Abstract: A versatile combo snow tool is provided to easily push and lift snow. The convenient multi-user, combo snow tool has a special curved blade which is rounder than a conventional snow shovel but shallower than a conventional snow pusher. The combo snow tool has a comfortable ribbed handle assembly to facilitate better gripping of the snow tool. The handle assembly can have an extruded handle with a fluted plastic sleeve and a metal core. Desirably, the handle assembly also has a special ribbed handgrip to further enhance gripping of the combo snow tool.

Abstract: A child's snow tool is provided for children to easily shovel and lift snow. The lightweight child's snow tool has a flexible plastic handle assembly and snow blade. Desirably, the handle assembly has a special ribbed child's handgrip to further enhance gripping of the child's snow tool.

Abstract: The instant invention is an improvement to the hub connections of a hose cart by providing a syringe type hub attachment which allows for and maintenance of water seals without tools. In addition, hub design allows for the placement of a crank for rotating of the hose reel flange in either a left hand or right position with the water coupling portion exchangeable by quick release of the syringe type hub attachment.

Abstract: An improved ice chipper having a plastic blade holder with outwardly propagating reinforced ribs holds a flex resistant blade of minimal thickness. A shaft of the ice chipper can be constructed of a low cost steel pipe covered with a polyethylene sleeve with knurled grip surfaces. The sleeve conforms to the pipe diameter upon application of heat during manufacture. A one-piece handle is attached to the free end of the shaft.

Abstract: A portable hose cart apparatus for windably holding a flexible hose and for transporting thereof. The cart includes a pair of vertical side frames shaped in the form of flanking arms each having a hub bearing surface. The frame provides a base structure for steel components that are secured by use of rotatable frame fasteners. The steel is encompassed by a seamless plastic sleeve that shrinks to the steel through a heating process. Distal ends of the steel are bound by use of a wedge shaped locking block which frictionally secures the steel tubes to forward and upper support members. A spool assembly is positioned between the frame sides forming a hose support surface therebetween, the frame sides having a shape to minimize plastic material yet maximize support when the cart is being transported.