Patents by Inventor Richard L. Hart

Richard L. Hart 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: 20090101234
    Abstract: A stump cutter configured for improved stability includes a frame structure, an engine, a boom with a proximal end and distal end, and a grinding wheel rotatably mounted to the distal end of the boom. The boom is pivotally mounted to the frame structure at its proximal end typically by means of a turntable, hydraulic actuators and ears. Preferably, the engine is pivotally mounted between the ears about a generally horizontal axis so that the engine is generally weight-balanced during pivoting. The horizontal axis preferably passes through or adjacent the engine's center of mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: Richard L. HART
  • Publication number: 20080308325
    Abstract: A towing dolly is provided for relocating wheeled loads such as boat trailers, camping trailers and airplanes where towing forces required may be substantial. The towing dolly may have a wheel assembly with a drive gear disposed between proximate treads. The towing dolly may have a narrow wheel width providing easy steering and compact size for storage. The towing dolly may have a motor with a gear sprocket. A linked chain may transfer power from the motor to the drive gear located between the double treads. The dolly may have a steering arm extending perpendicular to drive direction allowing the operator to stand away from path of movement of the load while providing adequate leverage to steer the dolly. The dolly may have an alternate configuration with a power source located on the dolly providing operation independent of plugins or extension cords.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventor: Richard L. Hart