Patent ID: 7128166
Filing Date: 2006-10-31
Classification: A01C,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A planting tool comprising: a handle; an auger receiver having an upper opening and a lower opening, wherein the auger receiver is slidably attached to the handle for movement between a raised position and a lowered position, wherein the auger receiver is adapted to receive an auger; and a basket having an upper opening and a lower opening, wherein when the auger receiver is in the lowered position, the lower opening of the auger receiver is adjacent the lower opening of the basket to define a partially enclosed region between the auger receiver and the basket, wherein the handle comprises an elongated portion and a gripping portion that is attached to the elongated portion opposite the auger receiver and wherein the auger receiver is attached to the handle with a handle guide tube and a basket guide bar, wherein the handle guide tube is attached to the elongated portion, wherein the basket guide bar is attached to the basket, and wherein the handle guide tube and the basket guide bar slidably engage each other.