Inflatable plow for motorized vehicles

Abstract

The invention relates to a lightweight, inflatable plow that can be attached to the front of any smaller motorized vehicle for use in removing snow or a similar substance from a commercial or residential driveway. The plow of the invention is partially inflatable, partially rigid and lightweight and can be attached to the front of a motor vehicle without requiring assembly or making any permanent modifications to the body, frame, or any component of the vehicle. The plow of the invention is preferably flexible enough to fold in half in the center for easy transport and storage.

1 . A plow device for attachment to a motor vehicle comprising:
 a. an inflatable bladder;   b. at least one blade with a front, back and bottom section;   c. a blade edge; and   d. at least one attachment strap for attachment of the device to the motor vehicle, wherein the inflatable bladder is attached to the back section of the at least one blade and the blade edge is at the bottom section of the at least one blade.   
     
     
         2 . The plow of  claim 1 , wherein the inflatable bladder comprises at least two compartments. 
     
     
         3 . The plow of  claim 2 , wherein the at least two compartments are stacked vertically, horizontally or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         4 . The plow of  claim 1 , wherein the inflatable bladder comprises a polymer material. 
     
     
         5 . The plow of  claim 4 , wherein the polymer comprises a plastic polymer. 
     
     
         6 . The plow of  claim 4 , wherein the polymer comprises a synthetic fiber. 
     
     
         7 . The plow of  claim 4 , wherein the polymer material comprises polypropylene, coated polyurethane, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, coated modacrylic or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The plow of  claim 1 , wherein the inflatable bladder comprises a front side and the front side comprises a pocket for attachment of the inflatable bladder to the back section of the at least one blade. 
     
     
         9 . The plow of  claim 1 , wherein the inflatable bladder comprises a back side and the back side is concave. 
     
     
         10 . The plow of  claim 1 , wherein the inflatable bladder comprises a rectangular or triangular shape. 
     
     
         11 . The plow of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one blade comprises two segments. 
     
     
         12 . The plow of  claim 1 , wherein the back of the least one blade comprises at least one hinge. 
     
     
         13 . The plow of  claim 1 , wherein the least one blade comprises a straight angle or a V-shape. 
     
     
         14 . The plow of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one blade comprises a rigid material. 
     
     
         15 . The plow of  claim 15 , wherein the rigid material comprises a plastic or a metal. 
     
     
         16 . The plow if  claim 15 , wherein the rigid material comprises high density polyethylene, polycarbonate or aluminum. 
     
     
         17 . The plow of  claim 1 , wherein the blade edge comprises a rounded cutting edge. 
     
     
         18 . The plow of  claim 1 , further comprising a pressure feedback system. 
     
     
         19 . A motor vehicle comprising the plow of  claim 1 . 
     
     
         20 . A method of plowing comprising the steps of
 a. Assembling the plow as claimed in  claim 1 ;   b. Attaching the plow to the front of a motor vehicle; and   c. Plowing an area with the plow.