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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8166677 | Manual snow plow A manual snow plow with ergonomic features comprises a snow scoop, two (2) articulating struts extending upward from the scoop and two (2) hinged rounded braces placed against a user's shoulders during use. The struts are provided with cross bracing which provide si... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8136268 | Wheeled shovels Various exemplary embodiments are provided of wheeled shovels. In one exemplary embodiment, a wheeled shovel generally includes a wheel assembly having an axle and a wheel. The wheeled shovel also includes a frame having an upper portion and a lower portion. The fra... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8001707 | Manually-operated wheeled snow shovels with steerable shovel blades or plows Various exemplary embodiments are provided of wheeled shovels. In one exemplary embodiment, a wheeled shovel generally includes a frame, a wheel, a handle, and a pivotable or steerable shovel blade. A pivot couples the shovel blade to the lower portion of the frame,... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7681336 | Wheeled shovels Various exemplary embodiments are provided of wheeled shovels. In one exemplary embodiment, a wheeled shovel generally includes a wheel assembly having an axle and a wheel. The wheeled shovel also includes a frame having an upper portion and a lower portion. The fra... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7673401 | Snow removal apparatus The snow removal apparatus has a tubular handle having a first end spaced apart from a second end, a threaded cap selectively fitted to the second end. A cavity within the handle is extended from the second end to proximal to the first end. The scoop has a scoop fro... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7631443 | Wheeled shovel with hinge apparatus Various exemplary embodiments are provided of hinge apparatus, which may be used, for example, to hingedly connect upper and lower frame members of a device or tool. In one embodiment of a hinge apparatus, first and second linking members each include a base portion... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7305779 | Snow-shoveling apparatus An apparatus includes a shaft that has proximal and distal end portions. The shaft includes spaced grip covers conjoined about an outer surface thereof and is provided with a centrally registered sleeve formed therein. An arcuately shaped plow section is affixed to ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7296368 | Roof snow removal apparatus An apparatus includes an elongated pole that has a longitudinal axis and further has axial proximal and distal ends. A central anchor includes brackets equidistantly and radially spaced about a perimeter thereof. The anchor threadably receives the proximal end. Coex... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7172229 | Adjustable sifting shovel The present invention teaches a shovel having a scoop with a bottom perforated by apertures and a movable sifting plate held in one of a plurality of possible positions by means of a retainer plate. The sifting plate may have apertures which do not overlap the apert... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7111418 | Wheeled shovel An apparatus comprising a shovel disposed on a relatively large wheel and a method of using the apparatus for handling a load of material. The apparatus involves a shovel having a handle formed at the end of an elongate yoke, the yoke being mounted, at its middle po... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7100313 | Mechanical digging device A mechanical digging device with a handle-like support is provided with a digging part near its bottom end and two grip arms on its upper end, a support part embodied on the bottom end of the support and a rotating device mounted on the support and connected to the ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 6948268 | Articulated shovel In accordance with the present invention, an articulated, self-supporting shovel is provided for removing material, such as snow from a surface such as a walkway or driveway. The articulated shovel comprises two main components, a wheeled, lateral body frame and a w... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6944907 | Collection/dispensing system with improved mopping assembly A cleaning system for facilitating cleaning of a desired surface. The cleaning system comprising a base framework supporting a dust pan comprising a ramp area located adjacent a temporary collection receptacle, and the including a pivotal door to facilitate transfer... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6922920 | Snow removal device A snow removal apparatus in the form of a shovel in which a leveraged arrangement is used to lift snow gathered on the shovel blade by lateral movement of such blade while supported by a handle adjustably secured upon the blade and the shovel handle is rested upon a... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6643958 | Snow throwing shovel device A snow throwing shovel device for easily removing snow from narrow sidewalks and from steps where a conventional snow blower cannot be used. The snow throwing shovel device includes a scoop assembly including a housing having top, bottom, side, and back w... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6457757 | Snow shoveling apparatus with handle and blade adjustable during movement of apparatus A snow shoveling apparatus includes a handle mounted to an intermediate portion of a base of a mobile frame such that the handle can undergo pivotal movement between selected vertical angles relative to the base, a tool mounted to a front end of the base ... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6334640 | Snow shovel system A snow shovel system for easily removing snow from a surface without requiring significant physical effort by a user. The snow shovel system includes a blade member having a first edge and a second edge, a frame attached to a rear surface of the blade mem... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6219944 | Manual dozer A manual dozer comprising a frame having a front and a rear and wheels for supporting the frame and allowing the frame to roll, The frame includes a handle extending upwardly from the frame for pushing pulling and steering the frame. A container is mounte... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6209235 | Snow blocker attachment for a device used to move snow A snow blocker attachment for a device used to move snow including a snow blocker having a wall member with a hole through central portion and near a bottom edge thereof, a frame to strengthen the wall, and at least one brace member formed about the hole.... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6163986 | Non-motorized machine for throwing snow or other debris A manually operated machine, which requires minimal physical effort and does not produce harmful pollution, is provided for throwing snow or other debris. The machine includes a frame supported by at least one wheel that actuates at least one rotating bla... | 12/26/2000 |
