Title: Broom rake

Abstract: An implement for sweeping and raking having a base, a handle attached to the base, and bristles extending out of the base. Each bristle has a first portion, one end of which is engaged in the base, and a similar length, second portion bent at an angle to the first portion. The bent angle between the portions of each bristle is between about 100.degree. and 150.degree., whereby the implement operates as a broom when it is pushed away from the user and as a rake when it is pulled towards the user.

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Inventors: Howard, John R. (West Chicago, IL, US)

Application Number: 110167
Filing Date: 1980-01-07
Publication_date: 1981-01-13
Assignee: The Drackett Company (Cincinnati, OH)
Primary Class(es): 56/400.17 15/142, 15/207.2
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

637328	Nov, 1899	Franckboner	15/159.
1179008	Apr, 1916	Ito	56/400.
1772571	Aug, 1930	Withington	56/400.
3038292	Jun, 1962	Van der Lely et al.	15/159.
3087223	Apr, 1963	Raw	15/159.
3340556	Sep, 1967	Allen	15/159.
3829923	Aug, 1974	Shaw et al.	15/159.

Other Refs:
Primary Examiner: Hirsch, Paul J.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Blinkoff; Sharon A., Mentis; George A.