US3822536A
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Grass catcher
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-24
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Granted: 1974-07-09
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Expires: 1993-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A grass and litter catcher for lawn mowers that includes a unit that has sections that are adjustably connected together, and wherein there is provided a filter member in the unit.
Inventors
- 👤 H Leader
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:18
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D43/00; A01D43/06; A01D43/063; A01D2101/00; A01D34/00; A01D34/01; A01D34/412; A01D34/63
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
In a grass catcher for a lawn mower of the type that includes an engine and a deck, a mounting means comprising a bracket affixed to said deck, said bracket including a cross piece that has spaced apart slots therein, a channel member having spaced apart lugs for engaging the slots in said bracket, said grass catcher including a first member connected to said channel members and having an opening therein for receiving the lawn mower discharge chute, said first member is adapted to grass clippings away from said chute, a second member telescopically associated with and operatively connected to said first member, a rod operatively connected to said first member and having a transverse portion extending through registering openings in telescopically related portions of said first and second members, and a rearwardly extending filter in said second member and having a forward portion mounted on said transverse rod portion, said filter permitting air to pass therethrough and out through an opening in said second member but preventing grass from passing therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
In a grass catcher for a lawn mower of the type that includes an engine and a deck, a mounting means comprising a bracket affixed to said deck, said bracket including a cross piece that has spaced apart slots therein, a channel member having spaced apart lugs for engaging the slots in said bracket, said grass catcher including a first member connected to said channel members and having an opening therein for receiving the lawn mower discharge chute, said first member is adapted to grass clippings away from said chute, a second member telescopically associated with and operatively connected to said first member, a rod operatively connected to said first member and having a transverse portion extending through registering openings in telescopically related portions of said first and second members, and a rearwardly extending filter in said second member and having a forward portion mounted on said transverse rod portion, said filter permitting air to pass therethrough and out through an opening in said second member but preventing grass from passing therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
In a grass catcher as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first and second members each include a plurality of portions inter-connected by fold lines, inter-engaging flaps, tongues and slots for maintaining the members in their assembled position.
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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) | 1977-07-08 | 1978-01-07 | 1978-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-08 | 1982-01-07 | 1982-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-08 | 1986-01-07 | 1986-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |