An active suspension orthotic support system is disclosed. The suspension orthotic support system comprises at least one variable resistance beam extending from a heel section to a mid-arch section of the footwear, wherein rotation of the variable resistance beam from a first position to a second position causes a resistance provided by the variable resistance beam to vary between a minimum resistance to a maximum resistance.

An active suspension orthotic support system is disclosed. The suspension orthotic support system comprises at least one variable resistance beam extending from a heel section to a mid-arch section of the footwear, wherein rotation of the variable resistance beam from a first position to a second position causes a resistance provided by the variable resistance beam to vary between a minimum resistance to a maximum resistance.

A multi-use configurable raking system may have a first rake and a second rake. The first rake may have a first handle and a first rake head connected to the first handle. The second rake may have a second handle and a second rake head connected to the second handle. A connector may be affixed to the first rake and the second handle may be mounted on the first handle via the connector. The second rake may be variably positioned relative to the first rake. An orientation of the second rake relative to the first rake may be adjusted by rotation of the second rake relative to the first rake and a longitudinal position of the second rake relative to the first rake may be adjusted by movement of the second rake relative to the first rake along a longitudinal axis of the second handle.

A multi-use configurable raking system may have a first rake and a second rake. The first rake may have a first handle and a first rake head connected to the first handle. The second rake may have a second handle and a second rake head connected to the second handle. A connector may be affixed to the first rake and the second handle may be mounted on the first handle via the connector. The second rake may be variably positioned relative to the first rake. An orientation of the second rake relative to the first rake may be adjusted by rotation of the second rake relative to the first rake and a longitudinal position of the second rake relative to the first rake may be adjusted by movement of the second rake relative to the first rake along a longitudinal axis of the second handle.

One aspect of the present invention is a rake spline separator for minimizing or preventing movable or adjustable rake splines from getting damaged and/or from being moved or bent to inefficient raking positions during raking tasks. As a non-limiting embodiment or example, the rake spline separator includes a first end, a second end, an elongated body extending from the first end to the second end, a first or front side, a second or rear side, and a plurality of holes. Another aspect of the present invention is a rake-assisting apparatus that includes a rake spline separator and a rake scoop device. A further aspect of the present invention is a rake that includes a rake spline separator and that may also include a rake scoop device.

A waste collection system, method, and apparatus comprises a handle assembly comprising a stand tube, a handle, and a controller; and a waste collection assembly comprising a housing, a waste slide container, and a sliding arm bar operably connected to a waste catch with a linear actuator, wherein the waste catch is configured to draw waste into the waste slide container.

A waste collection system, method, and apparatus comprises a handle assembly comprising a stand tube, a handle, and a controller; and a waste collection assembly comprising a housing, a waste slide container, and a sliding arm bar operably connected to a waste catch with a linear actuator, wherein the waste catch is configured to draw waste into the waste slide container.

A combination rake/refuse collector has a rake portion which traps leaves and other debris, a handle portion which contains a hollow tube, a connector portion which connects the hollow tube to a vacuum unit, and a storage/processing container. The vacuum unit and storage processing container are carried via a shoulder harness with two straps on the back of user. The vacuum unit sucks leaves and other debris collected by the rake portion, through the hollow tube and the connector portion, and directs them to the vacuum storage bag where they are shredded and exhausted into the leaf vacuum bag. The handle portion allows the user to direct the rake portion.

A combination rake/refuse collector has a rake portion which traps leaves and other debris, a handle portion which contains a hollow tube, a connector portion which connects the hollow tube to a vacuum unit, and a storage/processing container. The vacuum unit and storage processing container are carried via a shoulder harness with two straps on the back of user. The vacuum unit sucks leaves and other debris collected by the rake portion, through the hollow tube and the connector portion, and directs them to the vacuum storage bag where they are shredded and exhausted into the leaf vacuum bag. The handle portion allows the user to direct the rake portion.

The present invention relates to a multipurpose tool that is configured to collect seaweed and other debris from the edges of a body of water and from shorelines. The tool has an elongated handle having an ergonomic grip, a head portion, a plurality of tines extending from the head portion, and a removably attached net-like filter. Each tine has an elongated length with a downwardly extending distal portion and is supported by a curved brace, wherein the curved brace extends laterally across the tines for providing mechanical support to the tines. The tines are oriented in a tapered manner having less spacing between the tines near the head portion and more spacing between the tines at the distal end which allows the width of the tines to be larger at the distal end than near the head portion.