Abstract: A multi-use configurable raking system may have a first rake and a second rake. The first rake may have a first handle and a first rake head connected to the first handle. The second rake may have a second handle and a second rake head connected to the second handle. A connector may be affixed to the first rake and the second handle may be mounted on the first handle via the connector. The second rake may be variably positioned relative to the first rake. An orientation of the second rake relative to the first rake may be adjusted by rotation of the second rake relative to the first rake and a longitudinal position of the second rake relative to the first rake may be adjusted by movement of the second rake relative to the first rake along a longitudinal axis of the second handle.

Abstract: A grooming device with a self-cleaning and hair collecting features which allow the grooming apparatus to eject any hairs collected in the bristles or tines of the apparatus and collect the ejected hairs until it is convenient to dispose of the hair without having to touch the hair. The grooming device has a grooming section, a handle, a hair ejection device, and a hair collection device. The user will use the grooming device until it is full of hair, and then actuate the ejection device and collection device, which will trap the hairs until the uses releases the hair over a disposal container.

Abstract: A rake includes a first unit of a plurality of tines and a second unit of a plurality of overlaying rod arms. For each rake tine there is a corresponding overlaying tine. At the end of each overlaying rod arm is a ring the opening through which each corresponding rake tine runs through. The overlaying tines are secured to a sliding member which itself is slidably engages a pole. Lateral movement of the sliding member effects a corresponding lateral movement of the overlaying rod arms along the length of each tine.

Abstract: A device is provided for removing vegetation from ground surfaces. The device generally includes a base, multiple tines extending from the base, and a handle coupled to base for moving the base relative to a ground surface for removing vegetation from the ground surface. The tines are arranged on the base in an array comprising at least two rows, where at least one of the at least two rows is offset from at least another one of the at least two rows. In addition, each of the tines has a shaft and a generally rounded head. As such, the tines allow the device to remove the vegetation when operated in a plurality of directions and to improve grasping of the vegetation such that the vegetation may be removed from the ground surface with roots included.

Abstract: An aquatic plant removal rake including a head, having one or more co-planar set of tines integrally formed thereupon, a plurality of implement lugs integrally formed thereupon, and a handle aperture adapted to receive a handle therethrough; a handle having a handle cord end that includes an eyelet adapted to receive a cord therethrough, and a handle head end that includes a handle locating protrusion and that is adapted to be received by the head; a retrieving handle including a retrieving handle cord aperture integrally formed thereupon and adapted to receive a cord, and a grip adapted to be gripped by a user or users; and a cord adapted to place each of the handle and the retrieving handle in mechanical communication with one another, whereby forces transmitted to the retrieving handle are transferred to each of the handle and the head. A method of use is also provided.

Abstract: The invention is a device for the safe and efficient collection of debris displaced across a collection field. Utilizing a plurality of spikes which pierce and penetrate articles of debris, the invention contemplates the accumulation of articles of debris on the spikes. When the device has become loaded with debris, the device self ejects the debris using a compression spring force trigger mechanism.

Abstract: A rake having a self-cleaning mechanism and method of its manufacture. The rake comprises a handle, a body, a plurality of tines extending from the body, a push-rod extending along the handle to the body, a push rod actuator for extending and retrieving the push-rod, an actuator bar slidingly attached to the body and connected to the push-rod, at least one extender connected to the actuator bar, and a cleaning bar attached to the extender(s). The cleaning bar has a plurality of cleaning channels, one for each tine and is extended and retrieved along the tines when the push-rod actuator is actuated. Each of the cleaning channels has a shape and a size that generally corresponds to a shape and a size of a respective one of the tines. Upon actuation, cleaning bar moves along the tines such that the cleaning channels remove debris from the tines.

Abstract: A rake stripper includes a cleaning member pivotally coupled to a rake handle for movement between a retracted position and an extended position. The cleaning member includes a pair of cleaning elements positioned relatively close to the tines of the rake for cleaning debris therefrom as the cleaning member is moved between retracted and extended positions. The cleaning member includes a bracket for telescopically permitting adjustment of the width of the cleaning member. A biasing member couples the cleaning member to the rake handle, permitting movement between retracted and extended positions. The biasing member biases the cleaning member toward the retracted position. The cleaning member scrapes debris from the tines when the cleaning member is forced from the retracted position toward the extended position. Removal of the deployment force permits the biasing member to return the cleaning member to the retracted position.

Abstract: A device for picking up scattered leaves on a lawn by piercing them with an array of sharp tines extending from a support plate that is held by an extended handle so the user can press the tines into leaves from a standing position. A resiliently mounted discharge plate is carried below the support plates (upper and lower) with the tines extending through respective orifices in the discharge plate. A lever associated with the handle may be actuated to move the discharge plate downwardly and remove leaves from the tines.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for picking up scattered leaves on a lawn by piercing them with an array of sharp tines extending from a support plate that is held by an extended handle so the user can press the tines into leaves from a standing position. A resiliently mounted discharge plate is carried below the support plates (upper and lower) with the tines extending through respective orifices in the discharge plate. A lever associated with the handle may be actuated to move the discharge plate downwardly and remove leaves from the tines. In this manner annoying scattered leaves on a lawn may be picked up and removed without having to resort to power equipment.