Edward H Gerber

US Patent:

58844627, Mar 23, 1999

Filed:

Apr 4, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/626154

Inventors:

Edward H. Gerber - Hudson FL

International Classification:

A01D 3468

US Classification:

56 121

Abstract:

A wheeled support for controlled movement of lawn maintenance equipment. The wheeled support has a fixed upper support member and a telescoping lower support member each of which are attached to a main support so that the wheeled support is adaptable for supporting different types lawn maintenance equipment. A clamping device attached to the distal end of the telescoping lower support member and a strap-like member attached to the upper support member secure the piece of lawn maintenance equipment to the wheeled support during use. The wheeled support may have a remote throttle control, and may also have a muffler guard and an exhaust deflector. The wheeled support may be used with any electrical or gasoline-powered piece of equipment which is attached to a straight or bent shaft. Applications may include, but are not limited to, use with line trimmers, cultivators, brush cutters, edgers, blowers, and vacuums.