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Asymmetric terebrating digging tool with lateral displacement slide surface and pivoting leg

US10999962B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 7, 2020
Grant dateMay 11, 2021
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01C5/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dirt digging tool is provided which includes a handle and an asymmetrical head. The asymmetrical head include an upper end and a lower end which collectively form the tool's face. The lower end includes a ground engaging edge which includes a first convex arcuate edge which includes the tool's tip, a second convex arcuate edge, and a medial edge. The second convex arcuate edge is longitudinally spaced above the tip. Meanwhile, the medial edge is preferably straight and extends longitudinally, parallel to the handle, from the first convex arcuate edge's tip to the second convex arcuate edge.

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