Excavating – Snow or ice removing or grooming by portable device – Process
Reexamination Certificate
2010-02-18
2011-10-18
Pezzuto, Robert (Department: 3671)
Excavating
Snow or ice removing or grooming by portable device
Process
Reexamination Certificate
active
08037624
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and a method of clearing an accumulation of matter from a surface is provided. The apparatus includes a collecting section, a casting section, and a shifting section. The shifting section is at least one of a diverting section, a sweeping section, and an air blowing section. The collecting section includes a blade and is in matter communication with the casting section. The diverting section includes an auxiliary blade oriented at an angle about an axis transverse to a direction of travel. The sweeping section includes a rotatable broom with bristles. The air blowing section is configured to blow air in a predetermined direction.
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International Search Report and Written Opinion for PCT/CA2010/000213 dated May 19, 2010.
Faux Daniel Andrew
McKeown Stephen Lyle
3RD Millennium Solutions, Ltd.
Pearne & Gordon LLP
Pezzuto Robert
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