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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7891161 | Two-step bail apparatuses and methods Apparatuses and methods are provided for actuating a control component of a power machine. A two-step bail can be attached to a handle for controlling the power machine. The two-step bail can include a base member and a control member, wherein the control member can... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7762050 | Bail-free machine control devices and methods The present subject matter discloses devices and methods for controlling the operation of a lawnmower or other walk-behind power machines without the use of a bail or operator presence control. A control device for a walk-behind machine can include a handle for a wa... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7762049 | Electric mower having two-motion activation system An electric outdoor power machine includes a machine body supported by wheels and having an output member driven by a motor. The motor is powered by a source of electrical power such as a battery. An upright assembly extends from the machine body and has a gripping ... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7712292 | Control system for outdoor power equipment A control system for a BBC on a mower comprises a pivotal bail and a pivotal housing that is linked to the BBC. If a push member on the housing is pushed inwardly from the side of the housing before the bail is pivoted, then a pin moves to a blocking position behind... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7698881 | Walk-behind mower control system and method Embodiments of the invention provide a control assembly and method of manufacturing a walk-behind mower having a transmission and an engine electrically connected to an operator presence switch. The control assembly can include a left drive lever and a right drive l... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7647754 | Walk behind lawn mower control system This invention relates to a lawn mower. In certain example embodiments, the lawn mower may be of the walk-behind type. In certain example embodiments of this invention, the lawn mower may have one or more of: (a) an improved handlebar weldment assembly, (b) an impro... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7591126 | Apparatus for two-motion cable engagement A method and apparatus for two motion cable engagement includes a housing adapted for attachment to a tubular member such as a handlebar or the like of a walk-behind lawnmower, a lever assembly pivotably mounted to the housing, and a socket operatively connectable t... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7543429 | Variable speed transmission adjustable twist control apparatuses and methods for self-propelled mowing machine Apparatuses and methods are provided for controlling a self-propelled machine, such as a lawn mowing machine, including a housing, a handle attached to the housing, and a prime mover attached to the housing with a variable speed transmission for propelling the mowin... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7540131 | Ground speed control system with hill assist, cruise control and lockout lever A ground speed control system for an outdoor power equipment unit comprises a slidable handle grip that moves up and down on a handle to decrease and increase the ground speed, respectively. A pivotal control lever is provided on the handle grip. The pivotal lever i... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7520112 | Apparatuses for controlling self-propelled machines Apparatuses are provided for controlling a self-propelled machine wherein the apparatuses include a handle and a control device and can utilize first and second linking members. The control device is pivotably coupled to the handle, and includes a slidable control p... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7430847 | Electrical switches mounted in steering lever grips of zero turning radius mower A dual lever steering control mechanism for a zero turning radius mower includes left and right steering levers that are independently pivotable fore and aft between reverse, neutral and forward positions. Steering lever grips are attached to and project from the st... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7370458 | Speed control system for lawnmower engine In a lawnmower engine speed control system having an actuator moving a throttle valve and a controller controlling operation of the actuator such that the engine speed becomes equal to a predefined desired engine speed, it is determined whether the lawnmower is unde... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367173 | Greens mower data display and controller A method of controlling a greens mower, wherein the greens mower includes a motor drive system variably driving a grass cutting reel and a traction system. The method includes sensing an operating parameter, comparing the operating parameter to a predetermine parame... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7365512 | System for directing moving object A moving-object directing system for directing a moving object to a target location includes: a moving-object directing unit and a moving object. The moving-object directing unit includes: a directing signal transmitter for generating a first moving-object directing... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7337598 | Lawn mower A mowing machine having a lock mechanism for locking the engagement of a clutch mechanism is disclosed. By a two-motion control operation of operating a clutch lever and then operating a lock lever of a lock mechanism, a locking state of the lock mechanism is releas... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331167 | Mow/speed interlock system for riding mowers A mower has at least one powered cutting unit for mowing grass. A switch is provided for permitting operation of the cutting unit or for preventing operation of the cutting unit depending upon the state of the switch. The switch is linked in some fashion, e.g. mecha... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7325388 | Lawn mower with deck lift system that raises and lowers deck with respect to frame and handle control assembly A lawn mower is provided. In certain example embodiments, the lawn mower includes an improved steering control system/assembly and/or an improved pump control linkage system/assembly. In certain example embodiments, the mower includes an engine deck supporting an en... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7318493 | Hybrid remote control lawn mower A remote control lawn mower has two electric DC motors with gear boxes for forward/reverse/turning speed control, a gyro for fast straight line cuts, a brain comprising of microprocessors, a gas engine (typical rating being about 4.5 to 7.5 HP) to cut the grass, and... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7318309 | Variable speed transmission twist control apparatuses and methods for self-propelled mowing machine Apparatuses and methods are provided for controlling a self-propelled machine, such as a lawn mowing machine, including a housing, a handle attached to the housing, and a prime mover attached to the housing with a variable speed transmission for propelling the mowin... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7302765 | Implement attaching apparatus An apparatus for connecting a mechanized implement to an all-terrain vehicle having an undercarriage with a front axle and a rear axle includes a unitary frame having a base connected to the unitary frame and a swingable portion. The mechanized implement includes an... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7293397 | Apparatuses and methods for controlling self-propelled machines Apparatuses and methods are provided for controlling a self-propelled machine wherein the apparatuses and methods include a handle and a control device and can utilize first and second linking members. The control device is pivotably coupled to the handle, and inclu... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7275615 | Speed control system for walk behind powered equipment A walk-behind self-propelled apparatus having a mobile structure and a handle assembly coupled to the mobile structure. The handle assembly includes a pair of grip portions. A ground engaging traction member is rotatably coupled to the mobile structure and imparts t... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7275355 | Blade and ground speed control system A self-propelled mower with blade and ground speed controls. The mower includes a motor with an output shaft and a rotatable cutting blade mounted on a blade shaft. The motor may be an internal combustion engine. A torque transmitting mechanism such as a variable di... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7269904 | Portable handheld work apparatus A portable handheld work apparatus such as a motor-driven chain saw (1) includes a housing (2) wherein an internal combustion engine (10) and a carburetor (11) are mounted. A throttle lever (6) is provided which is pivotally journa... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7263818 | Apparatus for controlling self-propelled machines Apparatuses are provided for controlling a self-propelled machine wherein the apparatuses include a handle and a control device and can utilize first and second linking members. The control device is pivotably coupled to the handle, and includes a slidable control p... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7264069 | Vehicle or lawn and garden maintenance equipment having a generator, and power takeoff assembly for a vehicle or lawn and garden maintenance equipment A vehicle or equipment having a frame, a plurality of wheels, and an engine coupled to the frame. The engine includes a shaft. The vehicle or machine further comprising a first driving member coaxially coupled with the shaft, a first driven member driven in response... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7240756 | Method of operator presence control on walk behind powered equipment A walk behind powered apparatus having a mobile structure, a work implement drive system coupled to the mobile structure, a power device driving the work implement, and a handle structure coupled to the mobile structure. The handle structure includes a cam slot havi... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7237633 | Reverse operation safety circuit A control circuit for a lawn tractor having an engine and a power take off driven implement. The control circuit includes an inhibit circuit component for preventing operation of a power take off driven implement with the tractor in reverse. Two versions of the inhi... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7224088 | Mower responsive to backup sensor An interlock circuit on a mowing vehicle or tractor deactivates the engine if a signal from a single backup sensor is interrupted. The mowing vehicle or tractor has an engine, an electric power source to provide electric current to a magneto and an ignition, a trans... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7219487 | Agricultural harvesting machines and front attachments therefor An agricultural harvesting machine includes a first gathering element adapted to be driven by a first drive mechanism so as to gather crop and feed the crop in a direction substantially opposite to a direction of motion of the harvesting machine. A second gathering ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7213389 | Infinitely variable transmission for a combine header unit A mechanism for powering a combine header unit at infinitely variable speeds. A primary motor is coupled to a primary input shaft via a clutch, a variable-speed secondary motor is directly coupled to a secondary input shaft, and the header unit coupled to a header o... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7213662 | Mower with lever actuated drive control A mower includes an engine-driven transmission for driving a pair of wheels at rate that varies according to the position of a transmission setting control selected by an operator. The transmission setting control positions a member that has a stop surface proximate... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7197863 | Lawnmower cutter deck with side-to-side deck leveler A side-to-side leveler couples a chain of a suspended cutter deck assembly to the associated cutter deck or, alternatively, to the associated lawnmower frame, so that the height of one side of cutter deck can be adjusted relative the other side while all chains rema... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7189160 | Device for adjusting the cutting length of a chopping device It is proposed that a sensor ascertain a parameter of the harvested crop and send a signal used for changing the speed of feeding devices for the chopping and/or the speed of the chopping device in order for automatically obtaining a change in the length of the cut ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7185478 | Automated lawn cutting and vacuum system An automated lawn cutting and vacuum system is disclosed. The system includes an automated lawnmower comprising a mower housing. A control panel provided on the mower housing automatically controls the mowing, driving and steering functions of the automated lawnmowe... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7178322 | Apparatuses and methods for controlling self-propelled machines Apparatuses and methods are provided for controlling a self-propelled machine wherein the apparatuses and methods include a handle and a control device and can utilize first and second linking members. The control device is pivotably coupled to the handle, and inclu... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175380 | Slewing ring boom mower A vehicle includes a horizontal support frame mounted to the vehicle, a first slewing ring bearing moveably mounted on and substantially parallel to the horizontal support frame, an articulating boom having a first end mounted on the first slewing ring bearing and m... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172040 | Riding type mower A work vehicle comprises: a plurality of wheels; a vehicle body supported by the wheels; a transmission case provided on the vehicle body, the transmission case having a first case portion and a second case portion and a middle portion extending between respective l... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168519 | Switch mounting assembly A switch mounting assembly that adapts a switch to detect a position of a vehicle control, such as the position of a drive control actuator of a lawn and garden tractor or similar vehicle. The switch mounting assembly includes a switch support member and a lever piv... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7166986 | Battery saver circuit A circuit includes a battery connection portion and a motor control portion. The circuit further includes a driven component capable of receiving electric power from a battery connected to the circuit at the battery connection portion only when the motor control por... | 01/23/2007 |
