A leaf collection assembly for collecting leaves falling from a tree includes a collar that is positionable around a trunk of a tree. A plurality of arms is provided and each of the arms is coupled to and angles upwardly from the collar when the collar is positioned around the trunk of the tree. A screen is attached to the collar and each of the arms such that the screen forms a cone when the collar is positioned around the trunk of the tree. In this way the cone captures leaves falling from the tree. A pair of chutes is provided and each of the chutes is coupled to the collar. Each of the chutes is aligned with the cone to direct the leaves outwardly from the cone for bagging the leaves.

The thorn extractor apparatus has a frame, a roller, a screen that surrounds the roller and a screen roller, and a removably attachable collection bin for receiving the thorny seeds. The roller and screen work together to pick up and convey the thorny seeds to the removably attachable collection bin to be discarded.

An attachment system and, more specifically, an attachment system for with vehicles with buckets, such as lawn tractors or other similar compact tractors, is disclosed. The attachment system includes a frame, two bucket adapter arms, and two swing arms which securely attach the attachment system to the bucket of the vehicle by effectively surrounding the bucket. The frame or base of the attachment system may be configured to allow the attachment system to be used with various other yard devices, including, but not limited to, a leaf collector, mobile scaffold, auger, snow blade, water tank, trencher, and other lawn care related equipment. The disclosed attachment system provides a universal attachment that may be strongly and securely attached to the bucket of a vehicle.

A hydraulic implement, which may be configured for attachment to a hydraulic system having a pressure line and a return line, may include a motor, an anti-cavitation valve, and an adjustable flow control valve. The motor may be operably connected between the pressure line and the return line and to rotate a shaft when hydraulic fluid flows from the pressure line through the motor to the return line. The anti-cavitation valve may be connected in parallel across the motor between the pressure line and the return line. The adjustable flow control valve may be connected in parallel across the motor between the pressure line and the return line. A method may include causing fluid to flow from the pressure line through an open adjustable flow control valve to the return line; and at least partially closing the valve to divert at least some fluid flow through the motor.

A hydraulic implement, which may be configured for attachment to a hydraulic system having a pressure line and a return line, may include a motor, an anti-cavitation valve, and an adjustable flow control valve. The motor may be operably connected between the pressure line and the return line and to rotate a shaft when hydraulic fluid flows from the pressure line through the motor to the return line. The anti-cavitation valve may be connected in parallel across the motor between the pressure line and the return line. The adjustable flow control valve may be connected in parallel across the motor between the pressure line and the return line. A method may include causing fluid to flow from the pressure line through an open adjustable flow control valve to the return line; and at least partially closing the valve to divert at least some fluid flow through the motor.

The ACC combines an automated vehicle to tow a collection device. The vehicle has unique attachment and sensing capabilities which allow for the device to be automated. The configuration of the processor and motor drivers and battery and weight distribution are what make the vehicle capable of towing the device. The attachment via custom tow hitch and specific torque allow for the effective collection of material. Various treads may be required to suit different terrains.

The processor is situated in the front where it can be accessed to upload a program. The processor is housed in a plastic case which provides some protection for the components and a means to affix it to the vehicle. Additionally, a cosmetic cover provides additional protection and prevents debris from interfering with the movement. The battery is located as low as possible. There is a welded steel structure. The processor uses lower voltage than the motors which requires a motor driver board which is effective a relay switch. The relay switch is activated by a low voltage signal wire which then closes a circuit to the motors providing greater voltage to the motors than the rest of the components. The ultrasonic sensors are located on the front center of the vehicle.

The ACC combines an automated vehicle to tow a collection device. The vehicle has unique attachment and sensing capabilities which allow for the device to be automated. The configuration of the processor and motor drivers and battery and weight distribution are what make the vehicle capable of towing the device. The attachment via custom tow hitch and specific torque allow for the effective collection of material. Various treads may be required to suit different terrains.

The processor is situated in the front where it can be accessed to upload a program. The processor is housed in a plastic case which provides some protection for the components and a means to affix it to the vehicle. Additionally, a cosmetic cover provides additional protection and prevents debris from interfering with the movement. The battery is located as low as possible. There is a welded steel structure. The processor uses lower voltage than the motors which requires a motor driver board which is effective a relay switch. The relay switch is activated by a low voltage signal wire which then closes a circuit to the motors providing greater voltage to the motors than the rest of the components. The ultrasonic sensors are located on the front center of the vehicle.

A machine for removing paint and other unwanted material from turf comprises a vacuum device operable to remove paint and other material from turf, a scrubbing device operable to strip paint from the turf, and a chassis that carries the vacuum device and scrubbing device across the turf. The vacuum device includes a vacuum head and a compression bar. The vacuum includes a chamber having an entrance and an exit, wherein when air is urged out of the chamber through the exit, ambient air adjacent to the vacuum head flows into the chamber through the entrance. The compression bar is located adjacent to and outside of the vacuum head's entrance and operable to exert pressure on the turf to cause fluid in the field to pool adjacent to the vacuum head's entrance.

A multipurpose drain tool including a drain shovel DROVEL? and pry bar. The multipurpose drain tool includes a drain tool shaft, a proximal pry bar, and a distal drain shovel. The drain tool shaft carries at least one rubber hand grip, a proximal end cap, and a distal end cap. The pry bar is mounted to and extends outwardly from the proximal end cap. The drain shovel is mounted to and extends distally from the distal end cap. The multipurpose drain tool of the present invention offers a solution to the problem of clearing subsurface drains to restore drain functionality.

An athletic field removal/extraction and vacuuming device or apparatus configured to be pushed/pulled by a vehicle to remove residue paints and other particles, such as from indicia or logos, lettering and lines on a synthetic or other athletic field, particularly straight lines on the field. The apparatus comprises a frame having a coupling mechanism for mounting the apparatus to the vehicle. At least one sprayer sprays a chemical remover onto the indicia, which loosens or dissolves the paint. After brushing the line for paint removal with brushes, and with water added, the paint particles so dislodged, including any chemical remover and the dissolving indicia on the field are vacuumed up into a recovery tank for processing elsewhere. Also disclosed are methods of so cleaning a synthetic or other athletic fields and removing by vacuuming accumulated detritus.