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ENHANCED ACTION HAND TOOL SYSTEM
20170297190 · 2017-10-19 ·

A cleaning implement is described, which can have an elongate handle with a proximal end, a distal end, and an interior surface. The interior surface of the elongate handle can define an interior cavity of the elongate handle. An elastic element can be secured within the interior cavity of the handle at the proximal end. A motion rod can also be concentrically secured within the interior cavity of the handle, adjacent to the elastic element. The motion rod can have an exposed end protruding out of the elongate handle at the distal end, and the exposed end can have a tip with a tool attachment feature.

Configurable hand tool system with interchangeable work heads
09775271 · 2017-10-03 ·

A multi-use hand tool system featuring modular interchangeable components including a digging and cutting head, a rake head; a claw hammer head, a snow shovel head; a garden fork head comprising, one or more hafts, an offset-L component providing a 90 degree orientation between components and/or and handle. The hand tool system features components and grips having a Reuleaux triangle configuration.

Configurable hand tool system with interchangeable work heads
09775271 · 2017-10-03 ·

A multi-use hand tool system featuring modular interchangeable components including a digging and cutting head, a rake head; a claw hammer head, a snow shovel head; a garden fork head comprising, one or more hafts, an offset-L component providing a 90 degree orientation between components and/or and handle. The hand tool system features components and grips having a Reuleaux triangle configuration.

Self-lubricating asphalt rake
09777444 · 2017-10-03 ·

An asphalt rake includes a handle, a rake head, and a valve. The handle includes a cavity to hold a fluid, such as a release agent. The rake head has a passage in fluid communication with the outlet of the handle. The passage is in fluid connection with a support member outlet that is configured to be positioned apart from the crossbar by a gap. The valve controls fluid flowing from the cavity in the handle to the rake head. Fluid applied to tines of the rake head can prevent asphalt buildup on the rake head when smoothing or otherwise working with asphalt.

RAKING DEVICE AND METHOD
20220192085 · 2022-06-23 ·

An improved raking device comprising extendable rake heads for raking granular material.

Ergonomic lateral manual sweeping device
11731257 · 2023-08-22 ·

An ergonomic lateral sweeping device is described. In an embodiment, the device has a sweeping head such as a broom or rake head, and an elongated pole attached to the head. A paddle is rotatably attached to the elongated pole opposite the head, the paddle being wider than the elongated pole. The paddle has a front surface and a rear surface that extend horizontally and vertically so as to provide an area of contact between an arm and a torso. A handle is attached to the pole between the paddle and the sweeping head for rotation about a single axis with respect to the paddle. The handle has a hand grip to receive a rotational force to control a rotational position of the sweeping head with respect to the paddle, wherein the handle and the sweeping head rotate together with respect to the paddle about the single axis.

Ergonomic lateral manual sweeping device
11731257 · 2023-08-22 ·

An ergonomic lateral sweeping device is described. In an embodiment, the device has a sweeping head such as a broom or rake head, and an elongated pole attached to the head. A paddle is rotatably attached to the elongated pole opposite the head, the paddle being wider than the elongated pole. The paddle has a front surface and a rear surface that extend horizontally and vertically so as to provide an area of contact between an arm and a torso. A handle is attached to the pole between the paddle and the sweeping head for rotation about a single axis with respect to the paddle. The handle has a hand grip to receive a rotational force to control a rotational position of the sweeping head with respect to the paddle, wherein the handle and the sweeping head rotate together with respect to the paddle about the single axis.

SPREADER AND RAKE HAND TOOL
20220022355 · 2022-01-27 ·

A hand tool includes a tool handle and a tool head having a body portion, with the handle secured to a back support plate portion which connects normal relative to the back plate portion, a first plate portion extending from a first side of the back plate portion having a toothed edge and a second plate portion extending from a second side of the back plate portion having a level edge, wherein each of the plate portions extend at an angle of from between 5 to 45 degrees relative to the back support plate portion.

SPREADER AND RAKE HAND TOOL
20220022355 · 2022-01-27 ·

A hand tool includes a tool handle and a tool head having a body portion, with the handle secured to a back support plate portion which connects normal relative to the back plate portion, a first plate portion extending from a first side of the back plate portion having a toothed edge and a second plate portion extending from a second side of the back plate portion having a level edge, wherein each of the plate portions extend at an angle of from between 5 to 45 degrees relative to the back support plate portion.

Leaf lifter device
11229159 · 2022-01-25 ·

Devices, systems and methods having a pair of pivotable molded plastic substantially S shaped elongated arms with handle ends and opposite rake scooper ends. A user can manipulate the handle ends as tongs to pick up yard waste, such as but not limited to leaves, branches and the like, to be moved into yard waste containers, such as trashcans, leaf bags and the like. The pivot point of the pivoting arms is substantially twice as close to the handle ends than to the rake scooper ends to allow for greater leverage for picking up the yard waste. The higher pivotal point can form an approximately 3 to approximately 1 work ratio whereby spreading the handle ends of the device just approximately 11″ or more apart allows for the rake scooper ends have spreads approximately 33″, for maximizing debris collection.