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US3604208A
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Edger attachment for lawn mowers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-10
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Granted: 1971-09-14
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Expires: 1990-04-10
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure relates to lawn care apparatus, and more particularly to a combination mower/edger. Both units are driven by a single motor and can be operated either singly or in combination. The edger portion is simplified by being driven by a flexible shaft and is adapted to be positioned on either side of the mower, depending upon the convenience of the operator. Moreover, the edger may be tilted relative to the mower for a desired angle of edging, or to compensate for the slope of the ground.
Inventors
- 👤 William C Borunda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:07
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D43/00; A01D43/16; A01D34/00; A01D34/01; A01D34/412; A01D34/63; A01D2101/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A mower/edger comprising in combination: A. a framework; B. a motor mounted on said framework, said motor having a power takeoff shaft; C. mower means, mounted on said framework, for mowing a lawn; D. first driving means for driving said mower means; E. first coupling means, interconnecting said first driving means and said power takeoff shaft, for selectively coupling/decoupling said mower means and said motor; F. edger means, mounted on said framework, for edging said lawn; G. second driving means for driving said edger means; H. second coupling means, interconnecting said second driving means and said power takeoff shaft, for selectively coupling/decoupling said edger means and said motor; and I. energizing means for energizing said coupling means, for causing said mower means and said edger means to be operative singly or together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A mower/edger comprising in combination: A. a framework; B. a motor mounted on said framework, said motor having a power takeoff shaft; C. mower means, mounted on said framework, for mowing a lawn; D. first driving means for driving said mower means; E. first coupling means, interconnecting said first driving means and said power takeoff shaft, for selectively coupling/decoupling said mower means and said motor; F. edger means, mounted on said framework, for edging said lawn; G. second driving means for driving said edger means; H. second coupling means, interconnecting said second driving means and said power takeoff shaft, for selectively coupling/decoupling said edger means and said motor; and I. energizing means for energizing said coupling means, for causing said mower means and said edger means to be operative singly or together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said second driving means comprises a flexible shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said edger means mounting comprises a body clamp on said framework.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said edger means mounting comprises at least one body clamp adapted to be disposed on either side of said framework, whereby said flexible shaft permits said edger means to be shifted to either side of said framework.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said first coupling means comprises a disengageable clutch arrangement, and said second coupling means comprises a disengageable gear arrangement.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein said energizing means comprises lever means for sliding said gear arrangement into and out of engagement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
208 words
A mower/edger comprising in combination: A. a framework; B. a motor mounted on said framework, said motor having a power takeoff shaft; C. mower means, comprising a mower blade rotatably mounted on said framework, for mowing a lawn; D. first driving means for driving said mower means; E. first coupling means, comprising disengageable clutch arrangement interconnecting said first driving means and said power takeoff shaft, for selectively coupling/decoupling said mower means and said motor; F. edger means, comprising an edger blade rotatably mounted on said framework, for edging said lawn; G. said edger means/mounting means comprising at least one body clamp adapted to be disposed on either side of said framework for permitting said edger means to be shifted to either side of said framework, H. second driving means, comprising a flexible shaft encased in a flexible tubing, for driving said edger means; I. second coupling means, comprising a disengageable gear arrangement interconnecting said second driving means and said power takeoff shaft, for selectively coupling/decoupling said edger means and said motor; J. first energizing lever means for energizing said first coupling means; K. second energizing lever means for energizing said second coupling means, whereby said mower means and said edger means may be made operative singly or together.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
208 words
A mower/edger comprising in combination: A. a framework; B. a motor mounted on said framework, said motor having a power takeoff shaft; C. mower means, comprising a mower blade rotatably mounted on said framework, for mowing a lawn; D. first driving means for driving said mower means; E. first coupling means, comprising disengageable clutch arrangement interconnecting said first driving means and said power takeoff shaft, for selectively coupling/decoupling said mower means and said motor; F. edger means, comprising an edger blade rotatably mounted on said framework, for edging said lawn; G. said edger means/mounting means comprising at least one body clamp adapted to be disposed on either side of said framework for permitting said edger means to be shifted to either side of said framework, H. second driving means, comprising a flexible shaft encased in a flexible tubing, for driving said edger means; I. second coupling means, comprising a disengageable gear arrangement interconnecting said second driving means and said power takeoff shaft, for selectively coupling/decoupling said edger means and said motor; J. first energizing lever means for energizing said first coupling means; K. second energizing lever means for energizing said second coupling means, whereby said mower means and said edger means may be made operative singly or together.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
102 words
A mower/edger comprising in combination: A. a framework; B. a motor mounted on said framework, said motor having a power takeoff shaft; C. mower means, mounted on said framework, for mowing a lawn; D. first driving means for driving said mower means; E. first coupling means, interconnecting said first driving means and said power takeoff shaft, for selectively coupling/decoupling said mower means and said motor; F. an accessory tool; G. second driving means for driving said accessory tool; H. and second coupling means, interconnecting said second driving means and said power takeoff shaft, for selectively coupling/decoupling said accessory tool and said motor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
102 words
A mower/edger comprising in combination: A. a framework; B. a motor mounted on said framework, said motor having a power takeoff shaft; C. mower means, mounted on said framework, for mowing a lawn; D. first driving means for driving said mower means; E. first coupling means, interconnecting said first driving means and said power takeoff shaft, for selectively coupling/decoupling said mower means and said motor; F. an accessory tool; G. second driving means for driving said accessory tool; H. and second coupling means, interconnecting said second driving means and said power takeoff shaft, for selectively coupling/decoupling said accessory tool and said motor.
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) | 1974-09-13 | 1975-03-15 | 1975-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-13 | 1979-03-15 | 1979-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-13 | 1983-03-15 | 1983-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |