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Raking and pick-up tool

US5564267A · kind A · utility

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27Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 10, 1995
Grant dateOct 15, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01D7/10
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool formed by a pivotal connection between a first shaft and a second shaft. One shaft has a scooping head such as a shovel or a rake head. The other shaft has a rake head with a plurality of tines having bent distal end portions extending out in a direction away from the scooping head. The rake head may further include flanged portions extending from the distal end of the rake head in a direction toward the scooping head. The pivotal connection may be designed so that it is detachable; and, if so, detachment may be limited to when the shafts are separated in a maximum full open position. The combination tool may be used for raking and picking up leaves or other debris.

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