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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Benefits of technology

[0008]In another embodiment, there is provided a backpack power bower system. The system includes a frame having a first portion and a second portion extending outwardly from the first portion. The second portion is adapted for carrying an air blower thereon, while the second portion has an interior cavity for holding a mixture. An inlet is provided along the first portion that is in communication with a channel that feeds into the interior cavity. The inlet provides an operator the ability to fill the cavity with the mixture. A tube is also provided that has one end in fluid communication with the cavity for expelling the mixture from the cavity for external use.

[0011]In addition, straps may be provided for attaching the frame on the back of an operator. The frame may also include a central region on the first portion. The central region would include a plurality of apertures adapted for securing the air blower to the first portion. The frame may further include one or more bumpers positioned on the first and second portions for helping stabilize the blower during operator.

Problems solved by technology

However piggybacking a heavy filed tank on top of an air blower is dangerous.

The center of gravity of the entire system becomes too high for the operator, which can quickly lead to an accident and / or injury.

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