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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 2019
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2016
Ecolab Usa Inc., Saint Paul, MN (US);
Eric R. Balz, Stillwater, MN (US);
Eric Gingras, Herber City, UT (US);
Scott Latimer, Flower Mound, TX (US);
Jeremy Finison, Pine Hall, NC (US);
Dan Anderson, Eagan, MN (US);
Sarah Gilbertson, St. Paul, MN (US);
Ecolab USA Inc., Saint Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
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.