A01B1/022

Debris Scooping Device
20230183932 · 2023-06-15 ·

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.

Sand bag shovel assembly
09781871 · 2017-10-10 ·

A sand bag shovel having an elongated rod connected to a connecting member and the connecting member attached to a scoop. The scoop has a pair of sidewalls and a front wall with tapered panels that form a peak. A funnel is used with the scoop that has a flange that extends outwardly from a top opening.

Pick Shovel
20170280612 · 2017-10-05 ·

An apparatus for shifting and transferring materials is provided, wherein the apparatus has an elongated handle and a blade affixed to an end of the elongated handle. The blade has a bottom and at least two side edges. The elongated handle extends upwardly from the blade at an acute angle relative to the bottom of the blade. The acute angle is approximately 65° such that an angle of the elongated handle relative to vertical is approximately 25°. A cap can be adapted to secure the elongated handle to the blade.

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.

Apparatuses and methods for filling bags
09738407 · 2017-08-22 · ·

Apparatuses and methods for filling bags are provided. Some apparatuses include a shovel and an elongate lever arm that may be arranged in a bagging or pivoting orientation, a storage orientation, and a shovel orientation. In the bagging orientation, the elongate lever arm may be rotatably coupled to the shovel. In the storage orientation, the apparatus may be configured for compact storage. In the shovel orientation, the elongate lever arm may extend proximally from the shovel to function as an extension of the shovel arm.

Device, system, and method for shoveling and shaping snow

A handheld scooping and shaping device comprising a snow shaping section, a first hollow rigid shaft segment, a plurality of additional hollow rigid shaft segments, and a handle. The snow shaping section comprises a scooping panel, back panel, first sidewall, second sidewall, and bottom panel. The scooping panel comprises a distal end having a plurality of teeth extending outwardly. The back panel opposes the scooping panel. The first sidewall opposes the second sidewall. The bottom panel is coupled or integrated to the scooping panel, back panel, first sidewall and second sidewall. The first hollow rigid shaft segment is removably coupled to the snow shaping section. The plurality of additional hollow rigid shaft segments are configured to nest within at either the first hollow rigid shaft segment or an additional hollow rigid shaft segment. The handle is coupled or integrated to one of the additional hollow rigid shaft segments.

IMPACT-ASSISTED SHOVEL
20210386007 · 2021-12-16 ·

A shovel includes a shovel blade, a handle assembly with a tubular section and hammer section, where the hammer section is configured to axially slide within the tubular section to function as an impact hammer. A locking assembly locks the hammer section in one of an extended position and a compressed position relative to the tubular section. Releasing the locking assembly allows the hammer section to axially slide within the tubular section.

LIGHT GUIDE PLATE, BACKLIGHT MODULE AND DISPLAY DEVICE
20210373224 · 2021-12-02 ·

A light guide plate includes a main body, first stripe structures and second stripe structures. The main body has an optical surface, a light-incident surface and an opposite light-incident surface. The main body has a hole passing through the optical surface, and the optical surface has a first region and a second region which are separated by an imaginary line. The imaginary line intersects the hole. The hole has a first side near the opposite light-incident surface and a second side near the light-incident surface. A portion of each of the first stripe structures is disposed in the first region. The second stripe structures are disposed in the second region. An extending direction of at least one portion of each first stripe structure is vertical to the light-incident surface, and a portion of the second stripe structures extends to the first side of the hole near the opposite light-incident surface.

Folding snow shovel with improved joint
11732429 · 2023-08-22 · ·

A joint connects a first portion of a tool to a second portion of the tool. The joint comprises a first elongated portion, a second elongated portion, and a hub. The first elongated portion is configured to couple to the first portion of the tool and includes a first joint end. The second elongated portion is configured to couple to the second portion of the tool and includes a second joint end with a plurality of cavities formed therein. The hub is positioned between the first joint end and the second joint end and is shiftable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The hub includes a projection that is operable to extend into one of the cavities when in the locked position and shift out of the cavities when in the unlocked position.

Multipurpose Utility Attachment Device
20230241757 · 2023-08-03 ·

A multipurpose utility attachment device for equipping a variety of tools to an adjustable shaft includes a grip. The grip is a handle and has a flat end. A telescopic shaft comprises a first portion, a second portion, and a pair of spring pins. A proximal end of the first portion is coupled to the flat end of the grip. The second portion is nested within the first portion. The second portion can adjust the length of the telescopic shaft by moving within the first portion. A pair of spring pins is positioned within the second portion and secures the second portion in a fixed length relative to the first portion. A second spring pin is used for securing a utility attachment to the telescopic shaft. The utility attachment can be a variety of wilderness survival tools. A hammock attachment can be used by a pair of telescopic shafts.