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US4054023A
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Grass collection apparatus
Assignee: Toro Co
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Filing: 1975-10-01
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Granted: 1977-10-18
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Expires: 1995-10-01
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is a lawn mower comprising a wheeled structure adapted for travel over the ground and a grass clipping collection apparatus including a grass catcher supporting frame supported by the structure and including an upper frame supporting a cover and a lower frame portion supporting an inner, disposable, air impervious, grass clipping collection bag, and an outer, flexible, air porous bag supported by the upper frame portion in position to enclose and additionally support the collection bag and including a flap facilitating removal of the collection bag from the lower frame portion and the outer bag.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene C. Carpenter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:01
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: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A grass collection apparatus comprising a bracket which is of inverted "U" shape in one plane and which includes two spaced legs and a cross bar connecting said legs, said cross bar being channel shaped in a plane perpendicular to said one plane and having spaced arms extending in the same direction as said legs, said legs being channel-shaped in facing relation to each other in a plane perpendicular to said one plane, a frame connected to said bracket, means on said frame spaced from said bracket for supporting a grass clipping collection bag, and means on said frame spaced from said bracket and adapted to be connected to the grass clipping discharge outlet of a rotary lawn mower.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A grass collection apparatus comprising a bracket which is of inverted "U" shape in one plane and which includes two spaced legs and a cross bar connecting said legs, said cross bar being channel shaped in a plane perpendicular to said one plane and having spaced arms extending in the same direction as said legs, said legs being channel-shaped in facing relation to each other in a plane perpendicular to said one plane, a frame connected to said bracket, means on said frame spaced from said bracket for supporting a grass clipping collection bag, and means on said frame spaced from said bracket and adapted to be connected to the grass clipping discharge outlet of a rotary lawn mower.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
A grass catcher in accordance with claim 1 and further including a lawn mower having a wheeled frame, and a vertically extending inverted "U" shaped member extending rigidly from said frame and including two laterally spaced upright posts connected by a cross beam and wherein said bracket is received on said member with said cross beam received in said cross bar and with said upright posts respectively received in said legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
132 words
A grass clipping collection apparatus for attachment to a lawn mower, said apparatus including a supporting frame including a frame portion adapted to support a grass clipping collection bag, and another frame portion including means for removable connection to the lawn mower to support said frame, said other frame portion means being of inverted "U" shape in one plane and including two spaced legs and a cross bar connecting said legs, said cross bar being channel-shaped in a plane perpendicular to said one plane and having spaced arms extending in the same direction as said legs, said legs being channel-shaped in facing relation to each other in a plane perpendicular to said one plane, a bag supporting structure supported by said frame in position to enclose and additionally support said collection bag.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
132 words
A grass clipping collection apparatus for attachment to a lawn mower, said apparatus including a supporting frame including a frame portion adapted to support a grass clipping collection bag, and another frame portion including means for removable connection to the lawn mower to support said frame, said other frame portion means being of inverted "U" shape in one plane and including two spaced legs and a cross bar connecting said legs, said cross bar being channel-shaped in a plane perpendicular to said one plane and having spaced arms extending in the same direction as said legs, said legs being channel-shaped in facing relation to each other in a plane perpendicular to said one plane, a bag supporting structure supported by said frame in position to enclose and additionally support said collection bag.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
169 words
A lawn mower having a wheeled frame, and a vertically extending inverted "U" shaped member extending rigidly from said frame and including two laterally spaced upright posts connected by a cross beam, and a grass collection apparatus including a supporting frame including, a frame portion adapted to support a grass clipping collection bag, and another frame portion which is of inverted "U" shape in one plane and which includes two spaced legs and a cross bar connecting said legs, said cross bar being channel-shaped in a plane perpendicular to said one plane and having spaced arms extending in the same direction as said legs, said legs being channel-shaped in facing relation to each other in a plane perpendicular to said one plane, said other frame portion being received on said member with said cross beam received in said cross bar and with said upright posts respectively received in said legs, and a bag supporting structure supported by said frame in position to enclose and additionally support said collection bag.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
169 words
A lawn mower having a wheeled frame, and a vertically extending inverted "U" shaped member extending rigidly from said frame and including two laterally spaced upright posts connected by a cross beam, and a grass collection apparatus including a supporting frame including, a frame portion adapted to support a grass clipping collection bag, and another frame portion which is of inverted "U" shape in one plane and which includes two spaced legs and a cross bar connecting said legs, said cross bar being channel-shaped in a plane perpendicular to said one plane and having spaced arms extending in the same direction as said legs, said legs being channel-shaped in facing relation to each other in a plane perpendicular to said one plane, said other frame portion being received on said member with said cross beam received in said cross bar and with said upright posts respectively received in said legs, and a bag supporting structure supported by said frame in position to enclose and additionally support said collection bag.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
125 words
A grass clipping collection apparatus for attachment to a lawn mower, said apparatus including a supporting frame including a first frame portion adapted to support a cover, a second frame portion adapted to support a grass clipping collection bag, and a third frame portion which is adapted for removable connection to the lawn mower to support said frame, said third frame portion being or inverted "U" shape in one plane and including two spaced legs and a cross bar connecting said legs, said cross bar being channel-shaped in a plane perpendicular to said one plane and having spaced arms extending in the same direction as said legs, said legs being channel-shaped in facing relation to each other in a plane perpendicular to said one plane.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
125 words
A grass clipping collection apparatus for attachment to a lawn mower, said apparatus including a supporting frame including a first frame portion adapted to support a cover, a second frame portion adapted to support a grass clipping collection bag, and a third frame portion which is adapted for removable connection to the lawn mower to support said frame, said third frame portion being or inverted "U" shape in one plane and including two spaced legs and a cross bar connecting said legs, said cross bar being channel-shaped in a plane perpendicular to said one plane and having spaced arms extending in the same direction as said legs, said legs being channel-shaped in facing relation to each other in a plane perpendicular to said one plane.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A grass clipping collection apparatus in accordance with claim 5 wherein said bag supporting structure includes means for facilitating removal of the collection bag from said second frame portion and said bag supporting structure.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
A grass clipping collection apparatus in accordance with claim 5 wherein said bag supporting structure includes means for facilitating removal of the collection bag from said second frame portion and said bag supporting structure.
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) | 1980-10-17 | 1981-04-18 | 1981-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-17 | 1985-04-18 | 1985-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-17 | 1989-04-18 | 1989-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |