Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Hand forks and shovels – Attachments
Patent
1990-08-10
1992-02-04
Cherry, Johnny D.
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Hand forks and shovels
Attachments
A01B 100
Patent
active
050854780
ABSTRACT:
The cushioning step for the blade of a tool, according to the invention, has an elongated elastomeric member having an axially-extending, blade-engaging, generally L-shaped slot, oriented so that the step may be placed on the top edge of the blade of a tool wherein the blade is positioned in the slot. The slot is located intermediate the opposed side faces of the stop to define opposed saddle portions which rest on the opposed sides of the blade. A generally horizontally-extending portion of the L-shaped slot accommodates the blade-top construction of a forwardly-turned shovel. An inwardly-turned projection is located at the lower portion of the slot for providing a line contact with the front-surface of the blade. The step further includes a pair of axially-extending, clip-receiving openings located on opposite sides of the blade-engaging slot for receiving the legs of a bifurcated clip for securing the step to the blade. Preferably, the clip is gently curved to accommodate the similar curve of the shovel blade. The axis of the blade-engaging slot is orientated so that when the step is properly positioned, the axis intersects the upper surface at approximately its midpoint.
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A. M. Leonard, Inc., "Rubber Foot Pad", p. 5, advertisement brochure.
Bonnes David R.
Seifert Charles A.
Cherry Johnny D.
The Union Fork & Hoe Company
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