Patents by Inventor Richard F. Percy

Richard F. Percy 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).

  • End of cut speed control system
    Patent number: 9179596
    Abstract: An end of cut speed control system includes a vehicle controller that commands a traction drive system to a reduced ground speed based on the setting of a control to a preset end of cut mode ground speed as a percentage of the mow mode ground speed. The vehicle controller changes the speed from the mow mode to the end of cut mode when a proximity sensor indicates the cutting units are raised to a cross cut position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: David L. Phillips, Richard F. Percy, David A. Straka, Clint W. Lampley, Paul R. Heide
  • END OF CUT SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140331630
    Abstract: An end of cut speed control system includes a vehicle controller that commands a traction drive system to a reduced ground speed based on the setting of a control to a preset end of cut mode ground speed as a percentage of the mow mode ground speed. The vehicle controller changes the speed from the mow mode to the end of cut mode when a proximity sensor indicates the cutting units are raised to a cross cut position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: David L. Phillips, Richard F. Percy, David A. Straka, Clint W. Lampley, Paul R. Heide
  • Grass catcher mounting device for reel mower cutting unit
    Patent number: 8407976
    Abstract: A grass catcher mounting device is provided for a reel mower cutting unit, including a pair of outwardly extending pivot rods on the left and right sides of the grass catcher, and a pair of slots in the side panels of the reel mower cutting unit receiving the pivot rods such that the grass catcher can pitch with respect to the reel mower cutting unit. The mounting device also includes a forwardly extending center support on which the grass catcher rests and which supports most of the weight of the grass catcher. The center support allows the grass catcher to pitch, roll and steer or yaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Richard F. Percy, John D. Pope, Sr., Joshua J. McCormick
  • GRASS CATCHER MOUNTING DEVICE FOR REEL MOWER CUTTING UNIT
    Publication number: 20090188230
    Abstract: A grass catcher mounting device is provided for a reel mower cutting unit, including a pair of outwardly extending pivot rods on the left and right sides of the grass catcher, and a pair of slots in the side panels of the reel mower cutting unit receiving the pivot rods such that the grass catcher can pitch with respect to the reel mower cutting unit. The mounting device also includes a forwardly extending center support on which the grass catcher rests and which supports most of the weight of the grass catcher. The center support allows the grass catcher to pitch, roll and steer or yaw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Richard F. Percy, John D. Pope, SR., Joshua J. McCormick