CA2718700A1 - Weed stomping tool - Google Patents

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CA2718700A1
CA2718700A1 CA 2718700 CA2718700A CA2718700A1 CA 2718700 A1 CA2718700 A1 CA 2718700A1 CA 2718700 CA2718700 CA 2718700 CA 2718700 A CA2718700 A CA 2718700A CA 2718700 A1 CA2718700 A1 CA 2718700A1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01BSOIL WORKING IN AGRICULTURE OR FORESTRY; PARTS, DETAILS, OR ACCESSORIES OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINES OR IMPLEMENTS, IN GENERAL
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Abstract

The invention is a method and apparatus for weed elimination using a manually operable weed stomping tool that is comprised of a handle, an elongated shaft, a footrest, and a weed stomping bit that has a cutting edge. When the weed stomping bit is positioned on the ground over the centre of a weed and downward pressure is applied, either by pushing on the handle or stepping on the footrest, the weed stomping bit is forced into the ground while simultaneously the cutting edge of the weed stomping bit severs the weed's foliage from the stem and the weed stomping bit crushes the weed stalk and attendant root structure to a depth below grade.

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WEED STOMPING TOOL

Background of the invention Field of the invention The present invention relates to garden tools, more specifically, a method and apparatus for weed elimination utilizing a manually operable weed stomping tool that incorporates a weed stomping bit that has a bottom cutting edge designed to sever the weed's foliage from the stem while simultaneously the weed stomping bit crushes the weed stalk and attendant root structure to a depth below grade.
Background Information There are many types of garden tools which can be utilized to remove weeds from the lawn and garden. Most of these tools rely upon some type of sharpened spikes, or root clamping blades, claws, or members designed to entrap a weed between these parts and afterward remove the weed and attendant root structure from the ground with upward force.
Examples of the aforementioned garden tools can be seen in Canadian patent numbers CA 2507157, and similar prior art. Other types of weed removing tools rely on extracting a core of soil containing the weed and attendant root structure, depositing the cores on the surface of the ground or into various receptacle types. Examples of the aforementioned other types of garden tools can be seen in Canadian patent numbers CA 2065940, CA 2633857 and similar prior art.
These types of prior art garden tools are not particularly efficient as multiple tasks are often needed to complete the extraction and debris clean up of a single weed. Often times these types of prior art garden tools leave undesirably large holes after weed extraction.
These types of prior art garden tools rely upon one method or another to remove weeds or portions of weeds from the ground ultimately with upward force.
Accordingly, a method and apparatus for weed elimination using a weed stomping tool is disclosed having a handle, an elongated shaft, a footrest, and a weed stomping bit that has a bottom cutting edge. When the weed stomping bit is positioned on the ground over the centre of a weed and downward pressure is applied to the tool, either by pushing on the handle or stepping on the footrest, the weed stomping bit is forced into the ground while simultaneously the bottom cutting edge of the weed stomping bit severs the weed's foliage from the stem and the weed stomping bit crushes the weed stalk and attendant root structure to a depth below grade where they biodegrade. This method of eliminating weeds is novel because no removal of the weed takes place, but rather, foliage is severed from the weed, thereby cutting off the life-giving process of photosynthesis needed for the weed to survive, and the weed stalk and attendant root structure are crushed below grade where they biodegrade.
Summary of the Invention While the design of prior art garden tools are relatively effective at removing weeds, ultimately with upward force and further clean-up of the removed weeds and accompanying removed soil, elimination of weeds can be made faster and easier by having a weed stomping tool designed to eliminate a weed with one forceful step on the footrest or one forceful push on the handle whereby the downward force of the weed stomping bit crushes the weed to a depth below grade where it biodegrades and no further clean-up is required.
Accordingly, the disclosed invention provides for a method and apparatus for weed elimination using a weed stomping tool that has a handle, an elongated shaft, a footrest, and a weed stomping bit that has a bottom cutting edge. When the weed stomping bit is positioned on the ground over the centre of a weed and downward pressure is applied, either by pushing on the handle or stepping on the footrest, the weed stomping bit is forced into the ground while simultaneously the cutting edge of the weed stomping bit severs the weed's foliage from the stem and crushes the weed stalk and attendant root structure to a depth below grade where they biodegrade.
Brief Description of Drawings A full understanding of the invention can be gained from the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the weed stomping tool made from one piece of material.
Figure 2 is an exploded/perspective view of another embodiment of a weed stomping tool comprised of more than one part that when united form a weed stomping tool.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a weed stomping tool, comprised of more than one part that has a compressible member with a function which encircles the weed stomping bit, wherein the compressible member with a function arrests the movement of foliage while the weed stomping bit is plunged into the ground during weed stomping.
