Abstract: A snow scoop which is slid along the ground into the snow to be removed, a movable handle which may be rotated to positions to either push or pull the scoop into the snow, a hinged scraper at the entrance to the scoop, and the handle being pivotal to a generally upright position, close to a user's body in order to lift up the open end of the scoop and discharge snow rearwardly over the rear wall of the scoop.

Abstract: A snowplow carriage assembly for removal of snow manually by plowing the snow in an area to be cleared of snow. The carriage is a manually propelled wheeled structure made of a plurality of members pivotally connected for collapsing and folding for storage and unfolding for use in supporting and transporting a snowplow in the form of a replaceable conventional snow shovel having a handle straight length portion. The carriage is configured so that the snow shovel handle is removably mounted thereon inclined from the horizontal defining an acute angle relative to a surface on which snow is being plowed. The snow shovel inclination is variable for establishing different acute angles of the shovel relative to the surface for plowing the snow thereon and removal therefrom.

Abstract: A shoveling aid for a shovel includes an elongated bracing member releasably attachable to the handle of the shovel at a selected position away from the shovel blade to permit the shovel to be levered with the aid to lift a load carried by the blade. The bracing member includes a pipe section which has upper and lower openings on opposed sides. A sleeve coupled to the pipe section in the upper opening receives the handle at a predetermined angle relative to the pipe section.

Abstract: A spade-like member includes an elongate shaft pivotally mounted to a blade member that is formed of a generally triangular configuration, with the support shaft arranged for selective latching to the shaft permitting the shaft and the blade member to project into a compost pile, whereupon lifting of the blade member rotates the blade member ninety degrees relative to the shaft to permit lifting of the blade and stirring of the compost, wherein the blade is maintained in the rotated orientation by an abutment member mounted to the blade.

Abstract: An improvement to a shovel used while grading or cleaning out the area adjacent to a previously constructed surface such as a curb and gutter adjacent to a road bed comprising a guide for fixing the depth the shovel blade can penetrate the soil, aggregate, or other debris adjacent to the previously constructed surface so that when the shovel is moved parallel to the structure when the guide is located on top of the structure the debris is cleared away. The guide is rotatably and slidably connected to the handle of the shovel so that: (a) the guide can be located any where along the shovel handle to set the distance the guide is above the shovel blade's lower end and (b) the guide can be located on either side of the shovel blade.

Abstract: A shovel device is arranged to include a shovel blade having first and second ends, including a concave front wall coextensive with a convex rear wall, with spaced parallel ribs extending in a parallel relationship parallel to themselves and to the side walls of the shovel blade, with a mesh screen positioned over the ribs permitting sifting of soil enhancing its aeration during a shoveling procedure.

Abstract: There is disclosed an expandable snow shovel device having a central blade element which has a single handle projecting upwardly from its upper edge. There is also at least one side blade element which abuts the central blade element end to end. Additionally, other side blade elements may be releasably fixed outwardly from the side blade adjacent to the central blade. Preferably, the blade elements also have upwardly extending flanges adjacent to their lateral edges so that they may be fixed to adjoining blade elements by releasable connecting members such as lock pins. Preferably, the blade elements are also concave in shape as viewed from their upper surface and terminate at their lower ends in an angled cutting edge.

Abstract: Enhancement of the operability of a long-handled tool by mounting a wheel on an axle with a plurality of sleeves, which can at least partially encompass the axle; the sleeves are displaced from one another and are connected to sleeves on the handle of the tool; the connectors can be variably positioned with respect to the axle, which can be stabilized by a supplemental weight and include opposed and rotationally mounted wheels; in operating the tool with increased efficiency, the wheel is raised to control the operation of the tool at the end of the handle opposite the position where force is applied.

