Data processing: vehicles – navigation – and relative location – Vehicle control – guidance – operation – or indication – Electric vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2009-10-23
2011-11-08
Zanelli, Michael J. (Department: 3661)
Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location
Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication
Electric vehicle
C701S036000, C701S050000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08055399
ABSTRACT:
Electronic control systems and related control methods for controlling electric auxiliary motors for performing work, such as electric deck motors for mower blades. The apparatus is shown in use with a vehicle that includes a mowing deck. Features of the control systems allow for safe and efficient use of the vehicle.
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Fox Ivan E.
Jones David
Jones Robert
Wyatt Christopher K.
Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership
Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
Zanelli Michael J.
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