Implement for removing weeds from paviours joints
OwnerDonald Glanmor Howellsinventor
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Abstract
An implement for use in removing weeds, moss or other matter from the joints between paviours (P), comprises an elongate handle carrying a blade (12), the blade extending along an axis at an angle of 25° to 65° to the axis of the handle and being formed with an apex at its forward end. The implement is arranged for its handle to be held by a user when standing, with the handle extending forwardly and downwardly from the use and with the apex of the blade engaged in the joint between paviours: the user then draws the implement towards him.
Claims4
1-5. (canceled)
A method for removing unwanted matter, including weeds, moss and grass, from joints between paviours, comprising the steps of:
- providing an implement comprising:
- an elongate handle carrying a blade at one end of said elongate handle, said blade extending along an axis at an angle of 30°-55° to said axis of said handle and having an apex at a forward end thereof with said blade being bent, or folded, along its longitudinal axis resulting in said blade having a concave side and a V-shape or dish-shape in cross-section;
- retaining said implement via said handle with said handle being inclined downwardly at a steep angle away from a user and said blade extending forwardly at a steeper angle than said steep angle of said handle with said concave side of said blade facing toward the user;
- engaging said apex of said blade in a joint between paviours;
- and,
- drawing said implement toward the user for drawing said blade along the joint for removing unwanted matter from the joint.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.