Collection apparatus for use with blower/vacuum units
First Claim
1. A collection apparatus for collecting and storing large amounts of bulky materials or debris, said apparatus comprising:
- a. a large container having an open top, a bottom and a hollow interior for storage of debris;
b. a removable lid adapted to securely fit and cover the open top of the container, said lid having a top outer side, and a bottom underside, said top outer side including a raised portion, and said bottom underside including a depression formed by the raised portion, said lid having an integral filter adapted to fit in the depression and being selectively and removably attached therein, and including a power unit connection adapted for removably attaching a blower/vacuum unit to the lid and an inlet connection adapted for removably attaching a variety of different intake hose attachments to the lid and receiving debris into said container; and
c. a base for supporting the bottom of the container.
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Abstract
A mobile, lightweight, universal collection apparatus for use with blower/vacuum units for quickly and easily collecting and storing large amounts of bulky debris or materials which is readily disassembled for conveniently storing and shipping the apparatus. The collection apparatus includes a large container, a removable lid, a disposable or reusable liner, an intake hose attachment and a base with rollers for movably supporting the container. The preferred container is comprised of one or more transparent, flat panels adapted to be readily secured together to form a cylindrical-shaped container for holding large amounts of debris or materials. The removable lid is transparent and is mounted on the container and includes a power unit connection for attaching the blower/vacuum unit, an inlet connection for attaching various intake hose attachments and an integral filter. The power unit connection and inlet connection are universally adapted to be connected to different power units and to different accessories, respectively. In use, debris is drawn into the inlet connection through the intake hose attachment by a blower/vacuum unit and deposited in the liner within the container. The collection apparatus also includes a mobile base for supporting the container and easily maneuvering the container over a large area. The base may include a platform for carrying a gasoline or propane powered generator and a storage component for storing various attachments and extra liners for the container.
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1. A collection apparatus for collecting and storing large amounts of bulky materials or debris, said apparatus comprising:
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a. a large container having an open top, a bottom and a hollow interior for storage of debris;
b. a removable lid adapted to securely fit and cover the open top of the container, said lid having a top outer side, and a bottom underside, said top outer side including a raised portion, and said bottom underside including a depression formed by the raised portion, said lid having an integral filter adapted to fit in the depression and being selectively and removably attached therein, and including a power unit connection adapted for removably attaching a blower/vacuum unit to the lid and an inlet connection adapted for removably attaching a variety of different intake hose attachments to the lid and receiving debris into said container; and
c. a base for supporting the bottom of the container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A collection apparatus for collecting and storing large amounts of bulky materials or debris, said apparatus comprising:
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a. a large container having an open top, a bottom and a hollow interior for storage of debris;
b. a removable lid adapted to securely fit and cover the open top of the container, said lid having an integral filter and including a power unit connection adapted for removably attaching a blower/vacuum unit to the lid and an inlet connection adapted for removably attaching a variety of different intake hose attachments to the lid and receiving debris into said container; and
c. a base for supporting the bottom of the container;
said container further comprising one or more substantially flat panels having opposite side ends, said panels adapted to be secured to one another to form a collapsible container having a hollow interior, an open top and an open bottom. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A lid for use with blower/vacuum units for covering an open top of a large container, said lid comprising:
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a. a top outer side and a bottom underside, said top outer side including a raised portion;
b. a power unit connection in the top outer side near the center of the raised portion, said power unit connection extending through and forming a first through hole in the bottom underside of the lid and being adapted to be attached to a vacuum unit or a blower unit;
c. an inlet connection in the top outer side including a raised inlet port extending through and forming a second through hole in the bottom underside of the lid and being adapted for large diameter intake capability for receiving vacuumed debris, d. a depression on the bottom underside of the lid formed by the raised portion; and
e. a filter adapted to fit in the depression and being selectively and removably attached therein. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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Specification