Patent · US Expired

Lawn mower starting aid

US5253540A · kind A · utility

8Cited by
14References
3Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 14, 1992
Grant dateOct 19, 1993
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 14, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/155
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for pulling the starter cord of a lawn mower engine utilizes a pulling cable disposed about upper and lower pulleys on a vertical post. The upper extremity of the pulling cable is attached to a lever pivotally joined to the vertical post. Downward movement of the lever causes the starter cord to be pulled horizontally.

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