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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 be

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.

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[ What is claimed is:] [9.] An ergonomically efficient tool comprising:a working end disposed in a first plane, anda handle attached to said working end, said handle having a holding end, a first bend member, said first bend member including adjustment means for adjustably fixing said handle at said

[ What is claimed is:] [9.] An ergonomically efficient tool comprising:a working end disposed in a first plane, anda handle attached to said working end, said handle having a holding end, a first bend member, said first bend member including adjustment means for adjustably fixing said handle at said first bend member in either a straight position or a plurality of angled positions, and a second bend member, said second bend member including adjustment means for adjustably fixing said handle at said second bend member in either a straight position or a plurality of angled positions, said first and said second bend members diagnosed between said holding end of said handle and said working end,said handle disposed in a second plane normal to said first plane,said adjustment means of said first bend and said second bend comprisesa shackle having a recess and two spaced side portions, each said side portion having an inner surface and a hole, one of said side portions of said shackle being detachable,a pivot member having a center bore, said pivot member disposed in said recess of said shackle,threaded means disposed in said holes of said shackle and in said center bore of said pivot member for urging said side portions of said shackle against said pivot member,said pivot member pivotally joined to said shackle for rotational movement about said threaded means,such that said handle may be bent at said first bend member or at said second bend member, or at both, to use said working end more efficiently.