Hand tool and method of using same

摘要

Hand tool and method of manufacturing and using same. The hand tool includes a tool mount including at least one heim joint that removably receives thereon a tool head assembly. The heim joint and tool head assembly cooperate to provide the hand tool with a multi-directional, variable angle of attack on a work piece in a manner that accommodates aged, arthritic and otherwise handicapped people having a limited range of arm, wrist and hand movement.

主权项

1. A hand tool, comprising:
(a) a handle assembly oriented in a first plane and sized for hand manipulation; (b) a tool head assembly coupled to said handle assembly for operating on a work piece in response to hand manipulation of said handle assembly; (c) at least one heim joint coupler interconnecting said handle assembly and said tool head assembly for rotating said tool head assembly to a selected angle relative to said handle assembly; and (d) a biasing member coupled to said handle assembly for biasing said handle assembly to an open position.