US4229033A
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Shovel with auxiliary handle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-26
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Granted: 1980-10-21
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Expires: 1999-03-26
Abstract
Abstract The shovel includes a blade with affixed handle extending rearwardly therefrom. A second handle pivotally attaches to the shovel and near the interconnection between the blade and the fixed handle to provide an improved loading and lifting arrangement. The pivotal connection between the second handle and the shovel handle includes a frictional lock to retain the pivotal handle in association with the fixed handle when the second handle is not in use.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Vosbikian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:35
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01B; A01B1/00; A01B1/02; A01B1/026; B; B25; B25G; B25G1/00; B25G1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
In a shovel of the type including a blade, a rearwardly open socket affixed to the blade and a first handle having its forward end secured within the socket, the improvement comprising a second handle adapted to pivot relative to the first handle about a pivotal connection, said second handle being movable from an aligned position in substantial alignment with the first handle to pivoted positions not in substantial alignment with the first handle; pivot pin means positioned in a forward portion of said first handle to pivotally connect the second handle to the first handle; and frictional engagement means frictionally engaging a lower portion of the second handle to releasably secure the second handle to the first handle when the second handle is moved to its said aligned position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
In a shovel of the type including a blade, a rearwardly open socket affixed to the blade and a first handle having its forward end secured within the socket, the improvement comprising a second handle adapted to pivot relative to the first handle about a pivotal connection, said second handle being movable from an aligned position in substantial alignment with the first handle to pivoted positions not in substantial alignment with the first handle; pivot pin means positioned in a forward portion of said first handle to pivotally connect the second handle to the first handle; and frictional engagement means frictionally engaging a lower portion of the second handle to releasably secure the second handle to the first handle when the second handle is moved to its said aligned position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The shovel of claim 1 wherein the socket extends rearwardly of the shovel blade in a socket extension and wherein the said lower portion of the second handle is frictionally engaged with the socket when the second handle is in its said aligned position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The shovel of claim 1 wherein the second handle comprises a top web and a pair of straight, unbent legs depending therefrom, the legs terminating downwardly in respective, spaced ends.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The shovel of claim 3 wherein the spacing between the legs is greater at the top web than at the said ends and wherein the configuration of the second handle is generally triangular.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The shovel of claim 3 wherein the legs are tubular and wherein the downward leg ends are flattened.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The shovel of claim 1 wherein the frictional engagement means comprises a frictional engagement between the lower portion of the second handle and a lower portion of the first handle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
The shovel of claim 1 wherein the second handle comprises a pair of spaced legs and wherein the pivotal connection comprises a pivot pin, the pivot pin being positioned through portions of the said legs whereby the second handle is pivotal about the first handle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
The shovel of claim 7 wherein the legs define an opening between a respective leg and the first handle, the first handle being exposed within the opening whereby the first handle may be grasped directly through the opening when the second handle is in its said aligned position.
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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) | 1983-10-21 | 1984-04-21 | 1984-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-21 | 1988-04-21 | 1988-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-21 | 1992-04-21 | 1992-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |