US3726069A
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Pivoting deflector combination
Assignee: STURDEVANT Manufacturing CORP
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Filing: 1972-02-28
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Granted: 1973-04-10
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Expires: 1992-02-28
Abstract
Abstract A pivoting deflector combination is provided, comprising a deflector, a bracket member, and a collector frame support adapted to be removably secured to the bracket member affixed to the housing of a power lawn mower adjacent the exit end of the discharge chute. The bracket is provided with means for removably securing a bag-type collector of grass cuttings and debris swept up by the rotating blade of the mower, the deflector being maintained out of normal deflecting position while the collector is secured by and upon the bracket. Resilient means biasing the deflector to normal grass deflecting posture and detent means to hold the deflector away from the collector are also provided in the combination.
Inventors
- 👤 J Cope
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:00
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D34/00; A01D34/01; A01D34/412; A01D34/63; A01D34/71; A01D2101/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
In a deflector combination for the discharge chute of a lawn mower device at one side of the mower blade housing, the improvement comprising a bracket member adapted to be fixedly secured to said housing adjacent said discharge chute, fastener means to secure said bracket member to said housing, a deflector pivotally secured to and upon said bracket member to substantially surround the open end of said discharge chute when in deflecting posture, and to pivot away from and expose said open end, means secured to said bracket member and bearing upon said deflector for resiliently biasing said deflector to deflecting posture at and about said discharge chute, and a support frame, for a collector of cuttings and debris discharged from said chute end, removably engageable by and upon said bracket member when said deflector is pivoted away from said open end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
In a deflector combination for the discharge chute of a lawn mower device at one side of the mower blade housing, the improvement comprising a bracket member adapted to be fixedly secured to said housing adjacent said discharge chute, fastener means to secure said bracket member to said housing, a deflector pivotally secured to and upon said bracket member to substantially surround the open end of said discharge chute when in deflecting posture, and to pivot away from and expose said open end, means secured to said bracket member and bearing upon said deflector for resiliently biasing said deflector to deflecting posture at and about said discharge chute, and a support frame, for a collector of cuttings and debris discharged from said chute end, removably engageable by and upon said bracket member when said deflector is pivoted away from said open end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The structural combination defined in claim 1, wherein said bracket member comprises a body portion, a flange for removably engaging said collector support frame along its proximal edge, and means for pivotally securing said deflector to said bracket member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structural combination defined in claim 2, wherein said bracket member flange extends longitudinally of said body portion and is transversely arcuately formed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The structural combination defined in claim 2, wherein said bracket member means to pivotally secure said deflector comprises web portions defining its inward edge, said deflector being provided with hinge-type loops along its proximal edge engaged with and pivotable upon said bracket member web portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structural combination defined in claim 1, wherein said biasing means comprises a resilient spring structure, said bracket member being provided adjacent its inward edge with a support for said spring structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
The structural combination defined in claim 2, wherein said deflector comprises a main deflecting body portion, connected lateral depending side walls, and a proximal body portion, said deflector having a slot to receive and allow said bracket member flange to pass therethrough when said deflector is pivoted into deflecting posture, whereby said deflector proximal body portion comes to rest upon said bracket member body portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The structural combination defined in claim 6, wherein said deflector proximal body portion is provided with openings to pass said fastener means therethrough for securement of said bracket member to said housing adjacent the distal end of said discharge chute.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structural combination defined in claim 5, wherein said spring structure support comprises a pair of aligned, opposed, spaced apart support members substantially medial longitudinally of said bracket member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structural combination defined in claim 1, wherein said collector support frame comprises an upper connector frame web member adapted to be removably engaged by said bracket member flange.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structural combination defined in claim 9, wherein said upper frame web member is rotatable against and within said arcuate bracket member flange for engagement therewith and removal therefrom of said collector support frame.
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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) | 1976-04-09 | 1976-10-09 | 1977-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-09 | 1980-10-09 | 1981-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-09 | 1984-10-09 | 1985-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |