Patents Assigned to Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.
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Publication number: 20130249179Abstract: To reduce the complexity, maintenance, and cost, and to increase the reliability of a riding lawnmower employing a short turn radius steering system, the riding lawn mower may be configured with a linkage and steering assembly that eliminates or reduces complicated gearing. A riding lawn mower may comprise a link system, pivot brackets, and spindle assemblies. The geometry of the steering system may be configured to provide a turn radius of seven inches or less. Moreover, the geometry of the steering system may be configured to provide Ackerman steering, such that, the inside wheel turns sharper than the outside wheel in a turn.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2010Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: HUSQVARNA CONSUMER OUTDOOR PRODUCTS N.A., INC.Inventor: Duncan Burns, JR.
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Publication number: 20130227923Abstract: To achieve a particular price point and/or to utilize a particular engine, riding lawn mowers may be configured with reduced size, weight, and/or power requirements, in order. A riding lawn mower may comprise a cutting deck coupled to a cutting blade, and an internal combustion engine having a displacement of less than 225 cubic centimeters. The internal combustion engine may be coupled to the cutting blade via a friction drive, wherein the friction drive is configured with a neutral bearing in order to reduce flat spotting of components of the friction drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2010Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: HUSQVARNA CONSUMER OUTDOOR PRODUCTS N.A., INC.Inventors: Matthew Elder, Justin Warner, Warren Pendry, Eric Canonge, Jeffrey C. Hickman, Lennie D. Rhoades, Roger J. Leon, David Bonner, Darren Chandler, James F. Dayton, JR., Jake Fiser, Travis Lyons, Brad Graham, Duncan K. Burns, JR., David Hypes
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Publication number: 20130152538Abstract: To reduce the complexity, maintenance, and cost and increase reliability of a riding lawnmower employing a center rear discharge deck, the riding lawn mowers may be configured with a cutter engagement system which allows for a cutting system to be engaged and disengaged by a user without a motor clutching system. A riding lawn mower may comprise a center rear discharge deck having a single sided belt and a cutter engagement system. The cutter engagement system may be configured to interface with the belt to provide power and opposing rotation movement through one or more cutter engagements and/or gear boxes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2010Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: HUSQVARNA CONSUMER OUTDOOR PRODUCTS N.A., INC.Inventors: Jake Fiser, Seth Chapman
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Publication number: 20130097984Abstract: To achieve a particular price point and/or to utilize a particular engine, riding lawn mowers may be configured with reduced size, weight, and/or power requirements, in order. A riding lawn mower may comprise a cutting deck coupled to a cutting blade, and an internal combustion engine having a displacement of less than 225 cubic centimeters. The internal combustion engine may be coupled to the cutting blade via a friction drive, wherein the friction drive is configured with a neutral bearing in order to reduce flat spotting of components of the friction drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.Inventor: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.
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Publication number: 20130097985Abstract: To achieve a particular price point and/or to utilize a particular engine, riding lawn mowers may be configured with reduced size, weight, and/or power requirements, in order. A riding lawn mower may comprise a cutting deck coupled to a cutting blade, and an internal combustion engine having a displacement of less than 225 cubic centimeters. The internal combustion engine may be coupled to the cutting blade via a friction drive, wherein the friction drive is configured with a neutral bearing in order to reduce flat spotting of components of the friction drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: HUSQVARNA CONSUMER OUTDOOR PRODUCTS N.A., INC.Inventor: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.
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Publication number: 20120318249Abstract: A fuel delivery system (100) for an internal combustion engine. The fuel delivery system (100) includes a diaphragm carburettor (102) for mixing air and fuel, a start preparation system (104) for introducing fuel into the carburettor before a start of the engine, and a fuel enrichment system (106) for providing an enriched fuel and air mixture when the engine is cranked.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2009Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: HUSQVARNA CONSUMER OUTDOOR PRODUCTS N.A. INC.Inventors: Paul Warfel, Neal Chandler, Darien Lynn Lacroix
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Patent number: 8312946Abstract: A trigger 52a control apparatus is provided for operating a transmission 44 of a self-propelled mowing machine 20 via a cable 42 between a halt condition and an advancement condition. The trigger 52a control apparatus includes a housing 100, and a plurality of independently operable triggers 52a rotatably coupled to the housing 100 for movement between an engaged and a disengaged position 104. Each trigger 52a includes an operation member 108a. A cam 114 is rotatably coupled to the housing 100 about a cam rotation axis 116 and operatively coupled to the cable 42, wherein rotation of the cam 114 in a first direction relatively increases tension in the cable 42. An actuation member 138 is coupled to the cam 114 a distance from the cam rotation axis 116.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.Inventors: Clint Lahey, Matthew Lambert
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Publication number: 20110308217Abstract: A mower for cutting grass includes a platform with a motor located thereon. A door on the platform has a first position blocking a discharge and a second door position away from the discharge. A bag has an inlet that mates to a discharge. A support is connected to the platform and a door prop is movably mounted on the support. The door prop has a first position not in engagement with the door to permit the door to be in the first position and having a second position in which a segment of the door prop engages with the door to retain the door in the second position. A handle extends up from the platform. An operable member is mounted on the handle. A connector extends between the door prop and the operable member to transmit force to move the door prop.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: HUSQVARNA CONSUMER OUTDOOR PRODUCTS N.A., INC.Inventors: Clint Lahey, Lennie Dorrian Rhoades, Nicholas Brian Hansen, Matthew Michael Lambert
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Publication number: 20110289721Abstract: A hand carried power tool (100) is presented which includes a vibration-producing power unit (15) interconnected with an elongate handle (20). The handle (20) has a base end (24) coupled to the power unit (15) and an opposite free end (28) configured for manual gripping. Additionally a vibration damping member (50), which permits vibration-induced movement between the base end (24) of the handle (20) and the power unit (15), interstitially located between the base end (24) of the handle (20) and the power unit (15). Furthermore, a resilient biasing member (40) is coupled between the elongate handle (20) and the power unit (15). The biasing member (40) connects to the handle (20) at a location distant from the base end (24) of the handle (20) and the biasing member (40) is configured to dampen vibration-induced relative movement between the base end (24) of the handle (20) and the power unit (15).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2008Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: HUSQVARNA CONSUMER OUTDOOR PRODUCTS N.A., INC.Inventors: John Allen, Andrew Curtis
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Patent number: 8037669Abstract: A mower 10 is provided for cutting grass where the mower 10 includes a body 12 with a mower deck 16, a motor 14, a baffle 30, and a battery 52. The mower deck 16 has a downwardly-open interior within which grass is cut. The motor 14 is supported upon the mower deck 16 and supplies a motive force for a mowing operation where the motor 14 includes at least a portion operable by electrical energy. The baffle 30 is located within the interior of the mower deck 16 where the baffle 30 bounds an area within the mower deck 16. The battery 52 is located within the interior of the mower deck 16 and is located within the area bounded by the baffle 30. In another example, the mower deck 16 and the baffle 30 are configured for substantially restraining the movement of the battery 52. In an example method, the battery 52 is installed within a baffle 30 that is secured within an interior of the mower deck 16.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2009Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Hansen, Matthew Lambert
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Publication number: 20110000176Abstract: A trigger 52a control apparatus is provided for operating a transmission 44 of a self-propelled mowing machine 20 via a cable 42 between a halt condition and an advancement condition. The trigger 52a control apparatus includes a housing 100, and a plurality of independently operable triggers 52a rotatably coupled to the housing 100 for movement between an engaged and a disengaged position 104. Each trigger 52a includes an operation member 108a. A cam 114 is rotatably coupled to the housing 100 about a cam rotation axis 116 and operatively coupled to the cable 42, wherein rotation of the cam 114 in a first direction relatively increases tension in the cable 42. An actuation member 138 is coupled to the cam 114 a distance from the cam rotation axis 116.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.Inventors: Clint Lahey, Matthew Lambert
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Patent number: D636196Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2010Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.Inventors: Jeff Hickman, Travis Lyons
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Patent number: D646086Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2010Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.Inventors: Jeff Hickman, Eric C. Canonge
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Patent number: D649981Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2011Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.Inventors: Chris Roth, David Briney
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Patent number: D663752Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Hickman, Eric Tse, Ernest Lane
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Patent number: D663753Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Hickman, Eric Tse, Ernest Lane
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Patent number: D665428Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Hickman, Eric Tse, Ernest Lane
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Patent number: D665429Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Hickman, Eric Tse, Ernest Lane
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Patent number: D684596Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2012Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.Inventors: Sean Dwyer, Jerry A. Sandy, Steve Brinkman, Grayson Foley
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Patent number: D685005Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2012Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.Inventors: Sean Dwyer, Jerry A. Sandy, Steve Brinkman, Grayson Foley