ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 6 -- United States Patent no. 12,376,506, issued on Aug. 5.
"Debris handling shovel attachment" was invented by Job Macias (San Antonio).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A debris handling shovel or shovel attaching with a trapping member and a triggering device. The triggering device actuates the trapping member to secure debris collected in the head or scoop of the shovel. The trigger device releases the debris when desired. The triggering device is positioned to be easily operatable by a person holding the shovel in a standard grip."
The patent was filed on Jan. 5, 2022, under Application No. 17/569,072.
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