Ergonomic handset

Abstract

Ergonomic handset for precision manual tools comprising an elongated body and at least one working end comprising a tool-insertion opening at one of said body's ends and a gripping zone near said opening, said gripping zone comprising three finger-rests designed to form a triangular tapered profile. A saddle-like component may be attached to the handset at the middle thereof, to be worn around the ridge connecting the thumb and the forefinger.

1 . Ergonomic handset for precision manual tools comprising: 
 an elongated body; and    at least one working end comprising: 
 a tool-insertion opening at one of said body's ends; and  
 a gripping zone near said opening, said gripping zone  
 comprising three finger-rests designed to form a triangular tapered profile.  
   
   
   
       2 . The handset of  claim 1 , wherein said body is made of rigid plastic material.  
   
   
       3 . The handset of  claim 1 , wherein said finger-rests are made of an elastomer.  
   
   
       4 . The handset of  claim 2 , wherein said finger-rests are made of an elastomer.  
   
   
       5 . The handset of  claim 1 , wherein said finger-rests are made of friction-enhanced rigid plastic material.  
   
   
       6 . The handset of  claim 2 , wherein said finger-rests are made of friction-enhanced rigid plastic material.  
   
   
       7 . The handset of  claim 1 , wherein said triangular profile is isosceles.  
   
   
       8 . The handset of  claim 1 , wherein said triangular profile is equilateral.  
   
   
       9 . The handset of  claim 1 , wherein said triangular profile is concave.  
   
   
       10 . The handset of  claim 1 , wherein said triangular profile is convex.  
   
   
       11 . The handset of  claim 1 , additionally comprising at least one elevated portion facing said working end, said elevated portion designed for resting the ridge between the thumb and forefinger of the user.  
   
   
       12 . The handset of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one working end comprises two working ends.  
   
   
       13 . The handset of  claim 9 , wherein said at least one working end comprises two working ends.  
   
   
       14 . Ergonomic handset for precision manual tools comprising: 
 an elongated body;    two working ends, each comprising: 
 a tool-insertion opening at one of said body's ends; and  
 a gripping zone near said opening, said gripping zone  
 comprising three finger-rests designed to form a triangular tapered profile; and  
   a pivot axis between said two working ends.    
   
   
       15 . Ergonomic handset for precision manual tools comprising: 
 an elongated body;    two working ends, each comprising a tool-insertion opening at one of said body's ends, respectively; and    a saddle-like component (“saddle”) attached to said handset at the middle thereof, to be worn around the ridge connecting the thumb and    the forefinger.    
   
   
       16 . The handset of  claim 15 , wherein each of said working ends additionally comprises a gripping zone near said opening, said gripping zone comprising three finger-rests designed to form a triangular tapered profile.  
   
   
       17 . The handset of  claim 15 , wherein said saddle comprises an outer bent plastic surface, cushioned from within with soft, elastic material.  
   
   
       18 . The handset of  claim 17 , wherein the cushion material comprises a thermoplastic elastomer.  
   
   
       19 . The handset of  claim 18 , wherein the thermoplastic elastomer engulfs one of air and gel.  
   
   
       20 . The handset of  claim 17 , wherein the cushion material comprises one of gel and sponge material.  
   
   
       21 . The handset of  claim 15 , wherein said two working ends define an angle other than 180 degrees.  
   
   
       22 . The handset of  claim 15 , wherein said saddle is rotatably connected to said body, to provide rotation of the handset above said saddle.  
   
   
       23 . The handset of  claim 22 , wherein said rotatable connection comprises an intermediate stage wherein the handset may be retained.  
   
   
       24 . The handset of  claim 15 , wherein said saddle is detachable from said handset body.