Multi-Purpose Push Broom

Abstract

The present invention is a device that combines the attributes of a standard push broom used to sweep up various residue in a garage, store, sidewalk, or industrial setting with the attributes of a specialized push broom designed to attract and pick up ferrous metals.

1 . A modified push broom that combines the attributes of a standard push broom and handle with a device designed to attract and pick up ferrous material. 
     
     
         2 . The modified push broom of  claim 1  where the device designed to attract and pick up ferrous material is an attachment that can be fixedly secured to the top of the standard push broom. 
     
     
         3 . The modified push broom of  claim 1  where the device designed to attract and pick up ferrous material is an integrated attachment comprising the following:
 a. At least two clamps that hold the device to the top of the push broom. 
 b. At least two wheels which allow the user to roll the modified broom among the ferrous particles it is attempting to pick up. 
 c. A metallic strip attached to the clamps. 
 d. A plurality of small magnets that are interspersed along the metallic strip. 
 
     
     
         4 . The modified push broom of  claim 1  where the user can switch from the non-ferrous sweeping mode to the ferrous attracting and pick up mode by rotating the broom 180 degrees around the axis of the broom handle. 
     
     
         5 . The modified push broom of  claim 1  where the metallic strip with interspersed magnets is facing the floor surface in the ferrous attracting and pickup mode. 
     
     
         6 . A standalone attachment capable of attracting and picking up ferrous material that can be affixed to the top of any push broom and comprising the following:
 a. At least two clamps that hold the device to the top of the push broom,   b. At least two wheels which allow the user to roll the modified broom among the ferrous particles it is attempting to pick up.   c. A metallic strip attached to the clamps.   d. A plurality of small magnets that are interspersed along the metallic strip.   
     
     
         7 . The standalone attachment of  claim 6  whereby the clamps are adjustable thereby allowing affixation to push brooms of varying sizes. 
     
     
         8 . The standalone attachment of  claim 6  whereby the magnets are of varying sizes and strengths. 
     
     
         9 . The standalone attachment of  claim 6  where the height of the wheel can be adjusted to change the distance of the metallic strip and associated magnets from the floor surface. 
     
     
         10 . A standalone attachment capable of attracting and picking up ferrous material that can be either permanently or semi-permanently affixed to the top of any push broom and comprising the following:
 a. At least two clamps that hold the device to the top of the push broom.   b. At least two wheels affixed to the clamps which allow the user to roll the modified broom among the ferrous particles it is attempting to pick up.   c. A metallic, plastic, or composite strip attached to the adjustable clamps.   d. A plurality of small magnets that are interspersed along the metallic strip.   
     
     
         11 . The standalone attachment of  claim 10  whereby the clamps are adjustable thereby allowing affixation to push brooms of varying sizes. 
     
     
         12 . The standalone attachment of  claim 10  whereby the magnets are of varying sizes and strengths. 
     
     
         13 . The standalone attachment of  claim 10  where the height of the wheel can be adjusted to change the distance of the metallic strip and associated magnets from the floor surface. 
     
     
         14 . The standalone attachment of  claim 10  where the wheels are made of plastic or composite. 
     
     
         15 . The standalone attachment of  claim 10  where the magnets are embedded in the strip. 
     
     
         16 . The standalone attachment of  claim 10  wherein a structural member is attached to the wheels and or clamps and onto which different removable strips containing magnets can be affixed or inserted. 
     
     
         17 . The standalone attachment of  claim 10  wherein the strip is removable and interchangeable with strips containing different configurations of magnets of varying strength.