Blower attachment for drill

Abstract

Disclosed are apparatus and corresponding methodology for providing a blower attachment for a handheld drill. The blower attachment is configured to be secured over the chuck end of a drill and provides a drive shaft driven blower that may be conveniently employed to provide additional combustion air to an incipient fire. The drive shaft is secured in the drill chuck in a manner identical to that employed to secure ordinary drill bits. The blower housing may be constructed at least in part of elastomeric material to assist in attachment of the housing to the drill and to provide flexibility for air direction. An air exit port for the blower housing may be formed of heat resistant material.

Description

PRIORITY CLAIM[0001]This application claims the benefit of previously filed U.S. Provisional Patent Application entitled “BLOWER ATTACHMENT FOR DRILL,” assigned U.S. Ser. No. 61 / 119,445, filed Dec. 3, 2008, and which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present subject matter relates to power tool accessories. More particularly, the present subject matter relates to a blower attachment for a power tool, especially adapted for assisting with an increase in controlled fire combustion.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Homeowners, outdoorsmen, and others at times have a need to light or otherwise tend to start-up of a fire. Such may be for heating (for example, as may be provided from a home fireplace) or for cooking (for example, as may be provided from an outdoor grill or pit). While in many instances certain individuals provide for such activities by way of propane or natural gas, there are many others who prefer (or must use due to avai...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is an improved apparatus for increasing fire combustion by using a blower attachment for a power tool. The blower attachment can be easily attached to a battery-operated drill and can be directed to specific locations to assist with fire combustion. The apparatus includes a rotary driven blower, a drive shaft, and an air guide housing. The air guide housing has an intake opening and an exit opening to allow air to flow through and be directed as needed by an operator. The blower attachment can be used at various stages of a fire and is portable and flexible. The technical effects of the invention include improved fire combustion, increased control over fire combustion, and protection of the blower from heat damage."

Problems solved by technology

Such choice of fuel does give rise to certain potential difficulties in starting a fire.

As anyone experienced with one or more of such known practices, such efforts may be rather tiring.

While various implementations of fire starting systems and methods have been developed, no design has emerged that generally encompasses all of the desired characteristics as hereafter presented in accordance with the subject technology.

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