Patents by Inventor Eldon Bishop

Eldon Bishop 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: 9357701
    Abstract: An edging system includes a mounting bracket adapted to be mounted to a portion of a vehicle, the mounting bracket having a control arm receiving member, a control arm rotatably connected to the control arm receiving member so that the control arm is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket, a control arm moving device connected to the mounting bracket, the control arm moving device having an end portion adapted to engage a portion of the control arm, and an edger assembly connected to an end portion of the control arm. The edger assembly can include a frame assembly connected to the end portion of the control arm, and a cutting member carded by the frame assembly. The activated position of the edger assembly may be defined as the edger assembly being positioned so that the cutting member engages a portion of the ground adjacent to the edger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Bishop Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Eldon Bishop
  • Publication number: 20060201122
    Abstract: A device that is a fully self-contained motorized mowing apparatus with an electric-clutch. It is in tow behind self-propelled mowing equipment. A tow hitch frame is attached above and to the carrier frame, back of center of the mower carrier frame. Front wheels are stationary and rear wheels pivot, allowing the mower to follow directly off to the side of the lead equipment. Towing more specifically to “zero turn” tow units without leaving an uncut strip of turf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventor: Eldon Bishop