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Vacuum/blower attachment for filament trimmer

US4227280A · kind A · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 18, 1978
Grant dateOct 14, 1980
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Expiry dateDec 18, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49716
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An attachment for converting a conventional filament trimmer into a vacuum or blower for removal of grass clippings. The attachment includes a fan housing removably mounted to the trimmer in either a vacuum or blower mode of operation and a fan removably mounted to the rotatably driven shaft of the trimmer. The fan housing has an air inlet scoop and air discharge chute.

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