Daniel A Sebben

US Patent:

51368293, Aug 11, 1992

Filed:

Jun 14, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/715947

Inventors:

Daniel A. Sebben - West Bend WI
Richard D. Teal - Horicon WI

Assignee:

Deere & Company - Moline IL

International Classification:

A01D 3474

US Classification:

56 172

Abstract:

An adjustable depth gauge attachment is provided for use with implements, such as rotary mowers and other vegetation cutting apparatus. The depth gauge takes the form of a hemispherically-shaped skid element carried on an adjustable leg. The gauge is optionally carried by a bracket which can be mounted to a mower deck as an aftermarket addition. The hemispherical skid element serves to provide skidding depth gauging, as well as minimize scalping when uneven terrain is encountered.

US Patent:

62728180, Aug 14, 2001

Filed:

Oct 26, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/179041

Inventors:

Daniel Angelo Sebben - Hartford WI
Melvin Orville Lux - Oshkosh WI
Timothy Paul Zellmer - Horicon WI
Matthew Paul Gueller - Slinger WI

Assignee:

Deere & Company - Moline IL

International Classification:

A01D 4306
A01D 7500

US Classification:

56 10.2R

Abstract:

A fill indicator for a clippings collection container of a mower having a lever pivotable in response to grass clippings piling up on top of the lever. The lever and the electrical switch that the lever engages are pivotable about an axis as a unit to adjust the sensitivity of the fill indicator.

US Patent:

D3115437, Oct 23, 1990

Filed:

Dec 15, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/285881

Inventors:

James E. Hardzinski - Horicon WI
Daniel A. Sebben - West Bend WI
Kenneth E. Herren - Beaver Dam WI
William E. Crookes - Waldwick NJ
Daniel R. Nickles - Monroe NY

Assignee:

Deere & Company - Moline IL

US Classification:

D15 17

US Patent:

D3404617, Oct 19, 1993

Filed:

Jun 14, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/716613

Inventors:

Jon M. Patterson - Wauwatosa WI
Wayne R. Hutchison - Mayville WI
Eugene G. Hayes - Beaver Dam WI
Daniel A. Sebben - West Bend WI
Richard D. Teal - Horicon WI
Steven C. Wasson - Midland MI
David R. Daniel - Midland MI
Earl T. Moore - Midland MI
Mansour Mirdamadi - Midland MI
Luis Lorenzo - Midland MI
Michael J. Coffey - Sanford MI
Robert J. Cleereman - Midland MI
James H. Weitz - Ridgewood NJ
Daniel R. Nickles - Monroe NY

Assignee:

Deere & Company - Moline IL

US Classification:

D15 15

US Patent:

D3384730, Aug 17, 1993

Filed:

Jun 14, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/715174

Inventors:

Jon M. Patterson - Wauwatosa WI
Wayne R. Hutchison - Mayville WI
Eugene G. Hayes - Beaver Dam WI
Daniel A. Sebben - West Bend WI
Richard D. Teal - Horicon WI
Steven C. Wasson - Midland MI
David R. Daniel - Midland MI
Earl T. Moore - Midland MI
Mansour Mirdamadi - Midland MI
Luis Lorenzo - Midland MI
Michael J. Coffey - Sanford MI
Robert J. Cleereman - Midland MI
James H. Weitz - Ridgewood NJ
Daniel R. Nickles - Monroe NY

Assignee:

Deere & Company - Moline IL

US Classification:

D15 17

US Patent:

52382672, Aug 24, 1993

Filed:

Jun 14, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/715933

Inventors:

Wayne R. Hutchison - Mayville WI
Jon M. Patterson - Wauwatosa WI
Eugene G. Hayes - Beaver Dam WI
Daniel A. Sebben - West Bend WI
Richard D. Teal - Horicon WI
Steven C. Wasson - Midland MI
David R. Daniel - Midland MI
Mansour Mirdamadi - Midland MI
Earl T. Moore - Midland MI
Luis Lorenzo - Midland MI
Robert J. Cleereman - Midland MI
Michael J. Coffey - Sanford MI

Assignee:

Deere & Company - Moline IL

International Classification:

B62D 2100

US Classification:

280781

Abstract:

A plastic monocoque body useful with small vehicles, such as lawn and garden tractors. A lower fiberglass reinforced plastic frame member is bonded to two upper body members to form a monocoque body. The assembly incorporates attaching, pivot and support structures for the engine, transaxle and drive wheels, steerable front wheels, steering mechanism, clutch and brake pedals and control linkages, shift and throttle controls and linkages, adjustable mower deck, adjustable seat and battery. Through utilizing the net shape manufacturing process, no metal skeleton is required, thereby reducing the expense and complexity of manufacture, assembly and paint operations.

US Patent:

51450194, Sep 8, 1992

Filed:

Jun 14, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/715175

Inventors:

Daniel A. Sebben - West Bend WI
Wayne R. Hutchison - Mayville WI
Jon M. Patterson - Wauwatosa WI

Assignee:

Deere & Company - Moline IL

International Classification:

B60K 500
B60K 1702

US Classification:

180 62

Abstract:

An engine-transaxle-belt drive configuration is provided for a lawn and garden rear engine vehicle. The transaxle housing has been adapted to receive the engine drive pulley and electric clutch in order to lower the engine mounting and vehicle center of gravity. A releasable fastening structure is provided to facilitate clutch movement and removal of the transmission and implement drive belts.

US Patent:

51579081, Oct 27, 1992

Filed:

Jun 14, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/715157

Inventors:

Daniel A. Sebben - West Bend WI
Wayne R. Hutchison - Mayville WI
Richard D. Teal - Horicon WI
Steven C. Wasson - Midland MI
Luis Lorenzo - Midland MI

Assignee:

Deere & Company - Moline IL

International Classification:

A01D 3464
A01D 6700

US Classification:

563201

Abstract:

A mower deck within which a blade coupled with a vertical shaft rotates for cutting vegetation. The deck includes a generally horizontal central portion, and side walls downwardly extending from the central portion. The central portion and side walls form a compartment within which the blade rotates to cut vegetation. A vertically extending and generally cylindrical portion is formed integral with the central portion for operatively supporting the vertical shaft for rotation during mowing operation. Two bearings are positioned within the cylindrical portion for rotatably supporting the vertical shaft. A radially inwardly extending portion is formed within the cylindrical portion and is positioned between the bearings for vertically locating the bearings within the cylinder. The inwardly extending portion is formed integral with the cylindrical portion. The radially inwardly extending portion includes a plurality of vertically extending support ribs for vertically locating the bearings within the cylinder.