Convertible tool

Abstract

A tool with a handle having a main shaft extending from the handle that is angled to form a secondary shaft having a second end wherein the angle between the main shaft and the secondary shaft is such that when a person grips the handle the secondary shaft forms an angle with a ground surface that is substantially a right angle. The secondary shaft is adapted to mount a second shaft which may have either a two piece blade that is articulated on the secondary shaft with moveable attachments to form either a flat blade for pushing snow or a V-shaped blade for pushing through snow, where in either configuration, the snow blade is substantially completely in contact with the ground surface or a rake for moving outdoor debris.

1 . A tool comprising a shaft on which detachably mounted operating elements may be positioned where said shaft has a first end for attachment of a hand gripping means wherein said handle has a main shaft extending from said handle and said main shaft is angled to form a secondary shaft having a second end wherein the angle between the main shaft and the secondary shaft is such that when a person grips said hand gripping means the secondary shaft forms an angle with a ground surface that is substantially a right angle wherein said operating element is a rake. 
     
     
         2 . The tool as defined in  claim 1  wherein the handle means comprise either a closed handle with a gripping surface and/or a T-shaped handle with two gripping surfaces. 
     
     
         3 . The tool as defined in  claim 1  where the operable element is a rake that is adapted to move landscaping debris.