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Heated snow shovel

a snow shovel and heating technology, applied in the field of snow removal tools, can solve the problems of ineffective use of conventional snow shovels, large snow and ice, and inconvenient use, and achieve the effect of improving comfor

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-06-16
GLASSMAN JEFF
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Benefits of technology

"The heated snow shovel is a tool that combines a snow shovel with an ice chopper. It is designed to be easy to use and comfortable to hold. The tool is made from titanium, which is strong and durable. The invention improves upon existing tools by adding battery-powered heating coils and the ability to raise and lower the ice chopper relative to the shovel. The tool is designed to make snow and ice removal from pedestrian walkways easier and more efficient."

Problems solved by technology

In many climes, winter weather means lots of snow and ice.
The conventional snow shovel, though relatively rugged, is often ineffectual when employed to remove a layer of ice, especially if the ice has been allowed to harden in low temperature weather.

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[0015]Referring to FIGS. 1-3, the heated snow shovel 10 comprises a handle 12 having an upper end defined by a padded grip 14. A padded intermediate grip 15 is positioned approximately midway the length of handle 12. Both grips 14 and 15 are fabricated from a moldable material to accommodate the fingers and enhance comfort for the user U. The lower end of handle 12 terminates as a snow shovel blade 16. The handle 12 is configured in an ergonomic design to further enhance comfort when in use. The handle is hinged at H so that it may be folded for convenient portability. As best seen in FIGS. 2 and 3, the shovel blade 16 is attached at the lower end of handle 12. Shovel blade 16 is designed to resemble a human hand or glove having extended finger-like portions 16a. The shovel blade is configured with a small radius of curvature so that the upper surface is slightly concave. An adjunct in the form of an ice chopper 18 is disposed on handle 12 at a position above the end of shovel blade...

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Abstract

The heated snow shovel combines a snow shovel with an ice chopper. Both shovel and chopper are configured to resemble a human hand or glove. Heat is supplied to both utensils via battery-powered electric heating coils. Mounted on a common handle, the ice chopper utensil can be raised and lowered relative to the shovel. The ice chopper can also be made to vibrate. Controls are provided to regulate the heat supplied to each utensil. The handle is ergonomically configured to enhance comfort.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 282,067, filed Dec. 10, 2009.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention generally relates to snow removal tools, and more particularly to a heated snow shovel with an integrated ice chopper.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]In many climes, winter weather means lots of snow and ice. Although picturesque on lawns and roofs, the snow and ice must be removed from steps and public walkways to ensure safe pedestrian passage. Many jurisdictions have ordinances that require the removal of snow and / or ice from public sidewalks and walkways that are frequented by pedestrian traffic. Thus, the homeowner or business proprietor will often have on hand at least one tool for the removal of snow and / or ice. The ubiquitous, conventional snow shovel is usually the tool of choice. The conventional snow shovel, though re...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E01H5/02E01H5/10E01H5/12
CPCE01H5/10E01H5/02
Inventor GLASSMAN, JEFF
Owner GLASSMAN JEFF
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