Abstract: This invention describes an ergonomic shovel having an extensible grip connectably attached to a tether and return spring obstensibly located inside the primary handle and having a fairlead to facilitate the extending and retracting in accordance with prior art for stand-up shovels. A pocket or frame structure is described for disposition of the retracted auxiliary grip to facilitate storage.

Abstract: This invention describes an extensible grip having a return line to facilitate the extending and retracting of a tethered grip of an ergonomic shovel in accordance with prior art for stand-up shovels using a flexible tether and biasing means. A pocket or frame structure is described for disposition of the retracted auxiliary grip to facilitate storage.

Abstract: A rake for raking and gripping debris having an elongate handle, a rake head and a pivotable debris collection device. The rake head has a plurality of tines and is fixedly attached to one end of the elongate handle. The pivotable debris collection device is in the form of a grapple attached to and pivotable about a fulcrum axis attached to the rake head. An elongate string is attached to the rake head at one end and to a grip slidingly arranged on the elongate handle at the other end. Further, a biasing device urges the grapple towards an open position, where the grapple is pivoted away from the rake head tines. The rake has, a pulley to multiply the force which is applied to the grapple from the grip via the elongate string.