An apparatus having two elongated members with ridges joined at a rotatable joint with one elongated member adapted to be attached to a paint brush and the second elongated member adapted to be attached to an extension device. When the paint brush and extension device adaptor is used in combination with a paint brush and an extension device, the painter is able to manipulate the adaptor to reach surfaces difficult to reach using traditional methods.

This application provides tools for use with gas turbine engines. Example tools may include multi joint tools for use in a complex environment that has accessibility constraints, such as with a gas turbine engine. The multi joint tools may include a number of pie cut cylinders connected in series. The number of pie cut cylinders may include a connecting member and a receiving portion, where the number of pie cut cylinders is connected by a first connecting member of a first pie cut cylinder engaged with a first receiving portion of a second pie cut cylinder. The multi joint tools may include an end cut cylinder forming a first end of the multi-joint tool. The end cut cylinder may include a second connecting member engaged with a second receiving portion of the first pie cut cylinder.

This application provides tools for use with gas turbine engines. Example tools may include multi joint tools for use in a complex environment that has accessibility constraints, such as with a gas turbine engine. The multi joint tools may include a number of pie cut cylinders connected in series. The number of pie cut cylinders may include a connecting member and a receiving portion, where the number of pie cut cylinders is connected by a first connecting member of a first pie cut cylinder engaged with a first receiving portion of a second pie cut cylinder. The multi joint tools may include an end cut cylinder forming a first end of the multi-joint tool. The end cut cylinder may include a second connecting member engaged with a second receiving portion of the first pie cut cylinder.

An easily attachable and detachable auxiliary handle is provided for use with a tool having an elongate handle such as a shovel, pitchfork or the like. The point of attachment of the device to the tool handle can be adjusted along the length of the handle to suit the individual using the tool. The device requires no tools and is readily interchangeable between a variety of tools and is highly portable.

A mechanism able to be attached to, or built into, a surface of an object such that it can then be manipulated to create an ergonomic handle for the objects' use. This mechanism is capable of configuring in both a flat-laying and a graspable protruding position.

A mechanism able to be attached to, or built into, a surface of an object such that it can then be manipulated to create an ergonomic handle for the objects' use. This mechanism is capable of configuring in both a flat-laying and a graspable protruding position.

A striking tool, comprising a striking head for performing a striking task and a handle connected to the striking head. The handle extends in a direction substantially transverse to a striking direction of the striking head, and comprises a rigid segment having a first rigidity and a flexible segment having a second rigidity sequentially in a direction away from the striking head, the second rigidity being less than the first rigidity. The handle is provided with a gripping part at a position corresponding to an end of the rigid segment that is connected to the flexible segment. The gripping part for a user to grip on the handle thereof is arranged at the end of the rigid segment that is connected to the flexible segment, so as to correspond to one the nodes of vibration formed on the handle during striking.

A striking tool, comprising a striking head for performing a striking task and a handle connected to the striking head. The handle extends in a direction substantially transverse to a striking direction of the striking head, and comprises a rigid segment having a first rigidity and a flexible segment having a second rigidity sequentially in a direction away from the striking head, the second rigidity being less than the first rigidity. The handle is provided with a gripping part at a position corresponding to an end of the rigid segment that is connected to the flexible segment. The gripping part for a user to grip on the handle thereof is arranged at the end of the rigid segment that is connected to the flexible segment, so as to correspond to one the nodes of vibration formed on the handle during striking.

A removable grip sleeve handle mounted onto a paintbrush includes an ergonomic encasement so that a paintbrush is to be inserted into the encasement to improve handling and control over the paintbrush. The encasement smoothly contours to the hand of a painter or user with an elongated encasement. Within the encasement are two elastic walls that can be tapered to allow the handle of a paintbrush to become lodged as it is inserted. Atop the encasement is at least one illuminating source, preferably LED's, which are used to direct light onto a painted surface. Multitude of electronic components, a wireless module standard for exchanging data over short distances, a radio scanner, a stereo system, and a USB port, can be installed into the encasement to increase productivity and provide convenience for the painter wherein the encasement functions as a grip for the paintbrush.

A device and method for providing assistance in gripping items that is sanitary and flexible. In its simplest embodiment, the device is an elongated elastomeric piece with two ends, each end terminating in an enclosed aperture that can be attached to a device to be gripped. Alternate embodiments include an embodiment with a third hole for thumb assistance from the other hand for placing the strap around the hand of the user and the item to be gripped, an embodiment with a middle hole thereby providing three holes wherein the center hole wraps around the center of a baby bottle while the two end holes wrap around the top and bottom of the baby bottle while providing space between the top and bottom holes for the baby's hands, an embodiment with a y-strap for gripping hand tools and an embodiment with a center long hole to allow for the bend in the knuckles of the hand of the user.