Double handle tool

Abstract

A double handle tool that may have at least two handles disposed on opposite sides of a grasping mechanism of the tool. In one embodiment, two handles may be provided about 180 degrees from each other about the grasping mechanism of the tool. By having these two handles, greater and more even torque may be applied to the grasping mechanism of the tool as compared to conventional tools with a handle on one side of the grasping mechanism.

1 . A tool comprising:
 a grasping mechanism;   a first handle attached at a first side of the grasping mechanism; and   a second handle attached at a second side of the grasping mechanism.   
     
     
         2 . The tool of  claim 1 , wherein the grasping mechanism is selected from the group consisting of a pair of pliers, a slip joint pair of pliers, an adjustable wrench, locking pliers, a ratchet, a pipe wrench, a socket driver, a screw driver, and a water filter wrench. 
     
     
         3 . The tool of  claim 1 , wherein the first handle is a conventional tool handle and the second handle is a solid elongated member, wherein the second side is opposite of the first side, relative to the grasping mechanism. 
     
     
         4 . The tool of  claim 3 , wherein the first handle includes a pair of elongated members, wherein squeezing the pair of elongated members of the first handle together causes operation of the grasping mechanism. 
     
     
         5 . The tool of  claim 1 , wherein the second handle is formed integrally with the grasping mechanism. 
     
     
         6 . The tool of  claim 1 , wherein the first handle extends from the grasping mechanism a first length and the second handle extends from the grasping mechanism a second length, wherein the first length is the same as the second length. 
     
     
         7 . The tool of  claim 1 , wherein the tool is a water filter wrench. 
     
     
         8 . A double handle hand tool comprising:
 a central grasping mechanism;   a first handle extending from a first side of the grasping mechanism; and   a second handle extending from a second, opposite side of the grasping mechanism.   
     
     
         9 . The double handle hand tool of  claim 8 , wherein the tool is made of plastic, wood or metal. 
     
     
         10 . The double handle hand tool of  claim 9 , wherein the metal is steel.