Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Hand forks and shovels – Attachments
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-17
2006-10-17
Kramer, Dean J. (Department: 3652)
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Hand forks and shovels
Attachments
C294S057000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07121599
ABSTRACT:
A hand-operated tool includes a tool head having a central longitudinal axis, a handle extending from the tool head, a connector securing the handle to the tool head, and a central step at an upper end of the tool head and at the central longitudinal axis. A length of the handle is preferably adjustable. The handle preferably includes a handle portion forming a triangle shaped closed loop and has an upper section extending perpendicular to a central longitudinal axis of the handle portion and lower sections angularly extending from ends of the upper section to the central longitudinal axis of the handle portion. The connector preferably includes a pair of laterally spaced apart and parallel lower portions having lower ends secured to the tool head, a central portion connecting the lower portions, and an upper portion centrally connected to the central portion and the handle.
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Ballone Michael
Birchler Terry M.
Charriez Roland
Conaway Brian J.
Demar David
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott , LLC
Kramer Dean J.
UnionTools, Inc.
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