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Lawn mower with suspended ergonomic seat

US8220577B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 7, 2011
Grant dateJul 17, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62K5/01
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Some embodiments of the invention provide outdoor power equipment including a frame, a seat and at least one leg support angled from a horizontal plane. The outdoor power equipment can include one or more handles, a suspension unit coupled between the frame and the seat. In some embodiments, the seat can be declined with respect to a horizontal plane so that the operator's upper torso leans forward at an angle with respect to a vertical plane when the operator is sitting on the seat.

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