Harvesters – Motorized harvester – Including motorized vehicle causing transit of harvester
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-19
2007-06-19
Will, Thomas B. (Department: 3671)
Harvesters
Motorized harvester
Including motorized vehicle causing transit of harvester
C056S001000, C056SDIG018, C280S047315, C280S047371, C280S047360
Reexamination Certificate
active
10790355
ABSTRACT:
A walk-behind implement, e.g., lawn mower, having a handle assembly, and a handle assembly release apparatus for use with such an implement. The release apparatus, in one embodiment, may permit unlocking of the handle assembly from a first operating position relative to a housing of the implement. Once unlocked, the handle assembly may be moved, e.g., pivoted, to a second storage position. In one embodiment, the release apparatus may include a lever member that may be actuated by the application of a force applied by an operator's foot.
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Mueting Raasch & Gebhardt, P.A.
The Toro Company
Torres Alicia
Will Thomas B.
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