Framework removal tool
OwnerLowell F. Witterinventor
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Abstract
A framework removal tool is provided. The tool comprises a first side of a stake contact element including first and second notches with first and second dimensions, respectively. A lever arm connects to the stake contact element. One of the first or second notches is selected based on a dimension of a stake. The selected notch is placed adjacent the stake. The lever arm is rotated to remove the stake. In another embodiment, a second tool for removing stakes is provided. The tool includes a bar with a nail removal notch on a first end, and a stake contact element connected to the bar near the first end. The stake contact element includes at least a first stake notch on a first side. A rounded extension rigidly connects to the bar near the first end.
Claims17
A tool for removing stakes of various dimensions comprising:
- a) a single piece stake contact element and supporting extension, a first side of the stake contact element portion of the single piece including first and second notches, said first notch comprising a different shape than said second notch, both notches comprising parallel sides;
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- b) a lever arm connected to the single piece at least at the stake contact element, the lever arm a different piece than the single piece;
- wherein the supporting extension connects at an angle to the bar.
A tool for removing stakes comprising:
- a) a bar including a nail removal notch on a first end;
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- b) a stake contact element connected to said bar near said first end, the stake contact element adjacent and perpendicular to a first side of the bar, off-set from the first end and including at least a first stake notch on a first side;
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- c) a rounded extension rigidly connected near said first end, the rounded extension rigidly connected to a side opposite the nail removal notch.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.