Patents by Inventor Herbert F. Horner, Jr.

Herbert F. Horner, Jr. 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).

  • Lawn mower traction control system
    Patent number: 4558558
    Abstract: A self-propelled lawn mower (2) has an engine (4), transmission (8), two drive wheels (10) and a rearwardly and upwardly extending handle (18). A pivotable and rotatable control bar (20) is mounted on handle (18). The pivotable and rotatable bar (20) provides individual or simultaneous engagement of drive wheels for ground traction, gradual or zero radius turns, and braking. Thus a single control bar (20) provides a multitude of functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1985
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: Herbert F. Horner, Jr., Michael M. Zenner, Daniel P. Nowack, Herman P. Christopherson
  • Lawnmower bagging apparatus
    Patent number: 4015406
    Abstract: Collection or bagging apparatus for a riding-type lawn mower is disclosed. A substantially rigid top hinged receptacle structure is fastened to the mower frame. A telescoping elongated handle member which cooperates with a bracket to provide a retractable lever for emptying of the receptacle and a latch to prevent accidental opening of the receptacle during the filling procedure is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1977
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: Robert H. Witt, Herbert F. Horner, Jr., Richard A. Thorud