Patents by Inventor Robert S. Lauren

Robert S. Lauren 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).

  • Patent number: 8065864
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a mower can be adapted to traverse a terrain. The mower can include a frame, which can include a front and at least one front beam located at the front of the frame, and first and second front wheels. In some embodiments, each of the first and second wheels can be coupled to the at least one front beam and at least one biasing member can be associated with each of the first and second front wheels. In some embodiments, the at least one biasing member can be positioned to bias the wheels in a downward direction and can include being constructed a of a non-metal material. In some embodiments, the wheels can independently move with respect to one another in response to changing elevation of the terrain. The mower also can include a cutter deck and at least one cutter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Briggs & Stratton Corporation
    Inventors: Mark J. Melone, James F. Marshall, Robert S. Lauren
  • Publication number: 20100011732
    Abstract: The mower front independent suspension assembly in some embodiments of the present invention includes a first suspension arm connected to the front of the lawn mower frame and a second suspension arm connected to the side of the lawn mower frame. In some embodiments, the first suspension arm is connected to the front of the frame at or near the longitudinal center of the frame, while the second suspension arm is connected to the side of the frame a distance from the front of the frame. Also, in some embodiments the cutter deck of the lawn mower is connected to the front independent suspension assemblies for movement therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Mark J. Melone, James F. Marshall, Robert S. Lauren
  • Patent number: 7546723
    Abstract: The mower front independent suspension assembly in some embodiments of the present invention includes a first suspension arm connected to the front of the lawn mower frame and a second suspension arm connected to the side of the lawn mower frame. In some embodiments, the first suspension arm is connected to the front of the frame at or near the longitudinal center of the frame, while the second suspension arm is connected to the side of the frame a distance from the front of the frame. Also, in some embodiments the cutter deck of the lawn mower is connected to the front independent suspension assemblies for movement therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Briggs and Stratton Corporation
    Inventors: Mark J. Melone, James F. Marshall, Robert S. Lauren
  • Patent number: 7152389
    Abstract: A front independent suspension including a first suspension arm coupled to a front side of a frame and a second suspension arm coupled to a lateral side of the frame. The first suspension arm and the second suspension arm are movable relative to the frame in response to changes in elevation of the terrain. At least one of the first suspension arm and the second suspension arm is coupled to a cutter deck for movement of the cutter deck responsive to changes in elevation of the terrain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Briggs and Stratton Corporation
    Inventors: Mark J. Melone, James F. Marshall, Robert S. Lauren
  • Patent number: 6857254
    Abstract: The mower front independent suspension assembly in some embodiments of the present invention includes a first suspension arm connected to the front of the lawn mower frame and a second suspension arm connected to the side of the lawn mower frame. In some embodiments, the first suspension arm is connected to the front of the frame at or near the longitudinal center of the frame, while the second suspension arm is connected to the side of the frame a distance from the front of the frame. Also, in some embodiments the cutter deck of the lawn mower is connected to the front independent suspension assemblies for movement therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Ferris Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Melone, James F. Marshall, Robert S. Lauren
  • Publication number: 20030106297
    Abstract: The mower front independent suspension assembly in some embodiments of the present invention includes a first suspension arm connected to the front of the lawn mower frame and a second suspension arm connected to the side of the lawn mower frame. In some embodiments, the first suspension arm is connected to the front of the frame at or near the longitudinal center of the frame, while the second suspension arm is connected to the side of the frame a distance from the front of the frame. Also, in some embodiments the cutter deck of the lawn mower is connected to the front independent suspension assemblies for movement therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Mark J. Melone, James F. Marshall, Robert S. Lauren