Patent ID: 9402337
Filing Date: 2016-08-02
CPC Classification: A01B,E02F

Claim Text:
1. A shovel having a fulcrum projection, the shovel comprising: a digging blade having a proximal end, a distal end, a substantially concave front, a substantially convex back, and two edges; a handle attached to the proximal end of the blade; and a fulcrum member located at the back of the blade, the fulcrum member comprising (i) a first bar having a proximal end at the back of the blade and a distal end, the first bar forming an angle with the handle of approximately 45 degrees, and (ii) a second bar that is substantially parallel to the handle, the second bar having a plurality of holes; a bracket in which the second bar is inserted, the bracket fixed near the proximal end of the blade, the bracket having a pin that may be removably inserted into one of the plurality of holes; and at least one footrest near the proximal end of the blade.