A universal second handle for attachment to tool members including shovels, brooms, rakes, and pitchforks, that is easily placed on a handle thereof to increase flexibility and leverage for performing various operations by providing the ability to use the tool member with hands on two separate handles.

An apparatus for protecting a tool from an overstrike event. The apparatus generally includes a handle, a tool head, and a collar configuration with two or more collar members adapted to separably surround the handle. The collar members are affixed to the outer surface of the handle by a first adhesive. The tool head is placed over the handle and collar members and is affixed to the outer surfaces of the collar members with a second adhesive. The tool head secures the collar members which protect the handle around its circumference in the event of an overstrike event in any direction.

An apparatus for protecting a tool from an overstrike event. The apparatus generally includes a handle, a tool head, and a collar configuration with two or more collar members adapted to separably surround the handle. The collar members are affixed to the outer surface of the handle by a first adhesive. The tool head is placed over the handle and collar members and is affixed to the outer surfaces of the collar members with a second adhesive. The tool head secures the collar members which protect the handle around its circumference in the event of an overstrike event in any direction.

A paint brush and a clamping and locating device used in the same are provided. The clamping and locating device comprises a base, a handle and a lock button. The base includes a mounting surface, a handle-retaining cavity and at least one boss. The handle has a head portion being held in the handle-retaining cavity. The head portion includes at least one mounting hole, a button-receiving recess and a sliding groove. The button-receiving recess is divided into a first position and a second position. The mounting hole and the boss are axially mated together to make the handle be pivotally mounted in the handle-retaining cavity. The lock button is mounted in the button-receiving recess, and can be switched between the first position and the second position, so the handle is capable of being positioned on the first position and the second position.

A paint brush and a clamping and locating device used in the same are provided. The clamping and locating device comprises a base, a handle and a lock button. The base includes a mounting surface, a handle-retaining cavity and at least one boss. The handle has a head portion being held in the handle-retaining cavity. The head portion includes at least one mounting hole, a button-receiving recess and a sliding groove. The button-receiving recess is divided into a first position and a second position. The mounting hole and the boss are axially mated together to make the handle be pivotally mounted in the handle-retaining cavity. The lock button is mounted in the button-receiving recess, and can be switched between the first position and the second position, so the handle is capable of being positioned on the first position and the second position.

An adjustable handle of a knife or other implement is provided. The adjustable handle allows a user or multiple users to adjust the shape of the handle to more closely match the shape of their hand while gripping the handle, to shape the handle to reduce strain on their hand, or to otherwise change the shape of the handle for other purposes. The adjustable handle includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and an outer gripping surface between the first end and the second end. The handle also includes a plurality of handle members positioned between the first end and the second end which are selectably moveable with respect to each other to adjust a shape of the outer gripping surface.

An adjustable handle of a knife or other implement is provided. The adjustable handle allows a user or multiple users to adjust the shape of the handle to more closely match the shape of their hand while gripping the handle, to shape the handle to reduce strain on their hand, or to otherwise change the shape of the handle for other purposes. The adjustable handle includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and an outer gripping surface between the first end and the second end. The handle also includes a plurality of handle members positioned between the first end and the second end which are selectably moveable with respect to each other to adjust a shape of the outer gripping surface.

A multi-function painting accessory includes a coupling member configured to be received on an end of an extension pole or paint roller, a scraper blade extending from the coupling member, the scraper blade having a distal edge for removing debris from a surface, and an opener device extending from the coupling member, the opener device being configured for use in removing a paint can lid or bottle top.

A multi-function painting accessory includes a coupling member configured to be received on an end of an extension pole or paint roller, a scraper blade extending from the coupling member, the scraper blade having a distal edge for removing debris from a surface, and an opener device extending from the coupling member, the opener device being configured for use in removing a paint can lid or bottle top.

A hand tool assembly generally comprising a handle and a tool head combined by a connector. The handle has a first end and a second end. The connector has a first end and a second end. The first end of the connector is combined with the second end of the handle. The second end of the connector is combined with the head of a tool by inserting the connector into a socket/opening in the tool's head. The second end of the connector is flexible thereby allowing it to conform to the shape of the socket regardless of whether the socket is straight or curved. A rigid tube insert is positioned a short distance into the handle second end and extends a short distance outward from the handle second end. Adhesives or fasteners may be used to help secure the components together.