Patents by Inventor Philip C. Dretzka

Philip C. Dretzka 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).

  • Turf vehicle having accessory attachment system
    Patent number: 10791669
    Abstract: Accessory attachments systems for use with turf vehicles are described and illustrated. Such systems permit outdoor maintenance tools to be secured and transported by the vehicle, e.g., in locations conveniently accessible by an operator of the vehicle without leaving the operator platform (e.g., seat), and removed from the vehicle when desired. In some embodiments, the system includes one or more connectors each having: a mounting portion adapted to be removably secured to a panel attached to the vehicle; and a tool holding portion adapted to receive and hold an outdoor maintenance tool. The mounting portion of each connector may attach to any one of a plurality of receivers formed on panels secured to various locations on the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY
    Inventors: Philip C. Dretzka, Jeffrey W. Stern, Steven R. Porter, C. Mark Atterbury, Kenneth L. McConnell, Curtis E. Wersal
  • TURF VEHICLE HAVING ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190008090
    Abstract: Accessory attachments systems for use with turf vehicles are described and illustrated. Such systems permit outdoor maintenance tools to be secured and transported by the vehicle, e.g., in locations conveniently accessible by an operator of the vehicle without leaving the operator platform (e.g., seat), and removed from the vehicle when desired. In some embodiments, the system includes one or more connectors each having: a mounting portion adapted to be removably secured to a panel attached to the vehicle; and a tool holding portion adapted to receive and hold an outdoor maintenance tool. The mounting portion of each connector may attach to any one of a plurality of receivers formed on panels secured to various locations on the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Philip C. Dretzka, Jeffrey W. Stern, Steven R. Porter, C. Mark Atterbury, Kenneth L. McConnell, Curtis E. Wersal
  • Side pod for turf vehicle
    Patent number: D799556
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Exmark Manufacturing Company, Incorporated
    Inventors: C. Mark Atterbury, Philip C. Dretzka, David M. Converse
  • Side pod for turf vehicle
    Patent number: D821449
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Exmark Manufacturing Company, Incorporated
    Inventors: C. Mark Atterbury, Philip C. Dretzka, David M. Converse
  • Handle for lawn and garden tool
    Patent number: D828125
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY
    Inventors: Philip C. Dretzka, Ryan J. Sweere, Tyler E. Peterson, David J. Martin
  • Handle for lawn and garden tool
    Patent number: D832669
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY
    Inventors: Philip C. Dretzka, David J. Martin, Ryan J. Sweere, Tyler E. Peterson
  • Lawn mower powerhead
    Patent number: D833486
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY
    Inventors: Philip C. Dretzka, Leif A. Erickson
  • Debris blower
    Patent number: D853061
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY
    Inventors: Philip C. Dretzka, Tyler E. Peterson, Jeffrey J. Schwichtenberg, Timothy Werts
  • Hedge trimmer
    Patent number: D854387
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY
    Inventors: Philip C. Dretzka, David J. Martin, Ryan J. Sweere, Tyler E. Peterson
  • Chainsaw
    Patent number: D859950
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY
    Inventors: Philip C. Dretzka, David J. Martin, Ryan J. Sweere, Tyler E. Peterson
  • Debris blower
    Patent number: D877779
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY
    Inventors: Philip C. Dretzka, David J. Martin, Ryan J. Sweere, Tyler E. Peterson
  • Snowthrower
    Patent number: D921053
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: EXMARK MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Ryan J. Volovsek, Philip C. Dretzka, Nicholas J. Wersal, Christina O. Howell, Brian M. Clemens
  • Debris blower
    Patent number: D926397
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY
    Inventors: Philip C. Dretzka, Nicholas Suchoza, Jianlong Chen, Chang Wang
  • Handle for lawn and garden tool
    Patent number: D960670
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventors: Philip C. Dretzka, Nicholas Suchoza, Jianlong Chen, Xiaofei Miao
  • Wheel
    Patent number: D966176
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY
    Inventors: Philip C. Dretzka, Aaron Y. Curtis, Khari S. Clarke, Aaron A. Hernandez, Daniel A. Phipps
  • Motor housing for snowthrower
    Patent number: D994603
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY
    Inventors: Philip C. Dretzka, David J. Martin, Brian A. Hanson, Timothy Werts
  • Snowthrower housing
    Patent number: D999258
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY
    Inventors: Philip C. Dretzka, Timothy J. Clift, Michael Turbak, Aaron A. Hernandez, Daniel A. Phipps
  • Lawnmower shell
    Patent number: D1007537
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY
    Inventors: Philip C. Dretzka, Daniel A. Phipps
  • Lawnmower shell
    Patent number: D1016860
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY
    Inventors: Philip C. Dretzka, Aaron Y. Curtis, Khari S. Clarke, Kevin D. Docken, Aaron A. Hernandez, Daniel A. Phipps
  • Base station
    Patent number: D1020743
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY
    Inventors: Philip C. Dretzka, Nicholas J. Wersal, Aaron Y. Curtis, Daniel Aaron Phipps, Chris A. Wadzinski, Ryan J. Volovsek