Abstract: A shovel is provided having a scoop, a shaft coupled to the scoop, a handle coupled to the shaft, and an aperture within the center of its scoop. The aperture in the scoop is configured and positioned to provide an auxiliary handle for a user to grasp in addition to the shovel handle coupled to the shaft.

Abstract: A shovel is provided having an aperture within the center of a scoop configured to be an auxiliary handle.

Abstract: Barrier units for use in constructing barriers and a method for constructing the barrier units are disclosed. The barrier units are suitable for a variety of purposes including the construction of security barriers for sensitive facilities or temporarily halted ships. The barrier units of this invention can also be used as buffers between marine vessels or between marine vessels and harbor facilities to prevent damage to vessels. The barrier units of this invention can include vertical uprights, vertical protective mesh, submarine protective mesh, impalement spikes, walkways, and internal compartments for storage or occupation by security personnel. The security barrier can include lights or other electronic devices for providing security. The barrier units can be used to provide security for land-based facilities and for barriers between lanes of traffic.

Abstract: A squeegee for removing liquid from a surface. A handle is removably mounted to a main body having a front wall, back wall, top wall, and end walls joined together forming a liquid receiving cavity when inverted. A pair of flexible strips are mounted to the front wall and back wall. A handle is mounted to the main body at an acute angle and may be connected to a drainage hose or a connector for receiving the liquid drained through the handle.