a button removably extending into the openings in order to hold the intermediate section to the blade and to the hand grip.

Abstract: A specialized tool for utilization within the chute of a concrete truck enabling efficient direction of liquid concrete via a raised gripping edge and strategically shaped, replaceable/disposable head, wherein a generally semi-circular shaped head facilitates compatibility with the discharge chute of a cement truck for assisting in the direction and placement of concrete, a gripping edge facilitates a comfortably secure reach into the discharge chute of a cement truck for scooping, pulling, plugging or otherwise controlling the flow of concrete and a replaceable blade head provides long-term efficient usage thereof, thereby enabling a user to efficiently deposit, apply and manage fresh liquid concrete from a concrete truck's chute as the concrete is being discharged.

Abstract: A handle is disclosed for tools such as shovels and the like. The handle includes first and second legs, each of which has a first end which is securable to a tool head such that the first and second legs extend outwardly from the tool head in generally parallel relation to one another. A handlebar is connected to second ends of the first and second legs. The handlebar is curved to accommodate a normal orientation of a user's wrists. A lower handle is slidably connected to the first and second legs so as to be moveable toward and away from the handlebar and pivotable between a retracted position and an operating position. In the operating position the lower handle extends outward from a plane defined by the first and second legs. A slide lock is provided for selectively securing the lower handle to the first and second legs.

Abstract: A handle is disclosed for tools such as shovels and the like. The handle includes first and second legs, each of which has a first end which is securable to a tool head such that the first and second legs extend outwardly from the tool head in generally parallel relation to one another. A handlebar is connected to second ends of the first and second legs. The handlebar is curved to accommodate a normal orientation of a user's wrists. A lower handle is slidably connected to said first and second legs so as to be moveable toward and away from the handlebar and pivotable between a retracted position and an operating position. In the operating position the lower handle extends outward from a plane defined by the first and second legs. A slide lock is provided for selectively securing the lower handle to the first and second legs.

Abstract: A specialized tool for utilization within the chute of a concrete truck enabling efficient direction of liquid concrete via an elongated handle and strategically shaped, replaceable head, wherein a generally semi-circular shaped head facilitates compatibility with the discharge chute of a cement truck for assisting in the direction and placement of concrete, an elongated handle facilitates an extended reach into the discharge chute of a cement truck for shoveling, pulling, plugging or otherwise controlling the flow of concrete and a replaceable blade head provides long-term efficient usage thereof, thereby enabling a user to efficiently deposit, apply and manage fresh liquid concrete from a concrete truck's chute as the concrete is being discharged.

Abstract: A tool includes a tool bit and a handle. The tool bit includes a shank formed at an end thereof. The handle includes a joint formed at an end thereof for connection with the shank of the tool bit in a releasable manner. The joint defmes a space for receiving the shank of the tool bit. The shank of the tool bit defines at least one recess. The joint includes at least one ball that can partially enters the at least one recess defined in the shank of the tool bit.

Abstract: A length-adjustable ground-working tool for allowing the user to adjust the length of the handle assembly for the ground-working tool. The length-adjustable ground-working tool includes a ground-working member; and also includes a handle assembly including a first tubular member being attached to the ground-working member and also includes a second tubular member being telescopingly connected to the first tubular member, and further includes a handle member being mounted to an end of the second tubular member; and further includes a fastening assembly including first and second bracket members for securely fastening the first and second tubular members together.

Abstract: A handle of a trowel, comprising a penetrating hole disposed longitudinally within, with one end rim thereof extending to form an arcuate bearing piece permitting a narrow rod of a blade to insert in the penetrating hole and to press against onto a concaved arc-plane on the front rim of the bearing piece, is characterized that the circumferential side of the penetrating hole of the handle is disposed longitudinally with a plurality of ribs to enable the inserted narrow rod at the distal end of the blade to have preferred tightness; a disposed sealing cover and the bearing piece have corresponding shapes, both interlock correspondingly by means of a concave and a convex fastening members to sheath and firmly seal the narrow rod of the blade.

Abstract: The present invention is a hand-held gardening tool comprising a pair structural members having a head for use as an implement in gardening activities. The head is attached to one end of the structural members and includes a cultivating claw and a blade edge. A handle to be gripped by one hand during use in gardening activities is attached between the structural members at about the midpoint of their length. An adjustable arm strap for receiving the arm of a gardener is attached between the structural members near ends opposing the head.

Abstract: A specialized tool for utilization within the chute of a concrete truck enabling efficient direction of liquid concrete via a raised gripping edge and strategically shaped, replaceable/disposable head, wherein a generally semi-circular shaped head facilitates compatibility with the discharge chute of a cement truck for assisting in the direction and placement of concrete, a gripping edge facilitates a comfortably secure reach into the discharge chute of a cement truck for scooping, pulling, plugging or otherwise controlling the flow of concrete and a replaceable blade head provides long-term efficient usage thereof, thereby enabling a user to efficiently deposit, apply and manage fresh liquid concrete from a concrete truck's chute as the concrete is being discharged.

Abstract: A forearm-mounted trowel assembly including a trowel blade, a brace adapted to extend laterally from an upper portion of the blade, a handle affixed to the blade with a graspable portion spaced a distance from the brace sufficient to enable a user's hand to move within the handle without inadvertently slipping out, and a band mounted on the brace a distance from the handle for attachment to the user's arm.

Abstract: A snow shoveling apparatus includes a handle mounted to an intermediate portion of a base of a mobile frame such that the handle can undergo pivotal movement between selected vertical angles relative to the base, a tool mounted to a front end of the base such that the tool can undergo pivotal movement between selected horizontal angles relative to the base, a handle angle adjustment mechanism adapted to undergo relative reciprocal movement between latched and unlatched positions so as to allow changing of the vertical angle of the handle relative to the base when the mechanism is in the unlatched position and to hold the handle at a selected one of the vertical angles relative to the base when the mechanism is in the latched position, and a tool angle adjustment mechanism adapted to undergo relative pivotal movement between latched and unlatched positions as to allow changing of the horizontal angle of the tool relative to the base when the mechanism is in the unlatched position and to hold the tool at a sele

Abstract: A length-adjustable ground-working tool for allowing the user to adjust the length of the handle assembly for the ground-working tool. The length-adjustable ground-working tool includes a ground-working member; and also includes a handle assembly including a first tubular member being attached to the ground-working member and also includes a second tubular member being telescopingly connected to the first tubular member, and further includes a handle member being mounted to an end of the second tubular member; and further includes a fastening assembly including first and second bracket members for securely fastening the first and second tubular members together.

Abstract: A collapsible and telescopically constructed shovel. A scoop configured main body has a tubular member extending outwardly therefrom that slidably receives an elongated member of a handle. A latch pivotally mounted to the tubular member includes a pair of ridges extending into slots of the handle member and further includes a pair of hook shaped distal ends to secure the latch in either an erected or collapsed position.

Abstract: A handle device of an impact hand tool is proposed. The handle device is designed for an axial force to be applied thereto. An impact force can be used to assist the hand tool. The handle device includes a handle and an impact device. The front end of the handle has a rectangular hole. The impact device includes a confining cover, an elastic element, and a tool handle. The confining cover is a rectangular sleeve and the central top thereof contains a receiving groove. The front wall of the receiving groove has an inserting hole which penetrates to the front surface of the confining cover. An elastic element is installed in the receiving groove. The front end of the tool handle is a working portion and the rear section thereof has a handle post. The handle post can be inserted into an inserting hole of the confining cover and extend to the receiving groove. Therefore, a handle device of an impact hand tool is formed.

Abstract: A garden tool of the type having a shaft handle includes a tool with a handle socket provided with an array of teeth to interengage an array of teeth formed on a lug fastened on the handle shaft so that when the end of the shaft is inserted into the handle socket on the tool, the teeth of the socket will mesh with the teeth of the lug to anchor the shaft in the socket.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a post hole digger which facilitates the digging of deep uniform diameters post holes. The post hole digger accomplishes this by crossing the handles to close the shovel blades. This allows the handles to stay within the diameter of the hole opening, removing the need to increase the diameter of the hole opening as the depth of the hole is increased.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a shovel comprising an elongate body, a handle at an end of the body, a digging end at a respective end of the body which is arranged to move material and a bent portion on the body adjacent the digging end. The bent portion is formed such that an engaging end is arranged to engage a ground surface creating a fulcrum affect when the handle is forced downwards by a user thereby tilting the digging end off the ground surface. The bent portion is generally U-shaped having a first bend at the digging end which extends downwards therefrom, a second bend which extends upwards and a third bend which extends rearwards generally longitudinally with the digging end. The second bend has a larger radius than the first and third bends defining a rounded rolling surface such that a contact point of the fulcrum is varied longitudinally as the shovel is tilted. The shovel body is formed from a single elongate tube.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a manual tool such as a shovel includes an elongate, tubular handle member with a hollow connecting end portion and a screw hole formed in one side. The assembly includes an elongate, hollow connecting member with an exterior surface sized to fit snugly inside the hollow connecting end. A second screw hole is formed in the side of this primary section. The connecting member has an aperture formed in an outer end section. A screw is used to detachably connect the connecting member and the handle member. Ridges extending along opposite sides of the aperture engage flexible connecting members formed in an inner end of a socket of the tool member in order to connect the handle assembly thereto. There is also disclosed a metal connecting device which is elongate and substantially channel-shaped. Integral tabs mount this metal member in the elongate socket of the main tool section.

Abstract: A multi-component handle for use with an implement such that various handle sections can be connected together through various connectors in a multitude of different ways to obtain a handle configuration desired by the user for a particular application. As shown in the application, the grip portions of the handle may be configured in a plurality of positions allowing the handle to be used for a variety of different implements. Further, the handle includes a center section which may be added to conventional shaft handles to add variable grip portions in a simple and efficient manner.

Abstract: A push broom operable by a person in a more comfortably upright stature and with less force than required in using straight-handled push brooms has a front handle portion which extends conventionally upwardly and rearwardly from a brush block having downwardly depending bristles. The handle includes a posterior portion which angles upwardly and rearwardly from the front handle portion, thereby orienting the rear, upper end of the posterior handle portion is in a more nearly vertical position than that of straight handled brooms. Preferably, the handle is doubly bowed, the posterior portion of the handle including an intermediate handle portion inclined upwardly and rearwardly from the front handle portion, and a rear handle portion inclined upwardly and rearwardly from the intermediate handle portion.

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.

Abstract: A shovel having a shock absorbing element in its hand-grip in conjunction with a rigid shaft. The rigid shaft maintains the strength and rigidity required for heavy tasks, while the hand-grip provides yielding movements so as to absorb shock force without compromising the strength of the overall shovel. The hand-grip itself can also be adapted such that it can easily be affixed to, and removed from, the shafts of different shovels, allowing for interchangeability of hand-grips between shovels.

Abstract: A D-shaped grip handle for use with a hand manipulated implement includes a generally U-shaped portion having an integral mounting sleeve for mounting the grip handle on the end of a shaft and having a hand grip bar integrally formed with the U-shaped portion so as to be disposed substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the mounting sleeve. The grip bar has a layer of soft rubber material, such as thermoplastic rubber, formed circumferentially thereon so as to create a pattern of spaced raised pads along approximately one-half of the circumference of the soft rubber layer, with the remaining half of said circumference defining a continuous smooth grip surface having an undulating contour to receive the fingers of the user's hand.

Abstract: A paintbrush connectable to an extension is provided. The paintbrush has a threaded bore for threaded engagement with an extension pole. At least one handle having a sleeve portion can be slid over the extension pole and secured thereto to facilitate more accurate control of the paintbrush. The handle is infinitely adjustable along the length of the extension pole.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a post hole digger which facilitates the digging of deep uniform diameter post holes. Th post hole digger accomplishes this by crossing the handles to close the shovel blades. This allows the handles to stay within the diameter of the hole opening, removing the need to increase the diameter of the hole opening as the depth of the hole is increased.

Abstract: A post hole digger having a pair of digging blades which are pivoted with respect to each other, and attached to a pair of handles. The handles have a pair of movable collars which can be moved longitudinally along the handles, and which are pivotally attached to each other.

Abstract: A garden trowel includes a handle, a blade, and a connection member interconnecting the handle and the blade. The handle has a length which accommodates the use of two hands. The blade includes a body portion and a stem portion. The body portion of the blade has a beveled edge. The stem portion of the blade is bent and is attached to the connection member. The bent stem portion of the blade effectively offsets the blade from the handle. The handle of the trowel is formed in an offset manner along a longitudinal axis. More particularly, the handle is rotationally offset in a range between about four and about six degrees with respect to a vertical plane intersecting the longitudinal axis (to the right for a right handed trowel and to the left for a left handed trowel). The handle includes an increasing, graduated size of the handle that extends from a forward end of the handle to a rear end of the handle. The forward end of the handle is connected to the blade via the connection member.

Abstract: A resilient cushioning grip for use on various handles which is readily applied, removable, or transferable to another handle without disassembly of connected parts integral with the handles. The grip provides a firm, safe surface for the user's hands eliminating the need for gloves or resin powder. The grip preferably comprises an extruded resilient pad, rectangular in shape having a hook and loop fastener system. The grip is wrapped around and securely attached to the handle, such as the bar of weight lifting equipment and handles of bicycles, health care equipment, lawn and garden tools, hand tools and other items.

Abstract: An improved snow shovel with a telescoping handle comprised of a plurality of tubular elements, the outermost element having a grip at one end and the innermost element having a tip at the opposite end; a detaching blade, and a permanently mountable secondary tip and manually mounting removable basket. With the blade removed, the handle telescopes to a length greater than seven feet thus converting into a singular rod or snow probe used to feel or probe for buried victims in avalanche debris. When the handle is retracted, the blade is attached and the outermost telescoping element extends outwardly to a locked position. This increases leverage when digging to recover avalanche victims. With the blade detached and the handle extended, the secondary tip secures to the primary tip on the innermost element. This allows the snow basket to be mounted. The handle is then adjustable to any one of several positions for use as a spare ski pole when necessary.

Abstract: A user-friendly ice scraper is provided to chop and scrape ice. The sturdy ice scraper has a blade housing which holds an ice scraper blade. The blade housing can comprise a plastic blade holder with flared ribs. Advantageously, the ice scraper has a high strength composite handle with a metal core and plastic sleeve. The handle preferably includes a cap or other handgrip at its upper end.

Abstract: A shovel assembly having a shovel head and a handle shaft. The handle shaft has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the handle shaft propagates along a longitudinal axis. A pivot joint is interposed between the shovel head and the handle shaft. The pivot joint selectively enables the shovel head to rotate about the longitudinal axis. The pivot joint is configurable into three distinct conditions. In a first condition, the pivot joint rigidly couples the shovel head to the handle shaft. In a second condition, the pivot joint enables the shovel head to rotate around the longitudinal axis of the handle shaft in a first direction. Lastly, in a third condition, the pivot joint enables the shovel head to rotate around the longitudinal axis of the handel shaft in a second direction. A manual control is provided on the shovel for selectively configuring the pivot joint between the first condition, the second condition and the third condition.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved snow shovel having a graphite in-laid polyethylene blade with outwardly propagating reinforced ribs providing a flex resistant blade of minimal thickness. A shaft of the shovel is constructed of a low cost steel pipe covered with a polyethylene sleeve with knurled grip surfaces. The sleeve conforms to the pipe diameter upon application of heat during manufacture. A one-piece handle is attached to the free end the shaft. For storage purposes a cutout is provided on a top edge of each shovel allowing nesting of similarly shaped shovels. A straight blade shovel and a pusher type shovel are two embodiments disclosed herein.