A folding handle for a tool has a main handle having a tool head, a handle extension rotatably connected to the main handle, the handle extension rotatable between a first extended position and a second folded position relative to the main handle, and a latching mechanism having a locking pin and an actuator connected to the locking pin and movable between a first position in which the locking pin engages the handle extension, preventing movement of the handle extension relative to the main handle, and a second position in which the locking pin is disengaged from the handle extension, allowing movement of the handle extension relative to the main handle. A tool may have first and second folding handles which are movably connected to one another.

A method of cleaning a controlled and regulated equipment, the method comprising the steps of: (1) forming a tool handle by removably connecting a first handle portion to a second handle portion; (2) pivotably connecting a tool head frame to the second handle portion; wherein the tool head frame comprises a leading edge opposite a trailing edge and a first side edge opposite a parallel second side edge disposed between the leading and the trailing edge respectively, wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge are non-parallel to each other; (3) positioning the tool head frame in proximity to a tray having at least one compartment, a pad assembly and a cleaning solution, wherein the pad assembly and the cleaning solution are disposed in the at least one compartment; (4) configuring the pad assembly to be movable within the at least one compartment between a first position and a second position; and (5) attaching the tool head hands-free to the pad assembly in the first position or second position and detaching the tool head hands-free from the pad assembly in the second position. The method further comprises the steps of providing a precise amount of cleaning solution within the at least compartment in order to provide accurate saturation and consistent moisture level for each pad within each pad assembly.

A cleaning device for cleaning inner surfaces of an object such as a bottle or vase. A device includes a shaft, a slidably coupled runner, a hub, arms pivotally coupled to the hub, stretchers, cleaning heads attached to the tips of the arms, and arm rod coupled to the runner. The arms can include wiping material along their length. When retracted, the device can be inserted into an object. Pushing on the rod leads to extension of the arms. The extended arms can be held in place by a securing means such as a set screw. The device can then be moved rotationally, translationally or both relative to the object. The securing means can then be released, and the arms can be retracted by pulling the rod. The device can be removed from the object, and the cleaning heads can be removed.

A paint roller assembly for allowing a sufficient amount of pressure to be applied for distributing paint evenly is disclosed. The paint roller assembly includes a pair of frame members. One frame member includes a handle. A cylindrical-shaped core is attached to another end of each of the frame members. In one aspect, the pair of frame members are coupled to each other at a first end by a variety of different coupling mechanisms. When assembled, a central, longitudinal axis of the handle is substantially parallel to a central, longitudinal axis of the cylindrical-shaped core, thereby allowing the user to apply sufficient pressure to more evenly distribute paint during use.

A telescopic hand tool has an inner rod and an outer tube slidable relative to the inner rod. The inner rod is formed with at least one rack gear. The outer tube is formed with a positioning hole. A positioning member is provided in the positioning hole. The positioning member has at least one toothed portion. A control sleeve is slidably fitted on the outer tube. The control sleeve selectively presses the positioning member to make the toothed portion engaged with the at least one rack gear, or selectively releases the positioning member to make the inner rod and the outer tube slidable with each other so that the toothed portion is disengaged from the at least one rack gear and selects a desired meshing point with the at least one rack gear in response to the adjustment. Thus, the length of the telescopic hand tool is adjustable in a stepless manner.

A telescopic hand tool has an inner rod and an outer tube slidable relative to the inner rod. The inner rod is formed with at least one rack gear. The outer tube is formed with a positioning hole. A positioning member is provided in the positioning hole. The positioning member has at least one toothed portion. A control sleeve is slidably fitted on the outer tube. The control sleeve selectively presses the positioning member to make the toothed portion engaged with the at least one rack gear, or selectively releases the positioning member to make the inner rod and the outer tube slidable with each other so that the toothed portion is disengaged from the at least one rack gear and selects a desired meshing point with the at least one rack gear in response to the adjustment. Thus, the length of the telescopic hand tool is adjustable in a stepless manner.

A head for a debris collector including a mounting member configured to be pivotably connected to a handle such that the mounting member is pivotal about at least one pivot axis that is orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the handle; and a plurality of adhesive layers removably attached to the mounting member for collecting debris, wherein the adhesive layers are removable from the mounting member one layer at a time.

A solar panel cleaning system includes a brush connected by a hose to a fluid supply. The brush has scrubbing material, such as bristles, attached to a brush body for mechanically cleaning the surface of the solar panel. The width of the contact surface of the scrubbing material may be equal to the width of the solar panel, so that the solar panel may be cleaned with only upward and downward strokes. The brush body may further support a fluid manifold that receives the fluid from the fluid supply. The fluid manifold may include nozzles that emit the fluid under pressure onto the solar panel. The nozzles may project both frontward and rearward of the brush body so that the fluid sprays off the solar panel in front of and behind the brush. Spray patterns of the nozzles may overlap and impinge the entire width of the solar panel.

A solar panel cleaning system includes a brush connected by a hose to a fluid supply. The brush has scrubbing material, such as bristles, attached to a brush body for mechanically cleaning the surface of the solar panel. The width of the contact surface of the scrubbing material may be equal to the width of the solar panel, so that the solar panel may be cleaned with only upward and downward strokes. The brush body may further support a fluid manifold that receives the fluid from the fluid supply. The fluid manifold may include nozzles that emit the fluid under pressure onto the solar panel. The nozzles may project both frontward and rearward of the brush body so that the fluid sprays off the solar panel in front of and behind the brush. Spray patterns of the nozzles may overlap and impinge the entire width of the solar panel.

A tool includes a grasping mechanism, an extendable pole operably connected to the grasping mechanism at a free end thereof, and a handle mechanism for manipulating the grasping mechanism. The handle mechanism is operably connected to the extendable pole.