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Garden implement

US9167737B2 · kind B2 · utility

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25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 22, 2013
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01B35/26
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A garden implement that utilizes a hub motor assembly coupled to a frame. One or more working tools may be selectively coupled to a hub body encompassing a hub motor of the hub motor assembly. The working tools are operative to work soil in a garden or other agricultural setting. The hub motor may include a brushless DC motor driven by an electrical power source. The electrical power source may include a battery or an AC power source. Alternatively, the hub motor may be used to drive a wheel which propels the garden implement.

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