The ‘Paint Pot Pro’ is a paint-pot/kettle (FIGS.-1,6-9,15), and a manually detachable/attachable multi-use tool-handle (FIGS.-5,12-15). The paint-pot/kettle component of the ‘Paint Pot Pro’ holds substances, such as paint, for the use of brush and/or mini-roller, and comprises of recommended 1,000 ml volume-capacity. The paint-pot/kettle component of the ‘Paint Pot Pro’ includes: angled/magnetised brush-rest (Lables-1,2; FIG.- 15); wiping-blade (Lable-3); mini-roller-glide (Lable-5); mini-roller-holder (Lable-6); belt-clip/loops (Lables-7,8; FIG.-15); removable/replaceable plastic pot-liners to line the internal of the paint-pot/kettle (Lable-9); ergonomically-designed plastic handle (referred to as the multi-use tool-handle) (Label-4; FIGS.-13-15); and male component of the manual-locking system (Lable-10) to attach/detach the multi-use tool-handle (FIGS.-5,12-14) from the paint-pot/kettle (FIGS.-1,6-9,15). The multi-use tool-handle has multi-use functions including: mallet to close paint tins (Lable-14), paint tin openers (Lables-11,12), mini-roller cleaning-aid (Lable-13), shark-tooth brush cleaning-aid (Lable-17), scraping blade (Lable-15), beer bottle opener (Lable-18), female component of the female-to-male locking-system (Lable-16) designed to attach the multi-use tool-handle (FIGS.-5,12-15) to pot/kettle (FIGS.-1,6-9,15).

Compact hand axe that can chop along multiple axes is disclosed. While utilizing the tool in the hand axe configuration the forward-facing, mid-grip trigger allows for axial rotation to occurs in user's hand around the middle finger, enabling it to achieve a far greater edge velocity/impact than would ordinarily be expected from a blade of this length. Furthermore, working in conjunction with the channeled mounting wedge, the trigger also enables the present hand axe to be mounted securely to a haft of the users choosing so that the tool's broad front edge can provide the functional yield of a full-size, dedicated axe.

A concrete float, float assembly, float adapter and interface, and float vibration apparatus and methods are described. A concrete float has improved surfaces, and structures for controlling flow of wet concrete. An interface such as may be included in a quick attach/release configuration may be integrated on a float, and/or may be added onto a float for quick attach/release of a pivot assembly. Adapters may ease attachment or release of an assembly, and may be an interengaging element, such as a sliding dovetail as an interengaging element, or an adapter may be used to place an assembly in tension to secure the assembly. A vibration assembly may be included and configured to have a low center of mass, can have a user display, an accelerometer, and/or other components. A pivot assembly may be included for easier use by an operator, and may include a user display, quick release mechanisms.

A concrete float, float assembly, float adapter and interface, and float vibration apparatus and methods are described. A concrete float has improved surfaces, and structures for controlling flow of wet concrete. An interface such as may be included in a quick attach/release configuration may be integrated on a float, and/or may be added onto a float for quick attach/release of a pivot assembly. Adapters may ease attachment or release of an assembly, and may be an interengaging element, such as a sliding dovetail as an interengaging element, or an adapter may be used to place an assembly in tension to secure the assembly. A vibration assembly may be included and configured to have a low center of mass, can have a user display, an accelerometer, and/or other components. A pivot assembly may be included for easier use by an operator, and may include a user display, quick release mechanisms.

A scraping tool having a thick, durable scraping blade attached to a weighted main body is particularly useful in scraping encrusted marine growth from seawalls, dock and pier pilings, and bridge structures is disclosed. A scraping blade formed of 316 Stainless Steel having a thickness of approximately 3/16″, with a front end that is preferably angled approximately 15-degrees from the longitudinal axis of the tool arranges the blade for maximum effectiveness. The blade has teeth with each tooth defining a beveled upper tip surface to aid in piercing encrusted barnacle growth.

A scraping tool having a thick, durable scraping blade attached to a weighted main body is particularly useful in scraping encrusted marine growth from seawalls, dock and pier pilings, and bridge structures is disclosed. A scraping blade formed of 316 Stainless Steel having a thickness of approximately 3/16″, with a front end that is preferably angled approximately 15-degrees from the longitudinal axis of the tool arranges the blade for maximum effectiveness. The blade has teeth with each tooth defining a beveled upper tip surface to aid in piercing encrusted barnacle growth.

A handle assembly for a surgical tool including a handle having a distal end, and a first retaining mechanism attached to the distal end of the handle. The retaining mechanism includes a first retaining housing having a first central cavity for receiving a surgical tool, and a first locking mechanism moveable between first and second positions relative to the housing, the locking mechanism including a through hole for receiving the surgical tool. The handle assembly further includes a second retaining mechanism attached to a proximal end of the handle. The second retaining mechanism includes a second retaining housing having a second central cavity for receiving a handle extension, and a second locking mechanism moveable between first and second positions relative to the second retaining housing, the second locking mechanism having a through hole for receiving the handle extension.

A handle assembly for a surgical tool including a handle having a distal end, and a first retaining mechanism attached to the distal end of the handle. The retaining mechanism includes a first retaining housing having a first central cavity for receiving a surgical tool, and a first locking mechanism moveable between first and second positions relative to the housing, the locking mechanism including a through hole for receiving the surgical tool. The handle assembly further includes a second retaining mechanism attached to a proximal end of the handle. The second retaining mechanism includes a second retaining housing having a second central cavity for receiving a handle extension, and a second locking mechanism moveable between first and second positions relative to the second retaining housing, the second locking mechanism having a through hole for receiving the handle extension.

A tool assembly includes an elongated handle and a locking system for attaching a tool head to the handle. The tool head can be a floor care tool or other accessory that can be attached to the handle such that the elongated length of the handle can aid in the use of the tool attached. The locking system includes a keyed locking collar for engaging at least a first portion of the tool head, and a locking cap rotatably positioned on the handle for engaging a second portion of the tool head. The handle can be extendable, such as by telescoping, and can also be overmolded.

A tool assembly includes an elongated handle and a locking system for attaching a tool head to the handle. The tool head can be a floor care tool or other accessory that can be attached to the handle such that the elongated length of the handle can aid in the use of the tool attached. The locking system includes a keyed locking collar for engaging at least a first portion of the tool head, and a locking cap rotatably positioned on the handle for engaging a second portion of the tool head. The handle can be extendable, such as by telescoping, and can also be overmolded.