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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7350348 | Fixed tine leaf rake A fixed tine leaf rake having a plurality of tines connected to a brace, by a plurality of crimps with each crimp being about two millimeters or less in diameter. A curved tine support bar that has a plurality of openings fastened to the plurality of tines such that... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7331470 | Magnetic rake with release mechanism A magnetic raking device that agitates a ground surface and uses magnetic attraction for collecting ferro-metallic debris, such as nails and screws, at construction jobsites and other locations, includes a release mechanism that temporarily eliminates magnetic attra... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7299614 | Collapsible rake A novel rake minimally consists of: at least two tine frames, each tine frame having a plurality of tines coupled thereto; a tine frame coupling for coupling to proximal ends of each of the tine frames; pivot mechanisms coupled between the tine frames and the tine f... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7284301 | Hand tools with ergonomic hand grip An ergonomic hand grip for a hand operated tool has a pair of spaced apart curvilinear side beams having first ends and second ends, the first ends being coupled to each other; a forearm brace coupling the second ends of the side beams to each other, the forearm bra... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7213658 | Ergonomic hand tool An ergonomic hand tool for enhancing the leverage available to a user includes a frame having a distal portion and a proximal portion, and a working element operably coupled to a distal end of the distal portion. The frame further includes a handle that is pivotally... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7162857 | Scraping adaptor A scraping adapted for attachment to the raking head of a conventional rake includes a substantially elongated adapter body defining a body first longitudinal edge, an opposed body second longitudinal edge and a pair of substantially opposed body longitudinal ends. ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7118203 | Peristaltic pump An occlusion for use in a peristaltic pump includes independently movable occlusion fingers. The fingers are integrally formed as a single unitary body. ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7096824 | Rake for self-cleaning pet litter apparatus A rake for a cat litter box for collecting clumped litter waste material from within the cat litter box includes a support member. A plurality of tines are connected to the support member. Each of the plurality of tines includes a first section connected to and exte... | 08/29/2006 |
| 6918240 | Push rake A rake device including an elongated stem having a main portion and a first end portion adjacent thereto, with the first end portion having a first end and being configured such that a first angle defined between the first end and the main portion is acute. The rake... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6886318 | Apparatus and method for removing pine needles from a screen Providing a longitudinal U-shaped rake head attached to a pole by a connector. The rake head, in relation to the pole, has multiple upwardly curved fingers spaced apart by a groove. Each finger has a split end with a slot separating pointed ends of each finger. The ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6640531 | Rake A rake having a plurality of rake assemblies, each having a loop portion on the rear end thereof and a tooth portion on the front thereof. The loop portion has a predetermined thickness corresponding to openings in a rake head. A projection on the rear si... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6637180 | Hand tool having a flexible handle member A flexible member is provided for use with a hand tool having a working implement and a handle. The flexible member includes an elongated member having a first end configured for attachment to the working implement and a second end configured for attachme... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6467432 | Poultry house litter implement A tractor-drawn implement for breaking up caked litter on the floor of a poultry house includes a stationary blade which passes beneath the surface of the litter and a rotary rake whose tines are flattened and are inclined at an oblique angle to radial pl... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6315488 | Snap-in handle assembly for a tool A coupling device for connecting a handle part and a tool part includes a plug and a socket. The plug has a main portion, an end portion, and a notched portion between the main portion and the end portion. The socket has a proximal base end, a body portio... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6250054 | Device for removal of aquatic vegetation A device for removing aquatic vegetation including a substantially planar member defining a plurality of elongated constricted slots communicating with a marginal edge of the planar member to form a plurality of closely spaced elements for receiving and g... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6178731 | Garden tool with multiple tiers A garden tool including a head having a front edge with an upturned edge formed thereon and a rear edge with a point thereon. Also included is a handle mounted on the head for utilizing the same to till soil.... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6131381 | Lawn rake and cross head assembly A lawn rake (100) has a cross head assembly (130) attached to a handle (120). A truncated tee (150) mounted on the cross arm (145) of the cross head assembly (130) receives the handle (120). A plurality of tines (170) is carried by the cross arm (145). Th... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6101799 | Foldable rake implement An apparatus comprising a frame subassembly, an actuator, a cable, rollers and a flexible hinge. The rollers include two rollers located at the outer edges of, and perpendicular to, the frame subassembly and two rollers located in and parallel to the plan... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6058510 | Work glove with web Provided is an apparatus including a plurality of finger mounts and a plurality of rods each having a base coupled to the tip of one of the finger mounts and extending therefrom in coaxial relationship therewith. A web is mounted on the rods for manipulat... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6023924 | Easy grip tool An easy grip tool (10) comprising a implement head (12). An elongated rigid handle (14) has upper and lower offset handgrips (16), (18) formed therein. A structure (20) is for attaching a bottom end of the elongated rigid handle (14) to a top end of the i... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5987865 | Underwater sensing apparatus and method An apparatus and method for sensing objects under water, such as fish or clams, is provided. First and second handles attached to a base are provided. A plurality of protrusions are attached to the base and protrude from the base. The first and second han... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5937627 | Gardening implement having enhanced leverage A hand held garden tool configured to enhance downward force for digging and raking. The tool has a rod frame which extends from a working element attached to the tool at the front end of the tool to a brace located at the rear of the tool. The brace rest... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5813206 | Garden tool having enhanced leverage A hand held garden rake configured to enhance downward force for digging and raking. The rake has a rod frame which extends from tines located at the front end of the rake to a brace located at the rear of the rake. The frame is bent to extend back toward... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5772354 | Handle support A one-piece brace includes a body portion and a pair of elongate leg portions. The leg portions are joined to the body portion at areas of relative flexibility, which provide joints about which the leg portions can turn for displacement. The brace can be ... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5706640 | Landscaping debris collecting device A landscaping debris collecting device for gathering and moving quantities of landscaping debris comprising a right and left plate member, each having an inside and outside face. Each member plate has a rake end and a contoured end, the contoured end of w... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5687556 | Rake system including rake-like arm extensions A rake system is provided which includes a pair of rake-like arm extensions, each having a multi-tine rake head mounted on an improved ergonomic handle. The handle employs an extension shaft which attaches to the rake head, and a grip shaft which projects... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5641237 | Garden tool sleeve A sleeve for coupling a tool to a handle includes a collar, a shank and a pair of resilient clips. The collar defines proximal and distal ends, and includes an exterior surface which converges from the proximal end toward the distal end. In addition, the ... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5609012 | Raking apparatus worn on a hand A raking apparatus worn on a hand comprised of a plurality of L-shaped rake portions. The plurality of rake portions are coupled together by an arcuate support rod. A palm receiving portion is secured to end portions of the plurality of L-shaped rake port... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5177941 | Flower stripping and thorn dulling implement A hand-held flower stripping and thorn dulling implement has a handle portion and comb portion extending outwardly from one end thereof which has a row of generally vertical laterally spaced fingers at its outer end. The implement will strip a whole bundl... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5079905 | Floating weed rake A plastic tube serving as a rake head has teeth disposed along its undersurface and a pair of spaced-apart aluminum tubes. The plastic tube is injected with buoyant filler material to make the rake floatable. A rope is secured to the outer end of one alum... | 01/14/1992 |
| 4970853 | Push rake for leaves and the like A push rake having a handle member with a transverse frame secured to one end thereof for carrying a plurality of tines. The tines define an arcuate forwardly extending lowermost portion which carries a fixed cylindrical bearing member. The fixed bearing ... | 11/20/1990 |
| 4888942 | Labor saving lawn implement A yard implement is provided for working piles of fallen leaves. The implement is a device for pushing leaves under conditions which normally would require raking and/or blowing. A pusher blade is attached to a handle, and the blade is configured to maxim... | 12/26/1989 |
| 4821500 | Raking means A lawn rake is disclosed which comprises a main body portion supported by wheels. A plurality of broad, closely spaced gathering tines formed from a sheet of spring steel or other resilient material extend downwardly and rearwardly from the main body port... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4741150 | Reversible tool head and tool for smoothing granular material A tool for smoothing a granular surface, such as golf course sand trap surfaces, has a tool head with a plurality of tines extending therefrom. A first means on one side of the head prevents material from building up ahead of the tines and a second means ... | 05/03/1988 |
| 4696348 | Power rake A power rake having independently pivotal tines mounted on a common member which is displaced relative to a tractor-carried support in an orbital or cyclical manner. Each of the tines has an eccentric portion designed so that the tine moves through the so... | 09/29/1987 |
| 4682464 | Rake The present invention is an improved rake which includes a drag portion having a plurality of prongs and a handle portion connecting to the drag portion by an engaging means which includes a clip member for clipping and a U-shaped member for holding the d... | 07/28/1987 |
| 4635429 | Windrow yard rake An improved windrow yard rake useful for the raking of leaves, garden debris and the like. The rake has an adjustable drawbar to allow for the angling of the partially cylindrical main rake body so that the accumulated debris will circulate to the outermo... | 01/13/1987 |
| 4593520 | Rake head for a raking implement A raking implement, which is especially well-suited for use as a sand trap rake, comprises a rake head which is formed from a resilient, elastomeric material. A plurality of tines extending from the crosshead are integrally formed from the same resilient,... | 06/10/1986 |
| 4520621 | Gardening tool A gardening tool similar to a rake and having a handle portion, a bridge supporting means and a flexible comb element with a cover. The tool provides a flexible response to uneven terrain and offers an increased ability to gather and remove earthen debris... | 06/04/1985 |
| 4414797 | Gardening tool A garden tool having a handle connected to a comb element which is provided with a sinuous serpentine plurality of projecting lobes constructed from a single continuous member of elastic material with the working section supported by and attached to the h... | 11/15/1983 |
