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Grass trimming device for pop-up sprinklers

US5461788A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 8, 1994
Grant dateOct 31, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 8, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S30/07
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device is disclosed for trimming grass from around a pop-up sprinkler having an annular top and a pop-up head concentrically mounted within the top. The device comprises a handle having a grip mounted on one end. A circular cutting element is mounted on the opposing end, the circular cutting element having a diameter larger than that of the annular top. A centering device mounted within the interior of the circular cutting element engages the pop-up head and centers the device over the top.

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