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US 12,622,348 B1Granted
Rake tongs adapter
OwnerJose N. Velez Gonzalez, Emilio D. Velez Gonzalezinventors
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Abstract
Interface adapters are shown that allow, with minimal modification, the coupling of two separate rakes for use as ‘scissor yard waste tongs’ while at the same time allowing for their separate use as ‘regular’ rakes. These adapters provide the significant advantage of allowing ergonomically correct motions for their operators, while they minimize the need to bring additional tools in performing their work tasks.
Claims8
An adapter for converting two rakes into scissor tongs, said adapter comprising:
- a receiver hosting a central sliding assembly so that the central sliding assembly crosses inside the receiver, said receiver comprising:
- a top opening securing an upper handle portion of a first rake, and a lower opening securing a lower handle portion of the first rake, both of said top and lower openings having rake portions securing components;
- said receiver having a central opening having a bolt horizontally across said central opening;
- and said central sliding assembly comprising a top opening securing an upper handle portion of a second rake, and a lower opening securing a lower handle portion of the second rake, both of said top and lower openings of the central sliding assembly having rake portions securing components;
- wherein said central sliding assembly has a central notched slot covered by a sliding tab that can be opened through a pressing tab kept over said central notched slot by a spring.
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A method for using an adapter for converting two rakes into scissor tongs, said method comprising:
- providing a receiver hosting a central sliding assembly so that the central sliding assembly crosses inside the receiver, said receiver comprising:
- a top opening securing an upper handle portion of a first rake, and a lower opening securing a lower handle portion of the first rake, both of said top and lower openings having rake portions securing components;
- said receiver having a central opening having a bolt horizontally across said central opening;
- and said central sliding assembly comprising a top opening securing an upper handle portion of a second rake, and a lower opening securing a lower handle portion of the second rake, both of said top and lower openings of the central sliding assembly having rake portions securing components;
- wherein said central sliding assembly has a central notched slot covered by a sliding tab that can be opened through a pressing tab kept over said central notched slot by a spring.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.