Patent ID: 9358563
Filing Date: 2016-06-07
CPC Classification: B05B

Claim Text:
1. A backpack sprayer apparatus, comprising: an integrally molded structure including an upper tank portion and a lower frame portion; a support stand connected to the lower frame portion and defining a supporting plane of the apparatus for supporting the apparatus in an upright position from a ground surface when the apparatus is not being worn by an operator; when the apparatus is in the upright position, the molded structure having a front side defining a compound curve in side profile, the compound curve including an upper concave curve configured to be received against the operator's back, and a lower convex curve terminating in a lowermost distal end of the molded structure and forming a rearward angle of at least 20 degrees relative to an axis normal to the supporting plane, the lower convex curve including a forwardmost apex, and the lowermost distal end of the molded structure extends rearward from the forwardmost apex by an extension distance of at least three inches; wherein the lowermost distal end includes a rearwardly curved rearward facing surface defining a lower drip rail configured to direct liquid spillage on the molded structure away from the operator's body; and a removable rear cover cooperatively molded and attached to a rear side of the molded structure and closing a frame opening to conceal a pump.