Patent · US Expired

Digging tool

US5427189A · kind A · utility

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14References
10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 27, 1994
Grant dateJun 27, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 27, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B11/005
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

There is described a handheld and actuated tool for making small diameter holes in the earth, comprising an elongated earth penetrating tubular member for cutting a core of earth, and a handle portion connected to the tubular member for transmitting earth penetrating and torsional forces thereto and for pulling the tubular member from the earth to remove the core of earth therein.

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