Abstract: An adjustable shovel apparatus and method is disclosed which includes a frame assembly and a shovel assembly adjustable in relation to the frame assembly. The shovel assembly is in slidable communication with the frame assembly and can be repositioned in multiple configurations in relation to the frame assembly to allow a user to clear snow or debris of varying heights to be a surface without the need to lift and throw it.

Abstract: A tool for use with a hammer driver having a pin-accepting socket for driving a ground rod into the ground includes a body having two opposite side faces and at least one ground rod-accepting passageway extending between the two side faces. The tool also includes a guide pin which is joined to so as to extend from one of the side faces of the body and an elongated socket portion having first and second opposite ends and having a hollow interior which opens out of a first end of the socket portion. In addition, the socket portion is secured to the other side face of the body by way of the second end so that the first end extends away from the other side face of the body, and the guide pin and the elongated socket portion are axially-aligned with one another.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a shovel including a blade, at least one fastener, a connector, and a handle. The blade has a first major surface and an opposing second major surface, and each of the fastener(s) and the connector are attached to the second major surface. The handle is removably attached to the connector. In use, such as for use as a snow shovel, the handle is attached to the connector. Advantageously, when the shovel is not in use, the handle may be removed from the connector and attached to and held by the fastener(s), which decreases the overall dimensions of the shovel for ease of storage and/or transport.

Abstract: A detachable portable debris removal apparatus designed to attach to a shaft, such as a golf club. The apparatus includes a housing having an internal cavity containing a motor, a fan, and a power supply to operate said motor, turning the fan. The apparatus further includes a control switch to selectively turn the apparatus on and off. Two openings in the housing permit a flow of air through the internal cavity when the motor is operated. The apparatus further includes an attachment member configured to attach to a shaft. The attachment member can be integrated into the housing or attached to an outside surface of the housing. The apparatus can further include a collection assembly disposed within the internal cavity to collect debris drawn into the housing. The collection assembly can be optionally removable from the internal cavity, permitting the apparatus to function optionally as a blower or a vacuum.

Abstract: A metal detector digging tool apparatus has an elongated pole having a nonmetallic digging tool or scoop attached to one end thereof and a nonmetallic bracket removably clamped between the ends thereof. The nonmetallic bracket clamps to the pole between the ends thereof and has a metal detector clamp extending therefrom that clamps a pinpoint metal detector to said bracket adjacent the nonmetallic digging tool for remotely isolating and examining an object detected by a metal detector without the operator bending or kneeling over.

Abstract: A shovel device for digging in ground or other material is provided. The shovel device comprises a handle having a first end and a second end. A blade having an attachment end and a digging edge opposite the attachment end is provided with the attachment end secured to the second end of the handle. A plurality of teeth is secured to the digging edge of the blade and extending beyond the digging edge of the blade. During digging operations, the teeth contact the ground or other material prior to the digging edge of the blade contacting the ground or other material.

Abstract: The helmet stabilization apparatus includes a helmet adapted to be worn by a user, a night vision goggle unit attached to a front portion of the helmet, and a removable counterweight attached to a rear portion of the helmet that balances with the weight of the night vision goggle unit, wherein said removable counterweight can be connected in a variety of manners, such as a magnetic means of connection, a hook and loop connection, or a mechanical means of connection. Furthermore, the helmet may provide staggered connections, such that the removable counterweight may be positioned on the helmet at the user's desired orientation. This allows the user to move the center of mass of the system such that it is self-stabilizing on the user's head. Moreover, the removable counterweight may be formed such that when it is removed, it may be coupled with an attachable handle to form a plurality of tools or weapons. This is beneficial in that it provides a collection of tools while only one object need be carried.

Abstract: A hand-operable excavation apparatus for detecting buried electrical cable. The hand-operable excavation apparatus comprises of a unitary structure having a handle and an electrically conductive portion. At least one electric field sensor is secured to the electrically conductive portion to monitor electrical fields in proximity to the end of the device during ground breaking for activation of an alerting system when the preset value is greater than a predetermined voltage for notifying the excavator of buried electrical cable.

Abstract: A multifunction lawn and garden device includes a generally flat base member having a plurality of upward radiating walls extending therefrom. A slanted edge is disposed along the front side of the base member, and an aperture is formed within the center of the base member. A generally T-shaped handle is positioned above the center of the base member and is secured to each of the back and side walls, and a removable insert member having a complementary shape as the aperture is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shovel tool implement having an imbedded illumination means and a means for storing an auxiliary light source in its handle. The tool comprises an elongated shaft having a proximal handle end and distal working end, the distal end preferably connecting to a shovel implement, the proximal handle end preferably having a slot in which to store a removable flashlight. At a location along the shaft length is provided an outward projection for housing a light source, power supply and on/off switch. The projection extends outward from the shaft and directs light towards the shovel working end, while the backside of the projection includes a removable cover for replacement of batteries and light source elements. The projection is situated such that normal handling of the shovel is not impeded, while the directed light allows a user to visualize a given work area in a low light environment.

Abstract: The helmet stabilization apparatus includes a helmet adapted to be worn by a user, a night vision goggle unit attached to a front portion of the helmet, and a removable counterweight attached to a rear portion of the helmet that balances with the weight of the night vision goggle unit, wherein said removable counterweight can be connected in a variety of manners, such as a magnetic means of connection, a hook and loop connection, or a mechanical means of connection. Furthermore, the helmet may provide staggered connections, such that the removable counterweight may be positioned on the helmet at the user's desired orientation. This allows the user to move the center of mass of the system such that it is self-stabilizing on the user's head. Moreover, the removable counterweight may be formed such that when it is removed, it may be coupled with an attachable handle to form a plurality of tools or weapons. This is beneficial in that it provides a collection of tools while only one object need be carried.

Abstract: A device for retrieving objects from a grill or an oven. The device uses selectively retractable claws lift the object from the grill grate or oven rack and remove it. The claws retract when they come in contact with a cross beam and re-extend in the intervals between. They are arranged to ensure that enough craws are extended at any given time to support the object being removed.

Abstract: A device for repairing a stall cleaning tool that has a broken tine is a tine having a first clamping member integral therewith located at an end of the tine. The first clamping member has a clamping surface with at least one channel therein for receiving at least one structural member of the stall cleaning tool. A second clamping member has a clamping surface with at least one channel therein for receiving at least one structural member of the stall cleaning tool. The first and second clamping members are secured to one another with the clamping surfaces of the clamping members adjacent to one another and the channels in the clamping surfaces aligned with one another.

Abstract: A multi-purpose spade includes a central plate, first and second edge plates, and a retreating crescent blade. The central plate is generally concave. The retreating crescent blade is formed along the tip portions of the central plate and the first and second plates. The inner edge portions of the first and second plates are connected to corresponding side portions of the central plate with a predetermined angle so as to form two crest portions on the front surfaces along the side portions of the central plate. The multi-purpose spade may further comprise an extending blade configured to be connected to the retreating crescent blade.

Abstract: A plow shovel configured to create a path in snow by pushing the snow along a surface without lifting the snow. The plow shovel has a handle attached to a scoop having a first side and a second side. The scoop has a multi-sided plow component configured to part snow and makes a path without lifting the shovel as the plow shovel is pushed forward. A method of clearing a path in snow using the plow shovel described is also provided.

Abstract: A shovel lifting/throwing device for removing material from a surface requiring little effort by the user to lift and throw the material, the shovel having a blade and a handle wherein there is a lifting/throwing device, comprised of a lifting arm pivotally fastened to the middle section of the handle running down generally parallel the handle to the under side of the shovel blade in the vicinity of the surface, a hand grip located above the lifting arm moves up the handle as the user begins to lift the load, it being connected by a cable to a mechanism, actuating the mechanism that engages the lifting arm, pivoting the lifting arm out and away from the under side of the blade into contact with the surface and lifting the blade off the surface, greatly reducing the effort required by the user to lift and throw the load.

Abstract: A multi-purpose spade includes a central plate, first and second edge plates, and a retreating crescent blade. The central plate is generally concave. The retreating crescent blade is formed along the tip portions of the central plate and the first and second plates. The inner edge portions of the first and second plates are connected to corresponding side portions of the central plate with a predetermined angle so as to form two crest portions on the front surfaces along the side portions of the central plate. The multi-purpose spade may further comprise an extending blade configured to be connected to the retreating crescent blade.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a fluid-pressure assisted shovel. The fluid-pressure assisted shovel reduces considerably the amount of force applied to the shovel while lifting it during an excavation process, especially during removing soil from deeper excavations. A quick burst of fluid, e.g. compressed air, accelerates the loaded shovel in the desired direction thereby reducing considerably the amount of force applied to the shovel by the digger.

Abstract: A tool support apparatus includes a body adapted to be secured to an end of a handle of a tool. A ground piercing member is pivotally secured to the body for pivotal movement between an operative position and a stored position. In the operative position, the ground piercing member protrudes past the end of the handle, such that the ground piercing member can be inserted into the ground to support the handle of the tool in a substantially upright orientation. In the stored position, the ground piercing member is oriented substantially parallel to the handle so as not to interfere with the normal usage of the tool.

Abstract: A system addressing the problem of storing and supporting outdoor items used while camping without transporting any additional equipment. The system provides a plurality of camp tools that are integral to a shovel, so as to provide the intended function without interfering with the normal usage of the shovel.

Abstract: A depth limiting shovel having a blade with a vertically extending slot therein, a depth limiting member having a horizontal element and a vertical element slidable within the slot, the horizontal element extending transversely across the blade. The depth limiting member preferably is adjacent the rear face of the shovel blade.

Abstract: For conserving bedding material such as wood shavings when cleaning livestock environments such as horse stalls, a lightweight manure fork, specially configured with an open flat working region with relatively short tines, is combined with a highly efficient fan-type blower unit attached to the handle. Delivering air-flow onto the tined working region in short blasts under finger control, the worker simply manipulates the fork in the normal manner to remove the manure; the loose bedding material is blown off the fork and back onto surrounding regions of the stall, thus saving a substantial portion of the usual replenishment costs. The invention thus accomplishes substantial overall cost savings and environmental conservation without requiring special supervision, unusual diligence, effort or skill on the part of the worker.

Abstract: A depth limiting shovel having a blade with a vertically extending slot therein, a depth limiting member having a horizontal element and a vertical element slidable within the slot, the horizontal element extending transversely across the blade. The depth limiting member preferably is adjacent the rear face of the shovel blade.

Abstract: A combined shovel and clearing tool with a shovel and a clearing tool member for being coupled to the shovel. The clearing tool member can be selectively retained in a usage disposition, such as relative to a leading edge of a shovel blade, and in a storage disposition, such as relative to a trailing edge of the shovel blade or relative to a handle of the shovel. The clearing tool member can be retained by, for example, a clip arrangement, an elastic tether, or a rigid arm. Bristles can project from an obverse side of the shovel blade. The handle and the blade can be reconfigurable by, for example, a relative pivoting or a selective coupling of the handle with multiple receiving portions on the blade. A universal clearing tool can be coupled to a standard shovel.

Abstract: An impact handle for a shovel and other tools to assist the user or laborer in digging and/or moving material such as dirt or snow, or other compacted materials. An impact handle with a shovel attachment would have similar physical features as generic shovels on the market today. However, the impact handle includes an impact generator within the handle. As a user or operator applies his/her foot-pressure on the foot actuator located at the top of the scoop or blade, the impact generator using electro-magnetic principles produces impulses of 1 to 10 hertz of downward blows. These impulses reduce the effort required by the operator to force the tool scoop or blade to penetrate the material being excavated. The impact handle dramatically reduces time required to complete hand excavation projects. The impact handle can also be used, but is not limited to, to reduce the time required for chiseling, scraping, prying, nail pulling and carpet-stretching.

Abstract: A tool leverage attachment for use with digging or lifting tools which includes a saddle with curvilinear end, anchor channel and protruding flange together with Greek letter Pi (TT) shaped driver fulcrum consisting of a pressure bar perpendicularly affixed to protruding legs for enveloping the saddle bolt both of which are fastened together and to tool handle with U-bolt fastener.

