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Granted Patent B2
US 10,343,618 · App. 15/341,863 · Granted Jul 9, 2019

Landscaping blower nozzle assembly

Inventors: Kristopher D. Shumaker (Holland, MI); Jeremy C. Stoddard (Holland, MI); Steven J. Leibrandt (Muskegon, MI)
Assignee: Portamaker, Inc.
B60R11/00A01G20/47E01H1/0809A47L5/14B60R2011/004
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 10,343,618
App. No.
15/341,863
Granted
Jul 9, 2019
Kind
B2
Abstract

A landscaping blower nozzle assembly includes an inlet section for allowing air into the assembly, an elbow section and a motor. A nozzle is insertable into the elbow section such that the motor moves the elbow section in a moveable motion back and forth though at least 180 degree of motion for aiding the operator in the movement and removal of leaves and other debris. A breakaway coupler prevents damage to the blower nozzle when coming into contact with a rigid surface or structure. A tensioner assembly prevents distortion of the nozzle tip when subjected to high velocity air from the blower motor.

Claims (31)

1. A landscaping blower nozzle assembly comprising:

an inlet section for allowing air into the assembly from a blower motor;

an elbow section having a nozzle; and

wherein the elbow section includes a breakaway magnetic coupler for detaching the elbow section from the inlet section when a predetermined amount of force is applied to the elbow section.

2. A landscaping blower nozzle assembly as in claim 1 , further comprising:

a user controllable rotation motor for rotating the elbow section.

3. A landscaping blower nozzle assembly as in claim 1 , wherein the breakaway magnetic coupler includes an upper plate and lower plate that are attached using a plurality of fasteners.

4. A landscaping blower nozzle assembly as in claim 3 , wherein the breakaway magnetic coupler further includes a tapered piloting seal for aligning the upper plate and lower plate.

5. A landscaping blower nozzle assembly as in claim 3 , wherein the plurality of fasteners are spaced about the breakaway coupler.

6. A landscaping blower nozzle assembly as in claim 3 , wherein the plurality of fasteners provide an adhesive force to maintain a sealed bond between the upper plate and lower plate.

7. A landscaping blower nozzle assembly as in claim 1 , wherein the inlet section includes a tensioner assembly for adjusting the tension of a nozzle base to the elbow section.

8. A nozzle assembly for use with a landscape blower comprising:

an inlet section;

an elbow having a tip and connecting to the inlet section;

a tensioner assembly for adjusting the tension of a cable between the elbow and tip to prevent movement of the tip during use; and

wherein the elbow includes a magnetic coupler for enabling movement of the elbow when a predetermined amount of force is applied to the elbow section.

9. A nozzle assembly as in claim 8 , wherein the tensioner assembly includes a ratcheting gear for controlling the tension of the cable.

10. A nozzle assembly as in claim 8 , wherein the ratcheting gear is controlled using a ratchet arm for controlling position of the ratcheting gear.

11. A nozzle assembly as in claim 8 , wherein the elbow can be rotated in an arc using an electric motor and at least one gear.

12. A landscaping blower nozzle assembly comprising:

an inlet section for receiving high velocity air from a gas motor;

an elbow connected to the inlet section;

a breakaway coupler having a upper plate configured with the elbow and a lower plate configured with the inlet section; and

a tensioner for adjusting tension of a cable fastened across the elbow for preventing the elbow from distorting its shape during use.

13. A landscaping blower nozzle assembly as in claim 12 , wherein the breakaway coupler includes a first mount and second mount that are joined using a plurality of fasteners.

14. A landscaping blower nozzle assembly as in claim 12 , wherein the tensioner includes a ratcheting gear for holding the tension of the cable in a fixed position.

15. A landscaping blower nozzle assembly as in claim 12 , wherein the tensioner includes a ratchet arm for adjusting tension of the cable.

16. A landscaping blower nozzle assembly as in claim 12 , wherein the breakaway coupler includes a upper plate configured with the inlet section and lower plate configured with the elbow such that the upper plate and lower plate are joined using a plurality of fasteners.

17. A landscaping blower nozzle assembly as in claim 16 , wherein the plurality of fasteners include at least one magnet.

18. A landscaping blower nozzle assembly as in claim 12 , wherein the elbow moves through an arc of motion using an electric motor and at least one gear.

19. A landscaping blower nozzle assembly as in claim 12 , wherein the elbow acts as nozzle for directing air to a desired location.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 8, 2019
From: PORTA MAKER INC.
To: UMOUNT HOLDINGS, LLC
Reel/Frame 051033/0764 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 3, 2016
From: SHUMAKER, KRISTOPHER D.; STODDARD, JEREMY C.; LEIBRANDT, STEVEN J.
To: PORTA MAKER, INC.
Reel/Frame 040213/0166 →
Continuity (3)
Continuation In Part 14920461 · Oct 22, 2015
Provisional Application 62067138 · Oct 22, 2014
Related Publication 20170112071A1 · Apr 27, 2017