US3196971A
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Power mower with gear driven steering mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-05-31
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1981-05-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Socrates J Schantz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:13
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D34/00; A01D34/01; A01D34/412; A01D34/63; A01D2101/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A POWER MOWER HAVING A BODY, A PAIR OF WHEELS DRIVEN BY A POWER SHAFT, A HOUSING FOR DRIVE MEANS FOR SAID WHEELS AND SHAFT, SAID HOUSING BEING ROTATABLY MOUNTED WITH RESPECT TO SAID BODY, AND MEANS FOR STEERING SAID DRIVEN WHEELS COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL EXTENSION OF SAID HOUSING COAXIAL WITH AND ENCLOSING A PORTION OF SAID POWER SHAFT, A STEERING HANDLE AND STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING GEAR MEANS ENGAGING THE END OF THE STEERING SHAFT WITH AN END OF SID CYLINDRICAL EXTENSION OF THE HOUSING, SAID STEERING SHAFT BEING LOOSELY JOURNALED AT ITS FORWARD END WITHIN SAID STEERING GEAR MEANS, AND MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID SHAFT IN FOUR SELECTED ROTATION POSITIONS COMPRISING A YOKE PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE BODY OF THE POWER MOWER AND CONSISTING OF A PAIR OF OPPOSITELY DISPOSED YOKE ARMS TERMINATING IN SHOES ENGAGEABLE IN BIASED AND LOOSELY MATING RELATION WITH A SQUARED SECTION OF SAID SHAFT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A POWER MOWER HAVING A BODY, A PAIR OF WHEELS DRIVEN BY A POWER SHAFT, A HOUSING FOR DRIVE MEANS FOR SAID WHEELS AND SHAFT, SAID HOUSING BEING ROTATABLY MOUNTED WITH RESPECT TO SAID BODY, AND MEANS FOR STEERING SAID DRIVEN WHEELS COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL EXTENSION OF SAID HOUSING COAXIAL WITH AND ENCLOSING A PORTION OF SAID POWER SHAFT, A STEERING HANDLE AND STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING GEAR MEANS ENGAGING THE END OF THE STEERING SHAFT WITH AN END OF SID CYLINDRICAL EXTENSION OF THE HOUSING, SAID STEERING SHAFT BEING LOOSELY JOURNALED AT ITS FORWARD END WITHIN SAID STEERING GEAR MEANS, AND MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID SHAFT IN FOUR SELECTED ROTATION POSITIONS COMPRISING A YOKE PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE BODY OF THE POWER MOWER AND CONSISTING OF A PAIR OF OPPOSITELY DISPOSED YOKE ARMS TERMINATING IN SHOES ENGAGEABLE IN BIASED AND LOOSELY MATING RELATION WITH A SQUARED SECTION OF SAID SHAFT.
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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) | 1968-07-26 | 1969-01-25 | 1969-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-26 | 1973-01-25 | 1973-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-26 | 1977-01-25 | 1977-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |