Abstract: A rake system having a pair of rake handles, each having a top and bottom and a main body with a plurality of tines projecting therefrom mounted to the bottom of the handle. The distal ends of the tines form an angle of about 45° and 60° between the ground and a longitudinal axis passing through the handles, the angle being fixedly adjustable by the user based on height and/or posture. The handles are pivotally attached to each other at a pivot point between the top and bottom ends to permit the handles to pivot the rake and gathering member toward and away from each other to permit the raking and capture of debris. Pivotally hinged struts limit the pivot action of the handles to prevent them from separating too for apart and to maintain optimum separation.

Abstract: A shovel includes a handle assembly being pivotally connected to a blade or a bracket of a blade for pivoting between a first position or second position at a first or second acute angle between the blade axis and the handle axis. The blade also has a third position at substantially a right angle between the handle axis and the blade axis. A pair of braces are attached to the blade. A plurality of holes are provided at the upper end of the pair of braces, wherein one hole of the first cross brace is aligned with one hole of the second cross brace for establishing each of the first, second, and third positions of the blade.

Abstract: A shovel includes a handle assembly connected to a blade or a bracket of a blade for pivoting between a first position or second position at a first or second acute angle between the blade axis and the handle axis. The blade also has a third position at substantially a right angle between the handle axis and the blade axis. A pair of braces are attached to the blade. A set of holes or an arcuate slot are provided in the bracket or blade to brace the handle assembly at one of the three positions with the help of fasteners.

Abstract: A shovel includes a handle assembly being pivotally connected to a blade or a bracket of a blade for pivoting between a first position or second position at a first or second acute angle between the blade axis and the handle axis. The blade also has a third position at substantially a right angle between the handle axis and the blade axis. A pair of braces are attached to the blade. A plurality of holes are provided at the upper end of the pair of braces, wherein one hole of the first cross brace is aligned with one hole of the second cross brace for establishing each of the first, second, and third positions of the blade.