Patent Abstract:
A snow plow blade with integrated multiple horizontal slats in lieu of one solid curved blade comprises a plurality of thin blades stacked upon one another in a staggered retreating arrangement from the bottom up. Should any blade damage occur, just the section damaged can be replaced by simply unbolting it and bolting on a new one. The slat structure allows air to flow through the blade while moving down the road and not plowing snow, enabling air to enter the radiator section of the vehicle to cool the radiator more efficiently. Finally, the slat structure is envisioned to create lift, in much the same manner as an airplane wing, thus making the blade appear lighter than its actual static weight when moving down the road and not plowing snow. This feature is envisioned to reduce wear and tear on suspension components, steering components, tires, and other similar items.

Full Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     The present invention was first described in a notarized Official Record of Invention on Apr. 23, 2007, that is on file at the offices of Montgomery Patent and Design, LLC, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates generally to a snow plow for a motor vehicle and, more particularly, to said snow plow comprising a plurality of blades in a staggered arrangement, thereby allowing replacement of an individual blade should any damage occur and air to flow through said plurality of blades enabling air to cool a radiator of the motor vehicle more efficiently. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Snow plows are typically used to remove accumulated snow from streets and parking lots. While the effort of moving snow from one (1) part of a paved surface to another seems at first relatively straightforward, there are multiple issues to consider when evaluating the snow plow itself. First, there are fuel factors to be considered when driving around with it on the truck and not plowing snow. Secondly, the weight of the plow places additional burden on the suspension of the truck causing premature failure. Finally, the position of the plow, when not in use, forms a perfect barrier for the radiator possibly causing overheating problems. Accordingly, there exists a need for a means by which snow plows can address the disadvantages and their associated costs as addressed above. The development of the apparatus herein described fulfills this need. 
     There have been attempts in the past to invent refined snow plows. U.S. Pat. No. 6,112,438 issued to Weagley discloses a snow plow that appears to be foldably collapsible toward a center section. Unfortunately, this patent does not appear to disclose an upper, middle and lower blade that are positioned upon structural frame members in such a manner as to leave an opening for air to flow through the snow plow and decrease wind resistance on the plow. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 6,044,579 issued to Hadler et al. discloses an articulated snowplow system that appears to comprise an angled snow plow that comprises rams on either side of the center to adjust the horizontal angle of the blades. Unfortunately, this patent does not appear to disclose three (3) snow plow blades that are mounted one (1) on top of the other in a horizontal manner so as to reduce wind resistance and wear on a vehicle&#39;s suspension. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 6,035,560 issued to Pender discloses an air deflector with adjustable louver that is mounted on the upper surface of a snow plow. Unfortunately, this patent does not appear to disclose a louvered mechanism that is part of the snow plow, nor does it appear to disclose a series of three (3) blades that provide an opening for air passage to the radiator of a vehicle. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 5,966,845 issued to DiGiacomo discloses an air stream deflector mountable thereto a snow plow. Unfortunately, this patent does not appear to disclose a louvered design snow plow that provides three (3) blades that permit the passage of air through the plow. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 5,819,444 issued to Desmarais discloses a snow blade with tiltable lateral panels connected by hinges. Unfortunately, this patent does not appear to disclose three snow plow blades horizontally positioned upon one another which provide a gap for air to circulate through the plow to the radiator, consequently improving fuel economy and wear on the dedicated vehicle&#39;s suspension. 
     U.S. Pat. No. D 396,236 issued to Eberle discloses a snow plow with a blade that is angled from the vertical center of the device. Unfortunately, this design patent does not appear to be similar in appearance to the disclosed apparatus, nor does it appear to comprise an upper, middle and lower blade that are attached to mounting members and permit airflow through the snow plow. 
     U.S. Pat. No. D 377,653 issued to Matisz et al. discloses an angled snow plow blade structure. Unfortunately, this design patent does not appear to be similar in appearance to the disclosed apparatus, nor does it appear to possess three (3) blades that are connected by frame members that permit air flow through the plow structure. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 5,544,434 issued top Calvachio discloses an air flow deflector that mounts on top of a snow plow. Unfortunately, this patent does not appear to disclose a louvered mechanism that is part of the snow plow, nor does it appear to disclose a series of three (3) blades that provide an opening for air passage to the radiator of a vehicle. 
     U.S. Pat. No. D 310,225 issued to Matisz et al discloses an angled snow plow blade. Unfortunately, this design patent does not appear to be similar in appearance to the disclosed apparatus, nor does it appear to comprise an upper, middle and lower blade that are attached to mounting members and permit airflow through the snow plow. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 4,896,915 issued to Morandi discloses a wind deflector plate for snow plow that appears to comprise a deflecting plate mounted on top of a plow which directs air when moving to the rear of the plow and the radiator of a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, this patent does not appear to disclose a louvered design snow plow that comprises three (3) horizontally mounted blades positioned in such a manner as to permit air circulation through the plow. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 4,794,710 issued to Haring discloses a snowplow blade with spring-loaded edge flaps. Unfortunately, this patent does not appear to disclose a louvered design snow plow which permits air circulation through the plow. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 4,587,750 issued to Larson discloses an air scoop mounted on snow plow. Unfortunately, this patent does not appear to disclose a louvered design snow plow that comprises three horizontally mounted blades positioned in such a manner as to permit air circulation through the plow. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 2,085,996 issued to Phillips discloses a snow plow deflector that appears to comprise a circular deflector mounted on an upper surface of a snow plow to direct air to a radiator of a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, this patent does not appear to disclose three (3) snow plow blades horizontally positioned upon one (1) another which provide a gap for air to circulate through the plow to the radiator, consequently improving fuel economy and wear on the dedicated vehicle&#39;s suspension. 
     None of the prior art particularly describes a snow plow for a motor vehicle comprising a plurality of blades in a staggered arrangement, thereby allowing replacement of an individual blade should any damage occur and air to flow through said plurality of blades enabling air to cool a radiator of the motor vehicle more efficiently that the instant apparatus possesses. Accordingly, there exists a need for snow plow that operates without the disadvantages as described above. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In light of the disadvantages as previously discussed in the prior art, it is apparent that there is a need for a louvered snow plow which reduces wind resistance and provides less stress on mechanical components of the attached vehicle. 
     An object of the louvered snow plow is to provide a means for redirecting air into the engine compartment of a vehicle creating an additional cooling effect. 
     A further object of the louvered snow plow is to reduce the weight of the plow and reduce the air resistance on the surface of the plow so that wear on attached vehicle is reduced. 
     Another object of the louvered snow plow is to improve the fuel economy of a vehicle by the design of the plow. 
     Still another object of the louvered snow plow comprises blades that are louvered and coordinate with one (1) another to form an overall concave surface, similar to that of a conventional plow blade. 
     Still a further object of the louvered snow plow provides a coupling means to a vehicle such as pick-up truck, jeep, or similar vehicle, and could be adapted for use with larger utility trucks, or tractors. 
     Yet another object of the louvered snow plow comprises a means to obliquely mount to the front end of the vehicle via an existing commercially available mounting frame. 
     Yet a further object of the louvered design snow plow is to be retrofittable to an existing mounting frame and providing a simple means of attaching and detaching to a mounting frame. 
     An aspect of the louvered design snow plow comprises a lower blade, a middle blade and an upper blade. 
     Still another object of the louvered design snow plow provides the blades to be oriented in such a manner as to lower air resistance and increase airflow into the engine compartment. 
     Still a further object of the louvered design snow plow provides the lower blade, and by extension the entire apparatus, with a side-to-side motion which is provided by the pivot mounting means to the mounting frame controlled by a user via the hydraulic cylinders. 
     Another object of the louvered design snow plow comprises blades that are individually replaceable when worn or damaged, thereby eliminating the need to replace the entire blade as needed currently in conventional snow plows. 
     Another aspect of the louvered design snow plow comprises a lower blade comprising a curved surface profile in which the face is perpendicularly oriented toward an amount of snow to be plowed and that is approximately one half (½) of the overall height of the apparatus. 
     A further aspect of the louvered design snow plow comprises a middle blade located approximately one (1) inch above and behind the top horizontal surface of the lower scraper blade and comprises approximately one quarter (¼) of the overall height of the apparatus. The middle blade further comprises a shallow curved profile with a surface curvature less than that of the lower blade with the upper portion angled toward said lower blade approaching a horizontal orientation. 
     Still another aspect of the louvered design snow plow comprises an upper blade located approximately one (1) inch above and behind the top surface of the middle blade and comprises approximately one quarter (¼) of the overall height of the apparatus. The upper blade further comprises a shallow curved profile with a surface curvature equivalent to that of the lower blade with the upper portion angled toward said lower blade approaching a horizontal orientation. 
     Still a further aspect of the louvered design snow plow comprises a plurality of frame members that connect the blades to one another via a plurality of fasteners. The frame members comprise an overall curved profile and attaches to the back surface of the blades. 
     A further aspect of the louvered design snow plow comprises an upper notch and a lower notch. The upper notch supports the upper blade and provides a spacing means with the middle blade and the middle notch supports said middle blade and provides a spacing means with the lower blade. The angle of the top surface of the notches is equivalent to the angle of the face of the corresponding blades. 
     Yet another aspect of the louvered design snow plow comprises a scraper edge comprising an upper lip portion which attaches to the bottom front edge of the lower blade via a plurality of fasteners and that provides the snow scraping means for the apparatus. 
     Still another aspect of the louvered design snow plow comprises a mounting bracket located in the lower center of the back surface of the lower blade and that is pivotally attached to the mounting frame by a mounting bracket pin through a mounting bracket aperture. 
     Yet still another aspect of the louvered design snow plow comprises a hydraulic bracket located on either side of the mounting bracket and that is pivotally attached to the hydraulic cylinders of the mounting frame via a hydraulic bracket pin through a hydraulic bracket aperture. 
     A further aspect of the louvered design snow plow comprises two (2) spring brackets located on the back surface of the lower blade and that provide an attachment means for the springs to the apparatus. The spring provides a resistance means when the apparatus strikes an unseen obstacle in the snow the entire apparatus will bend forward and pass over the obstacle. 
     Another aspect of the louvered snow plow comprises a quadrant attached to the back surface of the lower blade that is removably attached to a common “C”-channel type segment or similar support of the mounting frame and that provides a means for supporting the apparatus in an upright position and pivoting said apparatus when plowing snow. 
     An aspect of the louvered snow plow, in an alternate embodiment, comprises substantially similar materials and functions as the preferred louvered snow plow with the particular enhancement of the inclusion of the mounting frame as one (1) unit. 
     Another aspect of the louvered design snow plow, in an alternate embodiment, comprises a lower lift frame comprising an “A”-frame member which attaches to the quadrant and the mounting bracket. The lower lift frame comprising two plow horns, two (2) stand hooks, and at least two (2) lock pin apertures. The stand hook engages a round member on the mounting bracket and provides added security and stability to the frame. 
     A further aspect of the louvered design snow plow, in an alternate embodiment, comprises a hydraulic lift that attaches to the upper lift frame and provides the means of vertical lift to the louvered snow plow via a lift ram. The hydraulic lift drives the lift ram thus raising or lowering the lift arm. 
     Still another aspect of the louvered design snow plow, in an alternate embodiment, comprises a mounting bracket that attaches to the front underside of a frame of the vehicle via a plurality of mounting fasteners. A receiving bracket is located subjacent to the mounting bracket and comprises a hollow channel which is suitable to receive the plow horn. 
     Still a further aspect of the louvered design snow plow, in an alternate embodiment comprises a mounting frame further comprising two (2) angling rams which attach to the rear surface of the louvered snow plow at the hydraulic brackets. The angling ram is a hydraulic shock absorber or as a hydraulically actuated member which may be used to manipulate the plowing angle of the louvered snow plow. 
     Yet a further aspect of the louvered design snow plow, in an alternate embodiment comprises a means of electrically controlling the up-down motion through the hydraulic lift and the side-to-side motion through the angling ram located within the cab portion of the vehicle. 
     A method of installing and utilizing the apparatus may be achieved by performing the following steps: removing an existing snow plow blade from an existing mounting frame or installing a mounting frame to a vehicle; retrieving a louvered snow plow; attaching the apparatus to the existing mounting frame; pivotally attaching the mounting bracket to the mounting frame; inserting a mounting bracket pin through the mounting bracket aperture; removably attaching the distal end of the quadrant to an existing channel connection on the mounting frame; pivotally attaching each hydraulic bracket to a hydraulic cylinder of the mounting frame; inserting a hydraulic bracket pin through the hydraulic bracket aperture; removably attaching each spring to the mounting frame; positioning the apparatus as desired for use via the hydraulic cylinders on the mounting frame; plowing snow as normal; and benefiting from the utilization of the present apparatus. 
     A method of installing and utilizing the alternate louvered snow plow may be achieved by performing steps substantially similar to those described for the preferred apparatus with the particular additions of the following steps: preparing the vehicle for the attachment of the mounting frame; attaching the mounting bracket to the front underside of the vehicle via the mounting fasteners; inserting the plow horns into the receiving bracket; engaging the stand hooks; inserting the lock pin through the aligned lock pin apertures; plowing snow as normal; and, benefiting from the utilization of the present alternate louvered snow plow. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following more detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which: 
         FIG. 1  is a front environmental view of a louvered snow plow  10 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 2  is a front perspective view of a louvered snow plow  10 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 3  is an exploded front perspective view of a louvered snow plow  10 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 4  is a rear perspective view of a lower blade  20 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 5  is a side profile view of a louvered snow plow  10 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; and 
         FIG. 6  is a side view of an alternate louvered snow plow  15 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTIVE KEY 
     
         
         
           
               10  louvered snow plow 
               15  alternate louvered snow plow 
               20  lower blade 
               22  middle blade 
               24  upper blade 
               30  frame member 
               32  upper notch 
               34  middle notch 
               40  scraper edge 
               50  fastener 
               52  fastener aperture 
               61  mounting bracket 
               62  mounting bracket aperture 
               63  hydraulic bracket 
               64  hydraulic bracket aperture 
               65  hydraulic bracket pin 
               66  spring bracket 
               67  eyelet 
               68  spring 
               69  mounting bracket pin 
               70  quadrant 
               100  vehicle 
               110  mounting frame 
               111  lower lift frame 
               112  upper lift frame 
               113  plow horn 
               114  stand hook 
               115  “A”-frame 
               117  angling ram 
               118  hydraulic unit 
               119  lift ram 
               120  lift arm 
               125  receiving bracket 
               126  frame mount 
               127  mounting fastener 
               128  lock pin aperture 
               129  lock pin 
               130  pin 
               131  frame fastener 
           
         
       
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in terms of its preferred embodiment, herein depicted within  FIGS. 1 through 4 . However, the invention is not limited to the described embodiment and a person skilled in the art will appreciate that many other embodiments of the invention are possible without deviating from the basic concept of the invention, and that any such work around will also fall under scope of this invention. It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention, and only one particular configuration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope. 
     The terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items. 
     The present invention describes a device and method for a louvered snow plow (herein described as the “apparatus”)  10 , which provides a means for a snow plow generally comprising a lower blade  20 , a middle blade  22 , and an upper blade  24  blade in lieu of one solid curved blade. The blades  20 ,  22 ,  24  are louvered and coordinate with one another to form an overall concave surface, similar to that of a conventional plow blade. This multi-blade louvered orientation is envisioned to provide a means for redirecting air thereinto the engine compartment of a vehicle  100  thereby creating an additional cooling effect, creating an aerodynamic lift similar to that seen in an airfoil thereby effectively reducing the weight of the apparatus  10 , and reducing the air resistance thereon the surface of said apparatus  10  thereby reducing the wear on the suspension and increasing the fuel economy of a vehicle  100 . 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 1 and 2 , front views of the apparatus  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The apparatus  10  is envisioned as being coupled thereto a vehicle  100  such as pick-up truck, jeep, or similar vehicle  100 , but it is not limited for use with light weight vehicles  100  and it is understood that said apparatus could be adapted for use with larger utility trucks, tractors, or the like. The apparatus  10  is obliquely mounted thereto the front end of the vehicle  100  via an existing commercially available mounting frame  110 . The mounting frame  110  provides the means of attaching the apparatus  10  thereto a vehicle  100  and controlling the vertical and side-to-side position of said apparatus  10  and is envisioned to comprise expected features such as, a hydraulic lift, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic fluid hoses, mounting brackets, support and restraining members, lighting fixtures, and the like. Although illustrated here as retrofittable to an existing mounting frame  110  it is understood that the apparatus  10  may be introduced with a companion vehicle mounting frame  110  similar to other commercially available mounting frames  110  and as such should not be interpreted as a limit of said present apparatus  10 . The apparatus  10  is envisioned as being moved and oriented therein a vertical and a horizontal position through the use of a hydraulic system (not shown) integrated therein the mounting frame  110 . The apparatus  10  is envisioned as an improved retrofit thereto an existing snowplow and provides a simple means of attaching thereto and detaching therefrom the mounting frame  110 . Although it is understood that the apparatus  10  may be introduced comprising an accompanying plow frame  110  and hydraulic system as one (1) integrated unit. 
     The blades  20 ,  22 ,  24  are envisioned as being between three thirty-seconds ( 3/32) and one fourth (¼) inch thick and preferably made of a painted or powdercoated steel, a durable plastic, or the like and fabricated through common metal or plastic processing techniques; each providing equal benefit to a user of the apparatus  10 . The lower blade  20  comprises a curved surface profile in which the face is perpendicularly oriented toward an amount of snow to be plowed and is approximately one half (½) of the overall height of the apparatus  10 . The middle blade  22  is located approximately one (1) inch above and behind the top horizontal surface of the lower scraper blade  20  and comprises approximately one quarter (¼) of the overall height of the apparatus  10 . The middle blade  22  further comprises a shallow curved profile with a surface curvature less than that of the lower blade  20  with the upper portion angled toward said lower blade  20  approaching a horizontal orientation. The upper blade  24  is located approximately one (1) inch above and behind the top surface of the middle blade  22  and comprises approximately one quarter (¼) of the overall height of the apparatus  10 . The upper blade  24  further comprises a shallow curved profile with a surface curvature equivalent to that of the lower blade  20  with the upper portion angled toward said lower blade  20  approaching a horizontal orientation. The orientation of the blades  20 ,  22 ,  24  provide for a lowered air resistance and increased airflow into the engine compartment. The blades  20 ,  22 ,  24  are connected to one another via a plurality of frame members  30 . The blades  20 ,  22 ,  24  attach thereto the frame members  30  via a plurality of fasteners  50  which are preferably common bolts and nuts, screws, or the like. Although the apparatus  10  is illustrated with the component parts attached by fasteners  50  it is understood that the blades  20 ,  22 ,  24  may be attached thereto the frame members by other attachment means such as welding or the like. The apparatus  10  further comprises a scraper edge  40  preferably made of steel or resilient rubber approximately three-eighths (⅜) to one half (½) inch thick. The scraper edge  40  comprises an upper lip portion which attaches to the bottom front edge of the lower blade  20  via a plurality of fasteners  50  and is envisioned to provide the snow scraping means for the apparatus  10 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 3 , an exploded front view of the apparatus  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The apparatus  10  is depicted illustrating the manner in which the blades  20 ,  22 ,  24  are oriented thereon the frame members  30 . The frame members  30  comprise an overall curved profile which provides the curvature of the snow plow  10  and further comprises segmented curved profiles which provide the angle of the individual blades  20 ,  22 ,  24 . Each frame member  30  attaches to the back surface of the blades  20 ,  22 ,  24  and comprise an upper notch  32  and a middle notch  34  which provide a support and spacing means thereto said louvered blades  20 ,  22 ,  24 . The frame member  30  comprises a plurality of fastener apertures  52  located vertically along a center axis of said frame member  30 . Each blade  20 ,  22 ,  24  comprises a plurality of fastener apertures  52  which coincide with corresponding fastener apertures  52  therein the frame members  30  thereby accommodating a fastener  50  therethrough and enabling said blades  20 ,  22 ,  24  to attach thereto said frame members  30 . The scraper edge  40  comprises a plurality of fastener apertures  52  located on the upper lip portion of said scraper edge  40  and provide the attachment meant thereto the lower blade  20  via the fasteners  50 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 4 , a rear perspective view of the lower blade  20 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The apparatus  10  comprises a mounting bracket  61 , two (2) hydraulic brackets  63 , two (2) spring brackets  66  and a quadrant  70  which provide the means for the apparatus  10  to attach thereto the mounting frame  110 . The mounting bracket  61  is located in the lower center of the back surface of the lower blade  20  and is pivotally attached thereto the mounting frame  110  via a mounting bracket pin  69  therethrough a mounting bracket aperture  62 . A hydraulic bracket  63  is located on either side of the mounting bracket  61  and is pivotally attached thereto the hydraulic cylinders of the mounting frame  110  via a hydraulic bracket pin  65  therethrough a hydraulic bracket aperture  64 . The lower blade  20  and by extension the entire apparatus  10  is envisioned to have a side-to-side motion which is provided by the pivot mounting means thereto the mounting frame  110  and is controlled by a user via the hydraulic cylinders. Two (2) spring brackets  66  are located toward distal ends of the back surface of the lower blade  20  and provide an attachment means for the springs  68  thereto the apparatus  10 . The spring  68  is attached thereto the spring bracket  66  on one (1) end via an eyelet  67  secured therein said bracket  66  and is attached thereto the mounting frame  110  on the other end. The spring  68  provides a resistance means when the apparatus  10  strikes an unseen obstacle in the snow the entire apparatus  10  will bend forward and pass over the obstacle. The apparatus  10  may also be introduced with differing resistance means such as but not limited to securing hooks which removably attach thereto an underside surface of the “A”-frame or the like. Although illustrated having two (2) springs  68  it is understood the apparatus  10  may be introduced comprising any plurality of springs  68  depending on the model of the apparatus  10  and as such should not be viewed as a limiting factor of the invention  10 . The quadrant  70  is attached thereto the back surface of the lower blade  20  via welding or through fasteners and removably attaches thereto a common “C”-channel type segment or similar support of the mounting frame  110  and provides a means for supporting the apparatus  10  in an upright position and pivoting said apparatus  10  when plowing snow. It is understood that the “A”-frame may be introduced in various dimensions depending on the mounting frame  110  to which attached thereto. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 5 , a side profile view of the apparatus  10 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The blades  20 ,  22 ,  24  are envisioned as being individually replaceable when worn or damaged, thereby eliminating the need to replace the entire blade as needed currently in conventional snow plows. The upper notch  32  supports the upper blade  24  and provides a spacing means therewith the middle blade  22  and the middle notch  34  supports said middle blade  22  and provides a spacing means therewith the lower blade  20 . The angle of the top surface of the notches  32 ,  34  is equivalent to the angle of the face of the corresponding blades  22 ,  24 . The lower blade  20  is envisioned as having a generally vertical orientation where an upper edge is in vertical alignment therewith a lower edge of said lower blade  20 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 6 , a side view of an alternate louvered snow plow  15 , according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The alternate louvered snow plow  15  comprises substantially similar materials and functions as the preferred louvered snow plow  10  with the particular enhancement of the inclusion of the mounting frame  110  as one (1) unit. The mounting frame  110  attaches thereto the louvered snow plow  10  in an expected manner and generally comprises expected features similar to other similar commercially available vehicle mounted frames such as, but not limited to, a lower lift frame  111 , an upper lift frame  112 , a hydraulic lift  118 , and “A”-frame support member  115 , a vehicle mounting bracket  126 , and the like. The mounting bracket is preferably made of a durable material such as metal and be manufactured and attached through common techniques such as welding, hardware frame fasteners  131 , and the like. The lower lift frame  111  comprises the main lower support member to the mounting frame  110  and further comprises two plow horns  113 , two (2) stand hooks  114 , and at least two (2) lock pin apertures  128 . The mounting bracket  126  attaches thereto the front underside of a frame of the vehicle  100  via a plurality of mounting fasteners  127  which are envisioned as durable mechanical fasteners such as bolts or the like. A receiving bracket  125  is located subjacent thereto the mounting bracket  126  and comprises a hollow channel which is suitable to receive the plow horn  113  which is inserted therein. The mounting frame  110  is secured thereto the mounting bracket  126  once the plow horn  113  is inserted therein the receiving bracket via a lock pin  129  and the stand hook  114 . The lock pin  129  is inserted therethrough the aligned lock pin apertures  128  located thereon the lower lift frame  111  and the mounting bracket  126 . The stand hook  114  engages a round member thereon the mounting bracket  126  and provides added security and stability thereto the frame  110 . The upper lift fame  112  provides the main vertical support member thereto the mounting frame. The hydraulic lift  118  attaches thereto the upper lift frame  112  and provides the means of vertical lift thereto the louvered snow plow  10  via a lift ram  119 . The lift ram  119  attaches thereto a lift arm  120  which is rotatably attached thereto the upper lift frame  112  via a pin  130 . The hydraulic lift  118  drives the lift ram  119  thus raising or lowering the lift arm  120 . The lower lift frame  111  comprises an “A”-frame member  115  which attaches thereto the quadrant  70  and the mounting bracket  61  thereon the louvered snow plow  10  via the mounting bracket pin  69  and frame fasteners  131 . The mounting frame  110  further comprises two (2) angling rams  117  which attach thereto the rear surface of the louvered snow plow  10  thereat the hydraulic brackets  63  via the hydraulic bracket pins  65 . The angling ram  117  is envisioned as being a hydraulic shock absorber or as a hydraulically actuated member which may be used to manipulate the plowing angle of the louvered snow plow  10  as such should not be viewed as a limiting factor of the alternate embodiment of the present invention  10 . A means of electrically controlling the up-down motion therethrough the hydraulic lift  118  and the side-to-side motion therethrough the angling ram  117  is envisioned to be located therewithin the cab portion of the vehicle  100  and comprise features common to a controlled plow lift such as wiring, a control box, and the like (not shown). It is understood that portions of the mounting frame  110  may introduced a various configurations in order to accommodate various vehicle  100  designs and mounting requirements without affecting the scope and adding equal benefit thereto a user. 
     It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention, and only one particular configuration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope. 
     The preferred embodiment of the present invention can be utilized by the common user in a simple and effortless manner with little or no training. After initial purchase or acquisition of the apparatus  10 , it would be installed as indicated in  FIGS. 1-4 . 
     The method of installing and utilizing the apparatus  10  may be achieved by performing the following steps: removing an existing snow plow blade from an existing mounting frame  110  or installing a mounting frame  110  thereto a vehicle  100 ; retrieving a louvered snow plow  10 ; attaching the apparatus  10  thereto the existing mounting frame; pivotally attaching the mounting bracket  61  thereto the mounting frame  110 ; inserting a mounting bracket pin  69  therethrough the mounting bracket aperture  62 ; removably attaching the distal end of the quadrant  70  thereto an existing channel connection thereon the mounting frame  110 ; pivotally attaching each hydraulic bracket  63  thereto a hydraulic cylinder of the mounting frame  110 ; inserting a hydraulic bracket pin  65  therethrough the hydraulic bracket aperture  64 ; removably attaching each spring  68  thereto the mounting frame  110 ; positioning the apparatus  10  as desired for use via the hydraulic cylinders thereon the mounting frame  110 ; plowing snow as normal; and benefiting from the utilization of the present apparatus  10 . 
     The method of installing and utilizing the alternate louvered snow plow  15  may be achieved by performing steps substantially similar to those described for the preferred apparatus  10  with the particular additions of the following steps: preparing the vehicle  100  for the attachment of the mounting frame  110 ; attaching the mounting bracket  126  thereto the front underside of the vehicle  100  via the mounting fasteners  127 ; inserting the plow horns  113  thereinto the receiving bracket  125 ; engaging the stand hooks  114 ; inserting the lock pin  129  therethrough the aligned lock pin apertures  128 ; plowing snow as normal; and, benefiting from the utilization of the present alternate louvered snow plow  15 . 
     The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention and method of use to the precise forms disclosed. Obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, and to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions or substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but is intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention.

Technology Classification (CPC): 4