History
OVER 5 YEARS OF PRODUCT TESTING AND DEVELOPMENT
| As the owner of a small construction business, I had the need for an affordable multi-use attachment that would fill my general landscaping needs such as clearing vegetation and preparing soil for new lawns. Because such a product did not exist, I decided to design my own and have it built by a local metal fabricator. The 1st prototype greatly surpassed my expectations and because it was truly unique I decided to file for a US Patent in February 2004. | Fall 2004
After extensively testing the 1st prototype in 2004, I had a second prototype built which contained significant improvements: 2nd Prototype
1) formed from a single piece of steel 2) more angular tooth profile 3) bottom section shortened
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In the Fall of 2008 I developed a new connection method which uses ratchet straps to attach the rake to the bucket. I had custom connection brackets fabricated and welded to the 2nd prototype. The “RATCHET RAKE” was a significant improvement over the bolt on model because: 1) much quicker to install 2) compatible with more buckets 3) no tools needed |
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