Handheld reeling device handle

Abstract

An improved handle for handheld reeling devices that utilizes an open hand instead of a closed grip, to hold the reeling device. A resilient flexible water resistant strap securely attached to reeling device frame, creates a self-supporting open loop through which the operator inserts a hand with greater ease while also being deflectable against the reeling device frame for compactness during storage. The use of an open hand for hold the reeling device frame provides better control over the reeling device from the forces generated by the motion of the winding-hand.

The invention claimed is: 
     
         1 . An improved handle for handheld reeling devices comprising:
 a) a handle strap constructed from a resilient flexible material;   b) said handheld reeling devices, comprising a non-rotatable reeling device frame of sufficient size to contact the palmar surface of the hand in proximity to the heel and the palmar surface of one or more fingers at the intermediate and/or distal phalanges of the same hand simultaneously;   c) the handle strap securely fastened to the non-rotatable reeling device frame in an orientation that creates a self-supporting loop with sufficient annular clearance to freely insert the operators hand; and   d) the handle strap being positioned on the non-rotatable reeling device frame such that the dorsal surface of the hand at the metacarpals or proximal phalanges, in proximity to the metacarpophalangeal joints or at the metacarpophalangeal joints themselves, contacts the interior surface of the loop created by the handle strap, while the palmar surface of the same hand in proximity to the heel and the palmar surface of one or more fingers at the intermediate and/or distal phalanges of the same hand, contact the surfaces of the non-rotatable reeling device frame.   
     
     
         2 . The improved handle of  claim 1  wherein said handle strap is adjustable for hand size. 
     
     
         3 . The improved handle of  claim 1  wherein said handle strap is sufficiently flexible, so as to allow the handle strap to be deflected against the non-rotatable reeling device frame when the operator's hand is not inserted in the loop. 
     
     
         4 . The improved handle of  claim 1  wherein said handle strap is resistant to water.