Abstract: Convertible snow clearing apparatus provides a wide blade double handle snow pusher which may be used as a plow for pushing snow, and which is easily converted into a pair of individual snow shovels. The apparatus includes an intermediate blade member for connecting the blades of two standard snow shovels in side-to-side parallel relationship and a cross bracing member connected to the handles for maintaining the handles in spaced apart parallel relationship. The intermediate blade member and the cross bracing member are detachably connected to the blades and to the handles, respectively, using quick-release connectors.

Abstract: A manually-operated snow shovel has wheels in front of and behind the blade, to position the blade at an angle between 30 degrees and 35 degrees with the horizontal. An angularly bent handle positions grips at about waist height, to permit a person to roll the shovel on the surface being cleaned.

Abstract: A snow shovel has a blade and a handle extending therefrom. A pair of rollers are mounted behind the lower edge of the blade by an upwardly extending support arm which is mounted on the handle for longitudinal and rotational adjustment.

Abstract: This invention is a shovel which enables the user to lift loads with ease, and without suffering back strain. The shovel includes an elongated, curved body, having a first handle protruding from the middle of the body, and a shovel blade at one end. A second handle is located at the other end of the body. A strap is attached to the shovel body, so as to fit over the user's shoulder. One end of the strap is connected to the body near the second handle, and the other end of the strap is fastened to the body at a point between the first handle and the blade. The user grasps both handles, using the first handle to define a pivoting axis for the shovel. The lifting is accomplished by pushing down on the second handle, making the shovel pivot about the first handle. Due to the action of the strap, the user's shoulder supports much of the weight of the load. The first handle is preferably rotatable, relative to the shovel body, so as to facilitate the pivoting motion.

Abstract: A hand operated digging tool comprising a ground penetrating portion, such as a shovel, has a lever arm hingedly attached to the back of the shovel adjacent to where the shovel engages its handle. The lever arm is provided with an extension at right angles to it adjacent to the hinged portion so as to space the lever arm from the shovel when both the lever arm and the shovel are positioned on the ground in digging position and which will push the lever arm back into engagement with a holder on the back of the handle as the operator completes the shoveling step removing the shovel from the ground.

Abstract: A treasure digging tool is disclosed with an open elongated circular tube formed at one end thereof to which is secured a spring-biased mechanism that works in conjunction with the circular tube when digging for treasure. The depth to which the treasure digging tool may descend into the earth is controlled by a pair of depth slides. Initially, a knife that is releasably secured to the end of the depth slides is used to gain entrance below lawns by making a singular widened straight angle cut through the lawn surface. Additionally, a piston rides within the confines of the circular tube to help remove and repack the earth previously removed.

Abstract: Implement for snow removal includes a snow moving blade and a tubular handle of generally rectangular configuration with a cross-bar portion for manipulation of the implement. A tubular fulcrum member, of generally rectangular configuration, is pivotably carried on the back surface of the blade for pivotable movement from a retracted position generally coplanar with the handle to an angular position in which the member serves as a fulcrum. With the pivotable member disposed as a fulcrum, the implement becomes a lever for tossing snow accumulated against the front face of the blade when the implement is pushed in plow-like manner through a snow covered area. An elastic line is fastened at one end to the handle and at its other end to the fulcrum member for returning the member to its retracted position.

Abstract: Spade with a blade coupled to a preferably hollow handle by means of a bearing pin so as to be pivotable and lockable in various positions, and a handle which at its end facing the blade has a plurality of surfaces extending parallel to the bearing pin, wherein adjacent surfaces include an obtuse angle with one another, and wherein the bearing pin is constructed as an eccentric, and wherein, by rotating the eccentric by means of an actuating member, such as, arm, rotary disk or the like, fixed to the eccentric, the spade blade can be pressed against one of these surfaces.

Abstract: A shovel or spade for digging and lifting with minimal effort by the user reacts against the ground during use through a flat foot plate having a forward end cleat which penetrates the ground to resist rearward displacement of the foot plate. The foot plate near its forward end is connected to the shovel or spade handle shaft near and above the blade of the tool by a rigid link whose opposite ends are pivotally connected with the foot plate and handle shaft on parallel pivot axes across the foot plate and across the axis of the handle shaft. The tool can be operated substantially in a walking mode by the application of downward pressure on the handle shaft.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a shovel blade attachment having both a brush and a cutter secured to the shovel blade by a common attaching assembly. Modifications of the shovel blade, such as drilled holes, are not required. Any conventional snow shovel can be readily converted into a shoveling, brushing, and cutting implement by employing the attachment of the invention.Said attachment (1) is secured to the shovel blade (2). Said attachment (1) includes a brush (3), a cutter (4), and an attaching assembly (5). The cutter (4) has slots (12) or (13) for adjusting the exposure of the cutter (4) in contact with the shovel blade (2) in order that the shovel blade (2) absorb impact forces.Compression pads (9) help secure the attachment (1) to the shovel blade (2) and provide clearance (19) between a clamping plate (8) and an upturned end (20) of the shovel blade (2).

Abstract: A shovel having a blade and an elongated handle is provided between the ends thereof with a laterally extending enlargement. A resilient pad and cover are placed over and supported by the enlargement and handle. The supported pad acts as a fulcrum when placed on the user's thigh just above the knee. The loaded blade may then be raised by lowering the free handle end with one hand and when the blade is in a sufficiently raised position, the handle may be grasped with the other hand near the blade for carrying or discharging the load from the blade.

Abstract: A device for snow removal comprising: a frame, a flexible scoop, and means for flexing and relaxing the scoop.

Abstract: A device having combined features of a glove and a garden tool is disclosed. The device includes a glove element having a bar grip installed therein, with a tool element attached to the bar grip. In one embodiment, a horizontal bar grip is employed in conjunction with a tool element having forks or tines, such as a rake. In a second embodiment, a vertical bar grip is employed in conjunction with a tool element which has the form of a scoop or spade. An additional feature includes the attachment of a bracket on the upper, forward portion of the glove element to receive a second tool element which is detachably connected thereto. Alternatively, a bracket for receiving a second tool element may be affixed directly to the shaft of the main fixed tool element. Also, a threaded connection may be employed for attachment of the tool element which is connected directly to the bar grip. The bar grip may be provided with grooves or ridges to allow the bar to be gripped more firmly.

Abstract: An improved shovel (10) which includes the standard longitudinally extending handle member (12) having a scoop member (14) and a gripping member (16) rigidly secured on opposing longitudinally displaced end sections. The shovel (10) includes an adjustable lever mechanism (30) which is releasably secured and movably displaceable in a direction substantially normal to a longitudinal direction (20) in relation to handle member (12). Adjustable lever mechanism (30) is adapted to interface at a fulcrum point (38) with a base surface (18) to rotationally activate scoop member (14) when material is to be removed from base surface (18). An adjustable grip mechanism (50) is releasably secured and movably displaceable with respect to the handle member (12) and extends above the handle member (12) for providing a secondary gripping portion for a user.

Abstract: A scoop like frame releasably mounts a trailing plastic bag to pick up snow from the earth and transport it. The back of the bag is provided with a drawstring closure mechanism to open the bag for snow deposition after transport. The frame has an associated forwardly extending handle mechanism to aid transport and allow change of frame position between the scooping mode and transporting mode.

Abstract: A hand tool useful for shifting snow or other flake or granular material is disclosed. The device resembles a conventional metal rake with a blade attached to the ends of the tines. Alternating tines or strips are deflected in opposite directions and are fastened to the blade so as to form a construction which lends stiffness to the tool.

Abstract: A device having combined features of a glove and a garden tool is disclosed. The device includes a glove element having a bar grip installed therein, with a tool element attached to the bar grip. In one embodiment, a horizontal bar grip is employed in conjunction with a tool element having forks or tines, such as a rake. In a second embodiment, a vertical bar grip is employed in conjunction with a tool element which has the form of a scoop or spade.