Machine for loading leaves and yard debris into a yard bag

Abstract

A machine for simplifying the processes involved with yard debris bagging. The machine is comprised of a cylinder with an extended scoop, and a yard bag retainer that also serves as the primary handle. In the preferred embodiment, the two-piece plastic machine, consisting of a tapered cylinder with a hinged handle that swings into its seated position within the cylinder's opening, is inserted into an expanded yard bag. The opened edge of the yard bag is gathered and pulled forward and up, then folded over the cylinders lip. The handle is moved down into its seated position, grasping the gathered edge of the yard bag. The operator two-handedly maneuvers the scoop (extension portion of the cylinder) under a pile of leaves, lifts the scoop with the leading hand and deposits the leaves into the bottom of the yard bag. The loading the machine can vary depending on application. Loading the machines scoop by rack or shovel, or hand loading the cylinder with sharp thorny yard debris are user friendly options. The retainer/handle of the machine secures a plastic or biodegradable yard bag in place in it's opened state until the operator is ready to release it and remove the machine from the loaded yard bag.

1 . A machine for collecting leaves and yard debris and loading a bag. The machine is comprised of: 
 A tapered cylinder/scoop that is inserted into a yard bag    A combination bag retainer and primary handle    A second grasping point for two handed operations    
   
   
       2 . The invention as claimed in  1  wherein the handle mounted on the inside of the body of the machine, moves into position securing and supporting a yard bag in a manageable open position.  
   
   
       3 . The invention as claimed in  1  wherein two pieces of plastic comprise the device.  
   
   
       4 . The invention as claimed in  1  wherein the body of the machine is a cylinder with a metered taper to allow for unit stacking in transport and in a retail environment.  
   
   
       5 . A machine and process that makes possible the reduction of efforts normally associated with leaf or yard debris collection.  
   
   
       6 . The machine as claimed in  5  wherein the operator holds the machine in a horizontal position at ground level.  
   
   
       7 . The machine as claimed in  5  wherein the operator guides the scoop portion of the machine, in a shoveling motion under a pile of leaves or yard debris.  
   
   
       8 . The machine as claimed in  5  wherein the operator lifts the scoop portion of the machine with the leading hand, depositing the leaves or yard debris into the bottom of the cylinder portion of the machine.  
   
   
       9 . The machine as claimed in  5  wherein the operator stands the machine up vertically.  
   
   
       10 . The machine as claimed in  5  wherein the operator lifts the machine up out of the yard bag, depositing the load directly into the yard bag.  
   
   
       11 . A machine to assist in the collection and bagging of thorny rose stems, vines and other yard clippings.  
   
   
       12 . A machine as claimed in  11  wherein the machine is in an upright/vertical standing position, and is loaded by hand while supporting an open, expanded yard bag.  
   
   
       13 . The machine as claimed in  11  wherein a yard bag is protected from ripping and tearing by the device while being loaded with thorny garden clippings.  
   
   
       14 . The machine as claimed in  11  wherein the machine is lifted out of the yard bag, depositing the thorny, sharply appointed debris in the yard bag.  
   
   
       15 . (canceled)  
   
   
       16 . The machine as claimed in  11  wherein a pile of gathered debris can be placed on the scoop portion of the device.  
   
   
       17 . The machine as claimed in  11  wherein an operator lifts the scoop with the leading hand, depositing the debris into the cylinder portion of the machine.  
   
   
       18 . The machine as claimed in  11  wherein the operator stands the machine up vertically.  
   
   
       19 . The machine as claimed in  11  wherein the operator lifts the machine up and out of the yard bag, depositing the load in the yard bag.  
   
   
       20 . (canceled)