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Utility location shovel

US8287014B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 11, 2010
Grant dateOct 16, 2012
Priority date—
Expiry dateNov 11, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01B1/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a shovel for excavating material within a utility location includes a blade made from a non-metal material. The blade has an overall thickness and a leading edge with a blunt surface and a beveled surface. The overall thickness of the blade includes a combined thickness of the blunt and beveled surfaces. The thickness of the blunt surface is between about 25% and about 75% of the overall thickness of the blade. The shovel also includes a neck coupled to the blade, as well as a handle coupled to the neck.

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