GB2411144A - Hand tool aid - Google Patents
Hand tool aid Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- GB2411144A GB2411144A GB0503442A GB0503442A GB2411144A GB 2411144 A GB2411144 A GB 2411144A GB 0503442 A GB0503442 A GB 0503442A GB 0503442 A GB0503442 A GB 0503442A GB 2411144 A GB2411144 A GB 2411144A
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- GB
- United Kingdom
- Prior art keywords
- hand tool
- aid
- handle
- resilient member
- user
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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- 210000000707 wrist Anatomy 0.000 claims abstract description 26
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 210000003811 finger Anatomy 0.000 claims description 9
- 229920001084 poly(chloroprene) Polymers 0.000 claims description 5
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims description 4
- 229920001971 elastomer Polymers 0.000 claims description 3
- 230000008602 contraction Effects 0.000 claims description 2
- 210000003813 thumb Anatomy 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000010586 diagram Methods 0.000 description 1
- 210000003205 muscle Anatomy 0.000 description 1
- 230000035939 shock Effects 0.000 description 1
- 210000002435 tendon Anatomy 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
- A45F3/14—Carrying-straps; Pack-carrying harnesses
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
- B25H—WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, e.g. FOR MARKING-OUT WORK; STORAGE MEANS FOR WORKSHOPS
- B25H3/00—Storage means or arrangements for workshops facilitating access to, or handling of, work tools or instruments
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
- B25D—PERCUSSIVE TOOLS
- B25D1/00—Hand hammers; Hammer heads of special shape or materials
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
- B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
- B25G1/00—Handle constructions
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
- B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
- B25G1/00—Handle constructions
- B25G1/10—Handle constructions characterised by material or shape
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Percussive Tools And Related Accessories (AREA)
Abstract
Description
Claims (14)
- Claims: 1. A hand tool aid comprising a resilient member, means to attachsaid member to a hand tool and means to attach said member to the lower arm or wrist of a user of said hand tool.
- 2. The hand tool aid of Claim I arranged such that when in use with a hand tool the resilient member can exert a force between a user's wrist or lower arm and the tool to aid use of the tool.
- 3. The hand tool aid of Claim 1 or 2 wherein the aid comprises a handle to which the resilient member may be attached in use.
- 4. The hand tool aid of any preceding Claim wherein the hand tool is a hammer comprising a head and a handle.
- 5. The hand tool aid of any preceding Claim wherein the means to attach said resilient member to the lower arm or wrist of a user comprises a band that may be worn upon the lower arm or wrist of the user.
- 6. The hand tool aid of any preceding Claim wherein the resilient member is elongate and flexible.
- 7. The hand tool aid of any preceding Claim wherein the resilient member is a spring.
- 8. The hand tool aid of any preceding Claim wherein the resilient member is a length of elastic cord.
- 9. The hand tool aid of any of preceding Claim wherein the hand tool comprises a handle and said handle defines at least one aperture through which at least one finger or thumb of a user may pass, to aid gripping of the handle.
- 10. The hand tool aid of any of preceding Claim wherein the hand tool comprises a handle and said handle incorporates resilient padding.
- 11. The hand tool aid of any preceding Claim wherein said padding is of a rubber material, such as neoprene.
- 12. A method of use, by a user, of a hand tool incorporating a handle and a head comprising the steps of: providing a hand tool aid comprising a resilient member, means to attach said member to a hand tool and means to attach said member to the lower arm or wrist of a user of said hand tool; l O attaching the resilient member to a lower arm or wrist of the user; attaching the resilient member to the handle of the hand tool; grasping the handle of the hand tool; and moving the hand tool such that contraction of said resilient member aids movement of the tool in a desired manner.
- 13. The method of claim 12 wherein said hand tool is a hammer.
- 14. A hand tool substantially as described herein, with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB0403548A GB0403548D0 (en) | 2004-02-18 | 2004-02-18 | S Spring band |
GB0409222A GB0409222D0 (en) | 2004-02-18 | 2004-04-26 | S spring band aid |
Publications (3)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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GB0503442D0 GB0503442D0 (en) | 2005-03-30 |
GB2411144A true GB2411144A (en) | 2005-08-24 |
GB2411144B GB2411144B (en) | 2008-12-24 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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GB0503442A Expired - Fee Related GB2411144B (en) | 2004-02-18 | 2005-02-18 | Hand tool aid |
Country Status (2)
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GB (1) | GB2411144B (en) |
HK (1) | HK1080032A1 (en) |
Citations (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US3858881A (en) * | 1973-07-16 | 1975-01-07 | Arthur Hurwitz | Aid for relieving or preventing tennis elbow injury |
GB2101647A (en) * | 1981-07-14 | 1983-01-19 | Bicc Plc | Retaining cord |
US5130899A (en) * | 1991-07-12 | 1992-07-14 | Larkin Kevin D | Tool restraint apparatus |
BE1011505A6 (en) * | 1997-10-20 | 1999-10-05 | Cavaleri Antonio | Ergonomic handle for an instrument and instrument fitted with such a handle |
GB2353752A (en) * | 1999-09-03 | 2001-03-07 | Byron Roy Best | Safety tether for hand tools |
WO2002094064A1 (en) * | 2001-05-23 | 2002-11-28 | Vidal Jr Michael A | Hand tool modification system |
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2005
- 2005-02-18 GB GB0503442A patent/GB2411144B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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- 2006-02-24 HK HK06102513.8A patent/HK1080032A1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
Patent Citations (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US3858881A (en) * | 1973-07-16 | 1975-01-07 | Arthur Hurwitz | Aid for relieving or preventing tennis elbow injury |
GB2101647A (en) * | 1981-07-14 | 1983-01-19 | Bicc Plc | Retaining cord |
US5130899A (en) * | 1991-07-12 | 1992-07-14 | Larkin Kevin D | Tool restraint apparatus |
BE1011505A6 (en) * | 1997-10-20 | 1999-10-05 | Cavaleri Antonio | Ergonomic handle for an instrument and instrument fitted with such a handle |
GB2353752A (en) * | 1999-09-03 | 2001-03-07 | Byron Roy Best | Safety tether for hand tools |
WO2002094064A1 (en) * | 2001-05-23 | 2002-11-28 | Vidal Jr Michael A | Hand tool modification system |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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HK1080032A1 (en) | 2006-04-21 |
GB0503442D0 (en) | 2005-03-30 |
GB2411144B (en) | 2008-12-24 |
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