US4062115A
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Rotary garden cutter
Assignee: OSI Corp
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Filing: 1976-11-02
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Granted: 1977-12-13
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Expires: 1996-11-02
Abstract
Abstract A rotary garden cutter utilizes a series of flexible cutter lines conveniently attached to a cutter head. Each cutter line threads into and out of companion apertures in the peripheral wall of the cutter head skirt. Parts of apertures extend circumferentially about the cutter head. A generally cylindrical detachable clamp part fits into the skirt to hold the cutter lines in place. Worn lines are easily removed and new lines readily installed.
Inventors
- 👤 William R. Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:28
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D34/00; A01D34/01; A01D34/412; A01D34/416
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
In a rotary garden cutter: a. a two part rotary cutter head; b. one of the parts of said cutter head having a peripheral wall surrounding a hollow interior, said wall being provided with a number of pairs of apertures extending substantially in circular array about said wall; c. a corresponding number of flexible cutter lines for the aperture pairs respectively, each of said lines being threaded into and out of the apertures of the corresponding pair, forming thereby two cutter elements extending from said cutter head periphery and forming a central portion exposed interiorly of said wall; d. the other of the parts of said cutter head comprising a clamp; e. means detachably connecting said cutter head parts together; f. said clamp part when connected to its companion cutter head part being positioned within said wall to engage the central portions of said cutter lines bridged by the pairs of apertures; and g. means connecting one of said cutter parts to a rotary power device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
In a rotary garden cutter: a. a two part rotary cutter head; b. one of the parts of said cutter head having a peripheral wall surrounding a hollow interior, said wall being provided with a number of pairs of apertures extending substantially in circular array about said wall; c. a corresponding number of flexible cutter lines for the aperture pairs respectively, each of said lines being threaded into and out of the apertures of the corresponding pair, forming thereby two cutter elements extending from said cutter head periphery and forming a central portion exposed interiorly of said wall; d. the other of the parts of said cutter head comprising a clamp; e. means detachably connecting said cutter head parts together; f. said clamp part when connected to its companion cutter head part being positioned within said wall to engage the central portions of said cutter lines bridged by the pairs of apertures; and g. means connecting one of said cutter parts to a rotary power device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
158 words
In a rotary garden cutter: a. a two part rotary cutter head; b. one of the parts of said cutter head having a skirt that forms a downwardly opening recess, said skirt providing a peripheral wall having a number of pairs of apertures; c. a corresponding number of cutter lines for the aperture pairs respectively, each of said lines being threaded into and out of the apertures of the corresponding pair, forming thereby two cutter elements extending from said cutter head periphery; d. the other of the parts of said cutter head comprising a clamp detachably received in said downwardly opening recess; e. means detachably connecting said cutter head parts together; f. said clamp part having a substantially cylindrical periphery positioned to engage the central portions of said cutter lines bridged by the pairs of apertures when connected to its companion cutter head part; and g. means connecting one of said cutter parts to a rotary power device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
158 words
In a rotary garden cutter: a. a two part rotary cutter head; b. one of the parts of said cutter head having a skirt that forms a downwardly opening recess, said skirt providing a peripheral wall having a number of pairs of apertures; c. a corresponding number of cutter lines for the aperture pairs respectively, each of said lines being threaded into and out of the apertures of the corresponding pair, forming thereby two cutter elements extending from said cutter head periphery; d. the other of the parts of said cutter head comprising a clamp detachably received in said downwardly opening recess; e. means detachably connecting said cutter head parts together; f. said clamp part having a substantially cylindrical periphery positioned to engage the central portions of said cutter lines bridged by the pairs of apertures when connected to its companion cutter head part; and g. means connecting one of said cutter parts to a rotary power device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 in which said cutter head part has a central portion at its top provided with said connecting means, said clamp part having a series of recesses for digital engagement of the clamp.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 in which said detachable connecting means between said parts is located at the recessed inner end of the space formed by said skirt to be shielded from vegetation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
72 words
In a rotary garden cutter: a. a two part rotary cutter head; b. one of the parts of said cutter head having a peripheral wall provided with a number of pairs of apertures; c. a corresponding number of cutter lines for the aperture pairs respectively, each of said lines being threaded into and out of the apertures of the corresponding pair, forming thereby two cutter elements extending from said cutter head periphery;
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
In a rotary garden cutter: a. a two part rotary cutter head; b. one of the parts of said cutter head having a peripheral wall provided with a number of pairs of apertures; c. a corresponding number of cutter lines for the aperture pairs respectively, each of said lines being threaded into and out of the apertures of the corresponding pair, forming thereby two cutter elements extending from said cutter head periphery;
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
108 words
d. the other of the parts of said cutter head comprising a clamp; e. means detachably connecting said cutter head parts together; f. said clamp part when connected to its companion cutter head part being positioned to engage the central portions of said cutter lines bridged by the pairs of apertures; g. means connecting one of said cutter parts to a rotary power device; h. said peripheral wall having an annular groove at the place of emergence of said cutter lines to form for said cutter lines, a protected recess to which said cutter lines retreated when said cutter head impinges upon curbing, stonework or other rigid objects.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
108 words
d. the other of the parts of said cutter head comprising a clamp; e. means detachably connecting said cutter head parts together; f. said clamp part when connected to its companion cutter head part being positioned to engage the central portions of said cutter lines bridged by the pairs of apertures; g. means connecting one of said cutter parts to a rotary power device; h. said peripheral wall having an annular groove at the place of emergence of said cutter lines to form for said cutter lines, a protected recess to which said cutter lines retreated when said cutter head impinges upon curbing, stonework or other rigid objects.
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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) | 1980-12-12 | 1981-06-13 | 1981-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-12 | 1985-06-13 | 1985-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-12 | 1989-06-13 | 1989-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |