US3087585A
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Cover for lawn mowers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-06-30
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Granted: 1963-04-30
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Expires: 1981-06-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul E Knuth
- 👤 Earl F Collins
- 👤 Herman J Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:36
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D34/00; A01D34/001; A01D67/00; A01D67/02; B; B60; B60J; B60J11/00; E; E04; E04H; E04H1/00; E04H1/12; E04H1/1205; E04H6/00; A01D2101/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A PORTABLE COVER FOR POWER LAWN MOWERS OF THE TYPE EMBODYING A WHEELED CHASSIS AND A MANIPULATING HANDLE COMPRISING A MAIN BODY PORTION INCLUDING A TOP WALL, SIDE WALLS AND AN END WALL, THE EDGES OF THE TOP AND SIDE WALLS REMOTE FROM THE END WALL BEING PROVIDED WITH AN INWARDLY DIRECTED FLANGE, ALL OF SAID WALLS AND SAID FLANGE BEING RIGIDLY CONNECTED TOGETHER TO FORM AN INTEGRAL UNIT, A MANIPULATING HANDLE FOR SAID UNIT, SAID TOP WALL BEING CURVED TRANSVERSELY AND SAID SIDE WALLS FLARING DOWNWARDLY AND OUTWARDLY FROM THE CURVED TOP WALL, SAID END WALL BEING FLARED DOWNWARDLY AND OUTWARDLY, AND A FLEXIBLE APRON CLOSING THE END OF THE CASING REMOTE FROM THE END WALL HAVING ITS TOP AND SIDE EDGES RIGIDLY SECURED TO THE FLANGE, SAID CASING BEING SHAPED TO CONFORM TO THE MOWER CHASSIS TO COMPLETELY ENCLOSE SAID CHASSIS AND SAID FLEXIBLE APRON HAVING AT LEAST ONE SLIT OPENING OUT THROUGH THE LOWER EDGE OF THE APRON AND TERMINATING SHORT OF THE UPPER EDGE OF THE APRON, SAID SLIT BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE HANDLE OF THE MOWER, AND SAID APRON ALSO HAVING AN OPENING COMMUNICATING WITH THE UPPER END OF THE SLIT FOR SNUGLY EMBRACING THE HANDLE WHEN THE COVER IS PLACED OVER THE CHASSIS OF THE MOWER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
A PORTABLE COVER FOR POWER LAWN MOWERS OF THE TYPE EMBODYING A WHEELED CHASSIS AND A MANIPULATING HANDLE COMPRISING A MAIN BODY PORTION INCLUDING A TOP WALL, SIDE WALLS AND AN END WALL, THE EDGES OF THE TOP AND SIDE WALLS REMOTE FROM THE END WALL BEING PROVIDED WITH AN INWARDLY DIRECTED FLANGE, ALL OF SAID WALLS AND SAID FLANGE BEING RIGIDLY CONNECTED TOGETHER TO FORM AN INTEGRAL UNIT, A MANIPULATING HANDLE FOR SAID UNIT, SAID TOP WALL BEING CURVED TRANSVERSELY AND SAID SIDE WALLS FLARING DOWNWARDLY AND OUTWARDLY FROM THE CURVED TOP WALL, SAID END WALL BEING FLARED DOWNWARDLY AND OUTWARDLY, AND A FLEXIBLE APRON CLOSING THE END OF THE CASING REMOTE FROM THE END WALL HAVING ITS TOP AND SIDE EDGES RIGIDLY SECURED TO THE FLANGE, SAID CASING BEING SHAPED TO CONFORM TO THE MOWER CHASSIS TO COMPLETELY ENCLOSE SAID CHASSIS AND SAID FLEXIBLE APRON HAVING AT LEAST ONE SLIT OPENING OUT THROUGH THE LOWER EDGE OF THE APRON AND TERMINATING SHORT OF THE UPPER EDGE OF THE APRON, SAID SLIT BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE HANDLE OF THE MOWER, AND SAID APRON ALSO HAVING AN OPENING COMMUNICATING WITH THE UPPER END OF THE SLIT FOR SNUGLY EMBRACING THE HANDLE WHEN THE COVER IS PLACED OVER THE CHASSIS OF THE MOWER.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-29 | 1966-10-29 | 1967-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-29 | 1970-10-29 | 1971-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-29 | 1974-10-29 | 1975-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |