US3341224A
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Weight transfer tractor hitch
Assignee: AGCO SA
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Filing: 1965-10-24
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1985-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bultheel Jean
- 👤 Jean-Claude Van Dest
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:56
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01B; A01B61/00; A01B61/02; B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/24; B60D1/42; B60D1/46; B60D1/465; B62; B62D; B62D53/00; B62D53/04; B62D53/06; B62D53/068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A WEIGHT TRANSFER HITCH FOR A TRACTOR HAVING A POWER LIFT SYSTEM INCLUDING A PAIR OF DRAFT LINKS CONNECTED TO HYDRAULICALLY ACTUATED LIFT ARMS, SAID HITCH INCLUDING A VERTICALLY EXTENDING SUPPORT FRAME PIVOTALLY CARRIED BY SAID LINKS FOR FORE-AND-AFT MOVEMENT ABOUT A HORIZONTAL TRANSVERSE AXIS, FIRST LOAD SUPPORT MEANS CONNECTING THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID SUPPORT MEMBER WITH SAID LIFT ARMS TO PROVIDE FOR FORE-AND-AFT MOVEMENT OF SAID UPPER PORTION AS SAID LIFT ARMS ARE ACTUATED TO RAISE AND LOWER SAID DRAFT LINKS, SAID SUPPORT MEMBER BEING RAISED AND LOWERED WITH SAID DRAFT LINKS, SECOND LOAD SUPPORT MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID UPPER PORTION AND ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO AN IMPLEMENT DRAWN BY THE TRACTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A WEIGHT TRANSFER HITCH FOR A TRACTOR HAVING A POWER LIFT SYSTEM INCLUDING A PAIR OF DRAFT LINKS CONNECTED TO HYDRAULICALLY ACTUATED LIFT ARMS, SAID HITCH INCLUDING A VERTICALLY EXTENDING SUPPORT FRAME PIVOTALLY CARRIED BY SAID LINKS FOR FORE-AND-AFT MOVEMENT ABOUT A HORIZONTAL TRANSVERSE AXIS, FIRST LOAD SUPPORT MEANS CONNECTING THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID SUPPORT MEMBER WITH SAID LIFT ARMS TO PROVIDE FOR FORE-AND-AFT MOVEMENT OF SAID UPPER PORTION AS SAID LIFT ARMS ARE ACTUATED TO RAISE AND LOWER SAID DRAFT LINKS, SAID SUPPORT MEMBER BEING RAISED AND LOWERED WITH SAID DRAFT LINKS, SECOND LOAD SUPPORT MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID UPPER PORTION AND ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO AN IMPLEMENT DRAWN BY THE TRACTOR.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |