LOUIS F ROCHA
Engineering in Taunton, MA
License number
Massachusetts 10939
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 1994
Type
Structural Engineer
Address
Address
Taunton, MA 02780
Professional information
Two-Handed Shovel
US Patent:
5133582, Jul 28, 1992
Filed:
Sep 27, 1991
Appl. No.:
7/766515
Inventors:
Louis F. Rocha - Taunton MA
International Classification:
A01B 122, B25G 338
US Classification:
294 58
Abstract:
A two-handled shovel in which the shorter shaft of the secondary or lift handle is connected at its lower terminal end to the primary handle at a point proximal its connection with the blade through a connection which enables essentially unlimited rotary direction of the primary handle with respect to the secondary handle during operation. Normally such attachment mechanism is accomplished by the provision of a rotary bushing.