Flexible bags – Convertible
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-28
2011-06-28
Larson, Justin M (Department: 3782)
Flexible bags
Convertible
C363S072000, C363S119000, C043S012000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07967508
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to an apparatus for collecting fallen leaves or other objects. According to various embodiments, the apparatus comprises a mesh, central collection section for lying flat on the ground such that objects may be accumulated onto an upper side of an interior portion of the central collection section. The apparatus also includes an enclosure system connected to the central collection section such that an operator can enclose a peripheral portion of the central collection section around the interior portion. In that way, the objects accumulated onto the central collection section can be easily transported and subsequently emptied. The apparatus may also comprise a plurality of stiffeners connected to a lower side of the peripheral portion of the central collection section. The stiffeners may extend inward from an outer edge of the central collection apparatus and may be made of plastic. In addition, the enclosure system may comprise a plurality of grommets connected to the peripheral portion of the central collection section, a rope passing through eyelets of the grommets, and a handle connected to the rope.
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Helvey Peter
K&L Gates LLP
Larson Justin M
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