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US 10,688,326 B1Granted
Dual function firefighting tool
OwnerAdam Davisinventor
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Abstract
A dual function shovel and rhino tool that allows a firefighter (or other user) to easily and quickly shift between a shovel and a rhino. The dual function tool is particularly useful in wildland firefighting since only one tool needs to be carried. The dual function tool is not limited to firefighting use but can also be used when one needs two tools in the work of operation they are performing.
Claims7
A dual function firefighting tool comprising:
- an elongated pole having first and second ends, wherein a first section extending from said first end and is made of a fireproof or fire resistant material and a second section extending from said second end is made of a non-heat-conducting material;
- a shovel head made of a fireproof or fire resistant material attached to said first end of said elongated pole, said shovel head having a top, bottom, left and right sides;
- a shovel neck extending from said bottom side of said shovel head;
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- a sprocket-type hinge mechanism connecting said shovel head to said first end of said elongated pole, said hinge mechanism comprising a pin, spring, and two knuckles, each of said two knuckles having an opening, wherein said pin can be slid within said openings against said spring held within said knuckle to release said hinge mechanism and allow the shovel head to rotate;
- wherein said hinge mechanism allows said shovel head to rotate between first and second positions, wherein in a first position, the dual function tool is a shovel and in a second position, the dual function tool is a rhino.
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