Mia L Dutton

US Patent:

20190254411, Aug 22, 2019

Filed:

Feb 19, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/279255

Inventors:

- Springfield PA, US
Mia Dutton - Folsom PA, US

Assignee:

Springfield Innovation Group LLC - Springfield PA

International Classification:

A46B 5/00

Abstract:

A foldable handle for long-handled tools includes first and second handle members hingedly coupled together at their respective coupling ends by a toggle linkage. The linkage is pivotably coupled to each of the handle members via first and second pivot pins respectively forming a double-jointed articulating joint. The joint includes multiple locking features which cooperate to form a rigid and anti-rotational joint when the handle members are in a coaxially-aligned operational unfolded condition. The linkage includes oppositely extending arm portions slideably insertable into complementary configured locking axial passages in the hinge members. Each handle member includes a plurality of mutually interlocking axial protrusions. The linkage includes a block-shaped middle portion between the arms which lockingly engage a transverse channel in each end of the handle members. Finally, a slideable collar covers the joint and threadably engages one of the handle member to conceal and secure the joint.