US3676893A
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Rotary mower
Assignee: REPUBLIC MOWER CO Pty
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Filing: 1970-06-29
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Granted: 1972-07-18
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Expires: 1990-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A rotary lawn mower having rotary cutter means and having a suction cover removably fitted to the mower to provide a suction inlet leading to the rotary cutter means. The suction cover is adapted to be removed to expose the rotary cutter means for mowing. The rotary cutter means may be adapted to provide suction, or the rotary cutter means may be replaced by a suction impeller, so that the mower can be used as a suction cleaner device when the suction cover is fitted thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric Patrick Greenwood Smythe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:51
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D42/00; A01D42/06; A01D2101/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S56/00; Y10S56/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
In combination, a rotary mower comprising a body portion including a top plate and an annular skirt depending from said top plate to define a cavity which is open at its lower end, a suction impeller adapted to selectively replace a rotary cutter means, mounted adjacent said top plate, and a suction cover adapted to be selectively fitted to said annular skirt to close the lower end of said cavity, when said suction impeller is mounted in position, said suction cover having a central suction inlet to lead to said cavity, and having lead-in means recessed into said cavity leading inwardly from two opposed edges of said suction cover to said suction inlet, said suction impeller and said suction cover being adapted to be fitted to the mower to allow it to serve as a suction cleaner device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
In combination, a rotary mower comprising a body portion including a top plate and an annular skirt depending from said top plate to define a cavity which is open at its lower end, a suction impeller adapted to selectively replace a rotary cutter means, mounted adjacent said top plate, and a suction cover adapted to be selectively fitted to said annular skirt to close the lower end of said cavity, when said suction impeller is mounted in position, said suction cover having a central suction inlet to lead to said cavity, and having lead-in means recessed into said cavity leading inwardly from two opposed edges of said suction cover to said suction inlet, said suction impeller and said suction cover being adapted to be fitted to the mower to allow it to serve as a suction cleaner device.
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) | 1975-07-18 | 1976-01-17 | 1976-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-18 | 1980-01-17 | 1980-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-18 | 1984-01-17 | 1984-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |