Mtd Products Inc

Mto Products Inc

Kenneth R Smith

Jeffrey R Kucera

Robert W Rush

Timothy Jon Peter

Ewald Buchdrucker

A multi-use lawn mower capable of operating as a mulching, side-discharge, or a bagging mower. The lawn mower () includes; a mower deck () having an opening () therein forming a passageway through which grass clippings exit the cutting chamber during select modes of operation. The lawn mower also includes a grass-collecting hopper () removably mounted on the mower deck (), the grass-collecting hopper () having a basket portion () for receiving grass clippings cut by the cutting blade () and a multi-station mounting portion () configured to interface with the opening () in the mower deck in a plurality of orientations. The mounting portion includes a mulching station () that configures the lawn mower to function as a mulching mower, a bagging station () that configures the lawn mower to function as a bagging mower, and a side-discharge station () that configures the lawn mower to function as a side-discharge mower. When the multi-station mounting portion mounts the grass-collecting hopper on the mower deck, a single one of the stations interfaces with the opening in the mower deck to configure the lawn mower for desired mode of operation.

Bagging lawn mower with selective mulch or discharge options

A method of manufacturing injection-molded components having complex features is disclosed. Prior methods typically require the use of a three-piece mold system to form an injection molded component having a complex feature, such as a lawn mower hood having a parabolic shaped front. With the development of a new rigid type of reflective material the present method can thereby utilize a two-piece mold system to form an injection molded component having complex features such as a lawn mower hood having a C-shaped open cavity located at the front of the hood.

Method of manufacturing molded components

Mower

A reversible taillight assembly that can be used on either the right or left side of a vehicle. The taillight assembly includes a lens housing, a bracket, a lens and a spring clip. The lens housing has a parabolic configuration and accepts a lens at either its left or right hand side. The bracket can be used on either the right or left hand side of the vehicle by simply rotating the bracket 180.degree.. The lens fits within the lens housing after removing the portion of the front face of the lens housing depending upon which side the assembly is attached to. A method for reversing the taillight assembly is also provided. The method contains the steps of rotating the taillight fixture 180.degree. about its z-axis, replacing a first lens portion, removing a second lens portion, and placing a lens in the lens housing. The lens will be placed in the hole that remains from the removal of the second lens portion.

Reversible taillight assembly

Riding lawn mower

An air flow structure for use in providing air to an engine mounted on an associated vehicle includes a hood for covering the engine, an air grill and connecting means for connecting the air grill to the hood. The air grill has a contoured cap, air inlet openings around the circumference and a discharge opening. The inlet openings are angled and are covered by the cap so that it is relatively difficult for rain or other unwanted substances to enter the engine.

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Medina, OH, United States of America

Kenneth R Smith