Multifunctional hand tool combining a shovel, hoe, and jack handle

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Description

The article in which the design is embodied is an ensemble comprising separable hoe, shovel and jack handle elements for use as a hand tool.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a multifunction hand tool showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front plan view of the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an rear view of the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a top view of the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a front plan view of a shovel element of the multifunction hand tool embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is an rear view of the embodiment of FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a top view of the embodiment of FIG. 7;

FIG. 11 is a bottom view of the embodiment of FIG. 7;

FIG. 12 is a front plan view of a hoe element of the multifunction hand tool embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 13 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is an rear view of the embodiment of FIG. 12;

FIG. 15 is a first end view of the embodiment of FIG. 12;

FIG. 16 is a second end view of the embodiment of FIG. 12;

FIG. 17 is a front plan view of a jack handle element of the multifunction hand tool embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 18 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 17;

FIG. 19 is an rear view of the embodiment of FIG. 17;

FIG. 20 is a top view of the embodiment of FIG. 17; and,

FIG. 21 is a bottom view of the embodiment of FIG. 17.

FIGS. 7–12 are shown separated for ease of illustration. The broken line showing of the tool is included for the purpose of illustrating environment and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a multifunctional hand tool combining a shovel, hoe, and jack handle, substantially as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D578846
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 18, 2007
Date of Patent: Oct 21, 2008
Inventor: Eldon M. Coats (Grants Pass, OR)
Primary Examiner: Holly H Baynham
Assistant Examiner: Sheryl Lane
Attorney: James Albert Ward
Application Number: 29/284,957
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/10