Patents by Inventor Earl H. Kidd, deceased

Earl H. Kidd, deceased 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).

  • Rotary lawn mower with rearward foot guard assembly
    Patent number: 4671052
    Abstract: A lawn mower comprises a housing enclosing a rotary cutting blade and including a downwardly depending sidewall which extends radially outwardly of the path of cutting blade rotation and includes a rearward section having a lower edge which extends generally adjacent to the plane of cutting blade rotation and generally transversely of the direction of intended mower travel. A rearward foot guard assembly is carried by the housing and includes a portion which rigidly extends below and outwardly of the rearward section lower edge to prevent operator foot contact with the mower blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1987
    Assignee: Outboard Marine Corporation
    Inventors: Herman H. Martin, Earl H. Kidd, deceased