Abstract: For conserving bedding material such as wood shavings when cleaning livestock environments such as horse stalls, a manure fork is combined with an air blower directed into the working region of the fork. The air flow is directed to blow the loose bedding material past the fork tines and onto surrounding regions of the stall automatically, while the worker simply works with the fork in the normal manner to remove the manure. The bedding material remains in the stall, thus saving a substantial portion of the usual replenishment costs. The invention thus accomplishes substantial overall cost savings and environmental conservation without requiring special supervision or unusual diligence on the part of the worker.

Abstract: A vibrating sand sifting toy that has a selectively activated vibrating mechanism mounted in a portion of the toy for causing oscillatory vibration of a surface portion of the toy. Two embodiments are in the form of a scoop with a handle. The bottom of the scoop portion is provided with openings in a predetermined pattern and size for discharging sand, dirt or other particulate material in a predetermined pattern for the education and entertainment of a child operating the vibrating toy. In one of those two embodiments the scoop portion is removable and replaceable with other scoop portions having different predetermined patterns of openings. In the other of those two embodiments the bottom of the scoop portion has an open frame for removably receiving a template having a predetermined pattern of openings for discharging sand and various templates with different predetermined patterns may be used.

Abstract: A load lifting accessory may be provided which is adapted to be affixed to the shaft of a shovel. The load lifting accessory comprises a bracket, a support arm, an extension member and a retractor arm. The bracket, which has a support arm pivotally attached thereto, is adapted to embrace the underside of the shaft of the shovel when the shovel is oriented in a normal shovelling position. The first end of the retractor arm is pivotally and slidably attached to the first end of the extension member, whereas the second end of the retractor arm is pivotally attached to one of the first and second side edges of the support arm. In an alternative embodiment, an actuator is used instead of an extension member. The purpose of the load lifting accessory is to relieve the user of severe vertebral and back muscle strains which are associated with shovelling.

Abstract: A shovel has a pan connected to an end handle by a shaft. A lever is attached to the shaft to assist in lifting a load. The lever has an L-shaped member and a portion of the L-shaped member is received in the bight portion of a spring. The lever preferably is resiliently attached to the shaft and returns automatically to a position adjacent to the shaft when the load on the shovel is emptied. A method of using the shovel is disclosed.

Abstract: A foldable spade includes an elongated handle with front and rear end portions opposite to each other in a longitudinal direction, and a biasing member which is disposed proximate to the front end portion, and a blade member with a blade surface wall. A front engaging member is connected to a proximate end of the blade member, and is journalled on the front end portion of the handle about a pivot transverse to the longitudinal direction so as to be rotated between a first position, where the blade surface wall extends forward from the front engaging member along the longitudinal direction, and a second position, where the blade surface wall extends rearward from the front engaging member to be folded over the handle. A rear engaging member is disposed on the front end portion rearwardly of the front engaging member, and is biased by the biasing member to move along the longitudinal direction to engage the front engaging member when the front engaging member is in the first position.

Abstract: A shovel accessory for assistance in lifting and moving material in a shovel scoop includes an elongated, length adjustable, ground contacting support rod attached to the shovel handle. The rod is pivotable through half-circle arcs around an axis perpendicular to the handle length and rotatable in either direction completely around the handle shaft.

Abstract: A cat litter scoop with a battery powered vibrator carried in the scoop handle which is actuated by a thumb operated switch. Upon actuation, the vibrator imparts a high speed oscillatory movement to the scoop about the longitudinal axis of the handle to accelerate the manual steps of insertion, pushing, lifting and sifting associated with the scooping motion employed with a standard cat litter scoop. The scoop portion of the cat litter scoop is provided with a pair of spaced transversely extending rows of elongated longitudinal slots so as to define a solid web portion extending between the rows of slots and transversing the scoop to enhance the structural integrity of the scoop portion of the litter scoop.

Abstract: A tool having a tool handle and a tool head. A connecting member is provided on one end of the tool handle, with the axis of the connecting member extending transverse to the tool handle, and a connector is provided on the non-working end of the tool head. The connector cooperates with the connecting member to connect the tool head to the tool handle. Preferably the tool head is detachably connected to the tool handle. The tool head can be adjustably connected to the tool handle to be able to adjust the angle of the tool head to the tool handle.

Abstract: A levered shovel for moving snow that includes a blade for carrying the snow, a shaft that extends from the blade, a wheel assembly for contacting a horizontal surface and which depends from the shaft, and a handle assembly for gripping by the user and which is disposed on the rearmost end of the shaft. The wheel assembly comprises either an axle fork, an axle rotatively mounted to the axle fork, and a pair of wheels attached to the axle or an inverted T-shaped member with its transverse portion serving as its axle to which a pair of wheel are rotatively attached. The handle assembly comprises a lower transverse member for gripping by the hands of the user and extends laterally from both sides of the rearmost end of the shaft and an extender for elevating the point at which the user grips the handle assembly for users with limited bending posture.

Abstract: An improved manually pushed snow shovel in which the user's natural pushing force acts to alleviate stalling friction. A version of a manually pushed snow shovel having features of this invention comprises a blade with a leading edge, a handle attached to the blade, and at least one, although two are preferred, ski runner(s) attached to the blade. The ski runner(s) are attached such that when in the shovel is in use, the leading edge of the blade is at or behind the portion of bottoms of the ski runner(s) normally in contact with the ground. This ensures that the shovel pivot point or point of downward vertical force from the snow load is forward of the leading edge relative to forward movement of the shovel. As such, the user's natural forward pushing on the handle and hence indirectly to the blade results in the leading edge moving upwards away from the ground upon encountering increased friction due to heavy snow or rough ground surfaces.

Abstract: A new lifting aid device for a shovel for helping a user to easily lift a shovel, in particular a shovel having an offset type handle. The inventive device includes a brace member with an elongate shaft portion and a rest portion. The mounting end of the shaft portion is mountable to a portion of an offset-type handle shaft of a shovel. The inner surface of the rest portion is designed for abutting a portion of a leg, such as a thigh, against it. The pivot end of the shaft portion is pivotally coupled to the outer surface of the rest portion at a midpoint between the upper and lower edges of the rest portion to allow proper pivoting of the rest portion during use.

Abstract: A tool for removing ice, particularly from paved surfaces, includes a handle, a scoop, and a tine assembly. The tine assembly is joined to the scoop such that a spring-like action is generated in the tine assembly during use to facilitate breaking and removal of ice, by efficiently applying maximum force to the crystalline structure of ice. The tool may by fashioned of two assemblies, scoop and tines, or it may include a spring groove interposed between the scoop and the tine assembly to impart flexibility to the tines, thereby facilitating the spring-like action.

Abstract: A tool having a common handle and multiple interchangeable heads coupled with a side impact hammer handle mount and movable hammer. Several different common configured tool heads may be retained by a mount assembly located in the handle front end. This front mount assembly has retaining tangs which are biased to hold an inserted tool head. The impact hammer may be used while a tool head is mounted in the handle or separately by itself to break rock or hard ground. Tool heads that are disclosed include round and square shovel heads, a blade head, a rake and pitchfork head and a hoe.

Abstract: An improvement that enhances hay rakes or forks of the type used in the cleaning of horse stables, includes a wall assembly having a rear wall and two spaced-apart side walls extending from the rear wall, that are positioned relative to a hay fork of conventional design so as to restrict unintended displacement of hay/manure mixtures over the peripheral edges of the hay fork. The bottom edge of the rear wall has a U-shaped indentation and includes a mounting flange of U-shaped cross section aligned with and extending from the indentation for straddling the handle of a conventional hay fork so that the wall assembly is retained and positioned properly relative to the fork portion of the hay fork. The rear wall and the side walls are formed with interlocking rails and slots so that the side walls may be readily attached to and detached from the rear wall by a sliding motion. An opening through the mounting flange receives a fastener to secure the wall assembly to the handle of a hay fork.

Abstract: A hand-held, multi-purpose implement including a handle provided with a resealable storage container and an adaptor head having at least a pair of insert receiving sockets. A set of interchangeable inserts adapted for storage in the storage container when not in use each have a working end portion and a tang portion receivable in an insert receiving socket. The adaptor head includes a securing device for releasably securing at least two of the inserts in its insert receiving sockets so as to enable the creation of different tools depending on the combination of inserts secured therein.

Abstract: A handle and post assembly with a plurality of attachments including a straight post with an elongated cylindrical configuration having a first lower end with a threaded periphery and a second upper end including a bore formed coaxially therein with a threaded inner surface. Further provided is a plurality of attachments each with a bore formed coaxially therein with a threaded inner surface for releasably engaging the threaded first end of the post. The attachments include a digging attachment, a raking attachment, and a sweeping attachment. Further provided is a handle with a T-shaped configuration having a straight horizontally oriented bar and a short vertically oriented bar integrally coupled at the first end thereof to a central extent of the horizontally oriented bar. The vertically oriented bar further has a second end with a threaded periphery for releasably engaging the threaded bore of the second end of the post.

Abstract: In combination, a cement shovel for shoveling sand and gravel having a metallic disk shaped shovel member with upturned side shovel edges. A blade edge of the shovel is joined at opposite ends with the upturned side shovel edges. A hook shaped member is attached to the cement shovel and positioned so as to extend lengthwise along one of the upturned side shovel edges. A hooked end extends away from the shovel blade edge for engaging concrete mesh to lift same from a bed of fresh laid concrete to lift concrete mesh to an interior level of the bed above a bottom of the bed.

Abstract: An adjustable garden tool apparatus having a pair of independently adjustable telescoping handle members 20 which are selectively and pivotally connected to one another at a variety of locations 27. At least one of the handle members 20 is provided with a fluid delivery system 60 and the bottoms of the handle members 20 are adapted to receive a plurality of diverse tool head elements 80.

Abstract: An interchangable scraper and shovel having a handle carrying an improved scraper blade at one end thereof, a shovel blade having offset flanged strips on its lower surface for receiving the scraper blade and a mechanism carried on the shovel blade and the scraper blade for securing the shovel blade to the scraper blade.

Abstract: A roof snow rake blade has a spacer, preferably in the form of a roller, attached at its bottom edge to space the bottom edge away from the roofing while not interfering with the normal snow-removal function of the blade.

Abstract: An apparatus for grading soil or dirt adjacent to a curb, gutter, or other structure. The apparatus includes a blade portion, a handle portion, and a guide which may be attached to the handle or blade portions. The guide can be positionally adjusted relative to the blade portion to set the depth of penetration of the blade into soil. The guide is placed along the curb or gutter when the apparatus is used, with the guide controlling the depth of the blade.

Abstract: An improved post hole digger which comprises a plurality of elongated arm members having a proximal end and a distal end and an inner surface and an outer surface. A sharpened shovel blade is secured to the distal end of each of the elongated arm members, and a hinge pivotally secures the sharpened shovel blades to each other. A detachable top plate assembly is affixed to the proximal end of the elongated arm members and allows a user to strike the improved post hole digger with a weighted object such as a sledge hammer in order to drive the sharpened shovel blades into the ground.

Abstract: An attachment for a shovel which aids the user in lifting a fully loaded shovel blade without incurring back strain. The attachment is pivotally mounted to the main shovel shaft near the blade and has a cambered portion remote from the shaft. A foot pedal at the distal end of the cambered portion enables the user to apply his body weight so as to rock the attachment along the cambered portion and lift the loaded shovel blade.

Abstract: A weed pulling device designed to apply a substantially vertical force to the stem of a weed engaged by the device comprises a tubular body having a first end that is bifurcated to provide two opposing members having edges that define two cooperating V-shaped slots or openings positioned in confronting relationship. One of the V-shaped slots or openings is designed to engage and retain the stem of a weed while the second V-shaped slot or opening is designed to contact the stem of the weed in a non-cutting manner as the device is manipulated to cause the weed stem to wrap around the bifurcated end of the tubular body.