Patents by Inventor Charles C. Ryan

Charles C. Ryan 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).

  • Patent number: 4744580
    Abstract: A tow hitch for use with a tractor having, for example, a towing attachment, and one or more lawn or garden implements. The tractor may be, for example, a riding mower or other type of tractor, and the implement may be, for example, a rotary mower, a lawn dethatcher, a sweeper, a roller, etc., or combinations of such implements may be attached to the tow hitch. The two hitch comprises a tow bar which extends transversely of the direction of movement of the tractor, and a tow bar receptacle which is attached to the two bar and to the towing attachment of the tractor, the attachments being such that the tow bar does not pivot relative to the tractor. A bracket is secured to the forward side of each implement, and a flexible connector attaches the tow bar to the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1988
    Inventor: Charles C. Ryan