Push-pull tool

• US 9,486,916 B1
• Filed: 09/21/2015
• Issued: 11/08/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 09/21/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Kenneth E. Wyman
• Original Assignee: Kenneth E. Wyman
• Inventors: Wyman, Kenneth E.
• Primary Examiner(s): Kramer, Dean
• Application Number:
  US14/859,605
• Time in Patent Office: 414 Days
• Field of Search: 294/9, 294/10, 294/14, 294/24, 294/175, 294/191, 294/209, 294/210, 172/375
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: B25G 1/04 telescopic; extensible; sectional
• CPC Class Codes: B25G 3/36 Lap joints; Riveted, screwed, or like joints socket, tang, or like fixings B25G3/02

Abstract

A push-pull tool is described that can assist a user with the pushing and pulling of objects, such as when loading, unloading, and moving objects in vehicle cargo areas. The tool includes a handle that is detachably connectable to various interchangeable components for pushing and pulling such objects. By using a suitable component of the push-pull tool, the user can easily and quickly push and pull many types of objects, including those that are unwieldy, heavy, or large.

Claims

1. A tool, comprising:

a handle comprising an elongated shaft having an attachment portion on a first end, wherein the handle defines a longitudinal axis of the tool; and

a component detachably connectable to the handle, comprising;

a horizontal portion comprising a rectangular prismatic shape and a receiving socket that is detachably connectable to the attachment portion of the handle, wherein the receiving socket opens on a first surface of the horizontal portion and is in-line with the handle along the longitudinal axis of the tool; and

a transverse portion extending from the horizontal portion and transverse to the longitudinal axis of the tool, the transverse portion having a second surface substantially parallel to and opposite of the first surface;

wherein the horizontal portion of the component comprises a member attached to the receiving socket; and

wherein the transverse portion of the component is attached to the member.

2. The tool of claim 1, wherein:

the attachment portion of the handle comprises male threading formed on the first end of the shaft; and

the receiving socket comprises female threading that is mateable with the male threading so that the component is detachably connectable to the handle.

3. The tool of claim 1, wherein the handle further comprises a hangable opening extending from a second end of the handle opposite of the first end.

4. The tool of claim 1, wherein the handle further comprises a graspable portion composed of a grip material.

5. The tool of claim 1, wherein:

a width of the horizontal portion is greater than or equal to a width of the transverse portion; and

a height of the horizontal portion is less than a height of the transverse portion.

6. The tool of claim 1, wherein:

the horizontal portion has an outer surface radially offset from the longitudinal axis; and

the horizontal portion has a non-uniform thickness between the receiving socket and the outer surface.

7. The tool of claim 1, wherein a bottom end of the transverse portion of the component has an angled surface that is angled away from the second surface of the transverse portion.

8. A tool, comprising:

a handle comprising an elongated shaft having an attachment portion on a first end, wherein the handle defines a longitudinal axis of the tool; and

a component detachably connectable to the handle, comprising;

a horizontal portion comprising a rectangular prismatic shape and a receiving socket that is detachably connectable to the attachment portion of the handle, wherein the receiving socket opens on a first surface of the horizontal portion and is in-line with the handle along the longitudinal axis of the tool; and

a transverse portion extending from the horizontal portion and transverse to the longitudinal axis of the tool, the transverse portion having a second surface substantially parallel to and opposite of the first surface;

wherein the horizontal portion of the component comprises a member attached to the receiving socket; and

wherein the transverse portion of the component comprises the member.

9. The tool of claim 8, wherein:

the attachment portion of the handle comprises male threading formed on the first end of the shaft; and

the receiving socket comprises female threading that is mateable with the male threading so that the component is detachably connectable to the handle.

10. The tool of claim 8, wherein the handle further comprises a hangable opening extending from a second end of the handle opposite of the first end.

11. The tool of claim 8, wherein the handle further comprises a graspable portion composed of a grip material.

12. The tool of claim 8, wherein:

a width of the horizontal portion is greater than or equal to a width of the transverse portion; and

a height of the horizontal portion is less than a height of the transverse portion.

13. The tool of claim 8, wherein:

the horizontal portion has an outer surface radially offset from the longitudinal axis; and

the horizontal portion has a non-uniform thickness between the receiving socket and the outer surface.

14. The tool of claim 8, wherein a bottom end of the transverse portion of the component has an angled surface that is angled away from the second surface of the transverse portion.

15. A tool, comprising:

a handle comprising an elongated shaft having an attachment portion on a first end, wherein the handle defines a longitudinal axis of the tool; and

a component detachably connectable to the handle, comprising;

a horizontal portion comprising a receiving socket that is detachably connectable to the attachment portion of the handle, wherein the receiving socket opens on a first surface of the horizontal portion and is in-line with the handle along the longitudinal axis of the tool; and

a transverse portion extending from the horizontal portion and transverse to the longitudinal axis of the tool, the transverse portion having a second surface substantially parallel to and opposite of the first surface;

wherein;

the component is composed of a non-marring plastic material;

the receiving socket is composed of a metal material; and

the transverse portion of the component comprises a member composed of a metal material that is covered with a non-marring plastic material.

16. The tool of claim 15, wherein:

the attachment portion of the handle comprises male threading formed on the first end of the shaft; and

the receiving socket comprises female threading that is mateable with the male threading so that the component is detachably connectable to the handle.

17. The tool of claim 15, wherein the handle further comprises a hangable opening extending from a second end of the handle opposite of the first end.

18. The tool of claim 15, wherein the handle further comprises a graspable portion composed of a grip material.

19. The tool of claim 15, wherein:

a width of the horizontal portion is greater than or equal to a width of the transverse portion; and

a height of the horizontal portion is less than a height of the transverse portion.

20. The tool of claim 15, wherein:

the horizontal portion has an outer surface radially offset from the longitudinal axis; and

the horizontal portion has a non-uniform thickness between the receiving socket and the outer surface.