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US 2017/0284042 A1Published application
Plowtector systems
OwnerMarc Leclercinventor
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Abstract
A plowtector system for extending a snow marker pole over a residential curb. The plowtector system reduces the chance of damage to a curb and/or snow plow when plowing is necessary. A snow marker pole placed within the plowtector system reaches over where the curb starts so that the snow plow operator has a clearer indication of how far to the side they can travel. Should the plowtector system be struck by a snow plow, the system can twist from side to side, reducing the amount of damage that may be caused by such action. The integral components of the plowtector system keep the snow marker in a level position, and bypass the possibility of the snow marker becoming lodged in snow or ice.
Claims20
A plowtector system comprising:
- a plowtector assembly comprising;
- a main vertical support comprising;
- a retaining cap;
- a first magnet;
- at least two post securing apertures;
- and
- a lower protruding rim;
- a horizontal rotary arm comprising;
- an upper protruding rim;
- a second magnet;
- an extension arm;
- at least one adjustable span aperture;
- and
- a spring end A;
- a receiving hand comprising;
- a swivel ball comprising;
- a spring end B;
- a spring attachment bar-disk;
- at least two square marker tie apertures;
- and
- a pad;
- wherein said plowtector system comprising said plowtector assembly;
- wherein said plowtector assembly comprises in functional combination said main vertical support, said horizontal rotary arm, and said receiving hand;
- wherein said main vertical support comprises said retaining cap for protecting said main vertical support from accidental dislodgement of integral components, said first magnet when in proximity with said second magnet allows said plowtector assembly to maintain original alignment, said at least two post securing apertures useful for securing said main vertical support to a post, and said lower protruding rim to allow said horizontal rotary arm to act as a support for said upper protruding rim attached to said horizontal rotary arm;
- wherein said horizontal rotary arm comprises said upper protruding rim structured and arranged for resting on said lower protruding rim, said second magnet when aligned with said first magnet allows said horizontal rotary arm if struck to return to initial position, and said extension arm useful for extending horizontal position outward;
- wherein said extension arm comprises said at least one adjustable span aperture used in conjunction with said extension arm to stabilize said extended horizontal position, and said spring end A fixedly attached to said extension arm;
- wherein said receiving hand comprises said swivel ball for allowing said plowtector assembly to pivot on said main vertical support, said swivel ball comprising said spring attachment bar-disk for attaching to said spring end B for maintaining tension, and said at least two square marker tie apertures, and said pad for keeping a marker in place;
- and
- wherein said main vertical support, said horizontal rotary arm, and said receiving hand increase visibility of a snow marker pole to avoid damage and accidents from snow plows while plowing.
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A plowtector system comprising:
- a main vertical support comprising;
- a retaining cap;
- a first magnet;
- at least two post securing apertures;
- and
- a lower protruding rim;
- a horizontal rotary arm comprising;
- an upper protruding rim;
- a second magnet;
- an extension arm;
- at least one adjustable span aperture;
- and
- a spring end A;
- a receiving hand comprising;
- a swivel ball comprising;
- a spring end B;
- a spring attachment bar-disk;
- at least two square marker tie apertures;
- and
- a pad
- wherein said plowtector system comprising said plowtector assembly;
- wherein said plowtector assembly comprises phosphorescent paint;
- wherein said plowtector assembly comprises non-ferrous material;
- wherein said plowtector assembly comprises extreme temperature resistant materials;
- wherein said plowtector assembly comprises in functional combination said main vertical support, said horizontal rotary arm, and said receiving hand;
- wherein said main vertical support comprises a pair of said horizontal rotary arms for supporting dual snow markers;
- wherein said main vertical support exterior shape comprises ribbed protrusions for adding structural strength;
- wherein said main vertical support comprises said retaining cap for protecting said main vertical support from accidental dislodgement of integral components, said first magnet when in proximity with said second magnet allows said plowtector assembly to maintain original alignment, said at least two post securing apertures useful for securing said main vertical support to a post, and said lower protruding rim to allow said horizontal rotary arm to act as a support for said upper protruding rim attached to said horizontal rotary arm;
- wherein said cap comprises an aperture for inserting a pinlock to deter theft;
- wherein said horizontal rotary arm comprises said upper protruding rim structured and arranged for resting on said lower protruding rim, said second magnet when aligned with said first magnet allows said horizontal rotary arm if struck to return to initial position, and said extension arm useful for extending horizontal position outward;
- wherein said extension arm comprises said at least one adjustable span aperture used in conjunction with said extension arm to stabilize said extended horizontal position, and said spring end A fixedly attached to said extension arm;
- wherein said extension arm expands in length to twenty-five inches;
- wherein said receiving hand comprises said swivel ball for allowing said plowtector assembly to pivot on said main vertical support, said swivel ball comprising said spring attachment bar-disk for attaching to said spring end B for maintaining tension, and said at least two square marker tie apertures, and said pad for keeping a marker in place;
- wherein said receiving hand comprises a c-shape for cylindrical snow marker poles;
- wherein said swivel ball outer surface comprises a rough surface for increased grip;
- wherein said swivel ball inner surface comprises a smooth surface to assist in adjustment of said receiving hand;
- wherein said receiving hand comprises hook and loop fasteners for securing snow markers;
- wherein said pad comprises deformable rubberized material;
- and
- wherein said main vertical support, said horizontal rotary arm, and said receiving hand increase visibility of a snow marker pole to avoid damage and accidents from snow plows while plowing.
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A method of using a plowtector system comprising the steps of:
- assembling a kit of said plowtector system;
- installing a main vertical support to a pole;
- adjusting a horizontal rotary arm;
- measuring for placement of a snow marker pole;
- lengthening an extension arm to a desired length;
- and
- installing said snow marker pole to a receiving hand.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.