Dale G Macgregor

US Patent:

6845604, Jan 25, 2005

Filed:

Sep 23, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/668859

Inventors:

Dale G. MacGregor - Lapeer MI, US

International Classification:

A01D 710

US Classification:

5640008

Abstract:

A rake stripper includes a cleaning member pivotally coupled to a rake handle for movement between a retracted position and an extended position. The cleaning member includes a pair of cleaning elements positioned relatively close to the tines of the rake for cleaning debris therefrom as the cleaning member is moved between retracted and extended positions. The cleaning member includes a bracket for telescopically permitting adjustment of the width of the cleaning member. A biasing member couples the cleaning member to the rake handle, permitting movement between retracted and extended positions. The biasing member biases the cleaning member toward the retracted position. The cleaning member scrapes debris from the tines when the cleaning member is forced from the retracted position toward the extended position. Removal of the deployment force permits the biasing member to return the cleaning member to the retracted position.