Patent attributes
A pry bar (16) of the type used to move objects through the application of leverage includes a shaft (22) having a roughened surface (24) to increase its coefficient of friction. The roughened surface (24) may extend over an elbowed (28) transition and at least partially over the tip (18). A slip cover (30) is moveably disposed along the shaft (22) into a selective intervening position covering the roughened surface (24) to protect delicate fulcrum points from the roughened surface (24). The slip cover (30) preferably includes a resilient, cantilevered tongue (34) for covering the elbow (28) and a portion of the tip (18). In an alternative embodiment, the slip cover (230, 330) is fitted with a supplemental journaling member (240, 340). In one specific embodiment, the supplemental journaling member (340) includes a roller wheel (346) to provide a rolling interface at the fulcrum point.
