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US4037397A
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Lawn rakes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-08
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Granted: 1977-07-26
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Expires: 1996-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A combination rake and pickup device with a pair of rake heads mounted to pivot relative to each other from a closed position in which the rake may be used in a conventional way to an open position in which necessary leverage is obtained to pick up debris by the open rake heads.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald Fiorentino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 02:45
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D7/00; A01D7/10; A01D51/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
232 words
A combination rake and pickup device comprising: a. a first rake head including a plurality of first tines, b. said first tines include a plurality of first free ends extending outwardly from each of said first tines, c. an elongated handle extending from said first rake head, said elongated handle being of sufficient length to permit normal use of said first rake head and having a cavity extending therethrough, d. said handle includes: 1. a bracket having said cavity therein, 2. a lower handle portion connected to said first rake head at one end thereof and said bracket at the other end thereof, and 3. an upper handle portion connected to said bracket at one end thereof with the opposite end thereof adapted to be gripped by the user of the device, e. a second rake head oppositely disposed to said first rake head on one side thereof and including a plurality of second tines, f. said second tines terminate above said first free ends and include a plurality of second free ends shorter than said first free ends and extending inwardly towards said first tines, g. an elongated support member extending from said second rake head and having an intermediate section crossing said handle and an arm disposed on the opposite side of said handle and adapted to be gripped by the user of the device, h. said support member includes:
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
232 words
A combination rake and pickup device comprising: a. a first rake head including a plurality of first tines, b. said first tines include a plurality of first free ends extending outwardly from each of said first tines, c. an elongated handle extending from said first rake head, said elongated handle being of sufficient length to permit normal use of said first rake head and having a cavity extending therethrough, d. said handle includes: 1. a bracket having said cavity therein, 2. a lower handle portion connected to said first rake head at one end thereof and said bracket at the other end thereof, and 3. an upper handle portion connected to said bracket at one end thereof with the opposite end thereof adapted to be gripped by the user of the device, e. a second rake head oppositely disposed to said first rake head on one side thereof and including a plurality of second tines, f. said second tines terminate above said first free ends and include a plurality of second free ends shorter than said first free ends and extending inwardly towards said first tines, g. an elongated support member extending from said second rake head and having an intermediate section crossing said handle and an arm disposed on the opposite side of said handle and adapted to be gripped by the user of the device, h. said support member includes:
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
218 words
a base section connected at one end thereof to said second rake head, 2. said intermediate section angularly disposed relative to said base section and connected at one end thereof to the other end of said base section, said intermediate section crossing said handle through said cavity and pivotably secured thereto by said pivot means, and 3. said arm connected to said intermediate section at one end thereof and extending upwardly therefrom, i. pivot means removably coupling said intermediate section below said arm to said handle such that manual positioning of said arm moves said second rake head between a closed position with said first and second tines extending in substantially parallel spaced apart relationship to each other to an open position with said first and second tines spaced from each other, j. said pivot means includes a fastener extending transversely through said bracket and said intermediate section and adapted to be removed therefrom for independent use of either said first rake head or said second rake head, and k. latching means coupled to said handle and adapted to releasably engage said arm so as to obtain retention of said arm relative to said handle in the closed position of the rake and permitting manual release therefrom for movement of said second tines relative to said first tines.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
218 words
a base section connected at one end thereof to said second rake head, 2. said intermediate section angularly disposed relative to said base section and connected at one end thereof to the other end of said base section, said intermediate section crossing said handle through said cavity and pivotably secured thereto by said pivot means, and 3. said arm connected to said intermediate section at one end thereof and extending upwardly therefrom, i. pivot means removably coupling said intermediate section below said arm to said handle such that manual positioning of said arm moves said second rake head between a closed position with said first and second tines extending in substantially parallel spaced apart relationship to each other to an open position with said first and second tines spaced from each other, j. said pivot means includes a fastener extending transversely through said bracket and said intermediate section and adapted to be removed therefrom for independent use of either said first rake head or said second rake head, and k. latching means coupled to said handle and adapted to releasably engage said arm so as to obtain retention of said arm relative to said handle in the closed position of the rake and permitting manual release therefrom for movement of said second tines relative to said first tines.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination rake and pickup device of claim 1, and further including means for joining said handle portions to said bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
The combination rake and pickup device of claim 1, wherein said latching means includes a vertically extending latch member secured to said handle along one edge thereof and a pair of spaced apart resilient prongs adapted to receive said arm therebetween with said arm extending beyond one end thereof to facilitate gripping by the user for both engagement with and release from said latch member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-07-25 | 1981-01-24 | 1981-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-25 | 1985-01-24 | 1985-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-25 | 1989-01-24 | 1989-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |