Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Hand forks and shovels – Fork
Patent
1996-07-10
1998-02-10
Kramer, Dean
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Hand forks and shovels
Fork
294 25, 16114R, B25G 110
Patent
active
057160872
ABSTRACT:
An ergonomic scoop assembly including a scoop subassembly and scoop support subassembly. The scoop assembly is preferably detachably connectable to the scoop support subassembly. The scoop support subassembly includes a saddle member for contacting the ventral side of a user's forearm and structure for releasably securing the scoop support subassembly to the user's forearm. The scoop support subassembly further includes a rear portion to which the saddle member is attached and a fore portion attached to a handle of the scoop subassembly. When the scoop support subassembly is attached to the user's forearm the handle of the scoop subassembly defines an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis for the user's forearm of between about 115.degree. to about 125.degree.. The scoop assembly enables the user to comfortably and effectively perform scooping operations for prolonged periods of time with minimal fatigue and at considerably reduced potential for cumulative trauma injury to the user's upper extremities versus conventional scoop designs.
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Product literature for "ERGOSCOOP", Process Solutions, Riviera Beach, FL, p. 5 C-20 & C-21, no date.
Backich Daniel A.
Costello Kevin J.
Kramer Dean
Mc-Neil-PPC, Inc.
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