Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Hand forks and shovels – Fork
Patent
1985-11-22
1987-02-03
Cherry, Johnny D.
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Hand forks and shovels
Fork
15236R, A47F 1308, E04D 1306
Patent
active
046405402
ABSTRACT:
The tool of the present invention is comprised of a scoop having flexible side walls which, at the mouth of the scoop, normally are wider and higher than the gutter into which the tool is to be inserted. The side walls become progressively narrower extending away from the mouth of the scoop and terminate in a heel at the closed end of the scoop which is considerably narrower than its mouth. In addition, the heel is relatively inflexible thereby allowing it to be inserted into a gutter which is much smaller than the remainder of the scoop. Once the heel is in place the remainder of the scoop can be inserted into the gutter by rotating the scoop downwardly while drawing the tool backwardly along the length of the gutter. Once in place the flexible side walls will conform to the shape of the gutter thereby completely filling the gutter. After the tool is inserted the gutter is cleaned by sliding the tool along the gutter until it is full. A handle located above and behind the heel of the scoop assists the user in inserting the tool and in moving it to clean the gutter. A low-walled tongue located at the front of the scoop, in front of the mouth, facilitates removing debris from beneath the spikes which attach the gutter to the roof.
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