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Disclosed is a shovel tool implement having an imbedded illumination means and a means for storing an auxiliary light source in its handle. The tool comprises an elongated shaft having a proximal handle end and distal working end, the distal end preferably connecting to a shovel implement, the proxi

Disclosed is a shovel tool implement having an imbedded illumination means and a means for storing an auxiliary light source in its handle. The tool comprises an elongated shaft having a proximal handle end and distal working end, the distal end preferably connecting to a shovel implement, the proximal handle end preferably having a slot in which to store a removable flashlight. At a location along the shaft length is provided an outward projection for housing a light source, power supply and on/off switch. The projection extends outward from the shaft and directs light towards the shovel working end, while the backside of the projection includes a removable cover for replacement of batteries and light source elements. The projection is situated such that normal handling of the shovel is not impeded, while the directed light allows a user to visualize a given work area in a low light environment.

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1. A lighted shovel tool, comprising: an elongated shaft having a length, proximal handle end, a distal working end and a light source housing between said ends;said light source housing comprising a raised projection from said shaft for directing said light source towards said distal working end;sa

1. A lighted shovel tool, comprising: an elongated shaft having a length, proximal handle end, a distal working end and a light source housing between said ends;said light source housing comprising a raised projection from said shaft for directing said light source towards said distal working end;said distal working end further comprising a shovel blade;said light source housing further comprising an electrical lighting source, an aperture covered by a transparent lens for directing light to said distal working end, a light reflector and a power switch for controlling said light source operation;said proximal handle end having an interior cavity running lengthwise within said shaft;an auxiliary flashlight removably securable within said interior cavity;one or a plurality of battery power sources within said shaft for providing power to said light source. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein said battery power sources are removable via an access panel along said shaft. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein said light source is one or a plurality of high intensity LEDs. 4. A lighted shovel tool, comprising: an elongated shaft having a length, proximal handle end, a distal working end and a light source housing between said ends;said light source housing comprising a raised projection from said shaft for directing said light source towards said distal working end;said proximal handle end having an interior cavity running lengthwise within said shaft;an auxiliary flashlight removably securable within said interior cavity;said distal working end further comprising an excavation tool implement;said light source housing further comprising an open cavity for securing a handheld flashlight body and securing means, wherein said securing means comprises a clevis fitting about said flashlight body section. 5. The device of claim 4, wherein said excavation tool implement comprises a shovel blade.