Patents by Inventor Brian Vangel

Brian Vangel has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6651343
    Abstract: A clippings catcher for connection to a powered hedge trimmer to catch trimmings severed from a plant, such as a hedge or bush, by the hedge trimmer. An elongated tubular housing parallel to and extending the length of the hedge trimmer blade assembly defines an air passage to deliver the trimmer cuttings to a powered vacuum collection container. The catcher assembly is easily connected between commercially available powered hedge trimmers and vacuum apparatuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventors: Charles Laren, Brian Vangel
  • Publication number: 20030131477
    Abstract: A clippings catcher for connection to a powered hedge trimmer to catch trimmings severed from a plant, such as a hedge or bush, by the hedge trimmer. An elongated tubular housing parallel to and extending the length of the hedge trimmer blade assembly defines an air passage to deliver the trimmer cuttings to a powered vacuum collection container. The catcher assembly is easily connected between commercially available powered hedge trimmers and vacuum apparatuses. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract, which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventors: Charles Laren, Brian Vangel