Paul A Jacobs

US Patent:

58166343, Oct 6, 1998

Filed:

Oct 8, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/727024

Inventors:

Paul J. Jacobs - Arlington MA
Ronald J. Shaud - Reading PA

Assignee:

Nor-Easter Enterprises, Inc. - Somerville MA

International Classification:

B25G 104

US Classification:

294 57

Abstract:

A shock-absorbing telescoping tool handle is disclosed having tubular, larger diameter proximal and a smaller diameter distal portions. An internal spring between the handle portions is compressed when the handle portions telescope toward each other. Guide mechanism in the handle portions limits the extent of sliding motion between the handle portions and prevents relative rotation of the handle portions. One or more wipers in the handle portion wipes away any snow, water or debris on the distal portion which could potentially enter the spring area.

US Patent:

56903740, Nov 25, 1997

Filed:

Apr 19, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/640986

Inventors:

Paul J. Jacobs - Arlington MA
Ronald J. Shaud - Reading PA

Assignee:

Nor-Easter Enterprises, Inc. - Somerville MA

International Classification:

B25G 104
E01H 502

US Classification:

294 57

Abstract:

A shock-absorbing telescoping tool handle is disclosed having tubular, larger diameter proximal and a smaller diameter distal portions. An internal spring between the handle portions is compressed when the handle portions telescope toward each other. Guide mechanism in the handle portions limits the extent of sliding motion between the handle portions and prevents relative rotation of the handle portions. One or more wipers in the handle portion wipes away any snow, water or debris on the distal portion which could potentially enter the spring area.

US Patent:

59575166, Sep 28, 1999

Filed:

Apr 10, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/058030

Inventors:

Paul J. Jacobs - Arlington MA
Ronald J. Shaud - Reading PA

Assignee:

Nor'Easter Enterprises, Inc. - Somerville MA

International Classification:

B25G 104

US Classification:

294 57

Abstract:

A shock-absorbing telescoping tool handle is disclosed having a larger diameter proximal portion and a smaller diameter distal portion. An internal spring in the handle portions is compressed when the handle portions telescope towards each other upon shock being applied to the tool handle. Guide mechanisms in the handle portion limit the extent of sliding motion between the handle portion and prevent relative motion of the handle portions. One or more wipers in the handle portion wipes away any snow, water or debris on the distal portion which could potentially enter the spring area. The spring may be located within the proximal portion or the distal portion of the tool handle.