Maneuverable vegetation cutting apparatus

- LANE SHARK USA, LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 is an elevated perspective view of a maneuverable vegetation cutting apparatus according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom perspective view thereof with the arm of the brush cutter extended and the deck in a horizontal position; and,

FIG. 9 is a top perspective view thereof with the arm extended and the deck in an inclined position relative to the horizontal.

The broken line showing of mechanical elements is included for the purpose of illustrating environmental structure only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a maneuverable vegetation cutting apparatus, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D984487
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 3, 2021
Date of Patent: Apr 25, 2023
Assignee: LANE SHARK USA, LLC (Pensacola, FL)
Inventors: Travis W. Odom (Pensacola, FL), Howard W. Odom (Century, FL)
Primary Examiner: Mark A Goodwin
Application Number: 29/806,609
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