Patents by Inventor Dean A. Meyer

Dean A. Meyer 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).

  • Dual motor drive system for electrically powered mower
    Patent number: 6253534
    Abstract: A motor for powering a cutting unit in an electric mower. The motor is mounted above the cutting unit. A second motor is provided to drive one or more accessories and is also mounted above the cutting unit. The motors are symmetrically placed toward opposite ends of the cutting unit. The second motor acts as a counterbalance to the first, so the cutting unit has similar weight on both of its ends. This eliminates the need for a torsion spring counterbalance system, allows increased mobility of the cutting unit, and facilitates servicing of the cutting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Hunter, Dean A. Meyer
  • Dual motor drive system for electrically powered mower
    Patent number: 6082082
    Abstract: A unique motor for powering a cutting unit in an electric mower is disclosed. The motor is mounted above the cutting unit. A second motor is provided to drive one or more accessories and is also mounted above the cutting unit. The motors are symmetrically placed toward opposite ends of the cutting unit. The second motor acts as a counterbalance to the first, so the cutting unit has similar weight on both of its ends. This eliminates the need for a torsion spring counterbalance system, allows increased mobility of the cutting unit, and facilitates servicing of the cutting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Hunter, Dean A. Meyer