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US3601966A
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Combination rake and pickup device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-12
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Granted: 1971-08-31
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Expires: 1989-12-12
Abstract
Abstract A combination rake and pickup device consisting of a pair of oppositely disposed conventional broom rake heads, one of which has attached thereto an elongated handle. The other rake head is movably supported by the elongated handle, and may be selectively shifted to either an inoperative retracted position, or an advanced position where it enters into a holding relationship with the first mentioned rake head.
Inventors
- 👤 Byron Joseph Kerry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:59
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D7/00; A01D7/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A combination rake and pickup device comprising a first rake head, an elongated handle on the first rake head, a second rake head oppositely disposed to the first rake head, a link pivotally connected at one end to said handle and at the other end to said second rake head, said link providing both a retracted position and an advanced position for the second rake head, said second rake head being inoperative when in its retracted position, and adapted to enter into a holding relationship with the first rake head when in its advanced position, a slidable operator sleeve on the elongated handle, and a resilient member connecting the operator sleeve to the second rake head for yieldably holding the head in either the retracted or advanced position to which it is selectively moved by the slidable operator sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A combination rake and pickup device comprising a first rake head, an elongated handle on the first rake head, a second rake head oppositely disposed to the first rake head, a link pivotally connected at one end to said handle and at the other end to said second rake head, said link providing both a retracted position and an advanced position for the second rake head, said second rake head being inoperative when in its retracted position, and adapted to enter into a holding relationship with the first rake head when in its advanced position, a slidable operator sleeve on the elongated handle, and a resilient member connecting the operator sleeve to the second rake head for yieldably holding the head in either the retracted or advanced position to which it is selectively moved by the slidable operator sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The combination rake and pickup device of claim 1 in which the link comprises a pintle on the elongated handle, a pair of spaced bars pivotally supported at one end on the pintle, and a U-shaped bracket on the second rake head pivotally connected to the other end of each spaced bar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination rake and pickup device of claim 2 in which the resilient member comprises an elongated spring having a rectangular cross section.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-30 | 1975-03-01 | 1975-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-30 | 1979-03-01 | 1979-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-30 | 1983-03-01 | 1983-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |