Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Hand forks and shovels – Fork-tine shovel clearers
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-05
2010-12-07
Kramer, Dean J (Department: 3652)
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Hand forks and shovels
Fork-tine shovel clearers
C294S050700, C294S061000, C294S115000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07845696
ABSTRACT:
A manually operable weed remover consists of a cluster of pivotable and rotatable spikes attached to a handle. When positioned over the center of a weed and downward pressure is applied, either by pushing on a bar handle or stepping on a foot rest, a bottom flange is forced up by the ground surface as the spikes are forced into the ground around the weed. The spikes are directed through apertures in the moveable flange and movement of the flange causes the spikes to close around the root of the weed. The insertion motion of the spikes further causes the spike mounting device to rotate relative to the handle and the weed. Thus, as the spikes are being inserted into the ground, the spikes rotate thereby separating the weed root from the adjacent ground. The weed may then be pulled from the ground by upward pressure on the tool.
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Arcati Peter A.
Hatcher Stephen D.
Ames True Temper Inc.
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott , LLC
Jenkins, Esquire David C.
Kramer Dean J
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