Gardening kit
OwnerBrian Stagner, Chris Beallinventors
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Abstract
The gardening kit is a collection of tools configured for use in the weeding of agricultural plots such as gardens. Each component contained within the gardening kit is configured for use without requiring the gardener to bend over during weeding. The gardening kit comprises a weeding device and a clipping collector. The weeding device is a bladed device that is worn in the manner of a boot. The weeding device is used in the manner of a hoe to either: 1) cut directly through unwanted growth; 2) agitate the soil in a manner that cuts the existing unwanted growth from their roots; or, 3) remove or otherwise dig out old roots from the soil. Once the clippings and other debris have been accumulated via the weeding device the clipping collector is used to pick up and dispose of the accumulated clippings.
Claims14
A gardening kit comprising:
- a weeding device and a clipping collector;
- wherein the gardening kit is a collection of tools configured for use in the weeding of agricultural plots;
- wherein each component contained within the gardening kit is configured for use while standing straight;
- wherein the weeding device is a bladed device;
- wherein the clipping collector collects the accumulated clippings;
- wherein the clipping collector collects, transports and disposes of the clippings generated by the weeding device;
- wherein the clipping collector comprises a gathering device, a trapping device, and an interconnection;
- wherein the interconnection attaches the gathering device to the trapping device;
- wherein the gathering device comprises a collecting tool and a collecting shaft;
- wherein the collecting shaft attaches to the collecting tool;
- wherein the collecting shaft is a cylindrical shaft;
- wherein the collecting shaft is sized such that the collecting shaft extends the reach of the collecting tool such that the collecting tool can be used while standing straight;
- wherein the trapping device comprises a shovel, a shovel shaft, and a handle;
- wherein the shovel and the handle attach to the shovel shaft;
- wherein the shovel shaft is sized such that the shovel shaft extends the reach of the collecting tool such that the collecting tool can be used while standing straight;
- wherein the handle comprises a grip, a first clamp, and a second clamp;
- wherein the grip is a handhold that is added to the shovel shaft;
- wherein the first clamp attaches the grip to the shovel shaft;
- wherein the second clamp attaches the grip to the shovel shaft;
- wherein the interconnection is a spring loaded device that mechanically assists bringing together and separating the gathering device and the trapping device;
- wherein the interconnection comprises a spring, a lever, and a linkage;
- wherein the spring is an energy storage device that provides the energy required for the mechanical assistance provided by the interconnection;
- wherein the lever is a shaft that provides leverage when adding the energy that will be stored within the spring;
- wherein the lever is a shaft that provides leverage when releasing the energy that is stored within the spring;
- wherein the linkage comprises a plurality of pivots and shafts that are used to rotate the position of the gathering device relative to the position of the trapping device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.