Supports – Bag holders – Mouth holding frames
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-07
2010-10-19
Sterling, Amy J (Department: 3632)
Supports
Bag holders
Mouth holding frames
C248S095000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07815153
ABSTRACT:
A device for funneling leaves into a bag, preferably used in conjunction with a leaf blower. The device includes a plurality of panels that define a passageway and two forwardly extending arms that define an intake area adjacent an entrance to the passageway. A bag is removably affixed adjacent to the exit of the passageway for receiving leaves and other objects blown therethrough. A ramp in the passageway induces circulating airflow in the bag. Additionally, the arms induce a corkscrew airflow and facilitate improved performance in directing objects through the passageway. The plurality of panels that make up the leaf catcher are preferably collapsible into a substantially flat configuration for ease of transport and storage. Further, the construction of the leaf catcher enables easy set up and take down when manipulating the panels from a folded to a operational configuration and vice versa.
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Campbell Nickie S.
Gore Bobbie L.
Gore Carolyn S.
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