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Yard debris collecting system

US6155522A · kind A · utility

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16References
13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 1, 1999
Grant dateDec 5, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 1, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B67/12
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A yard debris collecting system for providing a chute for facilitating the insertion of lawn debris into a collection bag. The yard debris collecting system includes a pivoted frame, a chute couplable to the frame, a collection bag couplable to the frame such that the chute extends into and opens into the open bag. In an embodiment, a packing tool is provided for compacting debris within the collection bag. In an embodiment, a distal lower edge of the chute is weighted for holding the distal lower edge against the ground during use.

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