Patent ID: 6105350
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
A grass catcher assembly adapted for being operatively connected to a mower for generating a stream of air and grass clippings, the catcher assembly adapted for receiving the stream of air and grass clippings and for venting the air, the grass catcher assembly comprising:a) a hopper having an inlet for receiving the stream of air and grass clippings and an outlet for venting the air, the hopper having right and left sides and a bottom;b) a manifold operatively connected to the hopper, the manifold having an entrance for receiving the vented air and an exit for venting the air;c) the exit having first and second orifices, the first orifice for venting air to the right side and the second orifice for venting air to the left side; andd) a baffle movable in a range of motion, wherein movement of the baffle towards a first position in the range of motion directs air towards the first orifice, and wherein movement of the baffle towards a second position in the range of motion directs air towards the second orifice.