Figure 4 is a perspective view from a bottom angle showing an embodiment of a weed stomping bit of generally square rod shape.
Figure 5 is a perspective view from a bottom angle showing another embodiment of a weed stomping bit of generally round rod shape.
Detailed Description of Embodiments As shown in Figure 1, a weed stomping tool 1 includes a handle 2 an elongated shaft 3 a footrest 4 and a weed stomping bit 5 that has at least one bottom cutting edge 6, which is constructed of a single piece of material. When a user places the bottom ground contacting surface of the weed stomping bit 5 on the ground over the centre of a weed, and then applies pressure to the weed stomping tool 1 with one forceful step on the footrest 4 or one forceful push on the handle 2, the weed stomping bit 5 penetrates the ground, while simultaneously the bottom cutting edge 6 of the weed stomping bit 5 severs the weed's foliage from the stem and the weed stomping bit 5 crushes the weed stalk and attendant root structure to a depth below grade where they biodegrade.
An alternate embodiment as shown in Figure 2 is an exploded/perspective view of a weed stomping tool 1 comprised of more than one part, including a handle 2 an elongated shaft 3 a footrest 4 a weed stomping bit 5 with an upper end 17 and a lower end 18 that has more than one bottom cutting edge 6 and a means for attaching 7 the weed stomping bit 5 to the footrest 4. The footrest 4 has a hole 9 or plurality of holes to accept the means for attaching 7 the weed stomping bit 5. The weed stomping bit 5 has a hole 8 or plurality of holes generally in its upper end 17 to allow the means for attaching 7 to attach to the footrest hole 9 or plurality of holes. In this embodiment the means for attaching 7 are bolts. Other suitable connection methods such as welding, gluing, or other appropriate means for uniting various parts of the weed stomping tool 1 could be used. When a user places the bottom ground contacting surface of the weed stomping bit 5 on the ground over the centre of a weed, and then applies pressure to the weed stomping tool 1 with one forceful step on the footrest 4 or one forceful push on the handle 2, the weed stomping bit 5 penetrates the ground, and simultaneously the bottom cutting edges 6 of the weed stomping bit 5 sever the weed's foliage from the stem while the weed stomping bit 5 crushes the weed stalk and attendant root structure to a depth below grade where they biodegrade.
In another embodiment as shown in Figure 3 a perspective view of a weed stomping tool 1 comprised of more than one part is depicted as having a handle 2 covered by a handle grip 10 an elongated shaft 3 a footrest 4 a footrest plate 11 more than one weed stomping bit 5 having an upper end 17 and a lower end 18 that has more than one bottom cutting edge 6 and a compressible member with a function 12 that encircles the weed stomping bit 5 of largest cross-section. The compressible member with a function 12 serves to arrest the foliage of a weed when the user applies downward pressure to the weed stomping tool 1 with one forceful step on the footrest 4 or one forceful push on the handle 2. In this embodiment the compressible member with a function 12 is essentially a compression spring having a helical diameter greater than the widest cross-section of the weed stomping bit 5 that has the largest cross-section, thus allowing the compressible member with a function 12 to compress upward without encumbrance when downward pressure is applied to the weed stomping tool 1. The compressible member with a function 12 is slightly shorter in length than the weed stomping bit 5 of largest cross-section. In this embodiment the compressible member with a function 12 is connected to the upper end 17 of the weed stomping bit 5 via a mating of an inwardly bent end 13 of the compressible member with a function 12 and a hole 14 in the upper end 17 of the weed stomping bit 5. Other suitable connection methods such as welding, gluing, or other appropriate means for uniting various parts of the weed stomping tool 1 could be used. When a user places the bottom ground contacting surface the weed stomping bit 5 on the ground over the centre of a weed, and then applies pressure to the weed stomping tool 1 with one forceful step on the footrest 4 or one forceful push on the handle 2, the weed stomping bit 5 plunges into the ground while simultaneously, the compressible member with a function 12 is caused to be compressed upwards without encumbrance as the weed stomping bit 5 plunges downward, thus arresting the foliage of the weed between the surface of the ground and the bottom surface of the compressible member with a function 12, all the while the bottom cutting edges 6 of the weed stomping bit 5 sever the weed's foliage from the stem, and the weed stomping bit 5 crushes the weed stalk and attendant root structure to a depth below grade where they biodegrade.
In Figure 4 an embodiment of a weed stomping bit 5 having an upper end 17 and a lower end 18 depicts that part of a weed stomping tool as having more than one weed stomping bit 5, more than one exterior side surface 16, more than one exterior bottom surface 15, and more than one bottom cutting edge 6.
In Figure 5 an embodiment of a weed stomping bit 5 having an upper end 17 and a lower end 18 depicts that part of a weed stomping tool as having one weed stomping bit 5, one exterior side surface 16, one concave exterior bottom surface 15, and one bottom cutting edge 6.
While specific embodiments of the method and apparatus of the invention have been described in detail, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various modifications and alternatives to those details could be developed in the light of the overall teachings of the disclosure. Accordingly, the particular arrangements disclosed are meant to be illustrative only and not limiting as to the scope of the invention which is to be given full breadth of the claims appended and any and all equivalents thereof.

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1. A manually operable weed stomping tool comprising:
at least one elongated shaft having an upper end and a lower end;
at least one handle, said handle being located substantially on said upper end of said elongated shaft;
at least one footrest, said footrest being located substantially on said lower end of said elongated shaft;
at least one weed stomping bit having an upper end and a lower end, wherein said weed stomping bit is defined by one or more exterior side surfaces and one or more exterior ground contacting bottom surfaces, said one or more exterior ground contacting bottom surfaces have at least one bottom cutting edge, said weed stomping bit protruding downwards from bottom of said footrest, said footrest radially extending from said weed stomping bit, altogether being said manually operable weed stomping tool made from one piece of material.
2. A manually operable weed stomping tool comprising:
at least one elongated shaft having an upper end and a lower end;
at least one handle, said handle being located substantially to said upper end of said elongated shaft;
at least one footrest, said footrest being located substantially to said lower end of said elongated shaft;
at least one weed stomping bit having an upper end and a lower end and a lower end, wherein said weed stomping bit is defined by one or more exterior side surfaces and one or more exterior ground contacting bottom surfaces, said one or more exterior ground contacting bottom surfaces have at least one cutting edge, said weed stomping bit being attached to said footrest and protruding downwards from the bottom of said footrest, said footrest radially extending from said weed stomping bit, altogether connected by suitable means for attaching, thus forming said manually operable weed stomping tool made of two or more separate parts.
3. A manually operable weed stomping tool as in Claim 1 or Claim 2 that incorporates a compressible member with a function, as in a spring, that has a greater helical diameter than the greatest horizontal cross-section dimension of said weed stomping bit, said compressible member with a function being shorter than and encircling said weed stomping bit and being attached to said upper end of said weed stomping bit, so that when said weed stomping bit of said manually operable weed stomping tool is positioned on the ground over the centre of a weed and downward pressure is applied to said manually operable weed stomping tool by one forceful push on said handle, or one forceful step on said footrest, said weed stomping bit is forced into the ground, while simultaneously said compressible member with a function is caused to be compressed upwards free of encumbrances, as said weed stomping bit plunges downward, said compressible member with a function arresting the foliage of the weed between the surface of the ground and the bottom ground contacting surface of said compressible member with a function, while said at least one bottom cutting edge of said weed stomping bit severs the weed's foliage from the weed's stem while said weed stomping bit crushes the weed stalk and attendant root structure to a depth below grade where they biodegrade.
4. A method for eliminating weeds utilizing said manually operable weed stomping tool as in Claim 1 whereby when said weed stomping bit of said weed stomping tool is positioned on the ground over the centre of a weed and downward pressure is applied to said weed stomping tool by one forceful push on said handle, or one forceful step on said footrest, said weed stomping bit is forced into the ground, while said at least one bottom cutting edge simultaneously severs a weed's foliage from the stem while said weed stomping bit crushes the weed stalk and attendant root structure to a depth below grade.
5. A method for eliminating weeds utilizing said weed stomping tool as in Claim 2 and Claim 3 whereby when said weed stomping bit of said manually operable weed stomping tool is positioned on the ground over the centre of a weed and downward pressure is applied to said manually operable weed stomping tool by one forceful push on said handle, or one forceful step on said footrest, said weed stomping bit is forced into the ground, while said at least one bottom cutting edge simultaneously severs a weed's foliage from the stem while said weed stomping bit crushes the weed stalk and attendant root structure to a depth below grade.
6. A method for eliminating weeds utilizing a garden tool that incorporates at least one weed stomping bit wherein said weed stomping bit is defined by one or more exterior side surfaces, and one or more exterior ground contacting bottom surfaces, said one or more exterior ground contacting bottom surfaces having at least one bottom cutting edge, whereby
7 when said weed stomping bit of said garden tool is positioned on the ground over the centre of a weed and downward pressure is applied to said garden tool, said weed stomping bit is plunged into the ground while said at least one bottom cutting edge simultaneously severs a weed's foliage from the stem while said weed stomping bit crushes the weed stalk and attendant root structure to a depth below grade.
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