Inventors:
Rufus B. Overcash - Charlotte NC
Louisa C. Overcash - Charlotte NC
International Classification:
A47B 9502
Abstract:
A back saving handle extension for attachment to the straight, shaft-like type of handle typically found on a wheelbarrow which allows a person of taller than average stature to effectively use the wheelbarrow, or similar device, without having to bend over excessively to do so. It is contemplated for a pair of extensions to be employed for most effective use of a device having two handles, with one extension being connected to each handle. Each extension comprises a arcuate tubular member having a flexible hand grip attached to its distal end and connection means securely attaching its other end to the distal end of a straight wheelbarrow-type of handle. For use of a wheelbarrow by only people of taller than average stature, extension may be positioned in a vertical orientation with its hand grip substantially above its arcuate member. For alternative use of a wheelbarrow by shorter people and people of taller than average stature, without the need to remove the extensions between such alternative use, extensions may be positioned in an orientation sufficiently laterally displaced from vertical wherein the shorter people can still reach and use the straight, shaft-like handles without interference from while the extension hand grips. Applications may include, but are not limited to, use with wheelbarrows, garden carts, and other apparatus having handles.