Apparatus for transporting operator behind self-propelled vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5575140
SERIAL NO

08453216

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An apparatus in combination with or attachable to a self-propelled vehicle such as a lawn mower for transporting the operator therebehind. The apparatus includes a first arm pivotally connected to the lawn mower, a second arm pivotally connected to the first arm and a support platform pivotally connected to the second arm. The apparatus is spring loaded for biasing the first and second arms and the support platform in a retracted storage position during which the operator can walk behind the lawn mower. The apparatus is selectively extendable to an in use ride behind position during which the operator may stand on the support platform and ride behind the self-propelled lawn mower. The support platform includes a sliding plate for sliding on the ground and reducing frictional forces when the operator is standing on the support platform.

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NOVAE CORP821 VILLA PARK COURT FORT WAYNE IN 46808

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bermes, Gregory J Fort Wayne, IN 2 128
Bermes, Steven P Fort Wayne, IN 17 356

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