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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2007
Filed:
Oct. 27, 2004
Chadwick A. Shaffer, Oakdale, MN (US);
John O. Hurst, Savage, MN (US);
Chadwick A. Shaffer, Oakdale, MN (US);
John O. Hurst, Savage, MN (US);
The Toro Company, Bloomington, MN (US);
Abstract
A convertible yard tool is disclosed having an implement connected for rotation within a housing, wherein the implement and housing are operated relative to a ground surface in either a snow throwing orientation or a sweeping orientation. When operated in the snow throwing orientation and with the implement being a snow throwing impeller, the yard tool can be used to remove snow from a surface. When operated in the sweeping orientation and with the implement being a broom, the yard tool can be used to move debris from a surface to be cleaned. An adjustable handle may be provided to facilitate movement of the yard tool across various surfaces.