Patent · US Expired

Convertible yard tool

US7257909B2 · kind B2 · utility

31Cited by
52References
18Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 27, 2004
Grant dateAug 21, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 6, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE01H5/098
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A convertible yard tool is disclosed having an implement connected for rotation within a housing, wherein the implement and housing are operated relative to a ground surface in either a snow throwing orientation or a sweeping orientation. When operated in the snow throwing orientation and with the implement being a snow throwing impeller, the yard tool can be used to remove snow from a surface. When operated in the sweeping orientation and with the implement being a broom, the yard tool can be used to move debris from a surface to be cleaned. An adjustable handle may be provided to facilitate movement of the yard tool across various surfaces.

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