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ADJUSTABLE TOOL HANDLE

  • US 20090139380A1
  • Filed: 12/04/2007
  • Published: 06/04/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/04/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An adjustable handle comprising:

  • a generally axially extending central core comprising a core first end, a core second end, and an outer surface having a plurality of axially extending grooves located therein, each of the axially extending grooves comprising a plurality of radially extending ramps, the ramps extending radially outward to the outer surface, the first end of the core having an opening for receiving a tool element, and the core having a threaded region along the outer surface proximate the second end;

    a knob engaged with the threaded region of the central core;

    a sleeve positioned about the central core and having a sleeve first end and a plurality of slots extending axially to a sleeve second end thereby forming a plurality of flexible expander members extending about the central core, each of the plurality of flexible expander members having a plurality of fins positioned in a sliding relationship with the axially extending grooves of the central core; and

    a cover positioned about the plurality of flexible expander members of the sleeve.

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