| 5956873 | Roof plow The invention is a hand operated snow removal device adjustable for use on both pitched or flat surfaces. It consists of a scooping element supported on an adjustable guide spacer attached to the scooping element adapted to support the scooping element ab... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5887919 | Snow push scoop of plastic The invention relates to a snow push scoop (2) of plastic comprising a bottom portion, side portions and a rear portion. A tubular hollow (4) is formed inside an upper edge of the rear portion of the scoop (2), i.e. inside the rear edge (2c). The rear edg... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5816632 | Ice breaking and removal tool A tool for removing ice, particularly from paved surfaces, includes a handle, a scoop, and a tine assembly. The tine assembly is joined to the scoop such that a spring-like action is generated in the tine assembly during use to facilitate breaking and rem... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5706592 | Snow removal device A snow removal push board and snow barrow. More specifically, the invention is a snow push board made up of a generally rectangular board with handles on one side and a scraping edge directly opposite the handles. The push board is operated by grasping th... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5669163 | Snow removal device A snow removal device including a blade having an increasing radius of curvature between the lateral ends of the blade. A planar lower edge contacts the underlying surface and increases in contact area between the blade ends. The snow blade further has a ... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5581915 | Snowplow carriage assembly for manual snow removal A snowplow carriage assembly for removal of snow manually by plowing the snow in an area to be cleared of snow. The carriage is a manually propelled wheeled structure made of a plurality of members pivotally connected for collapsing and folding for storag... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5511328 | Hand-operated snow plow with adjustable blades A hand-operated snow plow with adjustable blades for plowing snow comprising an elongated housing with a front end and a rear end; a pair of elongated and generally opposed blades each having an end pivotally coupled to the front end of the housing; a bla... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5511327 | Wheeled snow shovelling device A wheeled snow shoveling device comprising: a cart having a handle formed in a generally A-shaped configuration with a cross bar including a circular ring extending therefrom, the cart including a wheel with an axle positioned at its axis, the wheel inclu... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5465510 | Roof rake A roof rake includes a generally planar snow moving surface and a handle assembly for manipulating the snow moving surface on the roof. The handle assembly may be gripped by a user who is not located on the roof to pull the snow moving surface from a posi... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5123187 | Combined snow scoop and multipurpose handcart A general purpose handcart having utility as either a snow scoop or a lawn and garden cart includes a trough shaped receptacle having a pair of side walls, a rear wall closing one end of the receptacle and an open end that is provided with a cable control... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5074064 | Snow shovel A snow shovel that includes a forwardly opening hood supported on front and rear wheels for movement into a layer of snow on the ground surface. The bottom walls of the shovel is formed by a snow ejection plate that is swingably mounted for movement in a ... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5056245 | Snow remover An article of manufacture is provided for use primarily in removal of snow from driveways, sidewalks, decks and other locations where snow accumulates and needs to be removed. Such article of manufacture also may be used as a dolly, sled, or a trailer-lik... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5048883 | Snow shovel/scraper A snow shovel/scraper comprises a blade in form of a flat sheet of metal which has three transverse bend lines defining a base panel, a narrow scraping edge along the forward edge of the base panel, and a pair of receptacle panels which extend upwardly fr... | 09/17/1991 |
| 5048206 | Combined snow shoveling device and cart A combined snow shoveling device and cart for removing snow from surfaces in one mode of operation and for hauling debris in another mode of operation includes a scoop arranged with a reinforced front edge for scooping snow or other material from a surfac... | 09/17/1991 |
| 5018282 | Mechanical shovel A manually powered shovel useful for snow removal consists of a scoop supported from a frame and pivotally connected thereto adjacent its forward edge. A foot operated lever acts to rotate the scoop to eject the load. The pivotal connection preferably per... | 05/28/1991 |
| 4947562 | Self-loading snow removal tool A self-loading tool 2 for removing snow 10 from a surface 12 includes a blade 4 attached to a handle 6. Handle 6 is attached to a neutral plane 24 of blade 4 at an angle between about 65° to about 85° and preferably about 75°. This angle of attachment ... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4865372 | Shovel-like digging, scooping and transporting apparatus with back-strain relief features This is a compact shovel-like apparatus capable of performing many tasks, including digging, scooping up materials dug, and then enabling one to transport such materials to a chosen site, where the materials would be dumped without straining one's back. T... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4858348 | Automatic ejection snow plow A manually operated snow plow has a frame which is mounted on a wheel and axle assembly so that it can be pushed along the ground. A snow scoop is rotatably mounted within a pan which is positioned just above the ground surface and securely connected to t... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4629203 | Yard caddy A utility cart especially suited for snow removal and other yard work and comprising a generally rectangular body having side panels, a rear panel, and a bottom panel. A pair of wheels are provided at the rear of the body for rollably engaging a support s... | 12/16/1986 |
| 4253257 | Snow removal device and method of using it A snow-removal device includes a frame having a handle at one end and a blade at the other. The frame rests on the ground at the blade end, and a flexible sheet extends from the blade end back toward the handle end. The sheet is attached at either end but... | 03/03/1981 |
