Patents by Inventor Troy R. McClain

Troy R. McClain 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).

  • Line trimmer/mower with twist grip throttle control
    Patent number: 11700786
    Abstract: A twist grip throttle assembly and weed trimmer utilizing the same are described herein. The weed trimmer has a power head on an upper end of a drive shaft assembly. The power head has a power provider, such as a gas powered motor. A base assembly with a cutter head for receiving wrapped cord is on a lower end of the drive shaft assembly. A throttle activator includes a tubular member rotationally mounted on the drive shaft assembly. The tubular member defines a gripping area. Twisting rotation of the throttle activator adjusts an amount of power produced by said power provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: LMS Enterprises LLP
    Inventors: David L. Thirion, Troy R. McClain
  • Line trimmer/mower with twist grip throttle control
    Patent number: 11013171
    Abstract: A twist grip throttle assembly and weed trimmer utilizing the same are described herein. The weed trimmer has a power head on an upper end of a drive shaft assembly. The power head has a power provider, such as a gas powered motor. A base assembly with a cutter head for receiving wrapped cord is on a lower end of the drive shaft assembly. A throttle activator includes a tubular member rotationally mounted on the drive shaft assembly. The tubular member defines a gripping area. Twisting rotation of the throttle activator adjusts an amount of power produced by said power provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Inventors: David L. Thirion, Troy R. McClain