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Engine kill bar holding strap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2000-04-17
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Granted: 2001-10-09
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Expires: 2020-04-17
Abstract
Abstract An engine kill bar strap for holding the kill bar in the operating position adjacent the lawn mower handle. The strap includes a set of snap fasteners at one end spaced to engage when wrapped around the handle bar, and a set of hook and loop fasteners at the other end spaced to engage when wrapped around both the kill bar and the handle bar of the lawn mower.
Inventors
- 👤 Daryle Officer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:06
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B18/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/15; Y10T24/27; Y10T24/2708
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A device for holding an engine kill bar adjacent a handle bar of a lawn mower, the device comprising: an elongated flexible strap having a first side, a second side, a first end, and a second end; a first set of mating fasteners, one of the first set being disposed adjacent the first end on the first side of the strap, and the other of the first set being disposed on the second side of the strap at a position spaced in from the first end a distance sufficient to allow the engagement of the first set of fasteners when the strap is wrapped around the handle bar of the lawn mower; and a second set of mating fasteners, one of the second set being disposed adjacent the second end on the second side of the strap, and the other of the second set being disposed on the first side of the strap at a position spaced from the second end a distance sufficient to allow the engagement of the second set of fasteners when the strap is wrapped around both the engine kill bar and the handle bar of the lawn mower.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
193 words
A device for holding an engine kill bar adjacent a handle bar of a lawn mower, the device comprising: an elongated flexible strap having a first side, a second side, a first end, and a second end; a first set of mating fasteners, one of the first set being disposed adjacent the first end on the first side of the strap, and the other of the first set being disposed on the second side of the strap at a position spaced in from the first end a distance sufficient to allow the engagement of the first set of fasteners when the strap is wrapped around the handle bar of the lawn mower; and a second set of mating fasteners, one of the second set being disposed adjacent the second end on the second side of the strap, and the other of the second set being disposed on the first side of the strap at a position spaced from the second end a distance sufficient to allow the engagement of the second set of fasteners when the strap is wrapped around both the engine kill bar and the handle bar of the lawn mower.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the first set of fasteners are snaps.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the second set of fasteners are hook and loop fasteners.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the second set of fasteners are hook and loop fasteners.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the strap is made of fabric.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the strap is made of fabric.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the strap is made of fabric.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 4 wherein the strap is made of fabric.
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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) | 2004-10-08 | 2005-04-09 | 2005-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-10-08 | 2009-04-09 | 2009-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-10-08 | 2013-04-09 | 2013-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |