US3729908A
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Housing for a vehicle
Assignee: LAWLOR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL Inc A CORP OF ILL
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Filing: 1972-04-21
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Granted: 1973-05-01
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Expires: 1992-04-21
Abstract
Abstract An improved L-shaped housing for a vehicle which is constructed and affixed to the vehicle in a fashion such that the housing can be pivoted to expose the drive mechanisms, the driven members and the like of the vehicle, whereby they can be easily serviced.
Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:29
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D34/00; A01D34/01; A01D34/412; A01D34/63; A01D34/81; A01D2101/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
In combination with a vehicle having a support frame upon which is mounted at least one axle rotatably supporting a pair of wheels, a driven member such as a scrubber brush, a rotary cutting blade, a sweeper brush and the like and the drive mechanism for said driven member and said pair of wheels, the improvement comprising a generally L-shaped housing having a horizontal leg which generally covers said support frame and the driven member and the drive mechanism supported thereon and an upwardly extending leg, said housing having the end of said horizontal leg near its intersection with said upwardly extending leg pivotally attached and supported to permit said L-shaped housing to be pivoted upwardly and rearwardly independently of said support frame to expose said driven member and said drive mechanism, whereby said drive mechanism and said driven member can be easily serviced, and a handle fixed to said upwardly extending leg for steering said vehicle and for assisting in pivotally swinging said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
In combination with a vehicle having a support frame upon which is mounted at least one axle rotatably supporting a pair of wheels, a driven member such as a scrubber brush, a rotary cutting blade, a sweeper brush and the like and the drive mechanism for said driven member and said pair of wheels, the improvement comprising a generally L-shaped housing having a horizontal leg which generally covers said support frame and the driven member and the drive mechanism supported thereon and an upwardly extending leg, said housing having the end of said horizontal leg near its intersection with said upwardly extending leg pivotally attached and supported to permit said L-shaped housing to be pivoted upwardly and rearwardly independently of said support frame to expose said driven member and said drive mechanism, whereby said drive mechanism and said driven member can be easily serviced, and a handle fixed to said upwardly extending leg for steering said vehicle and for assisting in pivotally swinging said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The improved L-shaped housing of claim 1, wherein the surfaces of said L-shaped housing at the crotch thereof form a seat for auxiliary equipment such as fluid containers, containers for the collection of refuse such as grass, leaves and the like, whereby said auxiliary equipment can be easily attached to and carried by said L-shaped housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improved L-shaped housing of claim 1, wherein said L-shaped housing is pivotally attached and supported on said axle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
The improved L-shaped housing of claim 1, wherein said housing has the forward end of said horizontal leg releasably secured to said support frame to secure said housing in covering relationship therewith, said housing being pivotal upwardly and rearwardly independently of said support frame to expose said driven member and said drive mechanism when said forward end of said horizontal leg is released.
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) | 1976-04-30 | 1976-10-30 | 1977-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-30 | 1980-10-30 | 1981-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-30 | 1984-10-30 | 1985-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |