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Abstract

An adjustable shaft for an implement which can be increased or decreased in length and can be oriented in a number of ways which change the alignment of the handle end of the implement relative to the operating end of the implement is disclosed. The adjustable shaft comprises a first shaft and a second shaft of lesser diameter. The first shaft is hollow and the second shaft is slidably receivable therein. A mechanism for aligning the second shaft relative to the first shaft is attached to one end of the first shaft. The aligning mechanism includes a plurality of projections which extend away from the first shaft when the alignment mechanism is connected thereon. The projections are adapted to engage the second shaft. A collar member, which is slidable along the second shaft, engages with the projections of the alignment mechanism and presses them against the second shaft so that they frictionally engage the same. The length of the shaft may be adjusted by simply altering the length of the second shaft which is received inside the first shaft. The second shaft and the alignment mechanism are configured to interlock with each other so that rotational movement of the second shaft with respect to the first shaft is substantially prevented.

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First Claim