US4270271A
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Trimming head for vegetation
Assignee: VERSATOOL Inc
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Filing: 1979-08-13
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Granted: 1981-06-02
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Expires: 1999-08-13
Abstract
Abstract A head for a rotary drive designed for trimming of vegetation. The head includes two circular plates coaxially arranged with pivotally mounted plastic blades positioned on pins between the plates. The blades are held outwardly by centrifugal force but are free to rotate to between the plates when contacting rigid objects. A glide knob extends from the bottom of the head for improved control of the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert I. Feldman
- 👤 Dana F. Thesman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:15
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D34/00; A01D34/01; A01D34/412; A01D34/63; A01D34/73; A01D34/733; A01D34/736
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A trimming head for cutting vegetation, comprising a first circular plate having a first circular surface and a center bore for attachment of said first circular plate to a rotary drive; a second circular plate having a second circular surface and a center bore for attachment of said second circular plate to the rotary drive; a plurality of pins positioned symmetrically about said first surface at a first radius from the center of said first circular surface; receiving means recessed into said second surface for receiving said pins including a circular channel on said second surface at said first radius; and blades pivotally mounted on said pins between said first and second surfaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A trimming head for cutting vegetation, comprising a first circular plate having a first circular surface and a center bore for attachment of said first circular plate to a rotary drive; a second circular plate having a second circular surface and a center bore for attachment of said second circular plate to the rotary drive; a plurality of pins positioned symmetrically about said first surface at a first radius from the center of said first circular surface; receiving means recessed into said second surface for receiving said pins including a circular channel on said second surface at said first radius; and blades pivotally mounted on said pins between said first and second surfaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The trimming head of claim 1 wherein one of said first and second plates has a threaded bore and the other of said first and second plates has a smooth bore.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The trimming head of claim 1 wherein there are three said pins.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The trimming head of claim 1 wherein said blades are plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The trimming head of claim 2 further comprising a glide knob threaded onto the drive, said threaded center bore being inwardly of said smooth bore on the drive and the smooth bore being between said threaded center bore and said glide knob.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The trimming head of claim 1 wherein said blades are capable of pivoting to a position substantially within said first and second plates.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
117 words
A trimming head for cutting vegatation, comprising a first circular plate having a first circular surface and a center bore for attachment of said first circular plate to a rotary drive; a second circular plate having a second circular surface and a center bore for attachment of said second circular plate to the rotary drive; a plurality of pins positioned symmetrically about said first surface at a first radius from the center of said first circular surface; receiving means recessed into said second surface for receiving said pins; and blades pivotally mounted on said pins between said first and second surfaces said second circular plate being elastically deformable to allow removal of said blades from said pins.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
117 words
A trimming head for cutting vegatation, comprising a first circular plate having a first circular surface and a center bore for attachment of said first circular plate to a rotary drive; a second circular plate having a second circular surface and a center bore for attachment of said second circular plate to the rotary drive; a plurality of pins positioned symmetrically about said first surface at a first radius from the center of said first circular surface; receiving means recessed into said second surface for receiving said pins; and blades pivotally mounted on said pins between said first and second surfaces said second circular plate being elastically deformable to allow removal of said blades from said pins.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The trimming head of claim 7 wherein said receiving means includes holes in said second plate for receiving said pins.
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) | 1984-06-01 | 1984-12-01 | 1985-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-01 | 1988-12-01 | 1989-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-01 | 1992-12-01 | 1993-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |