Patents by Inventor Tim Peter

Tim Peter 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).

  • Asymmetrical drive system
    Patent number: 6244370
    Abstract: A drive system for a grounds care device using two identical final drives in combination with two identical power units to provide directional drive to the wheels. The final drives and power units are assembled to each other differently for use on each side to provide the required relative reverse rotation of each drive wheel while maintaining the same direction of control movement for forward (or reverse) movement of each drive wheel (in regards to machine movement). Additionally, the drive belt for the cutting unit is routed between the power units (rather than under or over) to allow a lower center of gravity for increased stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: MTD Products Inc
    Inventor: Tim Peter
  • Zero turn tractor control system
    Patent number: 5921142
    Abstract: A neutral biasing system is disclosed using a neutral biased biasing system on a control column to bias a remote power unit into a neutral condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: MTD Products Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Peter
  • Asymmetrical drive system
    Patent number: 5894907
    Abstract: A drive system for a grounds care device using two identical final drives in combination with two identical power units to provide directional drive to the wheels.The final drives and power units are assembled to each other differently for use on each side to provide the required relative reverse rotation of each drive wheel while maintaining the same direction of control movement for forward (or reverse) movement of each drive wheel (in regards to machine movement).Additionally, the drive belt for the cutting unit is routed between the power units (rather than under or over) to allow a lower center of gravity for increased stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: MTD Products Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Peter
  • Lost motion lift control for a mower deck
    Patent number: 5813203
    Abstract: An implement lift mechanism for a grounds care device uses a lost motion interconnection between a rotary lift flange and an integral lift/connector link coaxial therewith to selectively control the height of the implement. The lost motion interconnection allows the implement to float upwards over uneven terrain. Additionally, a spring can be used to assist in aiding the implement and reducing lift force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: MTD Products Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Peter
  • Operator control for lawn and garden vehicles
    Patent number: 5375674
    Abstract: A control for a lawn and garden vehicle, such control utilizing a "U" shaped main direction control pivotally mounted to the handlebars. The control being physically interconnected to a transmission such that movement of the direction control forward causes the vehicle to move forward, and movement of the direction control backward causes the vehicle to move in reverse with the control being spring biased into a central neutral position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Assignee: MTD Products Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Peter
  • Full flotation mower deck
    Patent number: 5355665
    Abstract: A full flotation mower deck for a rear engine walk behind lawn mower, such flotation deck including a fixed frame having a pivoting axle, with the mower deck independently supported by anti-scalping wheels and interconnected to the frame by pins with a separate mechanical interconnection between the mower deck and the frame for forward and aft movement in respect thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: MTD Products Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Peter