US4587800A
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Grass trimming and edging device
Assignee: LAWN GLIDERS OF AMERICA JOINT VENTURE DALLAS TX
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Filing: 1985-02-19
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Granted: 1986-05-13
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Expires: 2005-02-19
Abstract
Abstract A trimming and edging device for grass, weeds and the like having a motor within a housing (12) supported by a support member (22) in a first position in which a cutting element (14) sweeps in a substantially horizontal plane and in a second position in which the cutting element sweeps in a substantially vertical plane to the side of a carriage (16) for the device is disclosed. In one arrangement, the support member rotates in a horizontal plane about a bolt and wing nut (20), and the motor housing rotates in a substantially vertical plane about a bolt and wing nuts (24).
Inventors
- 👤 Raul Jimenez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:28
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G3/00; A01G3/06; A01G3/062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A trimming device comprising in combination: a motor; a housing for the motor; a cutting element connected to the motor so as to be rotatable about an axis for cutting grass, weeds and the like; a carriage; a vertical axis pivot means; a support member rotatable with respect to the carriage in a substantially horizontal plane about the vertical axis pivot means; and a horizontal axis pivot means affixed to the support member, spaced apart from the vertical axis pivot means wherein the motor housing is rotatable about the horizontal pivot means with respect to the support member; wherein the motor can be supported in both a first position in which the axis of rotation of the cutting element is substantially vertical and a second position in which the axis of rotation for the cutting element is substantially horizontal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A trimming device comprising in combination: a motor; a housing for the motor; a cutting element connected to the motor so as to be rotatable about an axis for cutting grass, weeds and the like; a carriage; a vertical axis pivot means; a support member rotatable with respect to the carriage in a substantially horizontal plane about the vertical axis pivot means; and a horizontal axis pivot means affixed to the support member, spaced apart from the vertical axis pivot means wherein the motor housing is rotatable about the horizontal pivot means with respect to the support member; wherein the motor can be supported in both a first position in which the axis of rotation of the cutting element is substantially vertical and a second position in which the axis of rotation for the cutting element is substantially horizontal.
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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) | 1989-05-12 | 1989-11-11 | 1990-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-05-12 | 1993-11-11 | 1994-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-05-12 | 1997-11-11 | 1998-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |