Patents by Inventor James T. HESS

James T. HESS 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).

  • Backpack blowervac collection bag
    Patent number: 11045056
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a debris collection bag for a blowervac device that is carried on a user's back. This improves the user's mobility and allows an increased capacity for the collection bag. The bag's location provides a comfortable weight distribution by separating the weight of the blowervac from the weight of the collection bag. The bag has a dust dispersion system to direct dust away from the user. The bag has a closure located on the side which makes emptying the bag easier. The bag closure is provided to make opening and closing the bag easier and faster, and resistant to dust and debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Poole, David K. Wheeler, James T. Hess, Christine H. Potter, David A. Miller
  • BACKPACK BLOWERVAC COLLECTION BAG
    Publication number: 20190021566
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a debris collection bag for a blowervac device that is carried on a user's back. This improves the user's mobility and allows an increased capacity for the collection bag. The bag's location provides a comfortable weight distribution by separating the weight of the blowervac from the weight of the collection bag. The bag has a dust dispersion system to direct dust away from the user. The bag has a closure located on the side which makes emptying the bag easier. The bag closure is provided to make opening and closing the bag easier and faster, and resistant to dust and debris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Brian E. POOLE, David K. WHEELER, James T. HESS, Christine H. POTTER, David A. MILLER
  • Backpack blower vac collection bag
    Patent number: 10111565
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a debris collection bag for a blowervac device, that is carried on a user's back. This improves the user's mobility and allows an increased capacity for the collection bag. The bag's location provides a comfortable weight distribution by separating the weight of the blowervac from the weight of the collection bag. The bag has a dust dispersion system to direct dust away from the user. The bag has a closure located on the side which makes emptying the bag easier. The bag closure is provided to make opening and closing the bag easier and faster, and resistant to dust and debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Brian E. Poole, David K. Wheeler, James T. Hess, Christine H. Potter, David A. Miller
  • BACKPACK BLOWER VAC COLLECTION BAG
    Publication number: 20180084962
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a debris collection bag for a blowervac device, that is carried on a user's back. This improves the user's mobility and allows an increased capacity for the collection bag. The bag's location provides a comfortable weight distribution by separating the weight of the blowervac from the weight of the collection bag. The bag has a dust dispersion system to direct dust away from the user. The bag has a closure located on the side which makes emptying the bag easier. The bag closure is provided to make opening and closing the bag easier and faster, and resistant to dust and debris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Brian E. POOLE, David K. WHEELER, James T. HESS, Christine H. POTTER, David A. MILLER