Connection between handle and end effector of tool

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9174335
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14522765

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A device and method for making a tool for use in housekeeping or gardening is disclosed. The tool includes a handle and an end effector that are joined together using an end fitting attached to the end of the handle and a coupler attached to the end effector, such as a mop, brush, broom and the like. The end fitting and the coupler are fitted together and pinned using a clip to prevent rotation of one respect to the other. The end fitting and coupler may be fitted together with a threaded connection in addition to the clip and the end effector may be threaded and glued to the end effector. The end fitting may be received in the end fitting and secured with fasteners or be made integral to the end fitting.

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THE O'DELL CORPORATION13833 INDIAN MOUND ROAD WARE SHOALS SC 29692

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O'Dell, William B Greenwood, US 2 2

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