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US 5,664,886 AGranted
Debris capturing lawn net
OwnerDan A. Hutchinsoninventor
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Abstract
A net for collecting leaves from a lawn. The inventive device includes a capturing web positionable in a flat orientation over a lawn. A closure assembly is mounted to the web and operates to pivot an outer peripheral edge of the web upwardly from the lawn and subsequently inwardly to trap debris in the net for disposal thereof.
Claims9
A debris capturing lawn net comprising:
- a capturing means for positioning over a ground surface and for receiving leaves and debris thereon;
- a closure means operatively coupled to the capturing means for effecting closing of the capturing means about leaves and debris when positioned thereon, the closure means comprises a base frame mounted to a portion of the mesh web of the capturing means;
- a plurality of arms pivotally mounted to and extending from the base frame towards the outer peripheral edge of the mesh web;
- a closure loop coupled to the outer peripheral edge of the mesh web and extending thereabout, wherein a tensioning of the closure loop will effect pivoting of the arms upwardly from the ground surface to cause the capturing means to close in about debris when positioned upon the mesh web.
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