Described is a multi-handled tool that is ergonomically designed to maximize the efficiency of the tool by the use of a handle, optionally rotating, affixed to the shaft of the tool. The rotating handle may be rotated and locked into any desired position so the user can adjust the tool to create max
Described is a multi-handled tool that is ergonomically designed to maximize the efficiency of the tool by the use of a handle, optionally rotating, affixed to the shaft of the tool. The rotating handle may be rotated and locked into any desired position so the user can adjust the tool to create maximum efficiency. In addition, a footstep is optionally provided above the tool that allows for a greater digging force. A combination of the first, top handle with the ergonomically spaced handle placement that is completely adjustable combined with the footstep above the head of the tool provides for a tool that is much more efficient than the standard tools used today.
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1. A hand-held tool, comprising: an elongated shaft defining a length between a first end and a second end, the length of the elongated shaft defining a first axis; andthe elongated shaft first end comprising a first handle; a second handle functionally coupled to the elongated shaft, the second han
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A hand-held tool, comprising: an elongated shaft defining a length between a first end and a second end, the length of the elongated shaft defining a first axis; andthe elongated shaft first end comprising a first handle; a second handle functionally coupled to the elongated shaft, the second handle defining a length between opposing distal ends, the length of the second handle defining a second axis, the second handle being configured to pivot with respect to the first axis between a parallel position wherein the first and second axes are parallel with one another and a transverse position wherein the first and second axes are transverse to one another;wherein the first axis intersects the second handle at an intersection between opposing distal ends of the second handle;a tool implement coupled to the elongated shaft second end, wherein the tool implement is selected from a group consisting of: a shovel, a rake, a broom, a mop, a grass edger, a floor scraper, and a pitchfork; anda locking lever configured to lock the second handle in one or more positions along a path extending from the parallel position to the transverse position, wherein the locking lever is movable between a first position and a second position, the locking lever configured to lock and prevent pivoting of the second handle when in the first position and unlock the second handle when in the second position. 2. The hand-held tool of claim 1, wherein the handle is functionally coupled to the elongated shaft between the first and second ends of the shaftlocking lever is configured to lock the second handle in multiple positions along the path extending from the parallel position to the transverse position. 3. The hand-held tool of claim 1, wherein the first axis and the second axis intersect with one another. 4. The hand-held tool of claim 1, wherein the first axis and the second axis lie in a plane and the second handle pivots in the plane. 5. The hand-held tool of claim 1, wherein the second handle pivots with respect to the first axis about the intersection. 6. The hand-held tool of claim 1, further comprising a locking lever, the locking lever being operable to transition the handle between a free position and an engaged position, wherein in the free position the handle pivots with respect to the first axis and wherein in the engaged position the handle is locked with respect to the first axis. 7. A hand-held tool, comprising: an elongated shaft having a length defined between a first end and a second end, the length of the elongated shaft defining a first axis;the elongated shaft first end comprising a first handle;a casing coupled to the elongated shaft between the first end and the second end; anda second handle functionally coupled to the casing, the second handle being configured to rotate with respect to the elongated shaft within the casing;wherein the casing defines a circular interior and the second handle has a length defined between opposing distal ends, the opposing distal ends being functionally coupled to the circular interior, wherein the second handle rotates between a parallel position wherein the second handle and the elongated shaft are parallel with one another and a transverse position wherein the second handle and the elongated shaft are transverse to one another; andwherein the first axis and the circular interior lie in a plane and the second handle rotates in the plane;a tool implement coupled to the elongated shaft second end, wherein the tool implement is selected from a group consisting of: a shovel, a rake, a broom, a mop, a grass edger, a floor scraper, and a pitchfork; anda locking lever configured to lock the second handle in one or more positions along a path extending from the parallel position to the transverse position, wherein the locking lever is movable between a first position and a second position, the locking lever configured to lock and prevent pivoting of the second handle when in the first position and unlock the second handle when in the second position. 8. The hand-held tool of claim 7, wherein the second handle defines a length between opposing distal ends, the length of the second handle defining a second axis, the second handle being configured to rotate between a parallel position wherein the first and second axes are parallel with one another and a transverse position wherein the first and second axes are transverse to one another. 9. The hand-held tool of claim 7, wherein the handle rotates between a parallel position wherein the handle and the elongated shaft are parallel with one another and a transverse position wherein the handle and the elongated shaft are transverse to one another. 10. The hand-held tool of claim 7, further comprising a locking lever, the locking lever being operable to transition the handle between a free position and an engaged position, wherein in the free position the handle rotates with respect to the elongated shaft and wherein in the engaged position the handle is locked with respect to the elongated shaft. 11. The hand-held tool of claim 7, wherein the elongated shaft is comprised of a first shaft part and a second shaft part, the casing being coupled between the first shaft part and the second shaft part. 12. The hand-held tool of claim 7, further comprising a footstep and a tool implement, the tool implement being functionally coupled to the second end of the elongated shaft and the footstep being configured between the elongated shaft and the tool implementwherein the tool implement comprises a footstep. 13. A hand-held tool, comprising: an elongated shaft having a first axis, the elongated shaft having a first shaft part and a second shaft part, each of the first shaft part and the second shaft part being aligned on the first axis;a proximal end of the elongated shaft first part comprising a first handle; a casing coupled between the first shaft part and the second shaft part; anda second handle functionally coupled to the casing, the second handle being configured to rotate with respect to the elongated shaft within the casing; anda tool implement coupled to the second shaft part, wherein the tool implement is selected from a group consisting of: a shovel, a rake, a broom, a mop, a grass edger, a floor scraper, and a pitchfork; anda locking lever configured to lock the second handle in one or more positions along a path extending from a parallel position where the second handle is parallel to the elongated shaft to a transverse position where the second handle is transverse to the elongated shaft, wherein the locking lever is movable between a first position and a second position, the locking lever configured to lock and prevent pivoting of the second handle when in the first position and unlock the second handle when in the second position. 14. The hand-held tool of claim 13, wherein the casing defines a circular interior, and wherein the first axis and the circular interior lie in a plane and the second handle rotates in the plane. 15. The hand-held tool of claim 13, wherein the second handle defines a length between opposing distal ends, the length of the second handle defining a second axis, the second handle being configured to rotate to adjust an angle between the first axis and the second axis. 16. The hand-held tool of claim 13, further comprising a locking lever, the locking lever being operable to transition the handle between a free position and an engaged position, wherein in the free position the handle rotates within the casing and wherein in the engaged position the handle is locked within the casing. 17. The hand-held tool of claim 13, further comprising a footstep and a tool implement, the tool implement being functionally coupled to the second shaft part and the footstep being configured between the second shaft part and the tool implementwherein the tool implement comprises a footstep. 18. A hand-held tool, comprising: an elongated shaft defining a length between a first end and a second end, the length of the elongated shaft defining a first axis;a proximal end of the elongated shaft comprising a first handle; a second handle functionally coupled to the elongated shaft, the second handle defining a length between opposing distal ends, the length of the second handle defining a second axis, the second handle being configured to pivot with respect to the first axis between a parallel position wherein the first and second axes are parallel with one another and a transverse position wherein the first and second axes are transverse to one another; anda locking lever, the locking lever being operable to transition the handle between a free position and an engaged position, wherein in the free position the handle pivots with respect to the first axis and wherein in the engaged position the handle is locked with respect to the first axisconfigured to lock the second handle in one or more positions along a path extending from the parallel position to the transverse position, wherein the locking lever is movable between a first position and a second position, the locking lever configured to lock and prevent pivoting of the second handle when in the first position and unlock the second handle when in the second position; anda tool implement coupled to the elongated shaft second end, wherein the tool implement is selected from a group consisting of: a shovel, a rake, a broom, a mop, a grass edger, a floor scraper, and a pitchfork. 19. The hand-held tool of claim 18, wherein the second handle is functionally coupled to the elongated shaft between the first and second ends of the shaft. 20. The hand-held tool of claim 18, wherein the first axis and the second axis intersect with one another. 21. The hand-held tool of claim 18, wherein the first axis and the second axis lie in a plane and the second handle pivots in the plane. 22. The hand-held tool of claim 18, wherein the first axis intersects the second handle at an intersection between opposing distal ends of the second handle. 23. The hand-held tool of claim 22, wherein the second handle pivots with respect to the first axis about the intersection. 24. A hand-held tool, comprising: an elongated shaft having a length defined between a first end and a second end, the length of the elongated shaft defining a first axis;the elongated shaft first end comprising a first handle; a casing coupled to the elongated shaft between the first end and the second end; anda second handle functionally coupled to the casing, the second handle being configured to rotate with respect to the elongated shaft within the casing;wherein the elongated shaft is comprised of a first shaft part and a second shaft part, the casing being coupled between the first shaft part and the second shaft part;a tool implement coupled to the elongated shaft second end, wherein the tool implement is selected from a group consisting of: a shovel, a rake, a broom, a mop, a grass edger, a floor scraper, and a pitchfork; anda locking lever configured to lock the second handle in one or more positions along a path extending from a parallel position where the second handle is parallel to the elongated shaft to a transverse position where the second handle is transverse to the elongated shaft, wherein the locking lever is movable between a first position and a second position, the locking lever configured to lock and prevent pivoting of the second handle when in the first position and unlock the second handle when in the second position. 25. The hand-held tool of claim 24, wherein the casing defines a circular interior and the second handle has a length defined between opposing distal ends, the opposing distal ends being functionally coupled to the circular interior. 26. The hand-held tool of claim 25, wherein the first axis and the circular interior lie in a plane and the second handle rotates in the plane. 27. The hand-held tool of claim 26, wherein the second handle rotates between a parallel position wherein the second handle and the elongated shaft are parallel with one another and a transverse position wherein the second handle and the elongated shaft are transverse to one another. 28. The hand-held tool of claim 24, wherein the second handle defines a length between opposing distal ends, the length of the second handle defining a second axis, the second handle being configured to rotate between a parallel position wherein the first and second axes are parallel with one another and a transverse position wherein the first and second axes are transverse to one another. 29. The hand-held tool of claim 24, further comprising a locking lever, the locking lever being operable to transition the handle between a free position and an engaged position, wherein in the free position the handle rotates with respect to the elongated shaft and wherein in the engaged position the handle is locked with respect to the elongated shaft. 30. The hand-held tool of claim 24, further comprising a footstep and a tool implement, the tool implement being functionally coupled to the second end of the elongated shaft and the footstep being configured between the elongated shaft and the tool implementwherein the tool implement comprises a footstep. 31. The hand-held tool of claim 13, wherein the tool implement comprises a shovel. 32. The hand-held tool of claim 31, wherein the tool implement comprises a snow shovel. 33. The hand-held tool of claim 13, wherein the tool implement comprises a rake. 34. The hand-held tool of claim 13, wherein the tool implement comprises a broom. 35. The hand-held tool of claim 13, wherein the tool implement comprises a floor scraper. 36. The hand-held tool of claim 13, wherein the tool implement comprises a mop. 37. The hand-held tool of claim 13, wherein the tool implement comprises a grass edger. 38. The hand-held tool of claim 13, wherein the tool implement comprises a pitchfork.
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Rutledge Thomas G. (Chicago IL), Adjustable double handled shovel.
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