Michael D Gainey

US Patent:

49271172, May 22, 1990

Filed:

Nov 17, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/272346

Inventors:

Michael D. Gainey - Darlington SC

International Classification:

B60R 1100

US Classification:

248539

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a unique means of attaching an umbrella to a lawn and garden tractor. This is accomplished through the use of an umbrella support plate which utilizes the accessory attachment apertures of the tractor for the mounting of the plate. Further, the umbrella support plate itself has one or more accessory attachment apertures which can be utilized for the attachment of a grass catcher, cart, roller or lawn aerator. The umbrella is supported over the operator of the lawn and garden tractor by means of one or more support shafts.