US3079174A
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Hitch device for a plurality of implements
Assignee: Deere and Co
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Filing: 1959-09-29
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1979-09-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William P Oehler
- 👤 Harold V Hansen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 08:09
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01B; A01B59/00; A01B59/04; A01B59/042; A01C; A01C15/00; A01C15/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A HITCH DEVICE FOR CONNECTING AN IMPLEMENT TO A TRACTOR HAVING REAR DRIVE WHEELS, POWER LIFT MEANS, AND A REAR DRAWBAR, SAID HITCH DEVICE COMPRISING BRACKET MEANS ATTACHABLE TO THE GENERALLY INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF THE TRACTOR, A FRAME INCLUDING AN ARCUATE SECTION, MEANS TO CONNECT THE GENERALLY CENTRAL PORTION OF THE FRAME TO THE TRACTOR POWER LIFT MEANS WHEREBY THE LATTER WHEN ACTUATED LIFTS THE FRONT AND REAR PORTIONS OF THE HITCH FRAME UPWARDLY FROM THE GROUND TO A POSITION FOR CONNECTION WITH THE TRACTOR, MEANS TO CONNECT THE FRAME TO THE TRACTOR WHEN THE FRAME HAS BEEN RAISED TO SAID POSITION SO THAT SAID ARCUATE SECTION ENCIRCLES THE TRACTOR DRIVE WHEELS AND IS DISPOSED SO THAT THE CENTER OF CURVATURE OF SAID ARCUATE SECTION LIES FORWARD OF THE REAR END OF THE TRAC-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A HITCH DEVICE FOR CONNECTING AN IMPLEMENT TO A TRACTOR HAVING REAR DRIVE WHEELS, POWER LIFT MEANS, AND A REAR DRAWBAR, SAID HITCH DEVICE COMPRISING BRACKET MEANS ATTACHABLE TO THE GENERALLY INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF THE TRACTOR, A FRAME INCLUDING AN ARCUATE SECTION, MEANS TO CONNECT THE GENERALLY CENTRAL PORTION OF THE FRAME TO THE TRACTOR POWER LIFT MEANS WHEREBY THE LATTER WHEN ACTUATED LIFTS THE FRONT AND REAR PORTIONS OF THE HITCH FRAME UPWARDLY FROM THE GROUND TO A POSITION FOR CONNECTION WITH THE TRACTOR, MEANS TO CONNECT THE FRAME TO THE TRACTOR WHEN THE FRAME HAS BEEN RAISED TO SAID POSITION SO THAT SAID ARCUATE SECTION ENCIRCLES THE TRACTOR DRIVE WHEELS AND IS DISPOSED SO THAT THE CENTER OF CURVATURE OF SAID ARCUATE SECTION LIES FORWARD OF THE REAR END OF THE TRAC-
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |