Title: Sprinkler head trimming device

Abstract: A cutting device for trimming grass and removing soil and debris from around a sprinkler head. The device includes a shaft with a handle mounted at one end to permit the user to push down and turn the device at the same time. A tubular cutting member is mounted at the other end in combination with a foot stand for enabling the user to initially push the cutting member into the ground by standing thereon. A pair of projecting blades extend from the inner surface of the tubular member and are limited in length to permit passage of the sprinkler head therebetween. These blades are also slightly pitched to develop a digging action upon rotation of the device in the ground around the sprinkler head and attached pipe. After the device is inserted into the ground and appropriately rotated, it is withdrawn with the enclosed grass, soil and debris.

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Inventors: Owens, Warner R. (Clearfield, UT, US)

Application Number: 879159
Filing Date: 1978-02-21
Publication_date: 1980-07-01
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Primary Class(es): 30/302 30/316, 294/50.7, D8/98
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US Patent Ref:

443056	Dec, 1890	Potter	172/25.
1480151	Jan, 1924	Cosman	30/316.
1866073	Jul, 1932	Aberle	172/13.
2686690	Aug, 1954	Kushnir	294/50.
2882600	Apr, 1959	Baker	30/316.
3127939	Apr, 1964	Rink	30/316.
3657814	Apr, 1972	Bohlman	30/302.
3747213	Jul, 1973	Green et al.	30/300.

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Primary Examiner: Cherry, Johnny D.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Thorpe, North & Gold