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An apparatus (10) includes a planar engagement member (20), a plurality of support members (30, 40), and a cylindrical handle member (60). The engagement member (20) can move a bulk material across a substantially planar surface. The plurality of cylindrical support members (30, 40) is fixedly attac

An apparatus (10) includes a planar engagement member (20), a plurality of support members (30, 40), and a cylindrical handle member (60). The engagement member (20) can move a bulk material across a substantially planar surface. The plurality of cylindrical support members (30, 40) is fixedly attached to the engagement member (20). The cylindrical handle member (60) is fixedly attached to the plurality of support members (30, 40). The handle member (60) transfers a force through the support members (30, 40) to the engagement member (20).

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[ Having described the invention, the following is claimed:] [1.]1. An apparatus comprising:an engagement member for moving a bulk material across a substantially planar horizontal surface, said engagement member having a first planar surface and a second planar surface opposite said first planar su

[ Having described the invention, the following is claimed:] [1.]1. An apparatus comprising:an engagement member for moving a bulk material across a substantially planar horizontal surface, said engagement member having a first planar surface and a second planar surface opposite said first planar surface, said first planar surface engaging the bulk material;a plurality of prefabricated, tubular, and cylindrical support members fixedly attached to said engagement member, said support members including corresponding end caps, said end caps of said support members being in direct contact with said second planar surface of said engagement member;a prefabricated, tubular, and cylindrical handle member fixedly attached to said support members, said handle member transferring a force through said support members to said engagement member; anda prefabricated, tubular, cylindrical, and tee shaped connection member for attaching said support members to said handle member, said connection member being in direct contact with said second planar surface of said engagement member, said connection member and said support members each having a plurality of holes for receiving a corresponding plurality of bolts, each of said plurality of bolts being received by two of said plurality of holes,at least one of said plurality of bolts penetrating said connection member at two separate and distinct locations, at least one other of said plurality of bolts penetrating one of said support members at two separate and distinct locations, each of said plurality of bolts also penetrating each of said first and second surfaces of said engagement member in a direction perpendicular to both said first and second surfaces of said engagement member, each of said plurality of bolts engaging a corresponding plurality of nuts for securing said apparatus together.