Mower deck lid locking mechanism
CA 2228066 C · Owner: Benway, Randy Edward · Inventors: Benway, Randy Edward
Overview
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A locking mechanism for a lid which covers an opening in a mower deck directly above blades which rotate within the deck the locking mechanism locks the lid in a position generally covering the opening and is releasable by an operator for allowing the operator to shift the lid to a position whereat the opening is generally uncovered. A chute extends laterally outwardly from the opening, is pivotable as the chute abuts obstructions during mowing operations. The locking mechanism remains locked as the chute pivots. Thelocking mechanism includes a rod member about which the lid is pivotable between open and closed positions. A torsion spring biases the lid to pivot to the closed position and …
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- Filed February 26, 1998 and granted October 16, 2001. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended February 26, 2018.
- A certificate of supplementary protection adds at most two years for a drug, so even that would have ended by February 26, 2020.
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