ADJUSTABLE CHUTE

Abstract

The Adjustable Chute is a user friendly product for consumers to dispose of lawn debris and or grass clippings collected from a grass catcher from a lawn mower. The Adjustable Chute is constructed of durable materials for longevity and reliability purposes. The unique design of the Adjustable Chute with the upper portion rectangular for easy attachment of the grass catchers itself, and lower portion tapered for easy disposal of yard waste or grass clippings, allows hands free transfer of yard waste from a grass catcher through the Adjustable Chute into the waiting collection brown bag. The Adjustable was conceived through personal necessity after realizing how incredibly difficult it is to transfer grass clippings after being collected in a grass catcher from the grass catcher into the brown recycle bag. This time saving product will give consumers peace of mind in knowing they can transfer grass clippings from the grass catcher effortlessly, quickly, neatly and without the need of ever having to touch the grass by hand.

Claims

1. The Adjustable chute is a detachable addition for lawnmower bags (riding-mowers) for ease of grass clipping disposal.

2. This product allows for neat and quick collection of grass and other yard waste to properly be placed in a recycling bag or receptacle without the need of physically removing the grass or waste by hand.

3. The Adjustable Chute will be made of mostly Plastic materials with minimal steel or aluminum springs for acquiring proper dimensions of fitting the receiving bag.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] FIG. 1 is a prototypical diagonal view of the present invention showing integral bag tab mounts for easy attachment to a lawn mower grass bag.

[0010] FIG. 2 is a functional diagonal view of the present invention showing a tapered end for transferring debris to a waste collection bag and illustrating a lawn mower bag attached to present invention by means of bag mount tabs and a releasable lever.

[0011] FIG. 3 is a side view of the said mention invention displaying a clearer view of the tapered bottom portion of the Adjustable Chute.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Gardening and landscaping are important and satisfying aspects of homeownership that allow individuals and couples to use creative intellect and physical strength, contributing different talents to creating something that is both tangible and enjoyable. Whether bordering a home with a vibrant collection of floral beauties, pruning, hedges to alluring and intricate shapes, fashioning a vegetable garden to supply fresh foods or simply mowing a lawn to attractive precision, lawn and garden enthusiasts find joy, relaxation and sense of accomplishment in improving the appearance of the outside landscape around their home.

[0013] While yard work provides satisfaction for one's spirit and exercise for one's body, many people who relish the opportunity to participate in landscaping and gardening activities sometimes encounter challenges in their beautification endeavors. Particularly when mowing a lawn, trails of grass shavings typically are left behind the machine, necessitating raking up of debris to present a pristine and picture perfect lawn. To avoid this time consuming process, many homeowners employ a grass catcher which is a large receptacle that attaches directly onto the deck of the mower to collect grass and debris as it is cut. While grass catchers are quite effective in their intended purpose, using these accessories presents a drawback. After the grass catcher is installed and the lawn is mowed, users still face a daunting task of removing a heavy, cumbersome grass catcher and emptying grass shavings contained with the catcher. With so much extra, laborious work added to lawn mowing when using a grass catcher, many consumers find they save themselves a lot of trouble by simply raking away the grass.

[0014] The present invention, hereinafter referred to as the Adjustable Chute, is a specially configured chute that attaches to the frame of the lawn mower grass catcher bag to function as a bridge or funnel between the grass catcher and the collection bag. The Adjustable Chute provides users with an easily attached chute that is tapered at one end. This tapered end allows for quick, easy and neat transfer of grass debris into a paper recycling bag without any need to transfer grass clippings by hand. Fabricated of durable materials, the universal Adjustable Chute is appropriate for use with any model of grass catcher. It's rectangular, open distal end is easily connected to the open grass catcher by means of clamping and mounting system that securely fits onto the framework of the catcher. The Adjustable Chute's proximal end tapers so that it fits into a opening of a waiting brown recyclable waste collection bag.

[0015] Using the Adjustable Chute is simple and straightforward. Once the Adjustable is installed and secured by means of bag tab mounts and releasable lever, the user only needs to dump the grass from the grass catcher through the Adjustable Chute into the collection bag. After use, the present invention is detached by means of the aforementioned release lever and is conveniently stored away with the lawn mower.

[0016] The Adjustable Chute provides user friendly means of disposing yard debris when using grass catchers with lawn mowers. A collection agent between a grass catcher and a collection bag, the Adjustable Chute ensures that all debris is transferred without spilling and making a mess. Most importantly, the Adjustable Chute permits any user, regardless of age, to empty a grass catcher in a hassle free manner. The Adjustable Chute is highly effective in readily improving any yard working experience. Simple in functionality and durably constructed of high quality material, The Adjustable Chute will withstand many years if continued use.

[0017] Although this invention has been described with respect to specific embodiments, it is not intended to be limited thereto and various modifications which will become apparent to the person of ordinary skill in the art are intended to fall within the spirit and scope of the invention as described herein taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the appended claim.