Patents by Inventor Ray G. Bates

Ray G. Bates 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).

  • Frame and seat support for a riding lawn mower
    Patent number: 6497453
    Abstract: A frame channel is provided for the mounting of an engine of a rear engine riding lawn mower. A platform is secured to the frame channel, the platform includes a portion which overlays the engine and which includes an opening therein. A seat-supporting hood normally overlays the opening. The hood is pivotally mounted to the platform whereby when the hood is pivoted to an open position to expose the platform opening, access to the engine is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Murray, Inc.
    Inventors: Ray G. Bates, John A. Burns, Robert M. DeWeese
  • Frame and seat support for a riding lawn mower
    Publication number: 20020030390
    Abstract: A frame channel is provided for the mounting of an engine of a rear engine riding lawn mower. A platform is secured to the frame channel, the platform includes a portion which overlays the engine and which includes an opening therein. A seat-supporting hood normally overlays the opening. The hood is pivotally mounted to the platform whereby when the hood is pivoted to an open position to expose the platform opening, access to the engine is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventors: Ray G. Bates, John A. Burns, Robert M. Deweese