Patents by Inventor Michael J. Kill

Michael J. Kill 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 pickup and discharge device
    Patent number: 6634163
    Abstract: A device for picking up scattered leaves on a lawn by piercing them with an array of sharp tines extending from a support plate that is held by an extended handle so the user can press the tines into leaves from a standing position. A resiliently mounted discharge plate is carried below the support plates (upper and lower) with the tines extending through respective orifices in the discharge plate. A lever associated with the handle may be actuated to move the discharge plate downwardly and remove leaves from the tines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventor: Michael J. Kill
  • Leaf removal device
    Publication number: 20030079460
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for picking up scattered leaves on a lawn by piercing them with an array of sharp tines extending from a support plate that is held by an extended handle so the user can press the tines into leaves from a standing position. A resiliently mounted discharge plate is carried below the support plates (upper and lower) with the tines extending through respective orifices in the discharge plate. A lever associated with the handle may be actuated to move the discharge plate downwardly and remove leaves from the tines. In this manner annoying scattered leaves on a lawn may be picked up and removed without having to resort to power equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Michael J. Kill