Folding snow shovel with improved joint

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11732429
APP PUB NO 20220333324A1
SERIAL NO

17231154

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A joint connects a first portion of a tool to a second portion of the tool. The joint comprises a first elongated portion, a second elongated portion, and a hub. The first elongated portion is configured to couple to the first portion of the tool and includes a first joint end. The second elongated portion is configured to couple to the second portion of the tool and includes a second joint end with a plurality of cavities formed therein. The hub is positioned between the first joint end and the second joint end and is shiftable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The hub includes a projection that is operable to extend into one of the cavities when in the locked position and shift out of the cavities when in the unlocked position.

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HOPKINS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION428 PEYTON EMPORIA KS 66801-1157

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Reed, Scott Emporia, US 37 4414

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