Patents by Inventor George C. Rios

George C. Rios has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Combination hoe and pivoting rake tool
    Patent number: 5609215
    Abstract: A combination hoe and pivoting rake tool including a handle. A hoe portion is dimensioned for coupling with an end of the handle. A central rake portion is secured to the hoe portion. The central rake portion has a plurality of teeth extending outwardly therefrom perpendicular to the hoe portion. A pair of outer rake portions each have a plurality of teeth extending downwardly therefrom. Each of the outer rake portions are pivotally coupled with one of opposing ends of the central rake portion. A pivoting mechanism is secured to a lower end portion of the handle and pivotally coupled with the pair of outer rake portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Inventors: George C. Rios, M. Joyce Rios