Patents by Inventor William P. Notaras

William P. Notaras 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: 6516598
    Abstract: A powered cutting device (1) maneuverable in the manner of a wheelbarrow, brush cutter, or stick edger by a walking operator and operable to both horizontally mow and vertically trim vegetation. The cutting device (1) includes an elongated frame (5) having handles (3), a power unit (4) supported by the frame (5), a rotatable vegetative cutter (14, 15), and a power train interconnecting the power unit (4) and the cutter (14, 15). The cutter (14, 15) is movable between a mowing position (FIG. 1) in which it rotates about a substantially vertical axis, and a trimming position (FIG. 4) in which it rotates about a substantially horizonal axis. A releasable latch arrangement maintains the cutter (14, 15) in either of the two positions. The power train includes a power directing arrangement operable to rotate the cutter (14, 15) in each of the positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Inventors: John A. Notaras, Angelo L. Notaras, William P. Notaras