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US 7,168,643 B2Granted
Leaf snatcher
OwnerPierre Mercierinventor
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Abstract
The present invention discloses a leaf snatcher consisting of a protective grille, a blade activated by a motor. The blade is shaped so as to have vacuum capabilities to suck the unwanted leaves and debris. The leaf snatcher is generally setup over a waste container to receive the leaves and debris sucked by the blade. When the grille is lifted, it automatically stops the blade for increased safety.
Claims16
A leaf snatcher comprising a frame structure;
- a grille structure hingedly attached to said frame structure;
- said grille structure having a protective grille mechanically fastened to said grille structure;
- said grille having slots configured and sized to selectively pass parts of a plant;
- a motor situated inside a motor housing underneath said grille and actuating a blade by way of a shaft;
- said motor housing being connected to said frame structure by way of members;
- a safety cutoff switch to cut power to said motor and said leaf snatcher having the following improvement:
- said blade having vanes extending therefrom to combine cutting means and suction means.
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