Patents by Inventor David H. Diebold

David H. Diebold 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).

  • Suspension mechanism for reel mowers
    Patent number: 5343680
    Abstract: A mechanism for shifting reel mower cutting units to a position whereat the undersides of the cutting units are exposed for service. A knuckle joint is provided for pivoting the cutting units as the lift arms are raised to thereby shift the cutting units to service positions. A connection point is provided between a yoke and the cutting unit which is located at the upper rear quadrant of the cutting unit's side frame for generally balancing the force distributed to the ground through the front and rear rollers during forward mowing operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Ronald L. Reichen, David H. Diebold, Larry N. Smith, Stephen E. O'Brien, David L. Phillips