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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8046982 | Gathering device for soft objects An apparatus for retrieving soft objects, the apparatus comprising a storage section, a gathering section, a rim and an elongated handle. The storage section is shaped like an open basket on its side and having a top and a bottom. The gathering section extends from ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7234472 | Comb capable of being used to separate locks of hair A comb for the hair includes a first side having a first series of teeth and a second side having a series of notches. At least one tooth is provided in the base of one or more of the notches. The tooth or teeth in the notch or notches have an end set back or recess... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7222900 | Motion assisted manure fork A motion assisted manure fork having a handle, a fork head having a plurality of tines, a leverage assembly and a motor assembly that imparts a sinusoidal motion to the plurality of tines. The fork head includes a frame having a neck dimensioned to receive one end o... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7111741 | Multi-purpose rake The multi-purpose rake includes a rake head and a detachable pole for pulling the rake across a surface. The rake head has a frame with two arced end ribs, an upper and a lower crossbar extending between the end ribs. The upper crossbar has a sleeve or other attachm... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7047907 | Litter scoop having disposable covering A scoop assembly having a scoop structure with a head section and a handle that extends from the head section. The head section of the scoop structure defines a plurality of openings. A removable liner is provided that lines the head section of the scoop structure. ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7044520 | Vibrating scoop basket A device is used to extract manure from bedding material in a manner that maximizes the amount of manure extracted from the bedding material. The device includes a detachable scoop head having a plurality of apertures, a detachable motor assembly coupled to the scoo... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7007991 | Refuse container with replaceable bag A hand held frame for holding a plastic bag open for reception of leaves including a U shaped frame over the open end of the bag is draped and elastic cords for holding the bag in place on the frame with a plate fastened to the end of each of the cords, the plate ha... | 03/07/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6463727 | Harvester tool A harvester push tool has a concave body portion with broad and flat fingers extending therefrom to facilitate the harvesting of grounded nuts or other items. Grounded nuts or fruit are those that have either naturally fallen to the ground or are on the g... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6161369 | Rotational raking device A rotational raking device for coupling to a rotating device that rotates the raking device about a longitudinal axis for raking leaves and other loose debris of a lawn. The rotational raking device includes an elongate shaft with opposite ends and a long... | 12/19/2000 |
| 5918920 | Combination rake and gathering tool A new combination rake and shovel tool for allowing leaves to be raked and scooped up with one implement. The inventive device includes an elongated handle and a combination rake and shovel portion secured to a lower end of the elongated handle.... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5848521 | Scattered objects collector In a scattered objects collector, air which has inducted scattered object is extracted and treated to minimize the release of dust into the ambient. The scattered objects collector has a power source driving an induction fan, a scattered objects induction... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5842336 | Automatic garbage-collecting cart An automatic garbage-collecting cart including a cart body, a collecting mechanism and a handle portion. When the cart body runs forward, a wheel shaft is driven to rotate the collecting mechanism which includes multiple spiral plates. The collecting mech... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5743076 | Rotary type debris collector The invention comprises an improvement in a lawn-cleaning device for picking up debris wherein flexible and deformable belts are used in an easily configurable compact structure whereby leaves and the like are pierced by spikes, tines or the like in repet... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5742968 | Apparatus for removing debris from the ground Apparatus for removing debris form the ground comprising a frame which supports a rotatable cylindrical brush having bristles projecting from its axis of rotation, a rotatable shaft member extending across the width of the brush, a scraper member extendin... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5590924 | Golf ball retrieval rake The present invention comprises a golf ball rake having a pair of frame members extending from an elongated handle. A plurality of curved tines extend from each frame member. Each tine has an elongated linear distal portion and a curved proximal portion. ... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5482338 | Golf ball retriever A golf ball retriever including an elongated handle and a retriever head formed by an array of rigid curved fingers forming a rear facing trough, each finger having a lower section disposed horizontally with the handle held at about a 30 degree angle to t... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5450713 | Aquatic weed trap A device for removing undesirable aquatic vegetation from lake bottoms. The device includes a weed trap and an elongated handle pivotally mounted thereto. The trap is formed of mesh, screen, etc. and includes at least one flat side and an open top. A cutt... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5417044 | Horse mucking rake device The present invention is directed to a horse mucking rake device. It includes a substantially straight, elongated handle as well as a base frame and a plurality of tines and, finally, a cage. The base frame is connected to the handle and extends outwardly... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5390387 | Lightweight self-propelled turf sweeper Disclosed herein is a lightweight, self-propelled, hand-guided sweeping apparatus for removing debris lying on the ground, the apparatus comprising: a chassis having wheels with ground engaging flotation tires; a hopper compartment mounted pivotally on th... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5305585 | System for uprooting aquatic plants An aquatic plant uprooter for ridding a body of water of undesirable plantlife, composed of a hollow handle, a hollow discharge member connected at right angles to the handle, and a plurality of regularly spaced apart nozzles connected with the discharge ... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5274989 | Rotary rake-type leaf collector A lawn-cleaning device for picking up debris, comprising a rolling drum and spikes, tines and the like for collectively piercing leaves and the like includes an improved means for periodic protrusion and retraction of the spikes, tines or the like through... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5246260 | Retriever for golf balls in water hazards A rake-like device for retrieving golf balls includes an elongate handle and a ball retriever that is made from a plurality of "U"-shaped tine members disposed in transversely spaced apart relation to one another. The open end of each tine faces the user ... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5152126 | System for uprooting aquatic plants An aquatic plant uprooter for ridding a body of water of undesirable plantlife, composed of a hollow handle, a hollow discharge member connected at right angles to the handle, and a plurality of regularly spaced apart nozzles connected with the discharge ... | 10/06/1992 |
| 5121592 | Powered sweeper/chopper striker assembly for collecting and chopping materials like leaves from the ground A powered striker assembly for collecting loose material on the ground has a shaft mounted for rotation about a horizontal axis at a predetermined distance above the ground. The shaft carries an array of striker members. The striker members preferably com... | 06/16/1992 |
| 5110168 | Golf ball retriever A golf ball retriever includes a head part having a forward frame part and a rear frame part. The forward frame part has upper and lower parallel leading members defining a rectangular mouth opening sufficiently wide to allow a retrieved golf ball to ente... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5069026 | Push-pull rake Lawn rakes and rake attachments, and methods of use are disclosed. An open top, open front receptacle is disposed on the raking platform for use with a push raking operation wherein the rake teeth are turned upwardly. The rake generally slides under lawn ... | 12/03/1991 |
| 4991386 | Combination leaf caddy and pickup tool A pair of rakes are pivotally interconnected to gather and transport leaf material. Blades are provided on the lower ends of the rakes which are identical in shape but facing in opposite directions. Sleeves for the handles are offset from the vertical cen... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4828690 | Hand tool for sifting debris from sand and soil A hand tool having a tapered wedge head, an entrapment mesh supported by a carriage structure and cantilevered from the wedge head, and a handle adjustably coupled to the carriage structure. The tapered wedge head ramps materials, such as sand and soil, i... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4799725 | Golf ball retriever The present invention relates to a golf ball retrieving device for removing golf balls from water hazards and other areas that otherwise would be difficult to access. The device comprises a uniquely shaped net particularly adapted to be removably attached... | 01/24/1989 |
| 4730859 | Golf ball retriever A golf ball retriever for affixation on the end of a handle comprises a rigid elongate member having an upper edge and opposed ends. The upper edge is affixed on the end of the handle, such that the elongate member is centered on the end of the handle wit... | 03/15/1988 |
| 4635987 | Golf ball retrieving device A device is disclosed for retrieving golf balls from mud and silt, such as found in the bottom of a pond or stream, which comprises a ball retrieval head having curved tines with guiding legs and a lower stabilizing member which act cooperatively to dislo... | 01/13/1987 |
| 4606180 | Gardening tool This invention involves a gardening tool used as a rake where the tines of the rake are removably affixed to a bridge element. In the preferred embodiment circumferential banding clamps are used in conjunction with a sinuous wave shaped tines made of spri... | 08/19/1986 |
| 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 |
| 4078368 | Rake implement The invention relates to a rake comprising a crosshead, means provided on said crosshead enabling it to be fitted to a handle and a row of tines or the like secured to the crosshead, said crosshead being formed of a synthetic plastics material and said ti... | 03/14/1978 |
| 3979890 | Rake for gathering and containing fallen fruit A rake for use in gathering fruit, such as nuts, fallen from a tree is disclosed. The rake includes a head assembly, an elongated handle for pulling the head assembly along the ground, and means for connecting the handle at an angle to the head assembly. ... | 09/14/1976 |
| 3979146 | Beach cleaning apparatus Beach cleaning apparatus that includes a generally U-shaped bracket that opens downwardly, a handle attached to the bracket to manually pull the bracket forwardly, an open mesh bag, fastener mechanism for releasably securing the adjacent parts of the mout... | 09/07/1976 |
