Provided is a tool that includes a handle assembly including a top portion and a bottom portion. The tool also includes a lock plate disposed between the top and bottom portions and having a deflectable arm having a free end biased towards the top portion, a fixed end opposite the free end, an inner edge, an outer edge, and a detent near the free end and the inner edge. The tool additionally includes a blade having first and second ends, an indent in a bottom surface of the blade near the first end for engaging the detent in a closed position, and a ramp on the bottom surface near the indent defining a reduced thickness portion of the blade that reduces in thickness from the indent towards an edge of the blade to reduce contact between the detent and the blade during rotation of the blade.

A paint brush includes a handle including a base generally defining a solid cylinder, the base further including a proximal region, the handle having an axial hollow channel, the channel having a spiral threaded interior beginning at a proximal end of the channel and ending at a distal end of the handle, the spiral threading proportioned for engagement of a threaded paint pole extension. Beginning at a distal end of the base is a paint brush neck having an integral hollow segment of a flexible accordion-like corrugated material, and the axial channel extending into the neck without threading on it. Disposed distally of the corrugated material and integral with it is an integral bristle support region having a bristle securing recess proportioned for securement of bases of paint brush bristles, the recess including an upper and a lower region, the lower region proportioned for selectable receipt of paint bristles, the bristle-securing recess including an upper and a lower region, the upper region defining mutually slanted planes each in a range of about 20 to about 40 degrees relative to the axial channel, the upper and lower regions defining a funnel for directing excess or splashed paint toward the bristle securing recess.

A paint brush includes a handle including a base generally defining a solid cylinder, the base further including a proximal region, the handle having an axial hollow channel, the channel having a spiral threaded interior beginning at a proximal end of the channel and ending at a distal end of the handle, the spiral threading proportioned for engagement of a threaded paint pole extension. Beginning at a distal end of the base is a paint brush neck having an integral hollow segment of a flexible accordion-like corrugated material, and the axial channel extending into the neck without threading on it. Disposed distally of the corrugated material and integral with it is an integral bristle support region having a bristle securing recess proportioned for securement of bases of paint brush bristles, the recess including an upper and a lower region, the lower region proportioned for selectable receipt of paint bristles, the bristle-securing recess including an upper and a lower region, the upper region defining mutually slanted planes each in a range of about 20 to about 40 degrees relative to the axial channel, the upper and lower regions defining a funnel for directing excess or splashed paint toward the bristle securing recess.

A device for bathroom cleaning applications includes an extension, a head, and a cleaning utility. The extension defines an extension axis and including a first extension component and a second extension component. The head is fixedly coupled to the extension, and defines a head plane transverse to the extension axis. The head includes at least one resilient member disposed parallel to the head plane, and a receiving surface configured to receive the cleaning utility. Force applied to the extension is transmitted to the cleaning utility via the head to conform the cleaning utility to a remote surface to be cleaned.

An adjustable knockdown tool includes a coupling member, a blade support, and an actuator. The coupling member includes a housing defining a channel. The housing includes an actuator receptacle and a locking element that is located between the actuator receptacle and the channel. The locking element is movable between locking and releasing positions. The blade support extends through the channel and is coupled to a blade member. The blade support is rotatable relative to the channel when the locking element is at the releasing position so as to change an angle of the blade member, and the blade support is fixed relative to the channel when the locking element is at the locking position so as to fix the angle of the blade member. The actuator is configured to be coupled to the actuator receptacle to cause the locking element to move from the releasing to the locking position.

A handle replacement system for manipulating earth includes a handle that may be manipulated. The handle comprises dimensional lumber. A head is removably coupled to the handle. Thus, the head may manipulate earth. The head is structured to receive dimensional lumber.

A handle replacement system for manipulating earth includes a handle that may be manipulated. The handle comprises dimensional lumber. A head is removably coupled to the handle. Thus, the head may manipulate earth. The head is structured to receive dimensional lumber.

A portable, handheld implement for disjoining protruding concrete ties from reinforced concrete, the handheld implement adapted to apply successive bending and breaking forces to concrete ties, rebar, and the like. An L-shaped head, or chevron-shaped head, in some embodiments, receives the protruding concrete tie and coacts therewith to shear a concrete tie or rebar from a typically planar concrete surface using successive, longitudinally-applied handheld force. A concrete tie is inserted into a recess in the head of the implement designed to securely receive it. Some embodiments of the present invention comprise two L-shaped heads, on at either end of the handle.

A mirror cleaning device configured to effectively and properly clean side-view mirrors or rear-view mirrors having a curved profile on a vehicle. The mirror cleaning device comprises a head connected to an ergonomic handle. The head comprises a connecting bar and a cleaning blade retaining rail. The head is removably attachable to the ergonomic handle via a mechanical fastener. The mirror cleaning device further comprises a squeegee blade. The squeegee blade fits in a groove in the cleaning blade retaining rail. The squeegee blade is configured to move and adapt to the curvature of almost any mirror or glass surface to effectively remove any dirt, dust, water, or other contaminates from the surface of the mirror.

A mirror cleaning device configured to effectively and properly clean side-view mirrors or rear-view mirrors having a curved profile on a vehicle. The mirror cleaning device comprises a head connected to an ergonomic handle. The head comprises a connecting bar and a cleaning blade retaining rail. The head is removably attachable to the ergonomic handle via a mechanical fastener. The mirror cleaning device further comprises a squeegee blade. The squeegee blade fits in a groove in the cleaning blade retaining rail. The squeegee blade is configured to move and adapt to the curvature of almost any mirror or glass surface to effectively remove any dirt, dust, water, or other contaminates from the surface of the mirror.