Weed extraction system, method
US8469422B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01B1/16
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for providing weed extraction so Industrial, Commercial and Home users (ICAHUs) can assure that unwanted weeds can be easily and effectively extracted. The system and method allows ICAHUs to work safely and efficiently and to extract weeds by using a hand-held device that can easily penetrate the ground around weeds, secure the unwanted weed, and aid the user in extracting the weed from the ground. ICAHUs can easily operate the levers of the device which operate jaws to secure to weeds. Specialized debris passages in the jaws of the device allow for debris to be passed through the jaws of the device which allow to for continued use and a greatly reduced need to clean the device during use. The method comprises a system in which unwanted weeds may be easily secured and extracted by the user without an increased risk of accidents or without unnecessary steps or procedures for cleaning.
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