IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0110107
(2005-04-19)
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등록번호 |
US-7721377
(2010-06-14)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Jungklaus, Matt
- Castagnetta, Jr., David J.
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Axia Acquisition Corporation
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대리인 / 주소 |
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
10 인용 특허 :
10 |
초록
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An extendable handle for a drywall tool having a pair of telescoping tubes that are reversibly locked in place relative to each other by a locking assembly comprising a lever, a pin and a yoke that are mounted on a base positioned on a first tube. The pin is actuated by the lever and engages an open
An extendable handle for a drywall tool having a pair of telescoping tubes that are reversibly locked in place relative to each other by a locking assembly comprising a lever, a pin and a yoke that are mounted on a base positioned on a first tube. The pin is actuated by the lever and engages an opening on the second tube to lock the tubes in place. The pin and lever are spaced apart circumferentially on the handle and are connected by the yoke. The yoke is received in a slot in the base and does not extend beyond the surface of base during operation of the lever.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. An extendable handle for a drywall tool, comprising: first and second members slidably coupled to each other; at least one opening on said first member; and a locking assembly positioned on said second member for reversibly locking said first and second members together, said
What is claimed is: 1. An extendable handle for a drywall tool, comprising: first and second members slidably coupled to each other; at least one opening on said first member; and a locking assembly positioned on said second member for reversibly locking said first and second members together, said locking assembly including a base, a lever pivotally connected to said base, a pin, and a yoke, said lever and said pin spaced apart circumferentially on said handle and connected by said yoke; wherein said pin engages said opening when said first and second members are locked together. 2. The handle of claim 1, further comprising a spring for biasing said pin toward said opening, and wherein said lever is actuated against said spring bias to withdraw said pin from said opening. 3. The handle of claim 1, wherein said lever has a narrow end pivotally connected to said base and a wide end connected to said yoke. 4. The handle of claim 1, further comprising: a plate adapted for mounting a drywall tool on said handle, said plate rotatably connected to said second member; a brake for controlling the rotation of said plate relative to said second member; a grip for actuating said brake, said grip connected to said first member; and a connecting rod having first and second ends, said first end coupled to said grip and said second end coupled to said brake; wherein the distance between said grip and said second end of said connecting rod is adjustable. 5. The handle of claim 4, further comprising an adjustment member coupled to said first end of said connecting rod for adjusting the distance between said grip and said second end of said connecting rod. 6. The handle of claim 4, wherein said first end of said connecting rod is pivotally coupled to said grip. 7. The handle of claim 4, wherein said lever and said grip are positioned approximately 90° apart on the circumference of said handle. 8. An extendable handle for a drywall tool, comprising: first and second members slidably coupled to each other; a lock positioned on said handle, for reversibly locking said first and second members together; a lever positioned on said handle for actuating said lock, said lever and said lock spaced apart circumferentially on said handle; and a yoke connecting said lever and said lock; and a slot in said handle for receiving said yoke, wherein said yoke does not extend beyond said slot during actuation of said lock. 9. The handle of claim 8, further comprising at least one opening on said first member; and wherein said lock is a pin positioned on said second member, said pin engaged in said opening when said first and second members are locked together. 10. The handle of claim 9, wherein said pin is spring-biased to engage said opening and said lever is actuated against said spring-bias to withdraw said pin from said opening. 11. The handle of claim 8, further comprising: a plate adapted for mounting a drywall tool on said handle, said plate rotatably connected to said second member; a brake for controlling the rotation of said plate relative to said second member; a grip for actuating said brake, said grip connected to said first member; and a connecting rod having first and second ends, said first end coupled to said grip and said second end coupled to said brake; wherein the distance between said grip and said second end of said connecting rod is adjustable. 12. The handle of claim 11, further comprising an adjustment member coupled to said first end of said connecting rod for adjusting the distance between said grip and said second end of said connecting rod. 13. The handle of claim 12, wherein said first end of said connecting rod is threaded and said adjustment member is a nut. 14. The handle of claim 11, wherein said first end of said connecting rod is pivotally coupled to said grip. 15. The handle of claim 11, wherein said lever and said grip are positioned approximately 90° apart on the circumference of said handle. 16. An extendable handle for a drywall tool, comprising: first and second members slidably coupled to each other; a lock positioned on said coupled first and second members for reversibly locking said first and second members together; a lever positioned on said coupled first and second members for actuating said lock to unlock said first and second members, said lever and said lock spaced apart circumferentially on said coupled first and second members; a brake for controlling the rotation of said drywall tool relative to said coupled first and second members; a grip positioned on said coupled first and second members, the movement of said grip actuating said brake; and a connecting rod having first and second ends, said first end coupled to said grip and said second end coupled to said brake; an adjustment member coupled to said first end of said connecting rod for adjusting the distance between said grip and said second end of said connecting rod, wherein the distance between said grip and said second end of said connecting rod is adjustable, and wherein said first end of said connecting rod is threaded and said adjustment member is a nut. 17. The handle of claim 16 wherein said connecting rod comprises a main shaft pivotally connected to a link, said link positioned at said first end of said connecting rod and coupled to said grip. 18. The tool of claim 16, wherein said grip includes a pivot, said first end of said connecting rod coupled to said grip by said pivot. 19. The tool of claim 18, wherein said adjustment member engages said pivot to prevent said adjustment member from changing the distance between said grip and said second end of said connecting rod. 20. The tool of claim 19, wherein at least part of said adjustment member is shaped to conform to said pivot. 21. An extendable handle for a drywall tool, comprising: first and second members slidably coupled to each other; at least one opening on said first member; and a locking assembly positioned on said second member for reversibly locking said first and second members together, said locking assembly including a base, a lever pivotally connected to said base, a pin, and a yoke, said lever and said pin spaced apart circumferentially on said handle and connected by said yoke; a slot in said base for receiving said yoke, and wherein said base has an outer surface and said yoke does not extend beyond said outer surface of said base; wherein said pin engages said opening when said first and second members are locked together. 22. An extendable handle for a drywall tool, comprising: first and second members slidably coupled to each other; at least one opening on said first member; and a locking assembly positioned on said second member for reversibly locking said first and second members together, said locking assembly including a base, a lever pivotally connected to said base, a pin, and a yoke, said lever and said pin spaced apart circumferentially on said handle and connected by said yoke; wherein said pin engages said opening when said first and second members are locked together; a plate adapted for mounting a drywall tool on said handle, said plate rotatably connected to said second member; a brake for controlling the rotation of said plate relative to said second member; a grip for actuating said brake, said grip connected to said first member; a connecting rod having first and second ends, said first end coupled to said grip and said second end coupled to said brake; wherein the distance between said grip and second end of said connecting rod is adjustable; an adjustment member coupled to said first end of said connecting rod for adjusting the distance between said grip and said second end of said connecting rod; wherein said first end of said connecting rod is threaded and said adjustment member is a nut. 23. An extendable handle for a drywall tool, comprising: first and second members slidably coupled to each other; a lock positioned on said coupled first and second members for reversibly locking said first and second members together; a lever positioned on said coupled first and second members for actuating said lock to unlock said first and second members, said lever and said lock spaced apart circumferentially on said coupled first and second members; a brake for controlling the rotation of said drywall tool relative to said coupled first and second members; a grip positioned on said coupled first and second members, the movement of said grip actuating said brake; a connecting rod having first and second ends, said first end coupled to said grip and said second end coupled to said brake; an adjustment member coupled to said first end of said connecting rod for adjusting the distance between said grip and said second end of said connecting rod, wherein the distance between said grip and said second end of said connecting rod is adjustable, wherein said grip includes a pivot, said first end of said connecting rod coupled to said grip by said pivot; wherein said adjustment member engages said pivot to prevent said adjustment member from changing the distance between said grip and said second end of said connecting rod; wherein at least part of said adjustment member is shaped to conform to said pivot; and wherein the first end of said connecting rod is threaded and said adjustment member is a nut.
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