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US4827702A
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Blower attachment for filament trimmers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-03-14
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Granted: 1989-05-09
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Expires: 2008-03-14
Abstract
Abstract A blower attachment comprising a band for slipping over and snugly engaging for rotation therewith a filament line spool of a conventional filament line trimmer. The band is provided with at least a pair of blades extending outwardly thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Jonathan D. Cerreta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:51
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D34/00; A01D34/01; A01D34/412; A01D34/416
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A blower attachment for use with a filament line trimmer which has a shaft and means for rotatably driving the shaft, the shaft further having means thereon for normally securing a filament line spool thereto, comprising: A band for detachably fitting around said spool for rotation therewith, said band having at least a pair of blades extending laterally therefrom, said blades upon rotation with said band blow-ing air and the grass clippings and debris cut by said trimmer away from the trimmed area, said band comprising a strip of resilient material, the ends of which are connected at one of a number of points along its length so as to snugly fit said spool.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A blower attachment for use with a filament line trimmer which has a shaft and means for rotatably driving the shaft, the shaft further having means thereon for normally securing a filament line spool thereto, comprising: A band for detachably fitting around said spool for rotation therewith, said band having at least a pair of blades extending laterally therefrom, said blades upon rotation with said band blow-ing air and the grass clippings and debris cut by said trimmer away from the trimmed area, said band comprising a strip of resilient material, the ends of which are connected at one of a number of points along its length so as to snugly fit said spool.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-05-08 | 1992-11-07 | 1993-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-08 | 1996-11-07 | 1997-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-08 | 2000-11-07 | 2001-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |