Abstract: A rake assembly is provided with a base with a handle coupling, sized to extend laterally from the coupling. A plurality of tines extends from the base, away from the coupling. The plurality of tines is parallel and curved at distal ends of the tines and have a width that is greater than a thickness of the tines. The plurality of tines is spaced apart laterally by a spacing that is less than the width of the tines as a plurality of gaps. A length of the gaps is sequentially shortened laterally away from the coupling. A proximal end of the tines is coplanar or tangent to the base. A sidewall extends from a proximal end of the base and from lateral sides of the base, to collectively provide a shovel concavity with the base and the plurality of tines.

Abstract: A wheelbarrow assembly is disclosed with a wheelbarrow tray, a wheel to connect to the tray for rotation relative to the tray, for transportation of the tray upon an underlying support surface and a pair of handle assemblies. Each handle assembly is provided with a first unitarily formed handle portion with a distal end, an intermediate region, and a proximal end. The proximal end has a cross-section that is reduced relative to a cross-section of the intermediate region. The second handle portion is provided with a distal end and a proximal end; the proximal end having a cross-section that is sized to receive the first handle distal end cross-section therein to assemble the second handle portion to the first handle portion.

Abstract: A wheelbarrow assembly is disclosed with a wheelbarrow tray, a wheel to connect to the tray for rotation relative to the tray, for transportation of the tray upon an underlying support surface and a pair of handle assemblies. Each handle assembly is provided with a first unitarily formed handle portion with a distal end, an intermediate region, and a proximal end. The proximal end has a cross-section that is reduced relative to a cross-section of the intermediate region. The second handle portion is provided with a distal end and a proximal end; the proximal end having a cross-section that is sized to receive the first handle distal end cross-section therein to assemble the second handle portion to the first handle portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for converting solar energy may have a heat-capturing element that generates thermal energy when exposed to solar radiation and a canopy arranged about the heat-capturing element. The canopy may define a chamber with an intake and an output, and may be configured for substantially trapping air particles in proximity to the heat-capturing element throughout a pathway from the intake to the output. A portion of the chamber arranged near the output may have a decreased cross section. The apparatus may also include a thermal transfer system configured for creating a positive thermal feedback between a portion of the heat-capturing element near the output and a portion of the heat-capturing element near the intake, and at least one horizontal turbine arranged at the output.

Abstract: An apparatus for converting solar energy may have a heat-capturing element that generates thermal energy when exposed to solar radiation and a canopy arranged about the heat-capturing element. The canopy may define a chamber with an intake and an output, and may be configured for substantially trapping air particles in proximity to the heat-capturing element throughout a pathway from the intake to the output. A portion of the chamber arranged near the output may have a decreased cross section. The apparatus may also include a thermal transfer system configured for creating a positive thermal feedback between a portion of the heat-capturing element near the output and a portion of the heat-capturing element near the intake, and at least one horizontal turbine arranged at the output.