US3360146A
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Loader lift arm latch
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1966-06-29
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Granted: 1967-12-26
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Expires: 1986-06-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert W Borer
- 👤 Michael D Ream
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:41
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02F; E02F3/00; E02F3/04; E02F3/28; E02F3/34; E02F3/3405; E02F3/3408; E02F3/3411; E02F3/36; E02F3/38; E02F3/388
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
IN A TRACTOR MOUNTED LOADER WHICH COMPRISES LIFT ARMS SUPPORTING A LOADER BUCKET, AND BUCKET TILT LINKAGE WHICH INCLUDES A LEVER OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE BUCKET AND PIVOTED TO A LIFT ARM AND MOVABLE RELATIVE TO THE LIFT ARM UPON RAISING AND LOWERING THEREOF TO MAINTAIN THE BUCKET IN A DESIRED POSITION RELATIVE TO THE GROUND, LATCH MEANS COMPRISING A STRUT PIVOTED TO SWING TO AND AWAY
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
IN A TRACTOR MOUNTED LOADER WHICH COMPRISES LIFT ARMS SUPPORTING A LOADER BUCKET, AND BUCKET TILT LINKAGE WHICH INCLUDES A LEVER OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE BUCKET AND PIVOTED TO A LIFT ARM AND MOVABLE RELATIVE TO THE LIFT ARM UPON RAISING AND LOWERING THEREOF TO MAINTAIN THE BUCKET IN A DESIRED POSITION RELATIVE TO THE GROUND, LATCH MEANS COMPRISING A STRUT PIVOTED TO SWING TO AND AWAY
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USRE15950E
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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) | 1970-12-25 | 1971-06-26 | 1971-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-25 | 1975-06-26 | 1975-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-25 | 1979-06-26 | 1979-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |