Patents by Inventor Michael J. Boynton

Michael J. Boynton 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).

  • Publication number: 20160316619
    Abstract: A height of cut control system on a mower deck includes a linear actuator connected to the lift linkage. A height of cut dial has a plurality of operator-selected desired cutting heights, and a deck height control is connected to the electronic controller that commands the linear actuator to lower or raise the mower deck to the desired cutting height when the deck height control is in a down position or an up position. A deck height display provides visual feedback to the operator showing if the actual height of the mower deck is off the desired cutting height. If the actual height is at least a specified amount off the desired cutting height, the electronic controller may automatically adjust the mower deck by commanding the linear actuator to move the mower deck to the desired cutting height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Scott M. Johanek, John P. Kruckeberg, Michael J. Boynton, Shayne A. Ralston