US4194778A
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Wood scoop
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-01-22
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Granted: 1980-03-25
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Expires: 1999-01-22
Abstract
Abstract A wood scoop comprised of a body portion having an open rear and open front end. The bottom body portion consists of a bottom section which is a segment of a section of a cylinder and parallel side walls extending upwardly from the bottom section. A rear handle is fixedly attached to the side walls across the open rear end. A center handle is fixedly attached to the side walls across the top of the body portion at a first point which is located at least about one-half the length of the body from the front end. Two legs are each fixedly attached to each side wall at a second point which is located at least about one-half the length of the body from the front end. Each leg extends to about level with the bottom section. The scoop permits the efficient and hazard free loading of a wood burner with wood logs.
Inventors
- 👤 C. Leroy Hodnett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:28
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24B; F24B13/00; F24B13/04; F24B1/00; F24B1/18; F24B1/191; F24B1/199; F24B15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A wood scoop comprising: (a) a bottom portion having an open rear end an open front end, a bottom section which is a segment of a section of a cylinder and parallel side walls extending upwardly from the bottom section; (b) a rear handle fixedly attached to the side walls across the open rear end; (c) a center handle fixedly attached to the side walls across the top of the body portion at a first point which is located at least about one-half the length of the body from the front end; and (d) two legs each fixedly attached to a side wall at a second point which is located about one-half the length of the body from the front end, the legs extending to about level with the bottom section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A wood scoop comprising: (a) a bottom portion having an open rear end an open front end, a bottom section which is a segment of a section of a cylinder and parallel side walls extending upwardly from the bottom section; (b) a rear handle fixedly attached to the side walls across the open rear end; (c) a center handle fixedly attached to the side walls across the top of the body portion at a first point which is located at least about one-half the length of the body from the front end; and (d) two legs each fixedly attached to a side wall at a second point which is located about one-half the length of the body from the front end, the legs extending to about level with the bottom section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The wood scoop of claim 1, wherein the first point and the second point are the same.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The wood scoop of claim 2, wherein the center handle and legs are integrally formed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The wood scoop of claim 1, wherein the bottom section and side walls are an integrally formed 180° segment of a section of a cylinder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The wood scoop of claim 3, wherein the bottom section and the side walls are an integrally formed 180° segment of a section of a cylinder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The wood scoop of claim 5, wherein the center handle is a 180° segment of a section of a cylinder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The wood scoop of claim 1, wherein the rear handle is a 180° segment of a section of a cylinder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The wood scoop of claim 6, wherein the rear handle is a 180° segment of a section of a cylinder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The wood scoop of claim 8, wherein the diameter of the circles are about 9 inches.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The wood scoop of claim 9, wherein the body portion is about 24 inches in length.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1182412A
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US4126346A
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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) | 1983-03-25 | 1983-09-24 | 1984-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-25 | 1987-09-24 | 1988-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-25 | 1991-09-24 | 1992-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |