Hand tool handle having end cap with indicia

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1989-05-17

1990-11-13

Seidel, Richard K.

Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,

Sash balances

Spring

811771, B25G 100

Patent

active

049692313

ABSTRACT:
A handle for a hand tool having a tool portion to which the handle is secured rearwardly thereof. The handle has a substantially polygonally shaped cross-section to prevent rolling of the tool. An elastomeric sleeve having ribs thereon is disposed over the handle to facilitate gripping thereof even in greasy and oily conditions. A plurality of pockets are formed in the rearward portion of the handle opposite to the tool portion. An end cap having a plurality of complementary studs is disposed over and secured to the rearward portion of the handle so that each stud is received in and secured in a respective pocket. The end cap is color-coded and/or otherwise provided with indicia means to facilitate user recognition and selection thereof. In another embodiment, the end cap is integral with handle portion.

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"Jensen" Fall Catalog 1977. Jenson Tools/Alloys, Tempe, AZ, p. 104, color coded Hollow-Shaft Nutdrivers.

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