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  Wheeled snowplow and sand or salt spreaderUSPTO Application #: 20060230644Title: Wheeled snowplow and sand or salt spreader Abstract: A manual snowplow and spreader to clear a path of snow and disperse melting agents in a single pass. This snowplow is wheeled and has two adjustable curved blades that move snow to both sides, only left side, only right side or straight ahead. The spreader storage tank disperses material through a funnel, controlled by a flow valve. Personal height adjustments for the vertical and horizontal grips provide comfort and efficiency. Flexible positioning of the front wheels provide two options. First, the front wheels are off the ground, forcing the shovel blades closest to the surface for optimal clearing. Second, the front wheels are on the ground, effectively raising the shovel blades off the ground, making it easiest for dispersal of sand or salt. The wheels are positioned behind the blades, enabling higher snow accumulations to be cleared. The said device is easily assembled and disassembled for convenient storage. (end of abstract) Agent: Abraham Harry Stecker - Syosset, NY, US Inventor: Abraham Harry Stecker USPTO Applicaton #: 20060230644 - Class: 037278000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Excavating, Snow Or Ice Removing Or Grooming By Portable Device, Scraper Blade, Mounted On Surface Contacting Support Or Guide, Manually Powered The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060230644. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to snowplows and sand or salt spreaders, and, more particularly, to a manual snowplow with the purpose of clearing snow, and, additionally, melting snow with a built in spreader. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The clearing of snow around your house, business, school, place of worship, or store is a necessity. The current choice of snow shovels, snowplows, and snow machines are either inefficient, noisy, expensive, or break down when really needed. [0003] Most of the manual snow shovels require a great deal of lifting and hauling to clear a path of snow. This makes an individual use excessive strength and places unnecessary strain on the heart and back. [0004] The current inefficiency of manual snow clearing results in lengthy exposure outside for long periods of time. High winds, freezing temperatures, and other harsh weather conditions can lead to frost bite, colds, and other illnesses. [0005] Selection of a shovel with the most comfortable and appropriate height can be difficult, as many stores only carry a standard fixed height shovel. [0006] Many snow shovels and snowplows require leverage of your arms and back, few utilize the leverage of wheels to reduce manual effort. [0007] Snowplows with small wheels are ineffective and get buried in snowfalls of more than a few inches. Additionally, small wheels can get stuck in slush and irregular surfaces often found in driveways and broken sidewalks. [0008] Snowplows with wheels built outside the plowing path get snow build up and resist forward motion. [0009] Snow clearing devices with a fixed `V` shovel configuration have no flexibility on the path width, furthermore they tend to get pushed sideways and loose traction when only one side of the plow is used to clear snow. [0010] Snowplows with inflexible `V` openings, where both blades are fixed at the same angle cannot push the snow to only one side and are therefore limited to clearing a path the width of the blades, and cannot clear an open area, such as a driveway. [0011] The gasoline and electric snow machines are both very costly to purchase and require expenditures each year for tune ups. They require a great deal of space for storage, and the gasoline must be completely emptied between snow seasons to prevent starting and stalling problems. Additionally, gasoline spilt on the lawn or driveway can be toxic, and gasoline spilt on your skin or clothes leaves a long lasting unpleasant smell and is difficult to remove. [0012] The operation of gasoline snow clearing devices are very noisy and can be inappropriate to use early in the morning or late at night. Additionally, most are too noisy to use next to schools, places of worship or libraries. [0013] The electric powered snow machines can also impose safety issues, such as the potential for tripping over wires or getting seriously injured by coming in contact with frayed or cut electric wires. This could lead to electric shock or electrocution. [0014] Most stores don't carry sand or salt spreaders, only sand, salt or other melting materials. Purchases are generally made of the larger and heaver bags for enough materials to last the entire winter season. [0015] The completion of snow clearing is done by putting a melting agent or sand on the ground to melt what can't be cleared or to make it less slippery for walking. Spreading of these materials adds to the time spent outside, and after shoveling for a while, many areas are missed or skipped due to exhaustion. Small containers requiring many refills are used to disperse the materials, since the large bags bought in the store are so heavy. Spreading of materials is usually awkward, time consuming and messy. [0016] U.S. Pat. No. 6,269,558, assigned to Alexander on Aug. 7, 2001, describes an adjustable snow plow shovel which includes a T-shaped handle comprised of a horizontal gripping member and an elongated vertical shaft member. [0017] U.S. Pat. No. 5,791,072, assigned to Schbot on Aug. 11, 1998, describes an adjustable snowplow designed to remove snow and other materials from various surfaces by pushing the snowplow along the surface. [0018] U.S. Pat. No. 5,511,328, assigned to Fingerer on Apr. 30, 1996, describes a hand operated snow plow with adjustable blades. [0019] U.S. Pat. No. 4,796,367, assigned to Kulant on Jan. 10, 1989, describes an adjustable, manual snowplow which includes a pair of elongated blades. [0020] U.S. Pat. No. 4,512,091, assigned to Leininger on Apr. 23, 1985, describes a wheeled snowplow and consists of a tubular frame having a laterally spaced pair of side portions, a rear portion and a V-shaped front portion. [0021] U.S. Pat. No. 3,994,081, assigned to Middleton on Nov. 30, 1976, describes a push-type snowplow having a forwardly mounted angled blade reciprocated in a fore-and-aft direction by an oscillating motor drive for thrusting snow aside. [0022] U.S. Pat. No. 3,664,042, assigned to Canrado on May 23, 1972, describes a snowplow particularly adapted to be manually propelled and includes a wheel-mounted scraper blade arranged to direct snow laterally. Continue reading... Full patent description for Wheeled snowplow and sand or salt spreader Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Wheeled snowplow and sand or salt spreader patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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