Weed extracting device
US7059421B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01B1/18
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A weed extraction tool is disclosed, comprising an elongated handle, a prong assembly, and a step assembly. The prong assembly includes a rod having a plurality of prongs attached at a lower end thereof and a pivot pin holder near its center. The step assembly comprises a flat step portion at one end, a plurality of fingers at another end, and two sides near the center of and under the step assembly. An opening is formed in the top side proximate its center, and each side includes a side opening. The rod of the prong assembly is inserted through the opening in the top side of the step assembly such that a pivot pin may be inserted through one side of the step assembly, through the pivot pin holder, and through the other side of the step assembly, so as to pivotably fix the prong assembly to the step assembly. As such, the opening of the top side of the step assembly is sufficient only to allow the step assembly to pivot between closed and open positions with respect to the prong assembly. In the open position the user may step on the step assembly to burry the prongs into a portion of ground adjacent to a weed. Then, while the handle is pulled towards the user, pivoting the step as…
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