Riding Attachment Patents (Class 280/32.7)
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Patent number: 10780759Abstract: A sulky apparatus for use behind self-propelled operator-controlled machines is provided. The apparatus includes a riding platform on which the operator stands, configured with a suspension system for absorption of shock and reduced impact on the body of the operator. The suspension system comprises one or more compression springs and is configured for dual adjustment, wherein the operator may adjust the spring tension directly by adjusting the compression of the spring coils or select pivot points on the sulky for control over the amount of load absorbed by the spring coils. The sulky apparatus may be connected to a self-propelled, operator-controlled machine by way of a boom system that attaches to the sulky apparatus at one end and the machine at the other. The sulky apparatus provides a significant benefit to the rider by way of suspension system capable of absorbing shocks to the rider, fitted within a limited space.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Inventor: Steve R. Houston
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Patent number: 10137921Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric stroller and provides an electric stroller which is enabled to driven a stroller with an electric board and makes the electric board be folded to be kept and moved so as to more effectively use the stroller.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Inventor: Sang Min Lee
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Patent number: 10112645Abstract: A traveling vehicle including a traveling machine body supported by a pair of left and right driving wheels; a pair of left motor and the right motor configured to independently drive the driving wheels; a riding part disposed behind the traveling machine body and connected to the traveling machine body, and configured to enable riding of a worker; a handle connected to the traveling machine body so as to be swingable left and right with respect to the traveling machine body; a plurality of load sensors for detecting a forward and backward weight shift of the worker who is riding on the riding part; a rotation angle sensor for detecting a leftward and rightward swinging operation amount of the handle; and a controller for controlling operation of the left and right motors based on detection values by the plurality of load sensors and the rotation angle sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2016Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: KUBOTA CORPORATIONInventors: Hirokazu Ito, Kazuo Koike, Yoshikazu Togoshi
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Patent number: 9661802Abstract: The article of manufacture is a sulky with a unique fender. The fender has an opening with a door place over the tire. On one end of the opening is a hinge that is attached to one end of door. At the other end of the door and opening is a latching assembly. This enable the door to be closed and latched during mowing and to be easily opened when the operator wishes to clean the debris that has collected between the tire and the fender. The latching assembly is an over center draw latch consists of a hook attached to a pivotally mounted lever. The pivotally mounted lever is attached to the fender. On the door is an opening into which the hook is designed to fit. When debris builds between the fender and the tire the operator stops the sulky and opens the door for cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Inventor: James Seliga
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Patent number: 9587916Abstract: A weaponry target mechanism has a base, an arm pivotally connected to the base to pivot about a lower arm axis, a platform pivotally connected to the arm to pivot about a target axis, an elongated target attached to the platform, a drive mechanism connected to the base at a first connection location and the platform at a second connection location, wherein the platform is movable with respect to the base such that the target assumes an upright position in which the target is in a first pivotal orientation and a dropped position in which the target is in a second pivotal orientation pivotally offset from the first pivotal orientation; and wherein the platform is rotationally moveable with respect to the base such that the platform is parallel to the base in the upright position and the platform is not parallel to the base in the dropped position.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: BIRCHWOOD LIMITEDInventor: Blair Medford Burtan
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Patent number: 9540058Abstract: Sulky apparatus for use behind a self-propelled operator controlled machine such as lawn mowers that includes a sulky riding platform, a sulky boom having an inner end and an outer end for connecting the sulky riding platform to the self-propelled machine that is to tow the sulky riding platform, a pivotal connecting system for pivotally connecting the sulky riding platform to the outer end of the sulky boom and an adjusting system for adjusting the pivotal connecting system. The adjusting system for adjusting the pivotal connecting system is particularly useful in properly connecting the sulky apparatus to self-propelled machines that have different height frames.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Inventor: Steve R. Houston
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Patent number: 9167748Abstract: Sulky apparatus including an operator standing platform, a tire and associated wheel rim for allowing the operator standing platform to move along the ground, a wheel well associated with the operator standing platform for housing the wheel rim and tire in an operational position, a tire axle having two end portions located in the center of the wheel rim, the two end portions being configured to rest in the bottoms of depressions located in the walls of the wheel well, a pivoting U-shaped axle locking member located at the top of the wheel well where the locking member can engage the upper surfaces of the end portions of the axle and secure the axle and the associated tire in the operational position in the wheel well, a pivotal cover covering the wheel well for allowing access to the wheel well and locking means associated with the wheel well and the cover for locking the pivoting U-shaped axle locking member and the cover in place in their operational positions.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Inventor: Steve R. Houston
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Patent number: 9066468Abstract: A pivotable operator support platform is provided for a standing lawn mower. The pivotable operator support platform is part of a platform assembly. A deck lift foot lever is actuable by the foot of an operator on the support platform to raise the cutting deck of the lawn mower. The deck lift foot lever is pivotable with the operator support platform, and about the same pivot axis, between an operating position and a stored position. A latching assembly automatically deflects as the operator support platform is moved into the stored position, and is biased to engage a latch pin to retain the operator support platform in the stored position.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2012Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Ariens CompanyInventors: Brian Zwieg, Paul Ferrier, Daniel J. Gindt
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Publication number: 20150084294Abstract: A stroller accessory. The stroller accessory includes a seat where the seat is configured to allow a user to sit. The stroller accessory also includes one or more wheels. The one or more wheels are attached to the seat and are configured to allow the stroller accessory to move. The stroller accessory further includes an attachment, wherein the attachment is configured to attach the stroller accessory to a stroller.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Jared Clanton, Steven Batson, Chris Batson
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Patent number: 8657303Abstract: A scooter 1 is disclosed that may be linked to a child buggy or perambulator 100. A linking mechanism 200 is also disclosed for releasably linking the scooter 1 to the child buggy 100 thereby allowing the scooter 1 to be used as a scooter 1 or instead, to be linked to a buggy 100 and used in a linked configuration. The combination of a child buggy 100 and scooter 1 using the linking mechanism 200 is described along with a method of use of the mechanism 200.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Phil and Teds Design LimitedInventors: James Richard Andrews, Andrew Douglas Mawson, Campbell Douglas Gower
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Publication number: 20140015209Abstract: A foldable passenger carrier, such as an infant stroller, comprising a carrier frame with a frame body and at least one longitudinal frame element comprising a folding hinge with a locking mechanism in the folding hinge. The carrier further comprises a push-handle which is connected to the upper part of the frame body and comprises a handle adjustment hinge with a locking mechanism. The push-handle is foldable towards the forward part of the frame body at the handle adjustment hinge and the longitudinal frame element is foldable in a direction towards the lower part of the frame body at the folding hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: THULE CHILD TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LTDInventors: Wesley Justin FLEMING, David ANDERSON, Daniel W. BRITTON, Garner Elliot MESZAROS, Roger Wayne MCPHERSON
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Publication number: 20130307234Abstract: A trailer a method for transporting a person adapted to be attached to a mobility scooter. The trailer includes a platform base supported on at least two wheels, at least one seat on the platform base, and a hitching assembly to attach the platform base to the motorized scooter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Inventor: Judy Ann Anders
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Publication number: 20130241163Abstract: Narrow harvest vehicles have been invented to make farm labor more attractive, to enable enhanced productivity of workers, and to make possible more complete usage of the land. A low seating position is provided for a worker. The width of the vehicle is approximately the same width as the seated worker, enabling vehicle use with narrowly spaced row crops. The wheel set is configured for both maximum stability and efficient operation on soft surfaces, using large drum wheels that maximize the footprint area. Apparatus is provided to enable gathering, collecting, and transporting produce in a manner consistent with operation in a narrow row space that avoids loading said vehicle in a destabilizing way and protects stacked produce from handling damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventor: James K. Bullis
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Patent number: 8528915Abstract: A self-propelled vehicle comprises a frame and a platform pivotally mountable to a rear portion of the vehicle frame. The platform is pivotally movable between a first position in which the platform extends generally horizontally from the rear portion of the frame to support a rider during operation of the vehicle, and a second position in which the platform is removably secured in a generally upright position adjacent the rear portion of the frame to enable walk-behind operation of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2011Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Inventor: Bruce E. Kallevig
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Patent number: 8500139Abstract: A scooter 1 is disclosed that may be linked to a child buggy or perambulator 100. A linking mechanism 200 is also disclosed for releasably linking the scooter 1 to the child buggy 100 thereby allowing the scooter 1 to be used as a scooter 1 or instead, to be linked to a buggy 100 and used in a linked configuration. The combination of a child buggy 100 and scooter 1 using the linking mechanism 200 is described along with a method of use of the mechanism 200.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Phil and Teds Most Excellent Buggy Company LimitedInventors: James Richard Andrews, Andrew Douglas Mawson, Campbell Douglas Gower
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Patent number: 8459371Abstract: An aerating device for attachment to a self-propelled lawnmower is disclosed. The device comprises a frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a pair of sides extending between the proximal end and the distal end. An axle is mounted to the frame and extends between the sides of the frame. At least one tine assembly is mounted to the axle for rotation about a tine axis extending longitudinally through the axle. A platform is secured to the frame and extends outwardly from one of the proximal and distal ends of the frame for supporting an operator in front of or behind the at least one tine assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventor: Joseph E. Hoffman
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Patent number: 8454032Abstract: A self-propelled lawn mower and sulky device. The self-propelled lawn mower comprises handle bars and an operator console that are positioned between the front end and rear end of the lawn mower. A securing bar and a placement bar are designed and situated an a angle to one another to appropriately position the handle bars and operator console. The sulky device comprises an operator platform, a pair of sulky arms, a pair of caster wheels, and a hitch bar. When the sulky device is mounted to the self-propelled lawn mower, a first hinge means is used for attaching the operator platform to the hitch bar, a second hinge means is used for attaching the hitch bar to the lawn mower, and a third hinge means is used for attaching the caster wheels to the sulky arms.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Havener Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Chris Havener
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Patent number: 8448957Abstract: Sulky apparatus for use behind a self-propelled machine including sulky operator riding apparatus for supporting an operator behind a self-propelled machine that the sulky apparatus is attached to, an upward extending control column adapted to be located near the operator controls for the self-propelled machine, a deployment boom attached to the sulky operator riding apparatus for deploying the sulky operator riding apparatus having a lower portion pivotally attached to the control column for deploying and for retracting the sulky operator riding apparatus to a stored position, and sulky apparatus control apparatus for controlling the operation of the sulky apparatus deployment boom. The control apparatus includes a gas filled cylinder and a chain.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Inventors: Steve R. Houston, Thomas Russell Stokes, Warren David Litchfield
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Patent number: 8286976Abstract: A self-propelled vehicle comprises a frame and a platform pivotally mountable to a rear portion of the vehicle frame. The platform is pivotally movable between a first position in which the platform extends generally horizontally from the rear portion of the frame to support a rider during operation of the vehicle, and a second position in which the platform is removably secured in a generally upright position adjacent the rear portion of the frame to enable walk-behind operation of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2011Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Inventor: Bruce E. Kallevig
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Patent number: 8276922Abstract: A child trailer includes a body with a plurality of wheels located at the bottom thereof, a joint and a coupler. The joint is located in front of the body to adjust the angle with the body. The coupler includes a coupling dock, a pair of adjustment arms and a pair of strap holders. The coupling dock is connected to the front end of the joint. The adjustment arms are respectively connected to the left side and right side of the coupling dock. Each of the adjustment arms includes a sleeve to adjust the transverse distance and an adjustment bar to adjust the longitudinal distance. The adjustment arm also has a pivotal member hinged on the strap holder. The strap holders are fastened to a stroller to enhance steadiness and safety and improve practicality.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Inventor: Chin-I Lai
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Patent number: 8262104Abstract: An outdoor power equipment unit, such as a mower, includes a foot platform for supporting a standing operator who operates the unit while standing atop the foot platform. The foot platform can be pivoted upwardly from a substantially horizontal orientation into a substantially vertical, folded up orientation against the rear of the traction vehicle. A thigh pad engages against the thighs of the operator and is pivotally linked to the foot platform to pivot on the traction vehicle with the pivotal motion of the foot platform. When the foot platform is horizontal, the thigh pad is pivoted to be angled downwardly and rearwardly relative to the rear of the traction vehicle. When the foot platform is folded up, the thigh pad is pivoted inwardly relative to the rear of the traction vehicle to be sandwiched between the rear of the traction vehicle and the folded up foot platform.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2009Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: Jeffrey B. Kallevig, Thomas K. Bricko
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Publication number: 20120211954Abstract: A self-propelled lawn mower and sulky device. The self-propelled lawn mower comprises handle bars and an operator console that are positioned between the front end and rear end of the lawn mower. A securing bar and a placement bar are designed and situated an a angle to one another to appropriately position the handle bars and operator console. The sulky device comprises an operator platform, a pair of sulky arms, a pair of caster wheels, and a hitch bar. When the sulky device is mounted to the self-propelled lawn mower, a first hinge means is used for attaching the operator platform to the hitch bar, a second hinge means is used for attaching the hitch bar to the lawn mower, and a third hinge means is used for attaching the caster wheels to the sulky arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventor: Chris Havener
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Publication number: 20120205883Abstract: A self-propelled vehicle comprises a frame and a platform pivotally mountable to a rear portion of the vehicle frame. The platform is pivotally movable between a first position in which the platform extends generally horizontally from the rear portion of the frame to support a rider during operation of the vehicle, and a second position in which the platform is removably secured in a generally upright position adjacent the rear portion of the frame to enable walk-behind operation of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventor: Bruce E. Kallevig
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Patent number: 8141886Abstract: A selectively deployable extender is provided on the rear of a platform assembly of a stand-on lawnmower so as to permit an operator to position his or her feet further from the rear wheels than would otherwise be possible in order to increase operator comfort and/or to improve traction and/or maneuverability. By making the platform selectively deployable as opposed to simply providing a longer platform, the length of the machine can be reduced for storage and transport, and the risk of making damaging contact with an obstruction or with the ground while traveling up a hill is reduced. The extender may, for instance, be a plate or similar device pivotally attached to a rear end of a main platform and the main platform can be resiliently mounted to or at least partially isolated from a frame of the stand-on lawnmower.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.Inventors: David J. Sugden, Matthew J. Mugan
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Patent number: 8087683Abstract: A mobile transport has a frame on which two wheels are mounted. A basket type container is permanently affixed to a portion of the frame, which also includes a foot rest section for child passengers. A receptacle post is provided which can support either a bicycle type seat for transporting a child or a container which doubles the carrying capacity of the transport. The frame of the transport also includes a frame extension, removeably attached to the frame, with a towing hitch for connection to a bicycle. Upon removal of the frame extension, the transport can be used as a manual cart, with the upper end of the frame providing the handle for pushing or pulling the cart.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2010Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Inventor: Daryl I. James
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Patent number: 8079605Abstract: A self-propelled vehicle comprises a frame and a platform pivotally mountable to a rear portion of the vehicle frame. The platform is pivotally movable between a first position in which the platform extends generally horizontally from the rear portion of the frame to support a rider during operation of the vehicle, and a second position in which the platform is removably secured in a generally upright position adjacent the rear portion of the frame to enable walk-behind operation of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Inventor: Bruce E. Kallevig
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Patent number: 8033552Abstract: A universal attachment device for attaching lawn care equipment including but not limited to leaf catchers, plug-core aerators, utility carts, and fertilizer spreaders to the sulky of a commercial walk-behind mower, the attachment device features a mounting shaft; a vertical pivot mount disposed on the first end of the mounting shaft for engaging a mounting plate disposed on the sulky; and a vertically oriented mounting channel disposed on the second end of the mounting shaft, the mounting channel functions to a base attachment shaft disposed on the piece of lawn care equipment or the lawn care equipment directly.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2010Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Inventors: Sherman L. Jacobs, Sandra M. Jacobs
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Patent number: 8006786Abstract: A passenger standing platform for attachment to a mobility vehicle that provides improved support for the rider, increased weightload, and easy mountability and storage capability, The unit has a paddle shape platform base with 3 fully rotating caster assemblies attached to its underside in a triangular configuration and a non-skid mat attached to its obverse side. The platform base is hingedly attached to a mount plate that connects to the mobility vehicle, and is retained in a non-use generally vertical position off the ground by a pair of spaced coil springs attached at opposite ends to the mount plate and to the platform base.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Inventor: Judi Chapman
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Patent number: 7980569Abstract: Operator platform assemblies for use with the working vehicles, e.g., skid steer loaders, and vehicles incorporating the same. The platform assemblies may, in some embodiments, include an arm assembly that attaches to a rear portion of the vehicle and extends rearwardly therefrom as a cantilever member. The platform assembly may pivot from this deployed position to a storage position by pivoting upwardly about a pivot axis proximate the vehicle. A platform is, in some embodiments, pivotally attached to the arm assembly so that the platform may pivot relative to the arm assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: John P. Azure, Tanner L. Erickson, Barry L. Hentges, David A. Murray, Greg L. Lawrence
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Publication number: 20110169236Abstract: A floor maintenance apparatus which allows an operator to ride in a standing position or walk behind the floor maintenance machine is described. The floor maintenance apparatus comprises a floor maintenance machine and a sulky. The sulky includes a first attaching portion. The sulky further includes an adjustable neck attached to the first attaching portion. The adjustable neck includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The sulky also includes a standing platform attached to the adjustable neck. The platform has a first portion and a second portion. At least one wheel is rotatably mounted to the first portion. Methods for storing the sulky are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventor: Jeffery R. Fellhauer
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Patent number: 7971884Abstract: This invention is a Standing board for prams, which is fastened to a pram with fastening beams that protrude from the Standing board and that have means for fastening to the pram on their outer ends. The fastening beams (4, 5) point forward in the Standing board's normal direction of movement and are basically parallel with it. They are also adjustable in a right angle to the movement direction, mounted on the forward edge of the Standing board with their fastenings (8, 9), which have means for retaining the fastenings in their adjusted position on the Standing board (1). The fastening beams are mounted in a manner that allows them to be twisted in the fastenings for adjustment of their angle relative to the supporting area.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Inventor: Joran Lundh
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Patent number: 7971893Abstract: A wheelchair includes a chair member formed of a seat portion with a backrest portion vertically extending therefrom. On each of two opposing sides of the backrest is an armrest that pivots between a horizontal, deployed position when in use, and a stowed, vertical position when a patient is entering or exiting the seat. The chair is mounted on an electronics housing that includes a pair of reversible DC motors and associated gear boxes that rotate a pair of pneumatic tires. A caregiver can stand on a platform behind the chair member when operating the wheelchair. The chair's speed and direction are controlled with either of a pair of control panels. A caregiver's control panel is mounted on a steering bar attached to the rear surface of the backrest while a patient control panel is mounted on one of the armrests.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2009Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Inventor: Bobbie Dunn
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Patent number: 7914030Abstract: A braking and steering assembly in a vehicle having a pushing section and a riding section. The assembly includes an upper connection post containing braking and steering components for the riding section. The upper connection post has an upper end and a lower threaded end. The assembly further includes a lower connection post containing braking and steering components for the pushing section. The lower connection post has an aperture for threadedly receiving the lower threaded end of the upper connection post. The assembly also includes a rotatable front knob fixed to the upper end of the upper connection post. Rotatably tightening the front knob connects the lower end of the upper connection post with the upper end of the lower connection post. Braking and steering in the riding section controls braking and steering in the pushing section.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2010Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Soma Cycle, Inc.Inventors: Michael Ehrenreich, Joel Hoag, Brian Rhee
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Patent number: 7866428Abstract: The golf cart has a main frame supported by driven rear wheels. A front axle with steered front wheels is pivotally attached to the main frame. A rear seat is pivotally attached to the main frame. The rear seat is pivotable to positions in which a physically challenged golfer can swing a club while supported by the rear seat and hit a ball on the left side, the right side or to the rear of the cart. A front seat is on a front seat post clamped to the frame. A tiller is pivotally attached to the front post. A drive sprocket is fixed to the tiller. A driven sprocket is journaled on the post. A roller chain is trained around the drive sprocket and the driven sprocket. A tie rod control arm is fixed to the driven sprocket and connected to the steered front wheels by tie rods.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Inventor: Mitchell R. Oliver
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Patent number: 7743840Abstract: In accordance with the present invention an aerating device for attachment to a self-propelled lawnmower is provided. The device comprises a frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a pair of sides extending between the proximal end and the distal end. An axle is mounted to the frame and extends between the sides of the frame. At least one tine assembly is mounted to the axle for rotation about a tine axis extending longitudinally through the axle. A platform is secured to the frame and extends outwardly from one of the proximal and distal ends of the frame for supporting an operator.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2008Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Inventor: Joseph E. Hoffman
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Patent number: 7712751Abstract: An improved lawn mower sulky comprises platform 10, hitch support arm 20, first stub axle 40, first axle A-frame 41, first damper assembly 60, second stub axle 70, second axle A-frame 71, and second damper assembly 80.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2007Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Inventor: Renn Allen Beal
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Patent number: 7694759Abstract: A fleet of lift trucks includes a lift truck for walk-behind operation without a stand-on platform and a lift truck for stand-on operation with a stand-on platform. Each lift truck of the fleet of lift trucks has a vehicle frame, to which a traction unit, a lifting device, and, optionally, a stand-on platform can be fastened. At least one lift truck of the fleet of lift trucks without a stand-on platform and at least one lift truck of the fleet of lift trucks with a stand-on platform (6, 8) have the identical vehicle frame. Each vehicle frame also has fastening elements for the optional fastening of a housing wall (5), a folding stand-on platform (6), and/or a fixed stand-on platform (8).Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2005Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Linde Material Handling GmbHInventors: Olivier Frechet, Eric Goguelet
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Publication number: 20090309327Abstract: A wheelchair has a first frame unit including a first wheel unit, a second frame unit including a second wheel unit, and a quick release unit including an axle that is connected rotatably to one of the first and second frame units. The axle is rotatable from a retaining position, where separation of the axle from the other one of the first and second frame units is arrested, to a releasing position, where separation of the axle from the other one of the first and second frame units is permitted. One of the first and second frame units is further provided with a third wheel unit, and the other one of the first and second frame units is further provided with a seat unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2008Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: P & F Brother Industrial CorporationInventor: Chih-Yung Huang
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Publication number: 20090302562Abstract: A stand-on riding mower has a support platform at the rear thereof for supporting an operator who stands during operation of the mower. The support platform is pivotally connected to the traction frame of the mower by a suspension that includes pivotal support plates at each side of the platform. At least one spring is arranged to push against the pivotal support plates in a direction causing the platform to rise such that the weight of the operator atop the platform causes the platform to lower until increasing biasing force in the spring balances the operator's weight. The spring ensures that impact shocks and the like on the traction frame of the mower are cushioned before reaching the operator's platform. In addition, the operator's platform is pivotal relative to the support plates to allow the operator's platform to be disposed in both a vertical stowed position and a horizontal deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Inventors: Jeffrey B. Kallevig, Jesse R. Gamble, David J. Scherbring
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Patent number: 7624996Abstract: A walk-behind lawn mower includes at least one of: (a) a latch assembly for receiving a folded-up sulky for storage during transport and the like; (b) inboard mounted control rods extending downwardly from a handle control assembly area of the mower, so that actuator shafts for the hydraulic pumps are located on inboard sides of the pumps so as to oppose one another; (c) a handle control assembly for allowing the mower to be operated in an efficient manner with operator comfort during turns and the like; and/or (d) a pump lock-out system including a lever(s) for actuating both a braking force to be applied to at least one wheel of the mower and a pump lock-out system for causing the pumps to be locked in a neutral position.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2003Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Wright Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: James D. Velke, William R. Wright
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Patent number: 7611155Abstract: A ride-on operator platform or sulky is used in connection with a small self-propelled loader to provide a support for an operator. The operator platform is pivotally mounted to the loader about a generally horizontal axis, and has a rear support engaging the surface over which the loader is operating to maintain the operator platform at a desired position relative to the surface. The upward pivoting of rear portions of the operator platform is limited by stop members, and substantial downward pivoting is permitted.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2007Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventor: Mark F. Bares
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Patent number: 7581737Abstract: The invention relates to a wheeled platform for coupling to a pushchair, in particular for transporting a standing child, the platform comprising a footplate (2) provided with wheels (3) and at least one coupling arm (4) having a first end (6) fitted to the footplate and a second end (10) adapted to co-operate with means (12, 13) for securing it to the pushchair, wherein the first end (6) of the coupling arm (4) is received directly in an orifice (7) of the footplate (2), without any intermediate part.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2004Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Equipbaby (UK) LimitedInventor: Benoït Cousin
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Patent number: 7527285Abstract: A sulky for attachment to a self-propelled machine, e.g., lawn mower. Sulkies in accordance with embodiments of the present invention may attach to, and detach from, the lawn mower with operator-actuatable, spring-loaded pins. The sulky may further pivot, relative to the mower, from an operating position to a storage position. A spring-loaded latch may be used to operatively secure the sulky relative to the mower frame when the sulky is in the storage position.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2005Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Exmark Manufacturing Company, IncorporatedInventor: Tommy Joe Vachal
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Publication number: 20090096178Abstract: An improved lawn mower sulky comprises platform 10, hitch support arm 20, first stub axle 40, first axle A-frame 41, first damper assembly 60, second stub axle 70, second axle A-frame 71, and second damper assembly 80.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventor: RENN ALLEN BEAL
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Publication number: 20090072504Abstract: A self-propelled vehicle comprises a frame and a platform pivotally mountable to a rear portion of the vehicle frame. The platform is pivotally movable between a first position in which the platform extends generally horizontally from the rear portion of the frame to support a rider during operation of the vehicle, and a second position in which the platform is removably secured in a generally upright position adjacent the rear portion of the frame to enable walk-behind operation of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventor: Bruce E. Kallevig
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Patent number: 7493711Abstract: A ride-on snow blower is described that includes a cab for housing and protecting a rider of the snow blower from the elements, a seat, a door, cab windows, a front frame section, an adjustable snow chute operable for flexible snow disposal, a motor, a motor powered auger for transporting snow to the snow chute, rear wheels located generally under the seat, front wheels located in general proximity to the motor, rear wheel steering mechanisms, drive mechanisms for locomotion of the snow blower in a desired direction, and a power source to power electrical components of the snow blower.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2006Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Inventors: Ronald Michael Gautreau, Uclise Joseph LeBlanc
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Publication number: 20090005196Abstract: A game having a floor, a plurality of walls rising up from said floor defining a play area, a game piece, at least one target positioned proximate the plurality of walls, including a plurality of multi-planar apertures operatively arranged to accept the game piece, and a vehicle, operatively arranged to be driven by a player, the vehicle having a bumper positioned circumferentially about a base of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Applicant: Cyber Sport Manufacturing LLCInventors: James J. Kessler, Stephen J. Kessler, Jason E. Bock, Michael J. Palumbo, Joseph Scinta
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Patent number: 7458588Abstract: A self-propelled vehicle comprises a frame and a platform pivotally mountable to a rear portion of the vehicle frame. The platform is pivotally movable between a first position in which the platform extends generally horizontally from the rear portion of the frame to support a rider during operation of the vehicle, and a second position in which the platform is removably secured in a generally upright position-adjacent the rear portion of the frame to enable walk-behind operation of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2005Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Inventor: Bruce E. Kallevig
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Publication number: 20080197588Abstract: Operator platform assemblies for use with the working vehicles, e.g., skid steer loaders, and vehicles incorporating the same. The platform assemblies may, in some embodiments, include an arm assembly that attaches to a rear portion of the vehicle and extends rearwardly therefrom as a cantilever member. The platform assembly may pivot from this deployed position to a storage position by pivoting upwardly about a pivot axis proximate the vehicle. A platform is, in some embodiments, pivotally attached to the arm assembly so that the platform may pivot relative to the arm assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: The Toro CompanyInventors: John P. Azure, Tanner L. Erickson, Barry L. Hentges, David A. Murray, Greg L. Lawrence
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Patent number: 7364169Abstract: A walk-behind lawn mower includes at least one of: (a) a latch assembly for receiving a folded-up sulky for storage during transport and the like; (b) inboard mounted control rods extending downwardly from a handle control assembly area of the mower, so that actuator shafts for the hydraulic pumps are located on inboard sides of the pumps so as to oppose one another; (c) a handle control assembly for allowing the mower to be operated in an efficient manner with operator comfort during turns and the like; and/or (d) a pump lock-out system including a lever(s) for actuating both a braking force to be applied to at least one wheel of the mower and a pump lock-out system for causing the pumps to be locked in a neutral position.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2007Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Wright Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: James D. Velke, William R. Wright