With Wheel Substitute (e.g., Runner, Etc.) Patents (Class 172/360)
  • Patent number: 4879871
    Abstract: A beach combing apparatus is set forth wherein a plurality of spaced runners have secured therebetween an elongate blade member formed with a forwardly positioned beveled planar blade formed with a spaced parallel rear overfolded edge to provide strength and integrity to said blade. A plurality of spaced parallel upstanding brackets integrally formed to said blade to secure an elongate "U" shaped handle is mounted between the brackets at terminal end portions integrally formed to said handle at an obtuse angle thereto whereupon said handle is oriented relative to said blade member at an angle of approximately 30 to 45 degrees in a first position and pivotal parallel to said blade member in a second position to effect the cutting and trimming of various growth to be found growing on a beach surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1989
    Inventors: Eldor W. Kunschke, Lee Nernberger
  • Patent number: 4512415
    Abstract: This plow is unique, in that it is pulled manually, and is designed for garden use. Primarily, it consists of an aluminum frame with a pair of handle grips on one end, and the other end includes a plow blade attached to the center of the frame. It further includes a pair of runners, which support the frame on the ground surface. In one embodiment of the plow, when it is not being manually operated, the plow may be pulled in the opposite direction by a toy vehicle operated by a child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1985
    Inventor: William S. Jennette
  • Patent number: 4484635
    Abstract: A garden row making tool comprising an elongated handle, a shovel on one side of said handle, a guide on the opposite side of said handle, the guide being adapted to follow a previously made furrow at a time when the shovel is making a new furrow parallel to the furrow the guide is being caused to follow, a support assembly disposed between and interconnecting the shovel and the guide and attached to the handle, the support assembly being extendable for different row spacings, a depth regulating shoe being attached to and disposed behind the shovel, the guide having two parallel planar sides at right angles to the length of the support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1984
    Inventor: Gordon D. Sidlo
  • Patent number: 4466365
    Abstract: A manually operated tool for simultaneously preparing a seed bed, feeding seed and dispersing the seed uniformly in the bed consists of a rake-like structure, the head of which is integrated with an appendage bearing enclosure for containing a supply of seed and for cooperating with the rake-like structure when manipulated to cause controlled scarifying of the ground and efficient and controlled feeding and dispersing of the seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1984
    Inventor: William C. Conkling
  • Patent number: 4319642
    Abstract: A hand tool for grooming outdoor terraces, comprising a weed hook and associated handle together with gauge structure limiting the depth to which the hook may penetrate. It is used primarily for removing grass, weeds or other debris from cracks or grooves in terraces or paved walks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1982
    Inventor: William J. Merz