Abstract: A device for use in cutting plugs of submerged substrate and particularly seagrass plugs for the purpose of transplanting using a corresponding transport receptacle and method. The device utilizes a hollow cutting member with a serrated bottom edge capable of being placed over a targeted area and forced into the submerged substrate, created vacuum pressure in the hollow cutting member, and compressed air injected between the exterior of the hollow cutting member and the submerged substrate to accomplish cutting of a submerged substrate unit. Vacuum pressure in the hollow cutting member is released to transfer the collected unit to the corresponding transport receptacle with a removable bottom. A corresponding method for transplanting a collected seagrass plug is further accomplished by creating a hole at recipient site using the device and removing the transport receptacle's removable bottom to release the plug into the created hole.

Abstract: An excavation tool having a lever with an end adapted for receiving force from a user's foot, an excavation head mounted to the other end of the lever, and a fulcrum mounted on the lever at the upper end of the excavation head for resting against the soil surface. The excavation tool may also have an excavation head for insertion into the soil with an upper end adapted for receiving a user's foot along the centerline of the excavation head, and a lever fixedly mounted to the excavation head, having an end adapted for receiving force from a user's foot. The excavation tool may have an opening above the upper end of the excavation head for receiving a user's foot on the upper end of the excavation head along the centerline of the excavation head. A fulcrum may be mounted on the lever at the upper end of the excavation head for resting against the soil surface.

Abstract: The tool is an optimized scuffle hoe that maximizes the efforts of the user in forward and backward motion, and that provides the functions of multiple garden tools, all-in-one. The tool comprises a V-shaped head portion having an open interior with blades that are sharpened on both inside and outside, the ends of which blades curve upward toward each other and attach to a handle portion. The primary use of the tool is for weeding, but with the addition of the nail notch the tool is used in construction and similar trades.

Abstract: A hand-held metal detector and soil excavation device useful for locating and retrieving metallic objects concealed in soil or other materials. The device includes a housing with a hand-grip portion and an elongated probe portion. There is an excavation tool connected to the housing that is useful for moving soil to locate metallic objects that are sought. The device also includes a metal detector circuit located within the housing, that operates to generate an alert signal when the probe portion is moved into proximity of metallic objects.

Abstract: In some embodiments a brush grubber may include one or more of the following features: (a) an elongated frame, (b) an operator's station located at an end of the elongated frame, (c) scissor gear located at an opposite end of the elongated frame, (d) an actuation lever coupled to the frame, (e) a cable operably coupled to the actuation lever and to the scissor gear, (f) a support leg coupled to the opposite end of the elongated frame adjacent to the scissor gear, (g) a pincher operably coupled to the scissor gear, (h) a tine located on a pinching surface of the pincher, and (i) a spring operably coupled to the scissor gear.

Abstract: Apparatus for digging a trench in the soil for the purpose of installing underground infrastructure such as underground communication cable, underground sprinkler hoses, invisible underground dog fences, etc. The apparatus, termed a “chunker” is designed ergonomically to reduce muscle fatigue normally experienced by a trench-digger and to improve safety. The handle is ergonomically designed to accommodate the natural orientation of the hands. The length of the chunker can be adjustable to accommodate different heights of different people using the chunker. The chunker can be weighted for low center of gravity to improve stability and accuracy in usage. The spade-blade at the bottom of the chunker is oriented in a direction parallel to the intended route of the trench, allowing the trench-digger to widely straddle the line of the trench to avoid foot injury as the blade is vigorously thrown vertically downward into the soil near the trench-digger's body.

Abstract: An implement for use in removing weeds, moss or other matter from the joints between paviours (P), comprises an elongate handle carrying a blade (12), the blade extending along an axis at an angle of 25° to 65° to the axis of the handle and being formed with an apex at its forward end. The implement is arranged for its handle to be held by a user when standing, with the handle extending forwardly and downwardly from the use and with the apex of the blade engaged in the joint between paviours: the user then draws the implement towards him.

Abstract: A quick disconnect assembly used for hand powered tools which consist of two separate units: a quick disconnect receiving assembly and an implement head attachment. When used together they will allow for a quick connection and release between a tool head and a handle. The first unit is a female receiving unit (quick disconnect receiving assembly) which consist of a exterior cylindrical shaped body throughout. One end being of cylindrical shape (handle sleeve and handle end) to receive a round to oval shaped handle and the opposite end having a hex shaped interior body (hex shaft receiver and hex shaft end). The second unit making up the quick disconnect assembly device is a male hex shaft implement head attachment.

Abstract: A hole trimmer (10) for removing peripheral material projecting inside a hole (1), including a severing mechanism (11) with first (14) and second (15) opposing cutting surfaces, configured such that the first cutting surface (14) is incapable (whilst the second cutting surface (15) is capable) of passing through the hole (1). The hole trimmer also includes an actuation mechanism (12) for reversibly moving the first (14) and second cutting surfaces (15) towards and away from each other. The first cutting surface has a lower surface intersected by the actuation mechanism. In use, the second cutting surface (15) is inserted into the hole (1) the actuation mechanism (12) is then activated to move the second cutting surface (15) into abutting contact with the lower surface of the first cutting surface (14) severing any material interposed therebetween.

Abstract: A weeder includes a longitudinal shaft having a predetermined length and a longitudinal bore, a chuck mechanism provided at a lower end portion of the longitudinal shaft for pinching and pulling out weeds in the ground, the chuck mechanism including first and second pinching members for pinching the weeds therebetween, a first remover member combined with the chuck mechanism for forcedly removing the weeds and/or mud from the first pinching member, a second remover member combined with the chuck mechanism for forcedly removing the weeds and/or mud from the second pinching member, an operating lever mechanism provided on an axis of the longitudinal shaft for actuating the first and second pinching members and the first and second remover members, and a towing wire inserted and extending within the longitudinal bore of the longitudinal shaft, and coupling the chuck mechanism and the operating lever mechanism.

Abstract: A “sod saver” tool for digging to acquire an object buried in the ground, and a non-metallic scraping tool utilized when carefully examining the soil. The sod saver tool includes a main cylindrical body rotated about its longitudinal axis for digging a substantially cylindrical plug of soil from the ground, the object being contained in the plug of soil, and a plurality of circumferentially-disposed resilient non-metallic fingers located at a bottom portion of the main cylindrical body. When the digging of the plug is being performed, the resilient fingers tend to spread radially outward from the longitudinal axis of the main cylindrical body, being deflected away from directly hitting and scratching the buried object, tend to generally direct the soil upwardly into the main cylindrical body, and tend to cause the plug to be substantially-compacted and cylindrical. The compacted plug may be easily reinserted into a hole in the ground.

Abstract: A shovel which has a blade and a handle, the blade having first and second side edges and first and second wings extending outwardly and upwardly from respective side edges, each of the wings having a front edge which merges with a respective shovel side edge at a point rearwardly of the shovel front edge. The wings provide an extra cutting edge useful for cutting roots and the like.

Abstract: An attachment device detachably connects a gardening or cultivating tool to the blade of a garden hoe. This attachment device enables a tool such as weed cutters, rakes, pronged tools, and scythes to be detachably mounted to a hoe. The attachment device includes a sheet of metal wherein one or more U-shaped slots are formed along one edge. Tool retaining bolts are threaded into threaded holes in one side of the U-shaped slot(s) to tightly engage the hoe blade within the slot. A cutting tool having this attachment device maintains a spring loaded cutting blade which floats with respect to the hoe attachment device so that compression of the springs during use stores energy when the cutting blade hits an object for enhancing the cutting cycle and for reducing operator fatigue.

Abstract: A hand tool having a flat, planar blade parallel to a surface and a variable length handle allows efficient and effective grading or leveling of a surface. The device allows for effective grading without undue stress on the body of the operator. The ergonomic design of the device, as well as the functional design, allow for effective and efficient grading of surfaces next to and surrounding sensitive structures.

Abstract: A device for removing material from a surface includes a blade, an auger positioned in close proximity to a front side of the blade and operably mounted on an axle for rotary motion relative to the blade whereby material accumulating at the front side of the blade during movement of the blade over the surface is transversely moved from the front side of the blade to a side of the device by the rotary motion of the auger, and a handle operably connected to the blade for directing the blade and the auger over the surface. The auger has a passage receiving the axle. The auger is preferably rotatable relative to the axle and the axle is preferably rotatable relative to the blade. Preferably, the auger is molded of plastic and the passage is free of a molding draft.

Abstract: A new vegetation support for supporting the growth of vegetation such as vegetable plants and vines. The inventive device includes an elongate pole with alternating first and second sets of bores through it. The bores of the first set of bores are extended in a first direction while the bores of the second set of bores are extended in a second direction. Inserted through each of the bores is an elongate dowel. An auger member with a top turning portion and a bottom corkscrew portion is inserted into an opening in the bottom of the pole.

Abstract: A powered, lightweight soil tillage device, including an elongated hollow support member having a motor and handle at the upper end thereof, and the tillage assembly mounted at the lower end thereof. The tillage assembly comprises a pair of beams which are mounted on opposite sides of a gearbox and driven thereby. The upper ends of the beams are attached to idler or rocker beams so that each of the beams is moved in a generally circular path. Hoe blades or the like are secured to the forward ends of the beams and extend inwardly therefrom so that the hoe blades are disposed one behind the other.

Abstract: The planting tool has an elongated shaft, a T-shaped rubber gripped handlebar attached to the upper end of the shaft, and an earth separating member attached to the lower end of the shaft. The earth separating member is a hollow, triangular body formed by opposing triangular plates maintained in spaced apart relation by edge plates around the periphery. The triangular plates are preferably isosceles triangles, the shaft bisecting the base, the vertex opposite the base pointing downward. In use, the triangular body is pressed into aerated soil to form a V-shaped plating hole, and may be rotated 180° to form a conical hole.

Abstract: A weeding apparatus includes a body having a bottom and a blade angularly positioned within the body. The blade is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position the blade protrudes at an angle past the bottom of the body. A plunger is used to move the blade from the retracted to the extended position.

Abstract: A planting tool having a handle, an auger receiver and a basket. The auger receiver has an upper opening and a lower opening. The auger receiver is attached to the handle. The auger receiver is adapted to receive an auger. The basket has an upper opening and a lower opening. The basket is slidably attached to the handle for movement between a raised position and a lowered position. When the basket is in the lowered position, the lower opening of the auger receiver is adjacent the lower opening of the basket to define a partially enclosed region between the auger receiver and the basket.

Abstract: An Apparatus and method for breaking off cores from a material to be tested includes a tube split by opposing slots, a tightening device for moving confronting ends of a split tube towards each other so that the split tube grasps the core to be broken, and a handle for exerting lateral forces to break off the core. The core breaker is inserted into a space left by a core drill bit. The split tube is tightened around the core to be broken off, and lateral pressure is then applied to the handle to break off the core.

Abstract: A tool, having a handle attached to a gripping structure, for ergonomically pulling weeds, including the bulk of their root systems, or other protruding shafts from the ground. The gripping structure has at least one tong that rotates from pressure against the surface of the ground. The rotation of the tong or tongs causes a gripping surface at the end of a tong to compress towards a mated gripping surface, forming a jaw. When operating the tool, the two gripping surfaces sandwich the weed-stalk to be extracted. This gripping structure works automatically with pressure against the surface, so unnecessary steps are eliminated in engaging or disengaging the tool. The handle is a lever arm pivoting the entire gripping structure, this forces whatever is held in the jaw away from the surface.

Abstract: A weeder includes an elongated shaft having a predetermined length and a longitudinal bore, a gripping mechanism provided at an upper end portion of the elongated shaft, a chuck mechanism provided at a lower end portion of the elongated shaft for pinching weeds, an operating lever mechanism for actuating the chuck mechanism, the operating lever mechanism provided at an axial portion of the elongated shaft which is adjacent the gripping mechanism, and a towing wire inserted in the longitudinal bore of the elongated shaft and coupling the chuck mechanism and the operating lever mechanism.

Abstract: The present garden tool for grubbing includes an elongated handle attached with and approximately perpendicular to, a grub hoe blade. The grub hoe blade has a proximal end and a distal end wherein the distal end is narrower than the proximal end. The grub hoe blade may include a rounded tip or the distal end may be straight. The end and the sides of the grub hoe blade are sharp to allow the grub hoe blade to easily penetrate compact or rooty soil. The grub hoe blade is arcuate and the neck is connected with the handle approximately central to the grub hoe blade along a longitudinal axis, thereby balancing the present garden tool for grubbing during use.

Abstract: A powered garden tool is provided comprising a handle member having a power unit disposed therein and a digging attachment having a first end rotatably and detachably securable to the handle member and a second end having at least two cutting blade members secured thereto. In an alternative embodiment, the powered garden tool is in the form of a digging attachment which can be rotatably and detachably securable to a hand-held power tool, such as a power drill or cordless screwdriver.

Abstract: A hand-held gardening tool including a wedge shaped portion and a handle preferably having a substantially knob shape. The handle is shaped so as to allow the user to grip the handle with the palm and fingers of a hand and use the invention while simultaneously minimizing wrist and hand strain. The wedge shaped portion is shaped so as to allow the user to insert the wedge shaped portion into soil, the thin blade portion being inserted first. After insertion, the invention is rocked back and forth and/or side to side to create a space for a plant to be planted by displacing, rather than removing, the soil. The gardening tool of the invention allows plants to be planted with minimal damage to any surrounding root systems or plants and minimal soil removal, in less time and with less mess than traditional planting methods.

Abstract: A multi-purpose weeder attachable to a hand-held rotary power implement is designed to weed, aerate and till soil. A vertical shaft is removably attached to the implement to permit erect operation of the weeder. A pair of substantially spiral-shaped blades are rigidly connected at an acute angle with the lower end of shaft to cause discharge of weeds upwardly and outwardly from soil when the shaft is rotated. The blades are equally spaced from the shaft as they diverge upwardly. A top end of an auger is connected to the lower end of the shaft to penetrate weed and soil at its free end. An annular member with a cross horizontal element connects the upper ends of the blades to the shaft.

Abstract: A hand-held gardening tool including a wedge shaped portion and a handle preferably having a substantially knob shape. The handle is shaped so as to allow the user to grip the handle with the palm and fingers of a hand and use the invention while simultaneously minimizing wrist and hand strain. The wedge shaped portion is shaped so as to allow the user to insert the wedge shaped portion into soil, the thin blade portion being inserted first. After insertion, the invention is rocked back and forth and/or side to side to create a space for a plant to be planted by displacing, rather than removing, the soil. The gardening tool of the invention allows plants to be planted with minimal damage to any surrounding root systems or plants and minimal soil removal, in less time and with less mess than traditional planting methods.

Abstract: A mixing hoe including an elongated handle and a hoe blade attached to the handle is adapted for mixing material in a walled container. The blade forms a bottom edge, opposing upper edge, and first and second opposing side edges. The upper edge has adjacent edge sections extending outwardly and downwardly, from a central recess or opening in the blade upper edge, to respective first and second side edges. The upper edges are bent backward for creating flow patterns. The first and second side edges extend downwardly and inwardly from the upper edge sections outer extremes to the bottom edge. The edges are sloped and the edge corners are rounded to closely resemble container corner and wall characteristics. The blade is manipulated by a user grasping the handle to position at least one of the five scraping edges (two top, two side and bottom) against the base and walls of the container to scrape away material adhering to the base and walls of the container during mixing.

Abstract: A manually-operated, water-powered digging tool which does not utilize a pressure gauge, and a process for digging holes with such tool.

Abstract: A plant removing or weeding device including a handle portion, a blade portion and preferably a cross member configured to function as a foot bar portion and fulcrum. The blade portion is configured to penetrate and divide the soil, and the blade portion is pivoted upwardly by pulling the handle towards the user and pushing downwardly to lift the plant and root from the soil.

Abstract: A vertical hoe for removing unwanted plants from the ground with less effort than conventional tools. The vertical hoe includes a handle portion for the user to grasp onto and a blade portion for the removal of unwanted plants.

Abstract: A weed removal tool which may be completely formed from typical tubular metal stock. The tool is of very simple construction having only a handle, an elongated member, a foot peg, and weed expulsion means, also the tool does not include any moving parts. Furthermore, “if desired” the tool may be used in conjunction with an herbicide so as to inhibit any further growth of the weed.

Abstract: A garden tool with a non-slip handle grip, designed for immediate and not difficult removal of deep-rooted plants such as Thistle and Dock weeds. The body of the tool is of rigid and strong construction, with angled cutting faces and includes a plant/soil containment chamber. The tools angular cutting faces and profile, are designed to produce efficient insertion and soil compression when downward thrust is applied, which therefore holds captive the plant root in the containment chamber, hence achieving successful plant removal from the ground when the tool is withdrawn. The slotted front of the containment chamber allows for unwanted plant and soil removal from the tool. Optional hand and foot cross-members added, to produce more forceful insertion into and easier withdrawal from the ground, and to create a convenient standing operating stance, when using the tool.

Abstract: A mixing hoe including an elongated handle and a hoe blade attached to the handle is adapted for mixing material in a walled container. The blade forms a bottom edge, opposing upper edge, and first and second opposing side edges. The upper edge has adjacent edge sections extending outwardly and downwardly, from a central recess or opening in the blade upper edge, to respective first and second side edges. The upper edges are bent backward for creating flow patterns. The first and second side edges extend downwardly and inwardly from the upper edge sections outer extremes to the bottom edge. The edges are sloped and the edge corners are rounded to closely resemble container corner and wall characteristics. The blade is manipulated by a user grasping the handle to position at least one of the five scraping edges (two top, two side and bottom) against the base and walls of the container to scrape away material adhering to the base and walls of the container during mixing.

Abstract: A gardening tool which consists of a handle grip, a tool head section, an extension rod and a support pad; a section of the extension rod is joined and secured to the handle grip, and since the support pad is actively conjoined with the extension rod to form a contoured, recessed area, the user is provided with a columnar handle to grasp as well as, a firm support for the forearm.

Abstract: A working tool (10) is disclosed having an elongated shaft (11), a handle (12) mounted generally perpendicular to one end of the shaft (11), and a ground working head (13) mounted to an opposite, lower end of the shaft (11). The working tool (10) also includes an annular step plate (16) mounted upon the shaft for rotary movement relative to the shaft 11. An upper stop (7) and a lower stop (18) are also coupled to the shaft (11) above and below the step plate (16), respectively.

Abstract: The device for filling and leveling grass surfaces comprises a tube having an upper end and a lower end; a planar bottom chute extending across the lower end of the tube, the planar bottom chute being pivotaly mounted to the lower end of the tube; a handle assembly mounted at an upper end of the tube; a linkage mechanism connected between the handle assembly and the planar bottom chute; and biasing means for biasing the handle assembly to exert a pulling force on the linkage mechanism to hold the planar bottom chute closely against the lower end of the tube whereby an operator can manipulate the handle assembly for moving the planar bottom chute toward and away from the lower open end of the tube for opening and closing the tube to facilitate dispensing of grass seed or a grass seed and earth mixture from the lower end of the tube and can level the seed or seed mixture with seed planar bottom chute.

Abstract: A garden tool having a blade defining a blade plane and a handle connected to the blade and extending away from the blade at an angle offset from perpendicular to the blade. The blade has a leading edge extending away from the handle, and a trailing edge opposite the leading edge. The trailing edge has profile with a protruding point.

Abstract: A hoe for facilitating manual intermixing of materials initially in heterogeneous phases, particularly dry concrete pre-mix and water, includes an elongated straight handle having a rear longitudinal portion adapted to be grasped within a person's hands, and a blade which is attached to and depends perpendicularly downwardly from the front transverse end of a front longitudinal portion of the handle. The blade has substantially parallel front and rear surfaces and has in front and rear elevation views thereof an outline shape approximating that of an inverted isosceles triangle having a generally straight, horizontally disposed upper base, and straight symmetric sides which angle downwardly and inwardly towards a vertical center line of the blade, the lower ends of the sides terminating in the vertex of the triangle.

Abstract: A weed extraction apparatus is provided for aiding in the removal of weeds from gardens, flower beds and the like. The invention has two claw like appendages at its lower end, which are held apart by a spring. The claws have multiple tines which mesh in an interlocking pattern to grasp the offending weed and its roots. The claws are forced together by an operating rod connected to a lever located at the upper end of the handle.

Abstract: A weeding implement has an elongate handle and an attachment at one end of the handle, the attachment comprising a straight shank inserted into one end of the handle, a straight portion extending at an angle from the straight shank, a straight transverse portion extending across the longitudinal axis of the shank, a curved intermediate portion connecting the straight portion to one end of the transverse portion at one side of the axis and a flat end portion offset from the axis at an opposite side of the axis. The flat end portion extends in a plane perpendicular to the axis, and the attachment is in one piece of a length of metal rod, which is flattened at one end to form the flat end portion.

Abstract: The weeder tool is V shaped angle iron having a pointed end and a welded cross bar 8 to 12 inches from the point attached to a pole or D-grip handle. It has no moving parts. It is used like a shovel operated by hand and body of the operator.

Abstract: A garden tool for planting flower bulbs and ornamentals includes an elongated shaft culminating at one end in a boring bit for starting a planting hole. A pair of fins, each radiating at a non-perpendicular angle from each side of the body of the boring bit for widening the hole and breaking up the dislodged soil. The pulverized soil remains in the hole for covering the seed or bulb after planting. The garden tool cultivates to a depth of approximately 6 inches. The tool is driven from the other end of the elongated shaft by a conventional ⅜ inch to ½ inch electric drill. The tool is suitable for use by the landscape professional doing volume planting or the home gardener and can be used in either prepared or unprepared seed beds. The tool presents an easy to use device which greatly reduces the time and labor associated with the planting process.

Abstract: A garden tool includes a work-engaging head joined by a shank to a plastic handle. The handle has a relatively rigid plastic core body. A cavity is formed in the handle to divide it into forward and rearward portions. The cavity is filled with a flexible and resilient material to accommodate flexing of the rearward portion relative to the forward portion. A flexible and resilient gripping sheath covers the outer surface of the core body except for the cavity. In one embodiment the cavity is in the core body and includes a notch. For digging tools, such as trowels, the notch is formed on the lower side of the core body adjacent to the distal end, while for pulling or raking tools, such as plows, the notch is formed on the upper side of the core body adjacent to the working end. A recess may be formed in the core body opposite the notch for cooperation with the notch to define a narrow hinge.

Abstract: A hand held garden rake configured to enhance downward force for digging and raking. The rake has a rod frame which extends from tines located at the front end of the rake to a brace located at the rear of the rake. The frame is bent to extend back towards the front end of the rake, at which point the frame terminates in an upwardly extending handle. The brace rests on the forearm, so that additional force is developed when the tines of the rake are urged downwardly into the ground. The vertical orientation of the handle is more natural and comfortable than would be a horizontal orientation. The handle is provided with a molded grip for cooperating with a user's hand. The brace has a resilient cushion for comfort when pressing downwardly on the tines.

Abstract: A lawn aerating and weeding tool has an elongate metal attachment secured to one end of an elongate handle. The metal attachment comprises an annular cutting blade at one end of the metal attachment, a retainer at an opposite end of the metal attachment and a connection between the annular cutting blade and the retainer; the retainer being secured to the one end of the handle. The connection provides a gap between the annular cutting blade and the retainer in axial alignment with the annular cutting blade and the handle, the gap being open towards opposite sides of the metal attachment to facilitate removal of earth plugs cut by the annular cutting blade.

Abstract: The Hand Grader tool is designed so as to allow the user to grade material such as sand, loam, gravel, stone or wet concrete and due to the angle of the faces it eliminates the need of the user to apply pressure upwardly or downwardly on the tool to carry the materials to grade. The tool will thus save energy and assist in efficient completion of a task. The tool consists of a hoe type handle approximately 5 feet long made of an appropriate material and approximately 1⅛ inch in diameter connected through a split pipe member to a single piece of five gauge steel 6¾ inches long by 6 to 20 inches wide. The steel is bent to 140° inclusive angle. The angle is bent in the center leaving two faces of 3⅜ inches in width. The handle is engaged at an angle greater than 90° with one face and centered along the length of the face.

Abstract: A cultivating tool having a blade made from steel sheet at least one-eighth of an inch thick. The blade has a front surface, a back surface, and at least one cutting edge. The blade is tapered from the cutting edge to the front surface to provide a wide, tapered, camming section and a relatively narrow cutting edge. The tapered, caiming section is at least one inch wide.

Abstract: The invention is an all-in-one hand-held lawn edging tool. This device is essentially a handle with lawn edging attachments interchangeable with the handle portion. A 4-5″ steel pipe with handle, wheel and cutting edge are included. To complete the edging of an area, one makes a slit in the ground with the cutting edge, and then slides the rounded edge through the slit on the ground. Then, the plastic edging is inserted and the handle on the tool is used to stamp the ground around the edging.