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A back saving handle extension for attachment to the straight, shaft-like type of handle typically found on a wheelbarrow which allows a person of taller than average stature to effectively use the wheelbarrow, or similar device, without having to bend over excessively to do so. It is contemplated f

A back saving handle extension for attachment to the straight, shaft-like type of handle typically found on a wheelbarrow which allows a person of taller than average stature to effectively use the wheelbarrow, or similar device, without having to bend over excessively to do so. It is contemplated for a pair of extensions to be employed for most effective use of a device having two handles, with one extension being connected to each handle. Each extension comprises a arcuate tubular member having a flexible hand grip attached to its distal end and connection means securely attaching its other end to the distal end of a straight wheelbarrow-type of handle. For use of a wheelbarrow by only people of taller than average stature, extension may be positioned in a vertical orientation with its hand grip substantially above its arcuate member. For alternative use of a wheelbarrow by shorter people and people of taller than average stature, without the need to remove the extensions between such alternative use, extensions may be positioned in an orientation sufficiently laterally displaced from vertical wherein the shorter people can still reach and use the straight, shaft-like handles without interference from while the extension hand grips. Applications may include, but are not limited to, use with wheelbarrows, garden carts, and other apparatus having handles.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A handle extension for attachment to the straight, shaft-like type of handle commonly used on wheelbarrows and similar devices so that the extensions can be used by tall operators in combination with only a slight bend in their knees to lift and begin transport of a load

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A handle extension for attachment to the straight, shaft-like type of handle commonly used on wheelbarrows and similar devices so that the extensions can be used by tall operators in combination with only a slight bend in their knees to lift and begin transport of a load in a wheelbarrow without having to excessively bend over and subject their backs to a risk of injury, said handle extension comprising an arcuate tubular member having a distal end and a tapered proximal end; a hand grip, said hand grip attached to said distal end, said hand grip being made from flexible material and having an outer surface conformable in configuration and dimension to an adult human hand of a taller than average operator; and said handle extension also comprising connection means, said connection means securely attaching said proximal end to the straight, shaft-like handle so that said distal end and said proximal end of said tubular member are positioned remote from an operator and so that a taller than average operator intending to move a device by one of its straight, shaft-like handles can instead do so by said hand grip with only a slight bend in the knees.