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US 6,886,642 B2Granted
Weeding apparatus
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Abstract
A weeding apparatus includes a body having a bottom and a blade angularly positioned within the body. The blade is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position the blade protrudes at an angle past the bottom of the body. A plunger is used to move the blade from the retracted to the extended position.
Claims6
A weeding apparatus, comprising:
- a body having a bottom;
- a flat blade angularly positioned within the body at an angle of between 30 degrees and 60 degrees in relation to the bottom of the body, the blade being linearly movable between an extended position and a retracted position, in the extended position the blade protruding at an angle past the bottom of the body;
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- a foot activated plunger that protrudes from the body in axial alignment with the blade the plunger engaging the blade, such that an axial force exerted upon the plunger is transmitted to the blade causing the blade to move from the retracted to the extended position.
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A weeding apparatus, comprising:
- a body having a planar bottom;
- a flat blade angularly positioned within the body at an angle of between 30 degrees and 60 degrees in relation to the bottom of the body, the blade being linearly movable between an extended position and a retracted position, in the extended position the blade protruding at an angle past the bottom of the body;
- a spring biasing the blade into the retracted position, such that the biasing force of the spring must be overcome in order to move the blade to the extended position;
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- a foot activated plunger protruding from the body in axial alignment with the blade for moving the blade from the retracted to the extended position, the plunger engaging the blade, such that an axial force exerted upon the plunger is transmitted to the blade causing the blade to move from the retracted position to the extended position.
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