Well it’s happened. A few weeks ago
the USPTO published the utility patent application for my “Improved rotary
mower blade" design concept. Now the REAL work begins, the kind I’m totally
inexperienced at. That’s actually getting a mower maker to purchase the
licensing rights to get it into the marketplace. Here’s the page 1 abstract
from the published application and a photo of the prototype made from a
standard Neuton 14” blade next to another unmodified blade.
Months ago I applied for a
trademark for this logo my graphic artist son Geoffrey and I came up with.
Part of that REAL work is coming up
with some empirical test data on the comparison in performance, Eco Slice
modified vs standard Neuton 14” blade. I intend to modify a battery pack for my
Neuton EM 4.1 such that a logging meter measuring current, voltage and wattage
can be connected in series / parallel arrangement with it in use. Here's an image of another example of the type of meter needed.
We’ll test
with the Eco Slice and the standard blades alternately, running the mower
through as near to identical patches of grass as possible, video recording the
whole thing. Heretofore I’ve only performed the test subjectively comparing
relative audible motor pitch which of course resulted in a higher more
consistent pitch with the Eco Slice blade as the mower was pushed faster
through thick grass.
We'll see if my estimate of between 10% and 40% energy consumption savings is valid.
Wish me luck?
