Patents by Inventor Terrance G. Benson

Terrance G. Benson 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).

  • Drive-by-wire lawnmower
    Patent number: 7172041
    Abstract: The mower has at least two independently driven wheels that are each capable of bi-directional rotation. The at least two wheels are independently driven so that operation of the at least two wheels causes the at least two wheels to independently rotate which propels and steers the mower. A microprocessor controls the operation of the at least two wheels in accordance with signals received by the microprocessor. The mower has at least one controller. The at least one controller sends signals to the microprocessor that the microprocessor uses to control the operation of the at least two wheels. The operation of the at least one controller causes the at least two wheels to propel and steer the mower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Wuertz, Terrance G. Benson
  • Drive-by-wire lawn mower
    Patent number: 6808032
    Abstract: The mower has at least two independently driven wheels that are each capable of bi-directional rotation. The at least two wheels are independently driven so that operation of the at least two wheels causes the at least two wheels to independently rotate which propels and steers the mower. A microprocessor controls the operation of the at least two wheels in accordance with signals received by the microprocessor. The mower has at least one controller. The at least one controller sends signals to the microprocessor that the microprocessor uses to control the operation of the at least two wheels. The operation of the at least one controller causes the at least two wheels to propel and steer the mower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Wuertz, Terrance G. Benson
  • Drive-by-wire riding lawn mower
    Publication number: 20030114270
    Abstract: The mower has at least two independently driven wheels that are each capable of bi-directional rotation. The at least two wheels are independently driven so that operation of the at least two wheels causes the at least two wheels to independently rotate which propels and steers the mower. A microprocessor controls the operation of the at least two wheels in accordance with signals received by the microprocessor. The mower has at least one controller. The at least one controller sends signals to the microprocessor that the microprocessor uses to control the operation of the at least two wheels. The operation of the at least one controller causes the at least two wheels to propel and steer the mower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Robert M. Wuertz, Terrance G. Benson
  • Method for constant speed control for electric greens mower
    Patent number: 6339916
    Abstract: An electric mower having constant speed control. The mower is powered by a battery and a controller connected to the electric motor. The controller monitors mower operation and ensures that a constant speed is maintained while mowing and transporting even on includes and declines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventor: Terrance G. Benson
  • Constant speed control for electric greens mower
    Patent number: 6109009
    Abstract: An electric mower having constant speed control. The mower is powered by a battery and a controller connected to the electric motor. The controller monitors mower operation and ensures that a constant speed is maintained while mowing and transporting even on inclines and declines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventor: Terrance G. Benson
  • Lawn mower bedknife adjustment
    Patent number: 4637204
    Abstract: A lawn mower for a reel type lawn mower, and including mechanism for urging the bedknife cutting edge toward the reel and for positioning the bedknife cutting edge in the direction away from the reel, if desired. The cutting edge can be positioned either with a clearance or with no clearance, relative to the reel. The adjustment is automatic and consistently the same each time it is made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1987
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Terrance G. Benson, Dean M. Lewis