| 摘要 |
This invention Easy Lift, is an apparatus, consists of a rod with a foot rest which attaches to a shovel's handle to provide leverage when lifting a loaded shovel.;The user places the foot on the foot rest to create an axils, so to prevent the rod from slipping backward, therefore, forcing the rod to pivot on itself and elevate the shovel's scoop, as the user pulls on the shovel's handle upwards. |
| 主权项 |
1. A device that helps elevate the scoop of a shovel, using leverage.
Apparatus Easy Lift is a rod/leg with a foot rest which attaches to a shovel's handle (shaft) to provide leverage when lifting a loaded shovel. 1A. The rod can be made as a permanent, integrated part of the shovel, or as an ad-on accessory which can be attached to the shovel. 1B. Easy Lift can be made out of various material such as: plastic, metal, wood or any other suitable materials. 1C. The height of the Rod/Leg can vary according to the height of the user, or could be made to be adjustable to accommodate different heights. 1D. The attachment of the Rod/Leg (see exemplary but not limited drawings FIGS. 3, 4,&2) to the shovel's handle can be made with various types of clamps (see exemplary but not limited drawings FIGS. 3, 4,&2) or any other suitable attachment methods and mechanisms. 1.E The foot rest which is attached to the rod can be made in various suitable shapes and sizes and can be made out of Plastic, Rubber, wood or metal or any other suitable material. The foot rest could be manufactured as one part with the Leg/Rod or as a separate part to be attached afterwards. |
