Patents by Inventor Donald R. Gaskey, Jr.

Donald R. Gaskey, Jr. 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).

  • Leaf blower back pack frame
    Patent number: 5011058
    Abstract: A leaf blower having a back pack frame. The frame can support a leaf blower unit on an operator's back with the use of shoulder straps. The frame generally has an L-shape with an intake restrictor ring that can cooperate with an air intake section of a blower mounted to the back pack frame to substantially prevent intrusion of foreign objects into the blower unit and to reduce noise emanating from the blower air intake section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1991
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Sapp, Donald R. Gaskey, Jr.