Patents by Inventor Scott M. Lyman

Scott M. Lyman 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).

  • Snow thrower chute rotation mechanism
    Patent number: 9290897
    Abstract: A chute rotation mechanism for a snow thrower having a frame and a chute rotatably mounted to the frame includes a ring gear configured to be mounted to the chute, a drive gear engaging the ring gear, and a handle assembly configured to pivot relative to the frame. The chute rotation mechanism also includes a first cable extending between the drive gear and the handle assembly. The handle assembly is pivotable in a first direction to tension the first cable and rotate the drive gear, thereby rotating the ring gear in a corresponding first direction. The chute rotation mechanism further includes a second cable extending between the drive gear and the handle assembly. The handle assembly is pivotable in a second direction to tension the second cable and rotate the drive gear, thereby rotating the ring gear in a corresponding second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Ariens Company
    Inventors: Travis Schisel, Scot Koehler, Craig A. Key, Scott M. Lyman
  • SNOW THROWER CHUTE ROTATION MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20150218764
    Abstract: A chute rotation mechanism for a snow thrower having a frame and a chute rotatably mounted to the frame includes a ring gear configured to be mounted to the chute, a drive gear engaging the ring gear, and a handle assembly configured to pivot relative to the frame. The chute rotation mechanism also includes a first cable extending between the drive gear and the handle assembly. The handle assembly is pivotable in a first direction to tension the first cable and rotate the drive gear, thereby rotating the ring gear in a corresponding first direction. The chute rotation mechanism further includes a second cable extending between the drive gear and the handle assembly. The handle assembly is pivotable in a second direction to tension the second cable and rotate the drive gear, thereby rotating the ring gear in a corresponding second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Travis Schisel, Scot Koehler, Craig A. Key, Scott M. Lyman