US3203022A
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Vacuum cleaner for lawns
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-01-13
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Granted: 1965-08-31
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Expires: 1984-01-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley E Clarke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:45
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01H; E01H1/00; E01H1/08; E01H1/0827; E01H1/0836
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
IN A VACUUM CLEANER ATTACHMENT FOR A TRACTOR OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED A CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER INCLUDING ATTACHMENT MEANS FOR SECURING SAID BLOWER TO SAID TRACTOR, SAID BLOWER HAVING INDEPENDENT INLET AND OUTLET ORIFICES, A TRANSMISSION MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID TRACTOR AND SAID BLOWER FOR DRIVING THE LATTER WHEN THE SAID TRACTOR IS OPERATED, A HOPPER MEANS HAVING FORAMINATED OPENINGS THERE IN FOR RECEIVING AND RETAINING DEBRIS CONVEYED THEREIN BY AIR MOVING THERETHROUGH INCLUDING A FORWARD FACING INLET ORIFICE, SAID HOPPER SUPPORTED BY MOBILE WHEELS AND HITCHED TO SAID BLOWER BY PIVOTAL DRAW BAR MEANS SECURED TO SAID HOPPER, A NOZZLE HAVING A LINEAR SUCTION ORIFICE POSITIONED TRANSVERSE THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID TRACTOR AND FLOATINGLY SUSPENDED BY SAID HOPPER MEANS A UNIFORM PREDETERMINED DISTANCE ABOVE THE SURFACE OF SAID LAWN, SAID NOZZLE HAVING A FORWARD FACING OUTLET ORIFICE, A FLEXIBLE CONDUIT CONNECTING THE SAID INLET ORIFICE OF SAID BLOWER TO SAID OUTLET ORIFICE OF SAID NOZZLE AND A SECOND FLEXIBLE CONDUIT CONNECTING SAID BLOWER OUTLET ORIFICE TO SAID HOPPER INLET ORIFICE WHEREBY THE DEBRIS ON SAID LAWN WILL BE INDUCED INTO SAID SUCTIO ORIFICE THROUGH SAID BLOWER AND BE DEPOSITED IN SAID HOPPER WHEN SAID TRACTOR IS OPERATED.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-08-30 | 1969-03-01 | 1969-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-30 | 1973-03-01 | 1973-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-30 | 1977-03-01 | 1977-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |