Snow shovel for unconventional surfaces

Abstract

The present invention provide for snow shovels suitable for removing snow from uneven surfaces without inflicting damage to the underlying surface or jarring stops, while leaving a layer of protective snow with larger convex lower edges. The snow shovel includes an elongated handle attached to a scoop having a well for collecting snow and a front end for receiving snow. The front end defines an outwardly convex shape, such as a half-cylinder or a half-tear drop shape.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 337,820, filed Feb. 12, 2010.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The presently disclosed subject matter is directed towards a snow shovel for removing snow from uneven surfaces.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Snow seasonally falls and accumulates throughout much of the United States. While snow is welcomed at many locations such as ski resorts, snow removal can be both unpleasant and difficult. However, snow removal is an important task that must be performed quickly to allow normal activities to proceed.[0004]A factor that can seriously complicate the difficulty of snow removal is the underlying surface upon which the snow accumulates. For example, decking, brick patios, grass lawns and other surfaces are often uneven and can have protrusions and obstructions. Prior art snow shovels do not slide easily over such surfaces, which often can be seriously damaged by prior art...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]The principles of the present invention provide for snow shovels suitable for removing snow from uneven surfaces without inflicting damage to the surface and avoiding jarring stops to the individual shoveling snow. The principles of the present invention further provide for snow shovels that remove some snow from surfaces while leaving a layer of protective snow.

Problems solved by technology

While snow is welcomed at many locations such as ski resorts, snow removal can be both unpleasant and difficult.

A factor that can seriously complicate the difficulty of snow removal is the underlying surface upon which the snow accumulates.

For example, decking, brick patios, grass lawns and other surfaces are often uneven and can have protrusions and obstructions.

Prior art snow shovels do not slide easily over such surfaces, which often can be seriously damaged by prior art snow shovels.

Furthermore, using prior art snow shovels on many surfaces often results in frequent jarring stops.

But, a deck and lawn covered in deep snow can make such use problematic or impossible.

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