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A dual handled utility apparatus, such as a shovel, is provided. The utility apparatus includes an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end. A first handle is affixed to the first end, and a utility head is affixed to the second end. The present invention further includes a secondary shaf

A dual handled utility apparatus, such as a shovel, is provided. The utility apparatus includes an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end. A first handle is affixed to the first end, and a utility head is affixed to the second end. The present invention further includes a secondary shaft. The secondary shaft includes a first end and a second end. The second end of the secondary shaft is affixed to the elongated shaft in about the middle between the first end and the second end of the elongated shaft. A second handle may be affixed to the first end of the secondary shaft.

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1. A utility apparatus comprising: an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end;a first handle affixed to the first end of the elongated shaft;a utility head affixed to the second end of the elongated shaft;a secondary shaft rigidly affixed to the elongated shaft intermediate the first end

1. A utility apparatus comprising: an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end;a first handle affixed to the first end of the elongated shaft;a utility head affixed to the second end of the elongated shaft;a secondary shaft rigidly affixed to the elongated shaft intermediate the first end and the second end of the elongated shaft, the secondary shaft including a first portion extending substantially perpendicular from the elongated shaft, a second portion extending from the first portion in a direction generally back towards the first end of the elongated shaft and away from the elongated shaft, and a distal end; anda second handle affixed to the distal end of the secondary shaft;wherein the second handle of the secondary shaft is in fixed position relative to the first handle of the elongated shaft; andwherein the second handle is oriented at an angle from about 56 degrees to about 64 degrees relative to the elongated shaft. 2. The utility apparatus of claim 1, wherein the utility head is a shovel scoop comprising a top surface and a bottom surface. 3. The utility apparatus of claim 2, wherein the secondary shaft is protruding from the elongated shaft on a same side as the top surface of the shovel scoop. 4. The utility apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second handle is oriented at an angle of about 60 degrees relative to the elongated shaft. 5. The utility apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first handle and the second handle are each a D-grip handle. 6. A secondary handle attachment comprising: a U-bar saddle having an inner surface defining a U-channel and an outer surface;a secondary shaft having a first portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the U-bar saddle and a second portion extending from the first portion at an angle between approximately 26 degrees and 34 degrees and in a direction generally away from the U-bar saddle, the second portion having a distal end and a handle affixed to the distal end; anda bracket configured to secure the U-bar saddle to an elongated shaft of a utility apparatus;wherein when the U-bar saddle is secured to the elongated shaft, the handle is oriented at an angle from about 56 degrees to about 64 degrees relative to the elongated shaft. 7. The secondary handle attachment of claim 6, wherein the bracket comprises a plurality of U-bolts, a plurality of U-bolt saddles or plates, and a plurality of wing nuts or threaded nuts. 8. The secondary handle attachment of claim 6, wherein the secondary shaft is bent so that the handle is at an angle from about 56 degrees to about 64 degrees relative to the U-bar saddle. 9. The secondary handle attachment of claim 8, wherein the handle is oriented at an angle of about 60 degrees relative to the U-bar saddle. 10. The secondary handle attachment of claim 6, wherein the second portion extends from the first portion at an angle of approximately 30 degrees. 11. The secondary handle attachment of claim 10, wherein the secondary shaft is approximately 10 inches in length. 12. A utility apparatus comprising: an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end;a first handle affixed to the first end of the elongated shaft;a utility head affixed to the second end of the elongated shaft; anda secondary shaft rigidly affixed to the elongated shaft intermediate the first end and the second end, the secondary shaft including a first portion extending substantially perpendicular from the elongated shaft, a second portion extending from the first portion in a direction generally back towards the first handle and away from the elongated shaft, and oriented at an angle of approximately 30 degrees relative to the first portion, and a distal end; anda second handle affixed to the distal end of the secondary shaft;wherein the second handle of the secondary shaft is in fixed position relative to the first handle of the elongated shaft; andwherein the second handle is oriented at an angle of approximately 60 degrees relative to the elongated shaft. 13. The utility apparatus of claim 12, wherein the secondary shaft is approximately 10 inches in length. 14. The utility apparatus of claim 12, wherein the utility head is a shovel scoop comprising a top surface and a bottom surface. 15. The utility apparatus of claim 14, wherein the secondary shaft is protruding from the elongated shaft on a same side as the top surface of the shovel scoop. 16. The utility apparatus of claim 15, wherein the first handle and the second handle are each a D-grip handle.