Sifter shovel
US7878334B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01B1/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An example sifter shovel assembly includes a handle and a scoop secured to the handle. The scoop includes an outer edge portion. An apertured area of the scoop has a plurality of apertures extending through the scoop and an unapertured area of the scoop extends from the outer edge to the apertured area. An example method of assembling a sifter shovel includes creating a plurality of apertures in a sheet of material and forming the sheet of material into a general scoop shape. The example method then secures a handle to an unapertured area of the sheet of material.
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