Theresa J Henry

US Patent:

6449935, Sep 17, 2002

Filed:

Nov 7, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/707639

Inventors:

Kenneth M. Nicolay - Fairway KS 66205
Lawrence E. Guerra - Roeland Park KS
Theresa R. Henry - Lenexa KS

Assignee:

Kenneth M. Nicolay - Fairway KS

International Classification:

A01D 3466

US Classification:

56 167

Abstract:

An improved handle assembly for an appliance such as a lawnmower having front and rear wheels includes a handlebar which is pivotally connected to the appliance through at least one mounting point proximate the front wheels and which extends upwardly and rearwardly until it terminates with a generally horizontal push bar adapted for gripping by the operator. The handlebar preferably includes an arcuate bend which decreases the angle at which the upper portion of the handlebar rises toward the push bar. The handle assembly also includes a handle height control mechanism which is connected at a lower end to the appliance proximate the rear wheels and at an upper end to the handlebar. The handle height control mechanism allows the handlebar to pivot about the front mounting point through a limited range of movement.