Apparatus and method for distributing a fluid

Abstract

A backpack frame for a power blower and yard treatment sprayer system is provided in one embodiment of the present invention. The frame includes a first portion and a second portion extending outwardly from the first portion. The second portion is adapted for carrying the power blower thereon and has a hollowed out section. A cavity is further defined by the hollowed out section of the second portion and defined for holding a yard treatment mixture. A supply pipe is provided with a first end in communication with the cavity and a second inlet end positioned externally for filling the cavity with the yard treatment mixture. A tube is also provided with a first end in communication with the cavity and a second exit end positioned externally from the frame and terminating into a flow of air defined by power blower. Lastly, the frame includes straps for attaching the frame on the back of an operator.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE

[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 626,645, filed on Jan. 24, 2007, the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The invention relates generally to lawn and garden implements, and more particularly to a backpack having a reservoir used to store a fluid or mixture.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Air blowers have been used, typically in lawn and garden applications, to enable an operator to direct a stream of high velocity air toward one or more objects to propel the objects along the ground. The blowers may use electric or gas engines and may be mounted on a frame carried on the back of the operator. The backpacks typically have an L-shaped frame with the blower sitting on the horizontal portion of the frame and straps that go around the operator's arms.

[0004] The gas powered air blowers, a small tank may be placed adjacent to or on top of the air blower. The tanks are extremely small and requ...

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