Motorized towable sweeping apparatus and related method

Details Motorized towable sweeping apparatus and related method Motorized towable sweeping apparatus and related method

2007-07-03

2007-07-03

Till, Terrence R. (Department: 1744)

Cleaning and liquid contact with solids

Processes

Including use of vacuum, suction, or inert atmosphere

C015S340100

Reexamination Certificate

active

11257357

ABSTRACT:
A towable sweeping apparatus includes a housing supported by a plurality of surface-engaging wheels and an impeller mounted to the housing and adjustable relative to the surface. The impeller includes a plurality of blades rotatable about an axis. A space permitting air flow is present between a portion closest to the axis of at least one of the plurality of blades and the axis. The towable sweeping apparatus also includes a drive motor inter-operably connected to the impeller and a bin arranged to receive debris collected by the impeller. The bin includes an angulated surface adapted to facilitate removal of debris from the towable sweeping apparatus.

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“Tow-Vac Video Tour 2004” from Tow-Vac Promotional CD, “TowVAC AVI 02-11-03.mpg” (with printed transcription), Feb. 2003.

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