US3693255A
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Lawn edge trimmer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-08
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Granted: 1972-09-26
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Expires: 1991-03-08
Abstract
Abstract A lawn edge trimmer has a motor housing with a cutting element rotatably mounted at one end and a grip extending laterally from the other end. A shield is provided adjacent the cutting element. A handle-mounting member is provided between the grip and the shield, engaging in holes into the grip and shield by means of tabs and embracing lugs on the motor housing with claws so that it is securely anchored on the housing. This member is formed with at least two sockets which are inclined to each other and are both adapted to receive the end of an elongated handle to allow different settings of the handle angle. Simple elastic deformation of the shield allows removal of the handle-mounting member.
Inventors
- 👤 Julius Langenstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:30
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G3/00; A01G3/06; A01G3/062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
An apparatus for trimming vegetation comprising: a housing having a pair of opposite sides; a motor in said housing; a rotatable cutting element at one side of said housing and connected to said motor; a grip extending laterally from said housing at the other side; a shield attached to said housing adjacent said cutting element and spaced from said grip; and a handle-mounting member between said grip and said shield and bearing on said grip and to said shield, said member being formed with at least one socket adapted to receive an end of an elongated handle.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
97 words
An apparatus for trimming vegetation comprising: a housing having a pair of opposite sides; a motor in said housing; a rotatable cutting element at one side of said housing and connected to said motor; a grip extending laterally from said housing at the other side; a shield attached to said housing adjacent said cutting element and spaced from said grip; and a handle-mounting member between said grip and said shield and bearing on said grip and to said shield, said member being formed with at least one socket adapted to receive an end of an elongated handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus defined in claim 1 wherein said shield is a generally planar disk extending laterally outwardly from said housing adjacent said element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus defined in claim 2 wherein said member is generally planar and is provided with projections engaging said grip and shield.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus defined in claim 3 wherein said grip and said shield are each formed with a hole receiving a respective one of said projections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus defined in claim 4 wherein said member is provided with at least one claw engaging said housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus defined in claim 5 wherein said member is formed with two such claws spaced from each other and both engaging said housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus defined in claim 3 wherein said member is formed with at least two such sockets lying in the plane of said member and angularly offset to each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus defined in claim 1 wherein said grip is provided with a trigger operable to actuate said motor, said member conforming to the space between said grip and said shield and formed with a cutout around said trigger.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
130 words
The apparatus defined in claim 1 wherein said shield is a deformable generally planar plate extending from said housing below said grip, said member being generally planar and being formed with a pair of projections, said grip and said shield each being formed with a hole receiving respective projections, said member having an edge turned toward said housing formed with a pair of claws, said housing having formations engaged by said claws, said grip having a trigger, said member closely conforming to the space between said grip and said shield and being formed with a cutout around said trigger, sad member being formed with at least two such sockets lying in the plane of said member and being angularly offset to each other, said cutting element being a synthetic-resin wire.
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) | 1975-09-26 | 1976-03-27 | 1976-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-26 | 1980-03-27 | 1980-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-26 | 1984-03-27 | 1984-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |