Abstract: A raking tool comprises an elongated handle and a rake head mounted to a distal end of the handle. The rake head includes a support plate with a plurality of integral tines extending therefrom in mutually diverging directions between first and second edges laterally disposed relative to a longitudinal axis of the handle. The rake head is asymmetrically disposed relative to the handle, the first edge being substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the handle, the second edge being angularly disposed relative thereto. A first hand grip member is mounted at the proximal end of the handle and extends transversely thereof and a second hand grip member is mounted to the handle at a location spaced from the proximal end and extends in a direction angularly disposed relative to both the first hand grip member and the longitudinal axis. The support plate has a threaded mounting socket therein and the distal end of the handle is threaded for selective mounting engagement with the mounting socket.

Abstract: A cushioned gripping device is provided for attachment to the elongated handle of a tool. It includes a pad of foam-like resilient material dimensioned to substantially encircle the handle of the tool and to extend along a substantial length of the handle. The pad can be mounted by means of a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive material in which instance, a releasable backing sheet may overlie the layer of adhesive material. A resilient sheet of rubber-like material may overlie the pad to extend the life of the foam-like material. In another instance, the device may be attached by means of hook and loop material. In another embodiment, the device may have a contoured outer surface to improve the ability of a person to maintain a grip. Also, the device may be tubular and cut longitudinally for reception on the handle of the tool. Yet again, the device may be generally planar and rectangular, having a width dimension generally equal to the outer periphery of the handle.