US3191369A
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Weed pick-up attachment for mowing machines
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-08-28
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Granted: 1965-06-29
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Expires: 1984-08-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cowan Frank
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:17
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D65/00; A01D65/08; A01B; A01B35/00; A01B35/20; A01B35/22; A01B35/26; A01D34/00; A01D34/01; A01D34/412; A01D34/63; A01D57/00; A01D57/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH A MOWING MACHINE ADAPTED TO BE TOWED BEHIND A WHEELED VEHICLE AND OPERABLE TO CUT A SWATH WIDER THAN THE TRANSVERSE WHEEL SPAN OF SAID TOWING VEHICLE, A WEED PICK-UP ATTACHMENT COMPRISING: (A) A MOUNTING MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE AFFIXED TO SAID MOWING MACHINE FORWARDLY OF THE CUTTER ELEMENTS THEREOF AND REARWARDLY OF SAID TOWING VEHICLE, (B) A PAIR OF GROUND-ENGAGING DRIVE WHEELS CARRID ROTATABLY BY SAID MOUNTING MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE GROUND RESPECTIVELY DIRECTLY BEHIND THE REAR WHEELS OF SAID TOWING VEHICLE, AND TO BE ROTATED BY VIRTUE OF SAID ENGAGEMENT AS SAID MOWING MACHINE IS TOWED FORWARDLY, (C) A PAIR OF WEED PICK-UP REELS DISPOSED RESPECTIVELY DIRECTLY BEHIND EACH OF SAID DRIVE WHEELS AND CARRIED BY SAID MOUNTING MEMBER FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF SAID WHEEL, SAID REEL BEING DISPOSED SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN SAID DRIVE WHEEL WHEREBY TO CLEAR THE GROUND, AND (D) DRIVE MEANS INTERCONNECTING EACH OF SAID DRIVE WHEELS WITH ITS ASSOCIATED PICK-UP REEL, WHEREBY THE LATTER IS DRIVEN BY THE FORMER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH A MOWING MACHINE ADAPTED TO BE TOWED BEHIND A WHEELED VEHICLE AND OPERABLE TO CUT A SWATH WIDER THAN THE TRANSVERSE WHEEL SPAN OF SAID TOWING VEHICLE, A WEED PICK-UP ATTACHMENT COMPRISING: (A) A MOUNTING MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE AFFIXED TO SAID MOWING MACHINE FORWARDLY OF THE CUTTER ELEMENTS THEREOF AND REARWARDLY OF SAID TOWING VEHICLE, (B) A PAIR OF GROUND-ENGAGING DRIVE WHEELS CARRID ROTATABLY BY SAID MOUNTING MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE GROUND RESPECTIVELY DIRECTLY BEHIND THE REAR WHEELS OF SAID TOWING VEHICLE, AND TO BE ROTATED BY VIRTUE OF SAID ENGAGEMENT AS SAID MOWING MACHINE IS TOWED FORWARDLY, (C) A PAIR OF WEED PICK-UP REELS DISPOSED RESPECTIVELY DIRECTLY BEHIND EACH OF SAID DRIVE WHEELS AND CARRIED BY SAID MOUNTING MEMBER FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF SAID WHEEL, SAID REEL BEING DISPOSED SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN SAID DRIVE WHEEL WHEREBY TO CLEAR THE GROUND, AND (D) DRIVE MEANS INTERCONNECTING EACH OF SAID DRIVE WHEELS WITH ITS ASSOCIATED PICK-UP REEL, WHEREBY THE LATTER IS DRIVEN BY THE FORMER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-06-28 | 1968-12-28 | 1969-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-28 | 1972-12-28 | 1973-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-28 | 1976-12-28 | 1977-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |