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US3688484A
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Garden tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-13
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Granted: 1972-09-05
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Expires: 1991-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A first rake head is fixed to an elongate handle and combined with a second rake head and handle by a pivot pin connecting the handles at a central point such that the rake tines may be brought together in opposite hand orientation to lift gathered material to a receptacle. Preferably the pivot pin connects the rake handles at a flatted area on each handle to provide free motion of the rake heads to and from each other. The flatted portion of each handle may be separable from the shank of the rake handle extending from the tines.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene O Cox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:26
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D7/00; A01D7/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A garden tool comprising a firSt rake head, a second rake head, each head having a plurality of tines, a handle secured to each rake head; each handle having a shank, an intermediate flat portion and a grip; and a pivot joining the handles at the flat portions thereof such that the tines array is perpendicular to the plane of the flat portion of each handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
A garden tool comprising a firSt rake head, a second rake head, each head having a plurality of tines, a handle secured to each rake head; each handle having a shank, an intermediate flat portion and a grip; and a pivot joining the handles at the flat portions thereof such that the tines array is perpendicular to the plane of the flat portion of each handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A tool is accordance with claim 1 wherein the shank makes an obtuse angle to the handle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A tool in accordance with claim 1 wherein the flat portion has a length equal to at least one-half the distance from the head end of the handle to the pivot.
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) | 1975-09-05 | 1976-03-06 | 1976-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-05 | 1980-03-06 | 1980-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-05 | 1984-03-06 | 1984-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |