COLLECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF
An apparatus to aid in the collection of objects along a generally planar surface. The apparatus includes a base portion adapted to receive a handle and movable wings to form an increased area for plow-like use in pushing or pulling across the surface for collecting a large number of the objects. The wings can be pivotably coupled to the base portion using any suitable fastener and move from a first position to a second position. The base portion can include at least one slot sized to receive a handle portion for pushing the apparatus with a pair of wings in an extended position across an ice surface for collecting loose objects, including but not limited to hockey pucks.
1 . A collection apparatus comprising:
a base portion, the base portion including a first end, a second end, a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least one side surface, wherein a first edge plane is defined along the first end of the base portion;
a first wing, wherein the first wing includes an attached end and a free end and extending a length between the free end and the attached end, the first wing coupled to the first arm at the attached end and movable between a folded position and an extended position; and
a second wing, wherein the second wing includes an attached end and free end extending a length between the free end and the attached end, the second wing coupled to the second arm at the attached end and movable between a folded position and an extended position.
2 . The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one slot formed on the top surface of the base portion and configured to receive a handle portion for manipulation and movement of the base portion across the generally planar surface.
3 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the base portion comprises a first slot along the top surface a pre-determined length of the base portion and a second slot along the top surface a pre-determined width of the base portion and perpendicular to the first slot.
4 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pair of wings each have a free end, each of the free ends include a coupling for the attachment of a wheel.
5 . The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the handle portion is a hockey stick and the at least one slot is provided in a size to receive a blade portion of the hockey stick.
6 . The apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising a first leg pivotably coupled to the free end of the first wing and a second leg pivotably coupled to the free end of the second wing, wherein the first leg and second leg are configured to pivotably rotate between a first position and a second position.
7 . The apparatus of claim 6 , further comprising a moveably body having a first surface, a first side portion and a second side portion extending perpendicular from the first surface, wherein the first side portion and second side portion each include a channel formed to interface a pivoting member extending from the side wall of the base portion, wherein the moveably body can be moved between plurality of positions.
8 . The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the moveably body further comprises a first recessed ledge formed on each of the first and second side portions, wherein the body portion further includes securing member extending generally perpendicular from the sidewall of the body portion and configured to engage the first recessed ledge of the moveable body in a first position.
9 . The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the moveably body further comprises a second recessed ledge formed on each of the first and second side portions, wherein the securing member is configured to engage the first recessed ledge of the moveable body in a second position.
10 . The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the moveably body further comprises a third recessed ledge formed on each of the first and second side portions, wherein the securing member is configured to engage the first recessed ledge of the moveable body in a third position.
11 . The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the body portion and the moveable body are orientated along the same plane to each other.
12 . The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the body portion and the moveable body are orientated perpendicular to each other, and the bottom surface of the body portion is raised above a ground surface a first pre-determined height.
13 . The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the body portion and the moveable body are orientated at an obtuse angle in relation to each other.
14 . The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the handle portion is a golf club and the at least one slot is provided in a size to receive a blade portion or a grip portion of the golf club.
15 . The apparatus of claim of claim 9 , wherein the handle portion is a hockey stick and the at least one slot is configured to receive a blade end of a hockey stick.
16 . The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the first leg and the second leg are positioned in a second position with the moveable body in a second position to maintain the bottom edge of the first and second wing a first pre-determined height above the ground surface.
17 . The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the first pre-determined height is greater than 1 inch.
18 . The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the first wing and second wing have a notched profile extending at least a portion between the first end and second end of each wing, wherein the notched profile provides an opening between the ground surface and the bottom surface of the first and second wing member a second pre-determined height.
19 . The apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the second pre-determined height is less than 1 inch.
20 . A collection apparatus comprising:
a base portion, the base portion having a tri lobed perimeter shape defined by a body portion, a first arm, and a second arm, the base portion comprising:
a first slot, the first slot positioned along the top surface length and having a size selected to receive a handle portion;
a second slot, the second slot positioned along the width perpendicular to the first slot;
a first wing, wherein the first wing includes an attached end and a free end and extending a length between the free end and the attached end, the first wing coupled to the first arm at the attached end and movable between a folded position and an extended position; and
a second wing, wherein the second wing includes an attached end and free end extending a length between the free end and the attached end, the second wing coupled to the second arm at the attached end and movable between a folded position and an extended position.