Shovel

Details Shovel Shovel

1997-10-29

1999-03-30

Cherry, Johnny D.

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Hand forks and shovels

Attachments

294 49, 294 57, A01B 102

Patent

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058879218

ABSTRACT:
A shovel having a rotatable foot pedal at the top edge of the scoop on each side of the point where the handle joins the scoop. When rotated forward, when the pedal is pressed down, the point of the scoop is directed straight down. When the pedal is rotated back, when the pedal is pressed down, the point of the scoop is forced forward. In addition, detachable handles of various types may be interchanged and the scoop of the shovel may have different edge configurations, including various sized teeth in the edge of the scoop to assist in cutting roots and other material that the shovel might encounter.

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