Patents by Inventor Derek Alan Lang

Derek Alan Lang has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Convertible support
    Patent number: 7047716
    Abstract: A mower including support for an operator in a standing position during use thereof. Specifically, the mower includes a support against which an operator may lean when operating the mower in the standing position. Additionally, the support includes a portion capable of being straddled and then sat upon by the operator. This capability allows the operator to relieve at least some of the pressure applied to his/her body during extended periods of standing on the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventor: Derek Alan Lang
  • Convertible support
    Publication number: 20040168421
    Abstract: A mower including support for an operator in a standing position during use thereof. Specifically, the mower includes a support against which an operator may lean when operating the mower in the standing position. Additionally, the support includes a portion capable of being straddled and then sat upon by the operator. This capability allows the operator to relieve at least some of the pressure applied to his/her body during extended periods of standing on the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventor: Derek Alan Lang