The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to an improved extendable and rotatable shovel for use in various applications such as the shoveling of snow. Users can modify the shovel to accommodate their stature and personal preferences.

An apparatus configured to be secured to a shovel and provide distribution of material during use of the shovel. The present invention includes a body having a hollow interior volume. The body has an upper end with and opening providing access to the interior volume. The lower end of the body includes a first portion and second portion that extend in opposing directions. A plurality of apertures are formed in the first portion and second portion of the body so as to provide spreading of a material as the shovel is utilized. The body is releasably secured to a mount wherein the mount is secured to the handle of the shovel. The mount includes a pair of support arms that are configured to cradle the lower end of the body. The body includes a slot formed therein that is operable to be releasably secured to a clip on the mount.

An apparatus configured to be secured to a shovel and provide distribution of material during use of the shovel. The present invention includes a body having a hollow interior volume. The body has an upper end with and opening providing access to the interior volume. The lower end of the body includes a first portion and second portion that extend in opposing directions. A plurality of apertures are formed in the first portion and second portion of the body so as to provide spreading of a material as the shovel is utilized. The body is releasably secured to a mount wherein the mount is secured to the handle of the shovel. The mount includes a pair of support arms that are configured to cradle the lower end of the body. The body includes a slot formed therein that is operable to be releasably secured to a clip on the mount.

A snow removal device is disclosed herein comprising: a platform and two handle members. The platform includes a flat top layer, a middle layer, a flat bottom layer, and four side edges. The platform is adapted to be folded. The two handle members are spaced and attached to one of the four side members, such that said platform is adapted to be placed upon an outdoor surface via said two handle members, allowed to accumulate snow and ice thereon, and then removed from said outdoor surface via the two handle members while displacing said snow and ice to another location. A snow removal apparatus is also disclosed herein comprising: a plurality of snow removal devices. Each of the plurality of snow removal devices are adapted to releasably attach to an adjacent said snow removal device platform to thereby form a variable sized snow removal apparatus.

A snow removal device is disclosed herein comprising: a platform and two handle members. The platform includes a flat top layer, a middle layer, a flat bottom layer, and four side edges. The platform is adapted to be folded. The two handle members are spaced and attached to one of the four side members, such that said platform is adapted to be placed upon an outdoor surface via said two handle members, allowed to accumulate snow and ice thereon, and then removed from said outdoor surface via the two handle members while displacing said snow and ice to another location. A snow removal apparatus is also disclosed herein comprising: a plurality of snow removal devices. Each of the plurality of snow removal devices are adapted to releasably attach to an adjacent said snow removal device platform to thereby form a variable sized snow removal apparatus.

The present invention relates generally to the field of debris scooping. More specifically, the present invention relates to a debris scooping device primarily comprised of a shaft, a shaft extension, and at least one head attachment. The head attachment may fixedly attach to the shaft or removably attach to the shaft via a plurality of female and male threads. The head attachment may be in the form of a shovel body, a spade body, a rake body, a spear, body, etc. such that the attachment can effectively remove debris from within a manhole. One embodiment of the device is further comprised of at least one shaft extension that can be attached to the shaft and head attachment to allow the device to increase in length.

A lifting implement, such as a shovel has a handle and a load bearing member. The handle includes an articulated joint dividing the handle between a major portion and a lever portion. The lever is adapted to pivot within the range of an acute angle relative to the handle profile. The lever and the major portion of the handle each have a means for mounting a resilient member therebetween, where the resilient member is capable of absorbing shock and storing energy when urged by the pivoting of the lever within the range during the motion of lifting a load, and which stored energy is released when the load is being heaved by the implement. The handle may include a hand grip and a gripping portion on the major portion spaced from the articulated joint such that a triangle is formed with the hand grip, the gripping portion and the articulated joint at the apex of the triangle, wherein the apex of the triangle.

A lifting implement, such as a shovel has a handle and a load bearing member. The handle includes an articulated joint dividing the handle between a major portion and a lever portion. The lever is adapted to pivot within the range of an acute angle relative to the handle profile. The lever and the major portion of the handle each have a means for mounting a resilient member therebetween, where the resilient member is capable of absorbing shock and storing energy when urged by the pivoting of the lever within the range during the motion of lifting a load, and which stored energy is released when the load is being heaved by the implement. The handle may include a hand grip and a gripping portion on the major portion spaced from the articulated joint such that a triangle is formed with the hand grip, the gripping portion and the articulated joint at the apex of the triangle, wherein the apex of the triangle.

A deicing and snow melting device, for elevating the melting point of ice and snow, comprises of a plurality of pellets including an active ingredient. Each pellet of the plurality of pellets has at least an underside and a topside. The active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of chloride salts, organic compounds, alcohols or mixtures thereof. A base comprising a water-soluble sheet is joined to either one of the underside or topside of each pellet of the plurality of pellets. The base may define at least one hole through a top surface and bottom surface of the base allowing for easy dispersion of the active ingredient

A snow removal device comprising an accumulation surface for receiving snow when in use, with one or more rigid sections extending from or connected to the accumulation surface to form a V shaped plow. The accumulation surface may be attached to a support shaft which may include an additional handle to produce a manually operated snow shovel. Alternatively, a bracket mounted to the inward facing surface of the V shaped plow may connect the snow removal device to a granular spreader apparatus. The V shaped plow may include a deflector, of various shape, integrally attached at the leading apex of the plow. Additionally, the outward facing surface of the V shaped plow may utilize a concave shape that may increase along a gradient as it gets closer to the distal ends of the plow and/or as it gets closer to the top edge or the bottom edge of the plow.