초록

The invention relates to a shovel particularly useful for snow removal. The shovel is characterized by dual ground contacting edges allowing the shovel to be self-supporting and which allows the shovel to be used in an ergonomically efficient manner for removing snow from a surface.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A hand-held shovel comprising:a curved blade having an interior surface, an exterior surface, a leading end and a trailing end and first and second ground contacting edges; a handle directly connected to the exterior surface of the blade midway between the first and second ground contacting edges

1. A hand-held shovel comprising:a curved blade having an interior surface, an exterior surface, a leading end and a trailing end and first and second ground contacting edges; a handle directly connected to the exterior surface of the blade midway between the first and second ground contacting edges and angled with respect to the blade; wherein the handle and blade allow pushing operation of the shovel with either of the first and second ground contacting edges in contact with the ground.