Shovel

Details Shovel Shovel

1978-08-29

1980-04-15

Cherry, Johnny D.

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Hand forks and shovels

Handles

2541315, 294 59, A01B 122, B25G 104

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041980905

ABSTRACT:
An improved shovel (10) which includes the standard longitudinally extending handle member (12) having a scoop member (14) and a gripping member (16) rigidly secured on opposing longitudinally displaced end sections. The shovel (10) includes an adjustable lever mechanism (30) which is releasably secured and movably displaceable in a direction substantially normal to a longitudinal direction (20) in relation to handle member (12). Adjustable lever mechanism (30) is adapted to interface at a fulcrum point (38) with a base surface (18) to rotationally activate scoop member (14) when material is to be removed from base surface (18). An adjustable grip mechanism (50) is releasably secured and movably displaceable with respect to the handle member (12) and extends above the handle member (12) for providing a secondary gripping portion for a user.

REFERENCES:
patent: 568962 (1896-10-01), Skeels
patent: 2520606 (1950-08-01), McLoughlin
patent: 2769612 (1956-11-01), Weisheit
patent: 3155414 (1964-11-01), Bales

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